Hi, I posted already on a different section but maybe I'd be better asking here. I am really concerned about my just turned 4 year old. He is a good sleeper and eater, responds to his name, no motor skill issues, wants to be around his family, will chat etc.
The concern I have is that he is clearly different to his peers and sister.
He does not have back and forth conversations - unless it's about a book or programme he likes or if he is leading the conversation.
He says phrases from tv, outside of context sometimes. So I could ask him something and he could answer and say "why did the 3 little pigs build their wooden house'.
His first sentence in the morning could be about a book he has read. Or a tv program.
He doesn't really answer any questions beyond yes or no unless I really almost force him to- get very serious and down to his level and ask him sternly, which obviously I don't do regularly. I'm wondering did anyone else have a child who is similar? I'm waiting for a speech and language screening.
I brought him privately and the ST didn't mention any major concerns but she gave me tasks to do with him to improve communication.
It is just such a worry constantly. It's really getting me down. I'm trying to brush it off and keep perspective as I know people are dealing with a lot more difficult situations. I just want him to be ok.