2 year old grandaughter, concerns

A 20 month old child doesn't necessarily speak and some don't react to their name, either. I think you may be jumping to conclusions.

My second son didn't speak at all until he was two, then suddenly came out with complete phrases and sentences. He had ear infections as a baby, so often had his hearing checked and there was nothing wrong.

My grandson, with autism, lived in his own little world (still does, quite often) so never seemed to react. He could hear us well but usually ignored us. We had to wait until he was three for tests and confirmation of his autism.

You've voiced your concerns and that's all you can do. The parents will deal with things when they're ready - if there's anything wrong.

Could be hearing, could be autism, could be ear infection, could be learning difficulty but as the others say, all you can do is be there.

She must be due a check up soon so presumably they will take her.

What I will say is that the earlier she is diagnosed the better the outlook. I know kids with autism for example who were not diagnosed until their teens and got no help but a little boy I know was diagnosed at 2 and has made marvellous progress.

Assuming that your DD, SIL and GD live in the UK, won't the child get a two year check by a Health professional or is that not a thing now?

There could be something else parents are keeping private?

Your concern is understandable. If your granddaughter’s parents are, as you say ‘in denial’, you can do no more. I suspect before long a health worker, childcare worker or similar, someone outside the family who interacts with your granddaughter may also draw attention to this possible issue. I hope for everyone’s sake a solution is found before too long.

Thank you, that's exactly what I thought. Very unlike my daughter, as she usually listens to me, but her hubby says nothing wrong...so..all fingers 🤞🤞 they will see sense.

You are obviously a loving and concerned granny. I’m afraid there is nothing you can do if they are refusing to have their DD daughter. You can only support them and be there for them. I hope they do come round to having her hearing checked. She may just need grommets.