I think I might take up the option of taking DD to see a Paed at the 2 yr mark, so quite soon . We were given the appt slip but didn't book one upon leaving at the last appt, but we're still able too book one - so I might just do that.
My DS2 also wasn't premmie but he did have some speech issues. He had about the same amount of words as your DD at the age of 2, actually maybe even less.
He is now almost 3 and he is a real chatterbox. He is still somewhat behind in his speech but it isn't of concern to the ECHN or Dr as he can say & repeat words asked of him, he is just not a big talker as yet. He also fills in the missing words in a sentence with a hum which is apparently a good thing as he recognises he needs a word there but just doesn't know what the word is... hopefully soon enough he will know most of the words. We're still waiting to get him in to see the speech therapist though so I will see what happens from there.
Was going to respond to you in our baby buddies thread, but got sidetracked and then saw this post ...
From what you've said about Maddie's speech in your original post above, that is pretty much where Cam is at the moment too. He says a reasonable number of words, and is constantly adding to his vocabulary (today's new word was "toast") but other than putting the word "big" in front of "truck" or "dog", isn't talking in sentences or even joining words together. He too babbles a lot - particularly on his toy phones. I do reckon he's a babbling chatterbox ... but by the same token, I'd love to know what the heck he's saying!
Definitely go see a paed or gp if you're concerned, but from what I've seen of my DS1 and my nephew (who turned 2 last week), Maddie sounds perfectly "normal". I personally think that at this age they understand heaps more than they are capable of verbalising, and as they get older the words will form quickly.
below is some info i got from a friend which is from a brochure published by the State Child Development Centre in WA. This is not based on prems though so i would go by DD corrected age.
My son Nixon was born at 33+3 & 2296g. he had a speech assesment at 2.6yrs and was told his speech was that of a 1.7yr old(11months behind) he had tonsils and adenoids out at 2.6yrs & fluid drained from his ears which could have been impacting but still remained behind.
In July at 3 1/4yrs he had another assesment and was further behind, so he started speech therapy. been going for 5 months and seeing BIG improvments now.
He's also just recently been assessed by an OT which he has a sensory processing disorder of Dyspraxia, im still learning about it but speech can be affected.
it wouldnt hurt to get DD 2yr check upwith MCHN to find out how she is doing but i have found a lot of them are very etxt book and dont have a great deal on the complexity of prems and their development where a paed will!
but from what you explained she can understand what you are saying (so hopefully eliminating hearing problems)
1-2 years
Primary development: spatial awareness
Motor: walk; step; jump; climb; climb backwards downstairs; squat; push & pull; drink from cup
Language: understand more than they can say; some recognisable words (5 at 15 months, 20 at 18 months); vivid jargon; obey simple commands
Social: swing from dependence to independence; show jealousy; negative behaviour; needs parents close but wanting freedom to explore; encourage independence in feeding, dressing; copy everyday tasks.
Suggested toys/games: pull along toys; large paper and crayons; busy box; soft dolly & basket; telephone; shape box; box car; texture play (play dough, sandpit); music & singing; talk about; hammer toys; soft ball; action rhymes; cardboard books
Dangers: climbing hazards; choking, poisoning, crushing, electrical. May wander. Parents need to set a good example eg avoid taking tablets, carrying things in mouth, bad language, aggressive behaviour
2-3 years
Primary development: ego; concept development; parallel play
Motor: run; walk up & down stairs; gain height with chairs & boxes; throw; circular scribble; turn page singly; twist & screw; competent with cup & spoon
Language: 2 & 3 word sentences; vocabulary of 50-900+ words; echolalia (parroting)
Social: try to be independent & show developing will; may tantrum in fear, frustrations or dreams; can play alone; drussing & undressing skills; ask for food, drink & toilet; opportunity for choice, routine, patience & firmness
Suggested toys/games: toy stove; clock; dress up, hats; letter box; construction eg blocks, duplo; inset boards; sand & water play; stories & games with adults; outings; cartons for imaginative play
Dangers: roads & carparks; stranger danger; climbing hazards; sharp implements; also as for 1-2 years
Sounds like she is doing quite well, I wouldnt say she was delayed at all, especially when you counter in her corrected age
Brendan's Speech/Language can be found HERE
At 25 months old:
Words:
* Car noises (brrrm)
* 'Dadadada'
* 'da-da' (like ta-ta) when waving goodbye
Can also Babble (but we havent heard these for a few months now)
* 'mumumum'
* 'bubububub'
* 'nanananan'
* Imitating some noises
Can Follow these Instructions:
* 'Put that in the bin' (you need to point at what it is you want in the bin)
* 'put your plate in the sink' (will also do this without command)
* 'Pick it up' (same as the bin thing, must point to what it is)
Actions:
* Waving
* Pointing
* Clapping
* Shakes head for 'no' (often does this even when he wants something though)
* Pointing to Body Parts (nose, mouth, ears, hair and almost has tummy)
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. We were given the appt slip but didn't book one upon leaving at the last appt, but we're still able too book one - so I might just do that.
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