Talking age

Is my 15 month old boy the only one that does not want to talk at all??
He understands everything we tell him and waves but he will not say any words
Can anyone tell me that i dont need to be too worried is it normal some babies talk later age or no lol

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My step daughter only did sign language till she was 2 then out of nowhere started talking up a storm.

I was worried too but some kids choose not to talk. I would try baby sign language with him that's what we did with her so she could communicate with us a little better. She 5 now and doesn't stop talking but honestly it wouldn't hurt to talk to his doctor to give some peace of mind

I have 16 month old twins and they have opposite speech development one says like 7 words the other 3 words. Lots of repeating and looking at the same books each day and singing songs is how they catch on. I read to always name the item you give the example “food” “water” when you go outside get very animated and use the same name for something everytime I also tell them what clothes I’m putting on their body or that it’s diaper time would you like to hold the diaper while I take your pants off. Every moment can be used to teach them words I hope some of that helps

Pediatric SLP here! Big range of development at this age for sure, but I always recommend parents who have any concerns to get an evaluation! Some support early on can be really helpful :)

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