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Development and behaviour 2.5 years

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Macky8828 · 22/01/2025 17:30

Hi, new to this but feel it's the easiest way to speak about how I feel. So my daughter is 2.5 - 3 in July. She's amazing! Understands everything follows instructions (most of the time). Her speech is coming on she can say a lot maybe not as clear as her peers or as much as her peers, slightly concerned but not overly because she is trying so hard. Her behaviour can be dreadful, temper tantrums- I know this is normal for a 2 year old but it can really get me down.

We started a new toddler group after moving house, been a big change in her life moving to a new area and a new house. I just feel she acted differently to the other kids - the tantrums and how unclear her speech was compared to others has really been on my mind for over a week now.

We do socialise, not for a while there due to moving but we are back into our routine with soft play and toddler groups.

I just have a horrible guilt feeling that she's not doing as well as others when I have really done my best by her.

I'm awaiting a new allocation of HV since moving so I will discuss this with them, I guess I just wanted to let how I'm feeling out and maybe someone feels the same? Thanks

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Devilsmommy · 23/01/2025 16:06

Have you had her hearing checked because you say her speech isn't clear. Could it be that she's not hearing it clearly hence why she's pronouncing words that way. I'm awaiting an audiology appointment for possible partial deafness as my 2.4 year old has no words at all. Though he copies car and star with an aaah sound as though he hasn't heard the c or st. Your post sounded similar. Maybe she's getting frustrated because of a problem with her ears. Go to the GP and get a referral to audiology to at least rule it out. At least you'd know then if it may be something else

Macky8828 · 23/01/2025 17:35

@Devilsmommy thank you I will phone the Dr on Monday and see about this. She can say some words so clear and has a lot of words but still very babbly and some unclear. Cognitively she is fine so I've no concerns there I just feel bad when I have no idea what she is saying!

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