Is it normal for a child who is almost two years old not to be able to speak yet?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Late children need to be gradually guided. It is likely that the child has delayed language development, which is caused by environmental and pathological factors.
(1) Environmental factors: If a child is exposed to multiple dialects in the family, such as the father speaking Mandarin, the mother speaking Shanghai dialect, the grandmother speaking Ningbo dialect, and the nanny speaking Sichuan dialect, the child may feel confused when learning to speak. Some parents may interact too little with their child, either because they are too busy with their own affairs or because they are quiet and reserved, neglecting verbal communication with the child. This leaves the child in a very quiet environment from an early age, with no opportunity to speak with adults or respond. However, delayed responses caused by environmental factors can improve quickly with a stable environment and enhanced training.
(2) Pathological factors: Many diseases, such as intellectual and developmental delays, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, infantile autism, central nervous system damage, or endocrine dysfunction, can cause delayed responses. These conditions may also present with additional abnormalities. Children with mild intellectual and developmental delays may start responding 1 to 3 years later than normal.
Recommendation: It is advised to take the child to a maternal and child health hospital for a thorough examination. This can help identify the possibility of congenital diseases, such as cerebral palsy, and assess the flexibility of oral organs like the tongue and lips.

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