Does a baby's late speech mean low IQ? How to judge whether a baby is late in speaking

Every child learns to speak at different times, which is related to their own developmental factors, the growth environment, and genetics. So it doesn't mean that babies who speak late have low IQs. So don't believe that babies who speak late have low IQs.

Does a baby's late speech mean that he has low IQ?

Not really. Speaking early or late actually has nothing to do with the baby's IQ. The two are not related. There is even a saying that "a noble person speaks slowly", thinking that a baby who speaks late will have a higher IQ. In fact, these are all misunderstandings. The origin of "a noble person speaks slowly" is "deep water flows slowly, and a noble person speaks slowly". The original meaning is that people of noble status speak after careful consideration, so they speak slowly. Therefore, don't think that your child is stupid because he speaks late, which will hurt the child's heart.

How to tell if your baby is late in speaking

1. Babies cannot make cooing sounds or mumble to themselves.

2. When the baby is 12 months old, he cannot look at the person who is speaking.

3. Babies around one year old cannot follow instructions. For example, when you say "point to your feet", he still does not respond.

4. An 18-month-old baby has less than 50 words.

5. A 2-year-old baby cannot use two consecutive words, or a 3-year-old baby cannot speak in sentences.

6. When I was 6 or 4 years old, I couldn’t understand what you said.

If you encounter the above problems, it is best to take your child to the hospital for examination.

How to teach your baby to talk

1. Speak slowly and avoid using uncommon words

When parents communicate with their baby, try to speak slowly. Use more familiar words and sentences, and new unfamiliar words at a slow speed. For example, "Baby, do you want to eat donuts?"

2. Try not to speak baby talk and speak more short sentences

You don't need to deliberately sing like a voice straining, nor do you need to say "Tangtang, Xiaoxiexie". Try to use simple words and short sentences to communicate, so that the baby can understand and repeat the practice.

3. Accurate pronunciation and clear articulation

What a baby says when he is around one year old can basically only be understood by the people who have been taking care of him for a long time, and it is difficult for others to hear what he says clearly.

Their tongue and mouth shape are adapting to the huge vocabulary, so parents must use standard pronunciation to communicate and demonstrate.

4. Combine actions and words

After 18 months, the baby can walk well and run and jump. Saying "kick the football" when playing with a ball and "lift your feet" when going up the stairs will help him understand the connection between actions and words.

5. Identify objects in daily life

This method is actually applicable to all stages, and you can point out objects that your baby is interested in at any time.

If your baby is late in speaking, parents should reflect on themselves first

There are many reasons why children start talking late. Parents should not be anxious. They should first check whether they often take the initiative to talk to their children. You can record the number of times and time you talk to your children every day. If the total time of conversation is less than half an hour, then the problem lies with you. Also, whether you are willing to listen to your children and constantly encourage them to talk more, whether you often tell your children to go play by themselves because you are busy with important things, or whether you always seem impatient when your children hesitate to speak clearly.

Think about whether you are like this: when your child has a desire or request, you always understand and quickly satisfy it just by looking at his facial expressions and body movements, without waiting for him to express his request in words. Such parents do not pay enough attention to their children, and the children's late speech is also caused by the lack of normal communication and training.

Therefore, the educational level of parents and the degree of care they give to their children all affect the language development of their children. Some parents constantly criticize their children's way of speaking or intonation, imitate and ridicule their children's incorrect pronunciation, or rarely talk to their children, which will affect their children's enthusiasm for speaking and is not conducive to language development.