Doctor Q&A for Dr. Merry Alto

A 30-year-old female asked:

My 15 month old son does not use any distinct words (mama/dada). he mumbles, points, takes you to what he wants but no words. should i be worried?

Emergency Medicine 33 years experience

How is hearing? : Have there been frequent era infections, ear pain? Any family hearing disorder? Any testing for learning disability?

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