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I am 48 years old (yes that's old compared to some of you).


I have worked in nursing and/or healthcare management positions for 24 years. Primarily OB, Neonatal, Mental Health, Occupational Health and Geriatrics. In Jan 2008 I started my own business to board horses and do equine/human education. I am also a certified dog trainer.


I've been around the block so to speak and seem to be always helping others. I've been told that the reason people seek me out for advice is that I am approachable and caring. But on the same token even though I consider the person's feelings. I tell it like I see it. I've dealt with people in trouble with the law, dysfunctional families such as those with abuse & marriage problems. Not to mention problems with employees and employers.


I don't ever claim to know it all, and always keep an open mind.

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My son is soon to be 16 months old. He is very intelligent, and understands most of everything I say. He knows 6 body parts, and can retrieve anything I ask of him..i.e coat, socks, shoes, cup, diaper etc. However, he did not babble much as a small baby, does not call us mom or dad (sometimes says it but doesnt seem to be directed towards us). He does not try to answer questions with words and communicates by grunting and pointing. He sort of says "kitty" (zizzy) and his word for truck is the sound it makes. that is the extent of his vocab. all other children his age I see are saying at least a few words and try to talk. I have read that he could have a speech disability because he is not talking yet..but some people say he is just a late talker. I am very worried.

Hi, I know this is an old question, but I just had to respond. Have you had his ears checked? My niece was the very same way..but little did we know she was picking up on non-verbal cues so well, it seemed like she heard everything. It turned out that she had fluid behind her eardrum, had tubes put in her ears, and almost immediatly she starting talking a lot! If you've already considered that and had his ears checked, I'd say that there is nothing to worry about at this stage. He may just be focusing on other skills first. It makes it difficult for us parents when we compare our own to other children and they all don't do things at the same age.

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(Rating: 5) thanks, i will do that at his 18 month check-up (coming up soon) he does seem to hear me when I call him from another room though..
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