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DD not cooperating and causing disruption

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KJM2013 · 11/03/2019 11:49

My DD is just over 2.5 and has a behaviour trait that is becoming increasingly more disruptive especially at nursery where it was called out at her recent parent evening.
Basically when asked to do something with the other children eg line up at the door to come in from the garden or sit with the staff member on the rug with the other children for a story. She runs to the other side of the garden or throws herself around and hides. It's taking up staff time and is understandable that it's frustrating.
Another example is her weekend football class. She can do the individual activities but anything where they wait their turn or do an obstacle course, she runs off and lies down in the middle of the sports hall, in a goal, starts collecting cones and generally being disruptive. I take her to one side and on most occasions end up leaving early. I know some kids will mess around but she sticks out like a sore thumb. She then cries when we leave as she's missed out and won't get her sticker.
Otherwise at home there are no big issues, she is quite independent and knows what she wants, throwing a strop if she doesn't get something but distraction usually works.
Should I be worried about this? Any ideas how to tackle it?

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/03/2019 20:00

It might be worth getting her hearing and sight checked, as both of these things can affect how they behave.

Given that you've said "she sticks out like a sore thumb* it might be worth doing the m-Chat.

How's her speech too? Have you done the Talking Point progress checker?

KJM2013 · 11/03/2019 20:14

Her speech is good (strangers comment on how good for her age and she is a 'bright little button'), she is reaching or exceeding her milestones on the EYFS.
I haven't suspected autism, she is sociable and interacts with peers and adults alike.
It's just this disobedience in group situations, thought it might just be attention seeking but doesn't seem so.

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/03/2019 20:22

I haven't suspected autism, she is sociable and interacts with peers and adults alike. I'd still do the m-Chat, even if it's just to rule it out Smile

KJM2013 · 11/03/2019 20:29

Test is fine.

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 11/03/2019 20:48

I'm not sure then if you've tried everything I've suggested. Hopefully someone will be along soon who know more Smile

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