Hi Folks,
We have a toddler who is 2yrs and 4 months old. He's been attending Gymboree for 5 months or so once per week, but whilst there he runs about, is climbing all over on the obstacles and doesn't engage in any of the play. The leaders will do their sing-songs and pretend play, but he's not into any of that. He just runs about! He doens't seem to not enjoy it, but just doesn't participate in it.
At home he's very active and is very tall for his age. He can easily walk for an hour, or more!
We had questioned autism, however sleep is good, he doesn't line up toys, eating is fine, will do some pretend play with toy cars, lots of facial expressions, good eye contact, although there is a speech delay. The speech delay may be due to living in a two language household. I'm told though he's emotionally and socially delayed in terms of his development. Worth to note that he's a happy baby and there's no evbidence of distress/upset. No major tantrums or anything like that.
I should note that he's not at nursery/childminder, although he'll be starting soon. I'm told big changes happen when children start nursery.
Just wondering if at that age he should be at least joining in with the activities at Gymboree or these types of groups? I know children grow at their own pace, but you just wonder when you see other kinds joinging in, some of whom are younger, and yours is just doing his own thing.
Any thoughts folks?