Patient's question:
The baby is four and a half months old and hasn't started talking yet. She can't even call out simple words like "Mom" or "Dad," but she can follow instructions given by adults. Occasionally, she makes little grumbling sounds—what should we do about that?Doctor's answer:
A one-and-a-half-year-old child can consciously call their parents. They refer to the people or objects that adults need. They can make eye contact and walk independently. You can compare these developmental milestones to see if your child meets them. But we won’t shout "Mom and Dad" yet, as it hasn’t happened yet, so it’s necessary to go to a local maternal and child health care institution for screening to rule out autism or intellectual issues. It is recommended to give the child a comprehensive check-up, hearing screening, intelligence assessment, language assessment, and oral examination! After the comprehensive check-up, find the cause and provide targeted training based on the results! In addition, parents should communicate more with their child at home, express more, and encourage the child to talk more!