My DS nearly 3 doesn't react well to change. Is this normal?

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For example today I accompanied him to nursery for an open day and he didn't want to go in as it was full of mums and dads. Any slight change in routine and he doesn't like it. After a while and a bit of bribery with biscuits, he settled down and was playing with toys however he wasn't interacting with any of the other kids. Am I worrying over nothing? PS He plays fine with other kids in the family.

yes yes yes very normal indeed!

I wouldn't worry at all

Kids this age are prone I believe to 'neophobia' fear of all things new, which is why they sometimes are fussy eaters or don't react well to change!

normal!

Sounds pretty normal. My dd is almost 3 and much the same.

Sounds normal to me to.

If he normally plays with other children when you aren't there I suspect he is probably feeling a bit shy whilst all the other parents, and you, are watching him.

My DS2 was like that and he is my 'normal' one. DS1 has Aspergers and was never like this!

Aw thanks for all your answers. He has recently become really fussy over his food too so that makes sense.
I think he is quite shy with the other kids at nursery too-he is the youngest. You have made me less anxious so thank you

Yep my three year old is just the same. It's exhausting sometimes!

I remember DS at this age on the first cold day after the summer when I put him in trousers instead of shorts.

"Don't want trousers. Want my knees back!"

Oh yes. Boy is frequently heard to shout " but I want it normal, make it normal" when something is not exactly as he expects it to be.

Aw bless!