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What Causes A Delay In Speech Development In A Child?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016

Question: My daughter is 26 months old and she has not started speaking yet. she makes us understand by pointing at things. she also try to sing songs in her own way with matching tune of song.
should we be worried about it? what would be your suggestion.

thanks a lot. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a pediatrician

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Toddlers of 26 months should speak in short sentences, and should be able to communicate verbally.
I will suggest you to consult a pediatrician and get her examined and investigated, if required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

thanks a lot for the reply. really appreciate. could you also please suggest a good pediatrician in Noida/indirapuram. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Listed below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
There are many pediatricians in XXXXXXX like Dr XXXXXXX Mittal, Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Dr XXXXXXX Bhatnagar.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar