Possible cause is Lisp or other speech impediment. Action to take If the impediment is marked, ask your pediatrician to recommend a speech therapist for an evaluation. Possible cause is Stammering or stuttering. Action to take Consult your pediatrician who may recommend an evaluation by a speech therapist. Action to take Consult your pediatrician who will examine the child and provide a referral to a neurologist, if necessary.
Possible cause is Communication disorder or autism.
Action to take Consult your pediatrician who will evaluate the child and recommend referral to appropriate specialists. Possible cause is Developmental problem with many possible causes. Action to take Consult your pediatrician who will evaluate the child's development and recommend referral to another specialist, if necessary. She should also be able to follow simple instructions and repeat words heard in conversation. By the end of the third year, your child will be able to follow an instruction with two or three steps, recognize and identify practically all common objects and pictures, and understand most of what is said to her.