How to Increase Talking in Toddlers: 5 Tips to Get Kids Talking

Dr. Mary Barbera provides some best strategies for how to increase talking in toddlers. These tips to get kids talking can be put into practice right away, so don’t wait!
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A child learning to talk can take some time for typically developing children, but for autism, or late talkers it can take even longer. Today I’m covering 5 tactics to encourage talking in toddlers with and without autism. These strategies revolve around pop-out words, assessing language abilities, using easy learning materials, and thinking about you as a parent or professional may need to change how you speak to the child. Late talking children, for example, shouldn’t be spoken to with carrier phrases, and I talk a bit more about that in today’s video to help improve language development.
Increasing talking in children can seem impossible and discouraging when you haven’t seen your child or client talk for months, or perhaps they’ve stopped using some of the words they used before. Delayed speech is frightening to parents. But I can guarantee you that by implementing these strategies to get kids talking, you should see some progress. When a child is not talking, it’s typically because how they’re learning isn’t suitable for them, so sometimes it just takes a different approach, and I’m hoping my approach can help.
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Dr. Mary Barbera. I fell into the autism world as an autism mom in 1999 when her first-born son, Lucas, was diagnosed with autism. Since then, she became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and best-selling author of The Verbal Behavior Approach. Since 2015, she’s created 3 autism online courses based on applied behavior analysis for professionals and "gung-ho" parents. Whether you’re looking for autism parenting strategies, working with development delays in children, or in search of autism help for professionals, I can encourage you to subscribe to the channel and join me on my journey. I’ll be providing weekly autism resources that you don’t want to miss.

[@saadrabia]

Video starts at 3:35. You're welcome. Great strategies and tips. 👍🏼

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for that!

[@rpaulino2067]

Thank you!

[@robertreynolds9961]

The examples and connections at the beginning are important too

[@jessicacalder9099]

Hahaha

[@valeriewarren6181]

The internet has true heros. And you are one

[@raymacz1922]

Thank you so much Barbara. Not all parents like us can afford such therapy. We live in the Philippines & we are thankful for people like you for at least giving us some tips & tools like shoebox to help us with our 4 yr. old kid. These videos may not be that comprehensive but surely helps us in a way. May you have more blessings & success. Big Thank you to you!

[@marybarbera]

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[@brown-hammer9702]

Thank you so much ! I was stressed out watching other videos. But this one put my mind at ease I appreciate you ❤️

[@marybarbera]

You are so welcome!

[@angelaterry4397]

The shoe box idea is genius, thank you!!

[@EbonyRose101]

That is so beautiful. I am trying to get my daughter to talk better! You were very helpful.

[@marybarbera]

So happy it was helpful.

[@albamerchant2143]

Thank you so much for this video. I came across this at a time when I am really struggling. My son was seen by a health visitor yesterday (UK), and will be referred to a speech therapist as he’s not really talking at the age of 2. We will need to wait for this so anything I can do in the meantime would be wonderfully to keep us going. Thank you so much ❤️

[@marybarbera]

I am so happy to hear this helped! I also have free online workshops that can help you while you wait www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@elaineliranzo_]

My son just turned 20 months old, and only says a few words. I’m a first time mom and I work from home so I try my best to dedicate time only to teaching him but I can do better tbh. His doctor has told me that he doesn’t seem to have any signs that he may be autistic yet. But I want to help him be verbal. I myself had a delay in speaking as a toddler and had to go to a speech therapist. I just want to help my baby boy flourish as best as I can. He acknowledges when I speak to him he understands when I talk to him, and he responds back to me when I talk to him but it’s mostly baby talk.

[@marybarbera]

My techniques can help regardless of diagnosis. My new book will really help you . Check it out at turnautismaround.com

[@NanayExpress]

will definitely download the program.. our son is 3yrs old non verbal with eating issues as well. we have schedule for assessment but because of the pandemic we cannot proceed. 😔 thats why im here looking for what we can do at home to help him speak. thank you Mary this is very helpful!

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for being here. I am so happy you found me! My courses can help . check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more information.

[@yeseniamarie2709]

My son is 19 months and they told me maybe borderline and I've been crying since last monday BECAUSE i really dont know what to do at all they keep confusing me saying maybe its speach delay...im not even sure how to start this at all..and its upsetting im in remission of cancer..and right now i feel im all over the place how to start this

[@investingmania7631]

I am exactly in the same situation as yours. My son says many randoms words and sentences from cartoons, but not much to committee or to carry out a conversation. Desperately need help. Also Trying to explore options to see what can be done.

[@billiemason9162]

@@yeseniamarie2709 🙏🏽

[@cynthiamorfin416]

I hope you find some help! Ask around find a moms group in your neighborhood. Speak to your pediatrician be persistent. My son is 3 and same issues but we are able to get help virtually ABA. You are not alone.

[@Narman_Rai]

Thank’U for making this video. This is really helpful

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@remuspierre8965]

Great advice

[@robynklawuhn7979]

We are awaiting testing. I just stumbled onto your channel. Going to make a shoebox this weekend for my 23 month old granddaughter! Will try the one word approach also. Thank you!

[@marybarbera]

Have fun! I also have free workshops and more techniques that may be helpful. Check it out here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@johnlambert7056]

Thank you for responding today . Greatly appreciated .

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching

[@snowball_.bfdi3]

I'ma try the box strategy thanks

[@marybarbera]

Let me know how it goes! I do have free workshops that may give you more ideas to try with your child. www.marybarbera.com/workshop

[@Junior_573]

Thank you!!

[@marybarbera]

You're welcome!

[@rezamarieembalzado4466]

Thank you Ma'm this really help ❤

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching. For more techniques check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/quiz

[@juarenzcapistrano8816]

@@marybarbera hi mam my son just turned six yo and its hard for me to believe why my child is showing signs of difficulties in speaking despite of his brilliance in his first two years , where he learn things easily and memorizes even the numerous asian flags about 42 in just a couple of days is it possible my child can have asd? Pls tell us

[@mybibochannel]

Thank you Doctor.

[@marybarbera]

Most welcome!

[@lawyerbagheri9204]

And I download your fantastic book Thank you Dr. Mary

[@marybarbera]

No problem! I am happy you like it!

[@semawitmikias5692]

First of all, your videos are really helpful. Thank you for helping all the parents who are anxious or working with diagnosed kids. My son is 21months old. He has about 18 words and only 8 of them are clear, a stranger can understand them. The other 10 we can understand them but not others for sure. He says nana for banana and papel for apple stuff. He also spells almost 15 of the 26 alphabets and says numbers 1-10 with no clear words, an for one and so on. He points and does not have a toy preference or anything. He looks when we call his name but his attention is very very short. He will just turn and go about on himself.he understands directions, like sit, bring ur shoe, go say bye to dada when he goes to bed. I am already working with a speech therapist once every other week. What else do you recommend? I want him to catch up as early as possible. Thank you!

[@marybarbera]

I'd recommend grabbing my new book here www.turnautismaround.com as it will help you with all the strategies you will need.

[@joanna0988]

That sounds fine for his age.

[@kingedward7275]

Very nice program..thanks aunty mary

[@marybarbera]

You are most welcome

[@prycesean7891]

thanks a million doc ur amazing

[@marybarbera]

You're most welcome!

[@rahelgerbrezgabeher6701]

Tack så mycket

[@velazquezanahi]

My son is half yes half no but we saw the pediatrician today for his 18 month wellness check and she also agreed we should have him evaluated so we’re waiting on that. He isn’t speaking at all, he shakes his head around and around and that was our first sign, he doesn’t answer to his name ever so that’s the second but he has great eye contact and smiles with us and he also loves to eat, he is not a picky eater whatsoever so that’s what I mean by half and half on that milestone list... I just want to be able to help him in any way I can, thank you so much for making these videos to educate us parents who have no clue where to start 💓

[@marybarbera]

It is a hard time! take a breath and good job being on top of his development. My online courses can help you start teaching him while you wait. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@jermaineblalock5553]

Thank you and God Bless you

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!

[@anavenegas7826]

Thank you 😊

[@marybarbera]

No problem

[@maj1636]

Thank you very much for this video. I am planning to move to Canada next year , but my son with ASD speaks currently only french , I am trying to introduce English but don't want to force him, though I guess it would be difficult going to an english speaking city. Do you think he would learn english as any other child if he lives in an english speaking environment?

[@marybarbera]

It depends on the child. Google mary barbera billingual for more information.

[@BillyFeathers1233]

I love the information you’re giving us. I just came across your videos and I’m optimistic about the techniques you’re showing us. I have a question. How much does a child (24 months old) exposed to bilingualism slow speech or does it at all. She gets mostly Spanish from one set of grandparents which she sees often and then when she’s with her parents and with us (we are the other grandparents) she gets English. Thank you for your help!

[@marybarbera]

you can google mary barbera billingual for more on that topic. It is hard to say for sure but either way my online courses can build her language. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@judiezehnder8122]

@@marybarbera yo yr Yemen is to y

[@cristinadegamopatindol2023]

Thank you so much for this video Ma'am hoping and praying to have a successful journey with my son from all the things you've imparted. Keep safe and God bless! Looking forward to more videos from you

[@marybarbera]

Best of luck!

[@JadeyChi]

So I still haven't gotten my 4yr old child evaluated at this point but I think they were on the more mild end of the autistic spectrum and I'm really happy I clicked on this because I kind of been doing some of these intuitively

[@marybarbera]

that is great!

[@lilianamunoz1021]

the 5th strategy you have, with pictures, are you referring to PECS, or similar to PECS method? thank you for your videos,very informative.

[@marybarbera]

For the shoebox program you want to use real pictures, usually a 4x6 size of mom , dad, cookie, cup etc. things the child likes.

[@camilletm304]

Hi, thanks!! My son used to love his pacifier, has sippy cups and used to be picky eater, now he eats a lot better but only with hands or if I feed him. Babbles alot, (mama, papa, da da) tries to say water and mild only for request.

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@joyobiakor552]

My son is three years and has been diagnosed with autism. No clear words yet but lots and lots of sounds. Just started shoe box program a week ago. Thanks for your help

[@glennnicholasnicholas7583]

Thank you so much

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching!

[@jb-scotland3985]

Really happy I found you ❤️ from Scotland 😘

[@marybarbera]

Welcome!!

[@LesleyTanMortyMortisha]

Mary, I am from UK but live in Malaysia, thank you so much for your advice, just want to ask, I was taught (As a teacher) to always get your students to look at your mouth movements when learning to promounce words properly, do you agree? And if so, this age of wearing masks does not help at all, I, as a teacher of all school ages, frequently lower my mask so the kids can see how my mouth moves when pronouncing the words. I have a friend's 3 yr old son starting on Monday, he has been diagnosed as autistic, but he can understand what you say, but he can only make sounds, not words. I am going to try to follow what you have been teaching in your videos, so hopefully can help him, his behaviour is so far good, and loves pop up books, thank you so much for the help so far x

[@user-wm8lo8ko3g]

My grandson turned 2 in February. He talks a lot, but in his baby language. He can feed himself, drink out of a sippy cup, he bath himself, he is a busy bee, and love reading books, while on the potty, I need to read for him, and it must be out of a book of his choice. He will tell you a story in his baby language, with humor, but we do not understand a word he is saying. He can say mamma, pappa, ouma and oupa, that is all! As a grandma, I am a bit worried about it

[@gerlietuttle3778]

My son will be 2 and half, he's saying only few words (not combined). This video is very informational and will definitely try it. Thank you!

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@starsouma992]

Useful tips

[@marybarbera]

Glad you liked it

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

My 3.5 years old son can tell me almost all flashcards I present to him and he understands everything I ask him to do like before his regression. However, the difficult task is to express himself on his own. He only ask me what he want like eat blueberries or give hands ( if he wants to show me what he needs) and want iPad. Otherwise, his scripts are gibberish but some real words come out here and there for there example he has been saying oh my God lol , or don't do this or car wash when he is pretending to wash his ( first time to match his words with what was actually happening) or wash dishes when he saw me doing it. So my take from your strategy is for me to use just one word when he show me what he wants ( he knows how to communicate with his hands a lot). He was diagnosed in September 2020 ( regressed at 3) Thank you

[@marybarbera]

I am happy you found my videos! I'd suggest signing up for a free workshop as my courses can really help you www.marybarbera.com/workshops but yes, you are correct. If he says give hands and he puts your hand on a water bottle you would say water water water as you hand him the water but there is lots more you can do !

[@marietamangalus6583]

Thanks mam for your advice my son late speech and attention im worrying about her.. Start the doctor tell me about the setuition my son im sad.. But im watching your video im gonna put something a rise my child to teach how to improve herself.. Because now pandemic the setuition its so hard to check up the doctor..

[@Salomdailylife]

Thank you so much for your help Barbera . Your videos are really helpful. My 28months old doesn’t say even one word. All I hear is dad and shouting when he’s playing. Also he’s so attached with his blanket since childhood. Is there anything I can do about it. I really want to help my son to start talking 🥰

[@marybarbera]

I can help you with all of this! Visit www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more details.

[@amylopez3091]

My son will be 4 diagnosed with autism last year, non verbal. I love your videos and have gave me way more confidence. I hope some of these help with my child can’t wait to try them out thank you for all you do 🙌❤️

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching! I am happy the videos are helping. I have a lot more strategies in my online courses www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@Its_Ambira]

Hows he doing now?

[@therealestj5326]

Are they working?

[@The_Lampteys]

How is your son now?

[@ReviewGurl]

Can you share the results?? Please :(

[@mariahcox8584]

This was so helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to make videos like this, to help concerned parents like myself! my son is three years old born in 2020 pandemic baby and he speech delayed. We’ve put him in speech therapy and Daycare to help improve his speech. We are still having trouble with him talking he says some words he’s never formed a sentence. He just turned 3 two weeks ago. He eats sometimes we have to make food interesting for him to eat his whole meal. He will not eat at daycare. He points when he wants something, but he just doesn’t verbally tell us what he wants. Any advice?

[@marybarbera]

I definitely recommend my toddler course to help boost your son's language skills and help with feeding. When you join the course, you also gain access to my team and I through a private Facebook community, where you can ask any questions you have as you work your way through the lessons. Visit MaryBarbera.com/courses to learn more.

[@mireyaswanderlust4283]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic! I’m a first time mom with a 16 month old, who doesn’t want to use any zippy cups ( every now and then he’ll use them but sometimes he cries for his bottle), I feel bad taking it away because he’s water intake decreases, he says words but I notice he stop using some words he used to say before! Hoping I can continue to learn how to help my baby boy in this journey! I am also teaching him Spanish but feeling discouraged about it since I feel as if I’m co fusing him, hoping I can learn more about it!

[@marybarbera]

I love how you're paying attention to early signs of possible regression/delays! My toddler course would be perfect for you to help your son regain lost words, and increase language skills in general, and reduce problem behaviors. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@zarnainzayd1920]

Thank you for your video My son is 3.5 years he says mumy dad he knows all colours,animals 1-20 , and says alot of words like cookie ,candy .... If he wants me to turn on the light he will light and would point to the light and he is super active but doesn't uses sentences he understands alot of things but doesn't understand all the things.....

[@RealityRolez]

Thank you so much for the informationmy two-year-old has a speech delay well that's what the doctors say but I've noticed certain signs of autism. So we are waiting for additional testing.

[@marybarbera]

good luck with the testing. My courses can help while you wait. www.marybarbera.com/quiz to get started

[@EM33700]

Yesterday my son's pediatrician stated told his mother that he may be borderline autistic because he isn't using any words. He's almost 23 months. He babbles and occasionally I may hear a "dada" but I'm not sure if he's directing it at me. So she recommended that he get tested. I think your shoebox idea might help. I also wondered if he should be back on daycare, as perhaps being around other kids might help. I do really like your shoebox idea though.

[@marybarbera]

Often daycare is not the magical solution for kids are the ratio to help a child participate who may not be as motivated is not right. I talk more about this in my online courses. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@divyayadav8300]

Hi , can i have a quick chat with you. Wanted to talk about my son’s speech delay.

[@athielalacar5225]

Very useful information love the content I'm from the Philippines with love

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for the great feedback.

[@pysethsoka4694]

I just see your video. Your video help me to understand a lot about my kid. My son he 21 months old. He has problem eating and constipation and he does has speak delay. What happened if the kid has eating problem? Thank you 😊

[@marybarbera]

Eating issues can make language harder. I talk about this in my online courses www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop

[@pysethsoka4694]

@@marybarbera thank you 😊

[@patriciaoertlinger6425]

Thanks Dr. Could you please create to a video or information about how to rid out the pacifier (3 years old child)? She uses mostly to sleep. Thanks

[@marybarbera]

I have one! google mary barbera pacifier.

[@Elijahsmom22]

I’m terrified my son turned 3 in Jan he sings some songs, says random words and communicates saying juice or chicken nuggets and frys but he only wants to eat that and pizza doesn’t really speak in sentences and I’m just at a loss and looking for some guidance so happy I found you bless you ❤️ he seems so so smart I just dnt get why he’s not talking talking yet🥺

[@marybarbera]

Thanks for watching.

[@LooneytechBoy]

@@marybarbera I don’t think that this is the answer she was looking for

[@katrinacassandrapagaran6692]

Thank you for sharing ung knowledge... You really helped us (confuse moms) my son is 27 months old he only knew few words so i will try this techniques thank you.

[@marybarbera]

I am happy to help! I have a free workshop for parents of young toddlers so you can learn more techniques. Sign up here! www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@ishiandisanasisters]

Same here

[@hildalohberg1718]

I really find this helpful Thank you. My grand daughter is 17 month and I am taking care of her. It has been a long time since I had a little one to look after.

[@marybarbera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ezy1411]

My almost 3 year old says some random words no sentences yet however he knows all his letter colors and numbers , do you think he is severely delayed ? Any tips to get him to say sentences

[@marybarbera]

It does sound like he has a delay. I have a lot of techniques that can help even if a child does not have autism. Check out my new book at www.turnautismaround.com

[@arthurclark5453]

I love your video.

[@marybarbera]

thank you!

[@PhilosophySavant]

Dear Mary, my daughter (nearly 18 months) has excellent cognitive and motor skills and eats everything (finger, foods, utensils), although we've probably given her a dummy too much and television, but doesn't speak much (only says "quack" and "dada"). She doesn't point and only does a few gestures - such as clapping and nodding no. Should I be worried? or is this speech delay? You're great, thanks for the tips.

[@PhilosophySavant]

her eye contact happens, but only on her "limited" terms

[@marybarbera]

Without knowing her I cannot say for sure but her lack of gestures are a red flag and you may want to do more screeners or request an evalaution. Regardless of the diagnosis though, you can start helping her gain language today. Learn more by visiting www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@walaaloloo1939]

Hello, my son is going to be two years in September and until now he didn’t say any word just the word (nana) he said nana for food and water, when he was a year he said mama, baba then he stopped. My paediatrician says we may sent him to speech therapy what I want from you to give me an advice what should I do and how can I help him to start say words by himself.

[@marybarbera]

You are right to get started helping him. I have online courses that can help. check out a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops. It is good for parents, regardless of their childs diagnosis.

[@kriscieltamayo2913]

my daughter is turning 2 this sept 3 and she cant even speak a single word..

[@marybarbera]

Come join me for a free workshop so i can help www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@Coachreem93]

I don't see any link to any course. Can you please add the link to the description box

[@marybarbera]

Check them out here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@dalycity2011]

thank you for the information, do you suggest we speak to my grandson only in Spanish he is 20 months, he understand simple words, but only says a few words, now his older brother 7 years old speaks English most of the time. Do you think this may confused him at this age.

[@marybarbera]

It's entirely up to you, but for children with delays, I would start by teaching him with the language he is going to use in school, in the community, etc.

[@vedranie]

My toddler is 30 months and has a speech delay. He practically say mommy, daddy, No, there you go, yes( in french). As a native french speaker, I only speak french to him and he follows most of my commands. And he interacts with his friends in English at his daycare. With a weekly speech therapy he still doesn't make a sentence. Do you think he has autism? Besides that his eating is okay and he enjoys playing with other kids.

[@marybarbera]

It could be. The best thing is to always get a developmental evaluation. Also google mary barbera billingual for more information on that.

[@kiaramyles5671]

My son is 2 and he only says hey, bye,mama,nose, and ear he is very smart and understands everything you saying he just can’t put into words how to respond. His doctor says he has a speech delay and scheduled a session for him but the session got canceled due to COVID

[@marybarbera]

That is frustrating. My online courses can help www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop.

[@theresapietramali635]

I have a 3.5 year old grandson. He has a lot of the eating problems that you mentioned, but he cannot say a word, or even close to a word. He makes noises, but there is no distinct letter sound, its a whole lot of ahhhhhh type of sound (if that makes sense). There are lately a few small words that he seems to understand, which are bye bye, bath, and nap. He has no concept on how to play, nor does he even attempt to play with toys, including any activity involving water, which seems to be his most favorite activity (in which he really doesn't do much in the water. I got him a water table hoping that I could begin to teach him, and I am getting nothing. We don't know what he understands, how to get him to communicate, or how to even start teaching him. He has been to neurology, genetics, therapy (mostly physical) and have been trying to get him in for testing. With this Covid thing, we have not been able to get in. Please help us find a direction.

[@marybarbera]

It is really challenging during Covid! My online courses can help train you and your family how to work with him at home. Come watch a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@kimberlybailey2674]

I have a 4 year old currently awaiting an evaluation that was held up by the pandemic since his third birthday. His receptive language is there. He understands everything said to him, and verbal direction. However he doesn’t have conversations with anyone really. He speaks simple sentences. He does pretend play. He has always pointed, we do make the request that he verbally says what he needs from us. Which usually he does. He has been alphabetizing things since he was 2, he has also known how to count to 100 since then. Now at 4 he can also read, if he doesn’t know the word it sounds it out. He knows shapes I’ve never even hear of (thanks KZbin). I was just wondering if your book would give me some tips/strategy to increase his expressive language as he’s nearing kindergarten. And we are trying to avoid someone just slapping a level on him by mechanically going down a checklist of autistic traits. Thanks! Look forward to a comment back.

[@marybarbera]

yes! it has great information for you! www.turnautismaround.com

[@ChanelBrooke1994]

Question: my son is two years old. He just recently got off the pacifer, and he loves to drink. He will drink more than he request to eat food. He only say mama when I ask him to and sometimes not. My question is the sippy cup the reason for his delay speech?

[@marybarbera]

It could be part of it but likely not the whole reason. I have online courses that can help teach you how to get him on a straw cup and increase talking www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@dazem8]

my son is 2.4 and he has yet to say a single word ☹ he has some autistic behaviors but no diagnosis yet since they say he's too young. I'm hoping for some progress by using your tips. thank you.

[@marybarbera]

I have a lot of techniques in my new book. It will help you help him before diagnosis. check it out turnautismaround.com

[@ItsRealyReall]

YES!! We are having eating issues as well!! Thank you for this advice. I feel so bad regarding the food thing. But she gets two teeth coming in at a time and now she has more than two breaking through right now so we've been wondering if that is part of it. :( I have slowly been implementing pictures, though. :)

[@marybarbera]

Great job starting to implement. Have you watched my free workshop yet? Check it out here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@polloloci21]

Thanks for these videos. I am an American living in Italy, we didn’t notice anything at first but as time went on we noticed that our 3 yr old was not really hitting those development milestones. He was just fascinated by numbers- counting by 2s or 11s. Everything is described by numbers- he uses the number of calories listed on the packaging to ask for certain foods. The cars are described by license plate numbers, the house addresses, the weight limit on the ladder etc. It’s always a guessing game trying to figure out what these random numbers are. It’s been so difficult finding English speaking help here. That’s why I started to look for online help. Now I fear that my youngest might also be on the spectrum. 😖

[@marybarbera]

i'm happy you found my channel! The requesting with number sounds challenging. I do have online courses that can teach you how to help them. check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@HG-ol1tq]

Dont worry, you're doing a great job momma. Keep your head up love

[@ashleycerdena8095]

My son is 2 years old and 6 months rarely utters Mama and Papa and says namnam if he sees food like fruits or vegetables on tv. He hand flaps whenever he is excited or something in tv that he really likes. Initial assessment he has delay speech. Due to Covid-19 his therapy session was cancelled. My concern is he has flapping. Does this mean he maybe in autism spectrum?

[@marybarbera]

It could possibly mean autism but typical toddlers do it too so it is more about when it all adds up is it autism. I cannot say without knowing him but an evaluation is likely a good idea. I can help regardless of diagnosis to start building his skills. Check out www.marybarbera.com/workshops for more info

[@luzdietrich6359]

How can you prove that these tips or strategies work?

[@fayeestacioncasuga8092]

Hi thank you for this video, I found interesting and i will try it to my son. My son is not talking yet but he can say some words like apple and other things, He is turning 3 years old this end of September, usualIy he communicate to us by his actions, like holding our hands to the things he wants,.

[@marybarbera]

You may also try taking my online courses as they will help you build his language. Check out a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@user-mr3ww5gy4j]

MY friend's son had to get tubes in his ears. Good to rule this out

[@rediteumutoni4059]

This is the same thing my son is doing and his 3 now did yours son talk please I really need some information.

[@fayeestacioncasuga8092]

@@rediteumutoni4059 my son is already 3 years and 6 months, still not talking but he understand sometimes. He is under observation by the ministry of education to know what my son really needs

[@surayatamanna6574]

My son didn't response much but he can recite several words. He is 2 years old. Is Not much responding sign of autism?

[@marybarbera]

You do want kids responding , sharing attention and using words functionally. Learn more about the signs by googling Mary Barbera autism signs.

[@debbiegreen7051]

My grandson was just diagnosed with Autism. Delayed speech. Mind you like you stated he has pop out words., he says dada constantly and I know my daughter is ever so patiently waiting for him to say mama. I want to hear his voice too. I often wonder what his voice will sound like when he call me G-Ma for the first time. I wii do all I can. I'm making the shoebox by the weekend. Thanks.

[@neeturambhajan]

Hi my son is currently 19 months. He's pronouncing like letters but when he tries to pronunce actual words like hand or head it's blurred. However he's been taking clonazapam for 1.5 years and recently stopped it about a week ago. I've been told by doctors that the clonazapam caused this blurred speach. How can I help him sound his words clearly

[@marybarbera]

Try the tips i mention in this video, keep practicing. You may also want to contact a speech pathologist.

[@ritusaini3521]

Hello mam my child is 4years old. He started speaking words and sound. He can speak round about 50 words. He reacted early to things and understand easily every thing but he did not started sentence making. How can we improve his sentence making

[@marybarbera]

I go over this and teach you how to do this in my online courses. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@kimberlyjulesfuentes8590]

Im getting worried for my son he's 23 months and he really does not talk often all he says are T sounds c/k sounds for example for car and cat he says ca. mama occasionally but hes good on following instructions, he also remembera what we are doing daily my specifics like when wer going to eat he gonna get his plate spoon with or sometime he points it w/ c/k sounds. Im also struggling to make him eat. He recognized what foods he like and if its new to him he doesnt eat it. sigh im frustrated.

[@marybarbera]

Eating and speech can go hand in hand. I cover all of it and what to do in my online courses. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@lailamariam8497]

Hi dear my daughter is 2 years and 7 month but she don't speak much .she know 1 till 10 and a to z .recognize them easily. Keeping different shapes in their right place but she didn't talk .like mama or baba or water. If she need anything she cry or point at them .should I consult dr.

[@marybarbera]

It sounds like she has some delays and you should ask your doctor. I do have online courses that can help you now . Go to www.marybarbera.com/go

[@padamsubedi5508]

Here is same problems

[@adriannagray2725]

New subscriber! Thanks, my son 19 mo. He understand thing i say like throw in trash, wanna take a bath? Get in your bed, etc. However he doesn't really speak or use words. He either cry or pushes my legs to go or get what he wants. Is this slow speech delay?

[@marybarbera]

It does sound like it could be but it is great he has some receptive language. I do have a toddler course for families regardless of their childs diagnosis. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@adriannagray2725]

@@marybarbera ok. Thank you 👍

[@kimberlyjulesfuentes8590]

my son also.

[@varshasharma7455]

And first of all thank you so much for this kind of information. It means a lot .my first child is 10 years old girl who is mentally challenged. That's why I am worried. I can't afford therapist plz help

[@marybarbera]

You are welcome! I'm so happy your finding my videos helpful. You can check out our free workshops to ease your situation. Just visit www.marybarbera.com/workshops/.

[@almaloves672]

My girl is 2 and she has a handful of words and has also said frases on her own but doesn't repeat them again, she babbles alot and makes different tone voices for her toys when playing. She eats well too but i would really like to hear her talk more, should i just give her more time and not rush her?

[@marybarbera]

there are things you can do to build her language. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@mhaydagdag9904]

My grandaughter is 19 months and can say one word to two syllable word or words like oh no .its there.there are some words thats clear some like bables.but she can understand and can communicate in tagalog ,spanish english and sign language.im just worried that the different langguage can confused her .at her age shes good with following directions .do we need to stick with just one language?

[@marybarbera]

If you google mary barbera billingual then you can learn more about the topic. It sounds like she is doing quite well!

[@lovelyglainelumandas6770]

My 2 yrs old all of abc, colors, shapes and some animals and fruits. Can also sing nursery rhymes but some unclear. She can also say now washing face. Shes not also calling me as mama. Sometimes lose eye contact. She always talks all by herself but i coudn’t understand. Does she have autism or just speech delay? Shes not having tantrums. Hopefully you’ll notice me i’m really worried for my baby.

[@marybarbera]

Without knowing her, I cannot say . It is best to check out mchat.org to do a screening and contact early intervention if you are concerned.

[@EliSoza23]

How would you approach a bilingual child? Would it take longer for a child to develop n organize the words?

[@marybarbera]

It can. Google Mary Barbera Billingual for more on that.

[@EliSoza23]

@@marybarbera thank you.

[@hangingwithiryna9694]

My son is turning 3 in a month. He talks in sentences and answers questions but he is not good at expressing himself. He will say things that he wants to do. He will say I want to play with lego. His sentences are pretty short. He won't say i played with lego today and it was fun, can we do it again. I need to get it out of him. I ask him what did you do today and he will say played with cars today and then i ask who was it with ? And he will say Lucy. He doesnt share anything or he doesnt really ask any questions. He usually narrates what he does and in third person. Levi jumping , levi is running, lets run, levi is eating toast. Once in a while he will use I instead of his name because we have been correcting him. I have noticed kids in his class will say, mommy, I read a book about dinosaurs today and he doesn't really share unless I ask and get it out of him. His pronounciation is very good. He is very good at imitating. How do I expand his sentences and make him have back and forth conversations?

[@marybarbera]

Your best path is to join our online course and community. Attend a free workshop to see if it's a good fit. Marybarbera.com/workshops

[@jayaravichandran6064]

Mam my son counts 1 to 12 when he climbs or has some pens in his hands..he calls me mom.. and identifies pictures when I show .. if he wants anything he pulls me for it..any alphabet when shown he identifies ...does he has got autism... please reply me

[@marybarbera]

Without knowing him, I cannot say. It sounds like he has some good skills but pulling you and not getting his needs met may be a red flag. I can help regardless of diagnosis. Learn more here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@sadjida5527]

I'm mum of a 9 years old child with severe autisme and a 4 years old with speach delay and we are waiting for him to be assessed for autism. I tought I became expert due to my first experience, but I found difficulties in supporting my 4 years old this time. Thank you for your tips.

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for watching! I have online courses that can help both of your children gain skills. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@kbee9458]

Hi new to your channel. My son is 2.5 and says about 10 words. He understands a lot but has not advanced his vocabulary. He did have eating issues as baby and multiple swallow studies as an infant but he eats well now. He drinks out of sippy cup still but uses utensils (not well but he uses them) In between the words he uses correctly, he jabbers a lot. He was having tons of tantrums daily almost, but those have subsided dramatically and I'm hoping that I stumbled on to this shoebox program at just the right time. He gets weekly speech sessions but I think this will also help out greatly.

[@marybarbera]

Happy you are here. I recently did a blog about getting rid of sippy cups so search for that! I also have online courses that can help. Check out a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@vickyplunk2250]

Hello, my grandson is 3yrs old and only says a few words and sounds. The only eating problems he has is over stuffing his mouth. We have worked on that for a while. He understands everything we say, but it's like his mouth doesn't work for forming syllables I would love to get more information on your programs for speech delay.

[@marybarbera]

sure. google mary barbera shoebox for a video on this program. It can help a lot. I also have online courses that can help regardless of diagnosis. Here is a free workshop where you can learn more about my approach www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@chantypince1804]

My son is 21 months old and hardly says mama papa. It called my attention what you said about having behavoural issues at the table. He definitely does. I dont know how to help him . could he be in the spectrum?

[@marybarbera]

Possibly or it could be a delay but either way we can help him the same way. Check out my new book as it offers a step by step guide www.turnautismaround.com

[@traviscole7069]

Just received your book and i can't wait to read it. My son has a ton of vocabulary and uses sentences sometimes but most of the time its one way conversation and repeats every we say at times. Also acts weird and doesn't know how to communicate with kids or adults. I hope your book helps with that. We also seeking help of professional ABA for him. Thanks for the work and dedication you put on helping families to cope with this.

[@marybarbera]

I'm so glad you just received my book! I hope you'd learn a lot from it Thank you so for your appreciation.

[@mairausman7272]

Hey Barbera....i want to ask that my daughter is three years old but she does not follow instructions and does not conversiate as well....but she speaks the picture names and she can sing poems with actions....what should i do for her conversation and following instructions?

[@marybarbera]

Attend a free workshop! marybarbera.com/workshops/

[@neeharikakammuluri9842]

Hi ma'am.. my son is 2 years 2 months old..he doesn't show interest in talking. Even after repeating the word for many times he doesn't repeat the word. He makes sound but do not utter single word. He remembers the rhymes and shows us by acting them as shown in nursery rhymes..so basically for everything he shows or else signals us..how can I make him talk? Can you please suggest. Thank you..

[@marybarbera]

it is pretty good that he communicates through doing the actions! my new book Turn Autism Around offers a step by step guide to help. Check it out at turnautismaround.com

[@okontaisioma4438]

Good evening Thanks alot for this.my son is 4 years and non verbal although he blabs alot and says few words like bye and mama.but I noticed when he wants to say words like light, hungry, daddy his tongue comes out of his mouth and bends to the side of his mouth. I really don't know what to do. Pls help.

[@marybarbera]

If there is a hard time with tongue movements you may need an slp but overall my courses and techniques can help. Go take a free workshop here www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@okontaisioma4438]

@@marybarbera ok thanks. Pls what is slp

[@marybarbera]

a speech and language pathologist.

[@heavychevy4630]

Hello...my son turned 1 on Jan 30th and still doesn't respond to his name. He does make noise and babble. Say mama once every blue moon and use to say dada. Started to walk at 9 months. What can I do to get him to recognize his name?

[@marybarbera]

google mary barbera name response for some tips!

[@huluagerabebe3542]

hey thank you for your help my son is 3 .7year and he repeat what we said but when i observed him his try to speak by his own is very low sometimes i think he is not interested to talk and he is very obssesed with water and car very much and i dont know but i think he even dont undwrstand thinhs like what thung is bad and good ingeneral i am very waried on how i help him i am just sad

[@marybarbera]

Thank you for sharing. Hope you can join our courses to help your son develop his language skills and more: marybarbera.com/courses/

[@atiqahazmi9076]

Hye dr! My son is 3 years and half now. He can understand me, but it is difficult for him to reply or response to me. He is good for taking instruction such as ‘go shower please’, ‘put your clothes on’ and he will do as i say. I know that he wanted to talk but instead of saying yes, he will only nod to me as a response. It is like his tongue is so stiff that he just mumbles the word instead of saying it. Once in a blue moon, he will say things like, ‘mom i dont know’ ‘i dont want that’ clearly, and he will only say things like that if there’s no one around. I’ve subscribed to your channel and thank you for your techniques!

[@marybarbera]

It sounds like he has some great skills. Answering yes no is hard! You can google yes/no mary barbera for more on that topic.

[@atiqahazmi9076]

@@marybarbera thanks so much dr! Be safe!!

[@paramjitbajwa5068]

Hiee ..My daughter 2 yrs n 6 mnths ...she speaks only mama papa only when she is scared of.sumthing now when i try to teach her words she ignores n strts yawning n running here n der..she trying to say apple but cant say only says aaaa...she point to everything whatever she wants n also point sum of her body parts..when she wants me to on tv she wil gives me remote but nit saying any word...plz help me m worried i have subscribes ur channel n git register on ur workshop today..n thnks for ur tips ita really helpful

[@marybarbera]

That is great you attended a workshop. Make sure to sign up for the online courses and join the private facebook community so we can help you!

[@Aethelbeorn]

My 3 year old can say: Ball, Bye-bye, Mom, Dadda, Choo-choo and Boh (he's referring to his favorite one season show of Titipo on Netflix, drives me a bit bonkers to be honest) When I try and teach him new words he only points at the items. No attempts at speaking. He understands body parts. Points at them all with no problem. When we tell him we're going out he gets his jacket and tries to put on his shoes then tries to unlock the door. Comprehension isn't the problem I can't get him to attempt to speak. He points and grunts. I never socialized until I was 7 years old by my own verbal deficiencies. I rarely said anything to my mother. The doctors said I had ADHD to explain my poor schoolwork then a few years later with Asperger Syndrome to try and explain my awkwardness around people. The books that dictate the spectrum were updated a decade later and pushed me off that diagnosis I previously had. Which I find weird but I accept it. Wondering if my back history might be a piece to why my child is having a hard time learning the spoken word.

[@marybarbera]

It could be for sure! I do have techniques to increase expressive speech. Check out a free workshop www.marybarbera.com/workshops

[@carolinechilufya5205]

These videos are really helpful my child is 11 months and I was getting worried... That when he learning mama and dada

[@marybarbera]

That is great he learned that.

[@anjukashyap2935]

Hello .I have two years old daughter, when she was one year old she says papa,mama many words of counting to twenty in English and Hindi ,sings poems. She can recognise colour and speak their name in Hindi and English also but she is going to 3 years but I see she is not social ,don't interact with other members of family..but sometimes she does not respond to her name what should I do...... .please reply me

[@marybarbera]

it is hard to say without knowing her. If she has delays my online courses can help you. www.marybarbera.com/workshops for a free workshop or look for a local professional to do a thorough evaluation to see if she has autism.

[@clarissegomez9275]

Is a non response to name calling an automatic sign of autism? Or could it be hearing issues? I'm kind of confused with my 2 years and 8 months son because his audition test is not satisfying but yet he seems to hear more than sometimes. I'm very confused and waiting for more tests 😔

[@marybarbera]

It can mean a few things. Ruling out hearing loss is a good first step.

[@clarissegomez9275]

@@marybarbera thank you for your prompt answer. They referred me to a children hospital specialized in hearing issues. I guess I will have to check any possibilities now.

[@alexandragordon1022]

Very helpful videos. My son is 2.5 and only saying a few word however understand things that I tell him to do example ( bring me the control ) or pick up diaper and put in trash. Does a lot of pointing , dancing along with nursery songs , plays pretend , plays well with other. Responds to his name anytime he wants something he will take my hand. Went to see a speech therapist whom told me not to be concerned but I’m very concerned as he’s vocabulary has not increased. Should I be concerned? What should I do ?

[@marybarbera]

You could always bring up your concerns to a pediatrician and request that he/she refer you to a specialist who can evaluate him. Sometimes the waitlist for these evaluations can take some time. However, I have online courses that can really help you increase his language. If you're interested, join me for a free workshop at www.marybarbera.com/workshops.

[@alexandragordon1022]

@@marybarbera I have signed up for one today