Toddler (2024)

FAQs

Should a 2 year old be able to answer questions? ›

As you engage in conversation with your toddler, you may notice that they're now able to answer questions. If you ask a “Where” or “What” question, a 2-year-old can typically answer this.

Most children begin answering “yes” or “no” questions around 18-24 months; however, some children may be more delayed in effectively using these words.

When the Child Repeats your Question Instead of Answering. Echolalia when responding to questions is extremely common. This usually stems from the child not knowing how to answer the question appropriately but it can be very difficult to teach the child to answer the question if all he does is repeat the last word.

Young kids are often able to count higher than you might expect if you help them with a few key numbers, particularly the decades. For example, a 2.5-year-old might count up until 19 and then get stuck on what comes next, but after you tell her it is 20, she can keep counting until 29.

Hyperlexia is often, but not always, part of the autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It's considered a “splinter skill,” a unique skill that doesn't have much practical application. But therapists can often use a child's hyperlexic skills as a tool for their therapy and treatment.

Many toddlers with language delays have difficulty learning to answer questions. Common problems include: Repeating or the last few words of the question rather than answering.

Receptive language delays can be defined as the inability to comprehend both verbal and nonverbal language. Children who suffer from receptive language delays have problems understanding both spoken as well as written and gestural language.

According to Paul Harris, a Harvard child psychologist and author, research shows that a child asks about 40,000 questions between the ages of two and five.

Palilalia is a lesser-known speech phenomenon that involves the repetition of one's own words, phrases or sounds. This repetition usually happens immediately and involuntarily. The repeated phrase or word is often spoken more quickly and with decreasing volume each time. For instance, a child might say, “I want cookie…

Some medical conditions can cause echolalia. A sign that an underlying condition is causing echolalia is if it happens after age 3. The most common condition that causes this symptom is autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Approximately 75% of people diagnosed with ASD experience echolalia.

Do autistic kids repeat the same questions? ›

Repetitive questions may serve a variety of functions for the person with autism, Aspergers, or other pervasive developmental disorder. What is confusing is that the same question may serve different functions at different times thereby requiring different strategies.

There is a wide range of normal language development in toddlers and two-year-olds. Children hit milestones at different times, and many factors can influence how much or how clearly a child speaks. Sometimes, though, speaking late or speech that is unclear can signal a developmental delay or a physical problem.

Follow simple commands and understand simple questions. Speak about 50 to 100 words. Be understood at least half the time by adults who don't know the child.

This can happen for many reasons including: your child may not have heard you, he may not have understood the question, he may be processing your question and needs more wait time, he may not be able to access the words to answer your question, or he may even feel overwhelmed and not want to answer your question.