Hi everyone, has anyone had any experience of having a constant little worry in the back of their mind about their DC’s development?
My DC is 2.5 yrs and has 15-20 words including animal noises but not many practical words so no food, drink, activity, toy etc. They’ve been rejected by SALT twice and are currently doing a programme ran by our local children’s centre to support speech & if they think that they need further input at the end of it they’ll refer to SALT.
The lack of vocal speech is a concern but I am also concerned about their understanding. I think they can understand simple instructions and information if it is part of their day to day life and especially with visual cues. However, I think their more ‘abstract’ understanding is behind. For example, we see my mum weekly but if i say we’re going to see gran I don’t think they know what we’re doing until we’re actually there.
DC throws quite big tantrums where they will totally shut off in the moment so even though I keep language simple they’re just not in a position to listen. But they will be quite physical with their tantrums.
Their attention is quite fleeting as well which I don’t think helps their ability to listen to language.
They also struggle with new shoes/coats initially and it takes a few times wearing them for them to accept it and are a little sensory about their clothes in general (never wears socks at home/indoors in familiar places)
They are incredibly social though, affectionate and make eye contact and seek out interaction so no concerns in that area but I just can help shift the niggle. But also aware I could be worrying about nothing and in a few months time their speech may have come on massively.
If you’ve been in a similar position how did you put your mind at rest? Thanks