My Child is Over 1 Year And Still Not Speaking?

A Parent’s Guide to Early Speech Stimulation by DevineCare

Parent and child interaction — Early speech starts with connection and play.

You’ve waited for the first word. The birthday has passed. But still — silence. If your child is over 12 months and not yet speaking, you’re not alone. With the right steps, you can support your child’s speech journey today — no fancy tools required.

Step 1: Understand What “Not Speaking” Really Means

Babbling (“ba-ba,” “ma-ma”)
Responding to name
Making eye contact
Pointing or gesturing
Imitating sounds

If your child is quiet but socially connected and expressive, it may just be a delay. But if there’s limited sound play, no gestures, or no interaction, early stimulation is essential.

Baby babbling — Encourage babbling by modeling simple sounds.

Download babbling activity pdf

Step 2: Awaken the Voice — Start with Humming

Humming helps children feel vibration, use their vocal cords, and get comfortable with sound.

Parent humming with child — Humming builds awareness of vocal vibration.

Download Humming Activity Pdf

Step 3: Introduce Sound Play – Explore Phonation

Play animal sounds (“The cow says… Moo!”)
Sing loud and soft versions of the same song
Blow bubbles or toy horns to activate breath and voice

Sound play activity — Use playful sound games to explore voicing.

When to Seek Expert Support

By 15 months: not babbling
Doesn’t respond to name
No gestures or social interest

…it’s time to take action. Early support makes a life-changing difference.

Final Words from DevineCare

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