Patient's question:
What we say, he understands but he would never speak, the latest when the baby answers. The rescue situation and effect in the past: no matter what kind of assistance: teach him to answer, he doesn't say.Doctor's answer:
Children are naturally very strong in right-brain thinking, while language is associated with the left brain. Therefore, individuals with a more developed right brain may respond a bit later, but this difference is not significant. Generally, boys' language centers mature later compared to girls, so it is more common for girls to respond earlier. However, this difference is not substantial—it's just a slight delay. Early responders may start calling "Mom" or "Dad" and other simple words by the age of seven or eight months. Late responders may still not speak at all by the age of two.Recommendation: Around 18 months, children typically start using simple words. It's advisable to encourage language learning during daily activities.