Why does my 2 year old not answer questions?

This can happen for many reasons including: your child may not have heard you, he may not have understood the question, he may be processing your question and needs more wait time, he may not be able to access the words to answer your question, or he may even feel overwhelmed and not want to answer your question.

Is it normal for a 2 year old not to respond to his name?

Year-old babies who do not respond when their name is called may be more likely to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental problem at age 2, making this simple test a potential early indicator for such conditions.

Is your child not using words to communicate?

But, if you have a child over 18 months who is not using words to communicateor using very few words and those words only consist of nouns and a few verbs, don’t assume that your child is understanding everything. Think of the examples I gave above with regards to your child.

What should I do if my toddler won’t talk to me?

If you answer No to any of these questions, speak with your child’s health care provider or teacher, or contact an early intervention program for further testing and diagnosis. Do They Try to Speak? By 12 months of age, your toddler should be attempting to communicate verbally with you.

Is it normal for 2 year olds to have speech delays?

When they’re 2, you or other caregivers may only understand around 50 percent of the words your child says. As your child gets closer to age 3, their speech may be understood fairly well by the people in your family or others who regularly care for them. You may have heard that speech delays are associated with autism.

How can I tell if my child is having trouble communicating?

For example, your child may have trouble speaking but does respond when their name is called or can use other ways to communicate, such as shaking their head yes or no, using sign language, or vocalizations. Your child may not have a large vocabulary, but they can follow age-appropriate directions or use age-appropriate social skills.