At a loss with my 2.5 year old

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I am at a total loss wth my 2.5 year old.

I am also about 10 weeks pregnant which obviously makes all of this so much worse. He isnt talking really much at all, I find it so unbelievably difficult like weve got this really big baby that can’t communicate or talk or tell us whats wrong and like all he does is cry!!! Its reall Beginning to get to me. I dont know when hes hungry/tired/sore/annoyed etc he just wont communicate. He has no problem with eye contact/hugs/being around people etc so I dont think its autism. But Ijust feel like hes such an angry child. His sleep also isnt that great but out HV has assured us we are doing everything right about his sleep.

I almost feel like I dont like my child. Im really struggling

Does he use a dummy? If so ditch it. Also is he at nursery? Hard at the moment with covid but they can really help with stuff like this.

Mamablondie33
Nope, no dummy, never has ever had one. He was at nursery and has been ever since he was 9months old, obviously when covid has allowed for him to be. We do everything to encourage his speaking but nothing seems to work. I am literally at the stage where I dont ever expect him to talk ever. Just so at my wits end

How is his understanding? Have you spoken to anyone from speech and language? And does he have any words at all?

Don’t worry overly about it, they are all different and do it in their own time. You can ask your health visitor for a referral. I had some serious lockdown related behavioural issues with my 2.5 year old and I got a referral after being on the phone to my HV in tears. Hang on in there.

How is his non-verbal communication? Does he point to show you things or to request things?