Almost two with NO WORDS!

[Cadillac]

I would be more concerned if there was nothing in her gibberish that could be mistaken for a whole word.

Also make sure that she is following what you say specifically and not just following the group. If you say come to the table she might just be following the other children to the table or what you are saying is like a guide as in she has mastered routines and isn't really doing it because of whay you said but more because that is what she has learned to do in certain circumstances.

This little one doesn't even have gibberish like we are all used to. she won't go up to me or any child and start talking "vjdaiogv[fands nvhdsyuigfdhsiu vuuf dfhusf?" like the other little ones

I know she is definitely hearing me and following direction. I've done the tests like if I call her to me from another room (loud and at normal tone). or if I ask her specifically to do something on her own without looking at her (she she can't see me mouth).

I think maybe she is just being stubborn . . . . sigh . . .

I agree with the different parenting styles. I find parents know what their child wants and give it to them rather than make them say it first.

[Spixie33]

This reminds me of a dcg that I have.
She would only say mama and dada from 18 m-2 years old. I knew that she understood what I said though because when I would ask her to come, or 'bring me your cup please' -- she could follow what I said.

She loved books and I would read picture books with her over and over and go through ABC flashcards like A is for Apple, B is for ball etc

Anyways...she was probably 26 months or so and only learning 1 word every 4 weeks or so.

Then one day we are one on one and reading the flashcards and she suddenly out of the blue starts saying all the things as I flipped the page.

I got to B and she suddenly pointed to the word and said Ball and I turned to C and she said "Cat" and I said "that's right". Suddenly I realized she was saying the words and I literally CRIED. It was such an emotional moment. We continued through the book and she was saying 70% of the words. Just like that - out of the blue. I hugged her and squished her and said "You have been listening all this time after all!"

It was probably one of the best daycare moments ever to know she had been learning the words and just for whatever reason didn't say them or show interest in talking.

She is now the best talker out of my group and went from being the farthest behind in communication to the furthest. She is turning 3 soon and she talks long stories and can already tell you entire paragraphs of stuff and very clearly so that even others can understand her.

I actually had another girl who was very very slow at talking too and had to go through hearing tests etc. Both of these girls ended up fine. It was just a matter of persistence and continually reading to them and talking to them. Even during diaper changes I would talk about anything and everything to get the words out there.

I guess reading to them as much as possible would be my suggestion and don't be surprised if it just 'clicks' one day. When she does stuff like say the boys name then make a big deal and clap and hug her so she sees there is a reward for talking.

It sounds like you and the mom are on top of it though