“Should I take my 2-year-old daughter to a doctor if she is not talking yet?”
My daughter is 2-years-old. Should I take my 2-year-old daughter to a doctor if she is not talking yet?
5 Answers
Speech specialist is a better choice than a doctor
Yes and then plan a speech evaluation.
Karen Young
Jupiter, FL
Hello. I would take your daughter to a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist for an evaluation. Early intervention is key when addressing speech and language issues. You can locate an SLP near you by going to : ASHA.org/profind Then, click "Find an SLP" and enter your relevant information. Best of luck! Karen Young, MS, CCC-SLP
She should be talking by now. Some kids are delayed, but it might be a good idea to seek an evaluation with a licensed speech-language pathologist. Talk to your doctor for a referral. She may need some speech and language therapy so start with an evaluation.
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy.
