He sounds fine to me.
I don't think my ds started to really "talk" until About 20 months, prior to that he probably had like, 4 words - he is 22 months now and I can't shut him up. he just had this massive word vomit one day and that was that. He will get there and when he does you'll wish he'd just be quiet for five minutes!
He is more than likely absolutely normal and fine and just a little slow to get going. BUT as others have said, the list for a speechie is long and with you working in special needs you probably know that all too well, so it wouldn't hurt to at least get him on the waiting list for a speechie now, but if he doesn't need it by the time you get in to see them, you just cancel. Also considering your family history, it certainly wont hurt to have an assessment done and at least have that confirmation from them that he's fine.
It would be easier if these little people came with instruction manuals sometimes!!!
My DD is 18 months and she is by no means "talking" she does babble in some strange incoherant language that no one but her knows, but as for real words... not so many. She does say mumumumum occassionally, but whether she is actually saying it to me I am not sure.. when she wants my attention she usually says "ddddaaaaatttttttt"
I think its ok to wait, though I do understand that your concerned and that you would rather seek help earleir than later if there is a problem. But I think that really I would try not to worry until he is closer to 2 and see how he is going then.
Hi there and welcome to BB. my ds is 15 months in a couple of days and doesn't say anywhere near the amount of words that your ds has come out with. He started saying mum at about 5 months and still doesn't say dad clearly. He says car and months ago came out with hello daddy but we haven't heard that again. I haven't been worried at all. Every child will develop at their own pace
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It would be easier if these little people came with instruction manuals sometimes!!!
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