DS has just turned 3 and has always been a good talker. He knows loads of words, can string sentences together, tell stories etc - probably just like most 3 year olds.
However, recently he seems a bit reluctant to talk. Not just to strangers (which would be more understandable) but to me, his dad, his grandparents - basically anyone who tries to speak to him!
Don't get me wrong, he's not 'mute' all the time but often when he asked a question he simply refuses to answer.
He'll either make a silly noise or just point or even just completely ignore.
How do I handle it? Answer for him? Try to prise an answer out of him? Ignore him? Keep talking and hope he eventually responds???!
Sometimes it can be embarrassing and awkward - friends or family think they're being ignored or people think there is something wrong with him.
I'm guessing it's just a phase but I don't know what to do.
Other children are picking up on it asking why he's not talking etc.
I don't know (think) it's a confidence thing though if it is, how do I build it up for him?
Any advice would be much appreciated (and apologies if this post is a bit mumbled!!)
Thank you