Hi, I’ve never heard mumsnet so im
unsure on whether I’m posting in the right place. My boy is about to turn 3 and I have some concerns. The health visitor has referred him to salts but it’s a long waiting list, she also hasn’t said much in regards to my concerns. I feel like my concerns are hard to explain unless you’re around him so I will try. Here are just a couple of things off the bat
he can sing songs
ask for a couple different snacks for example ‘want Pringles’ ‘ want toast’ ‘ want drink’ ect
knows his colours
can count to 20
knows his animals and the noise they make
can identify and say different objects and recognises people in photos and says their names
my concerns
he can be quite hyper
when asking him a question or talking to him it’s like he’s just not paying attention!
instead of coming up and saying mami can I have a drink? He’ll say want drink or he’ll just bring me his cup
he repeats things from tv
he does say some things in context but it’s never in conversation it’s more like ‘ put on boots’ ect
he never asks questions
never asks why
wont tell me if he needs a wee or poo or if he’s done one
has never come up to me and said ‘ Mami’ he can say it but he doesn’t address me if that makes sense?
he talks jibberish a lot
doesn’t really talk at nursery
doesnt really follow instructions although on the rare occasion he’ll follow a 1 step instruction
if I said do you want to go in your pram? ( he hates it) he’ll say no. If I said so you want the biggest ice cream in the whole world he’d probably say ‘ want ice cream’ rather than yes
when talking to him i feel like im talking to a brick wall in the nicest way possible, its like he’s just doesn’t get it? Getting his attention to ask him questions or talk to him is difficult.
sorry for the long post, I’m just feeling quite deflated with his 3rd birthday approaching as I have all these concerns 😩 has anyone experienced these traits in their child? Thanks guys x