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My son is 4 years old as well and so far we've got baa and sometimes daa. Every kiddo is different. Maybe ask about speech therapy, a visual board or augmentative technology (IPAD program) to help with communication? Hope it helps. You got this
Agreed about speech therapy! And any early interventions. For my own experience my son was babbling and hitting milestones and saying mum, star.. and started regressing around the first year.. he was delayed at 3 and 4 and now at his age (6) he talks adamantly and scripts the world around him, with a mix of Echolalia and struggles with back and forth conversations. But has grown so much with language that we are proud of him! At that age I felt like he would not talk.. but with time life changes. We used visual aids to help him (pecs) and it helped a lot for him to express himself to us when we werent able to know his needs/wants and therapy
How old is your child? When my son wasn't talking by the age of 2, I registered him for Early Intervention Services. He wasn't walking either and w/ the help of Speech and Physical Therapies, my son was able to speak and walk by age 4. He still had a way to go w/ his talking but at least it was a start. If your child is under 3 and not talking have you registered w/ the Dept of Health for Early Intervention Services?
Research Findings: Studies have shown that:
Up to 50% of children with autism who are nonverbal by age 4 may eventually develop some form of verbal communication.
Children who have a combination of nonverbal communication skills, higher cognitive abilities, and early intervention are more likely to develop speech.
Individual Variations: It's important to remember that every child with autism is unique, and their language development trajectory may vary significantly.
Hope and Encouragement: While there is no guarantee that an autistic child will talk, it's essential to remain hopeful and provide ongoing support and encouragement. Many children with autism do develop verbal communication skills, and with early intervention and support, the chances of this happening increase.
For autism services near Brookville, Ohio, consider options like the Spark Center for Autism for children up to age 10, which offers ABA, speech, and occupational therapy. The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) provides state-level resources and support for educators and families. You can also find local resources through the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio
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While every child with autism develops differently, there is always hope for improved communication. Many parents have seen progress in their children's verbal abilities through various approaches and interventions.
Here are several methods that have helped children develop communication skills
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