A 21-month-old baby who still can’t speak may be related to the presence of genetic factors, hearing impairment, underdevelopment of the vocal cords, autism, etc. Different treatments are adopted for different causes.
1. Genetic factors: Genetic factors may have a certain impact on the baby’s speech sooner or later, if the baby’s system development is delayed, it will lead to delayed speech. Parents should communicate with their babies more often, expose them to more language activities, and actively encourage them to vocalize more.
2. Hearing impairment: Hearing impairment will affect the development of language and lead to delayed language development. If it is caused by hearing impairment, auditory training can be carried out or hearing aids can be worn.
3. Vocal Insufficiency: Vocal Insufficiency is a type of developmental abnormality, and babies will have hoarseness, guttural sounds, and diphthongs, etc. If it is caused by Vocal Insufficiency, the habit of articulation should be corrected as early as possible.
4. Autism: Autism and other disorders can also cause delayed speech in babies. If autism is caused, it is recommended that speech learning and behavioral training be carried out with the help of a professional psychologist.
21 months of the baby still can not speak, it is recommended to actively search for the cause of the disease, targeted treatment.