My son just turned 13 months. He’s not really got any proper words. He understands EVERYTHING. He points claps etc. but mainly says ooooooohhhh or ooooooo to everything. I don’t doubt he’s autistic or anything but just worried why he’s not saying anything yet. Or should I be worried about autism? I’d love any mummies opinions on who’s been through this. They say boys are slower with words?
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Your baby is so little! Lots of children, particularly boys talk much later.
My eldest didn’t say anything until he was 2. He’s almost 3 now and you can’t shut him up.
At 13 months the understanding is what’s important, that comes before words x

He sounds like he’s doing great. Mine didn’t ‘talk’ until about 16 months but could show us what we wanted, asked to be picked up, clapped and waved, and so on. I really wouldn’t worry.

Both mine had speech delay although only one has autism. I would not worry about speech until 18-24 months and if it’s still an issue bring it up at his 2 year check. He’s still very young to be worrying yet.

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