Nervous about nursery, development and speech delay

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Hi,

My son has recently been referred to speech and language and peads and he’s behind in some skills.
I’ve been advised to get him in a nursery to help him along whilst we wait for his appointments through.
It makes me feel ill at the thought 😭

He’s a lovely little boy, very loving and loves people and the odd child we see when on walks.
He’s obv had no interaction with other kids giving the past year and I know it’ll help him but I just feel so nervous for him.
I don’t know if he’ll be able to sit and do the activities they do, if he’ll sit still on the floor during story time etc. He’s a wild one and constantly on the go.
I’m hoping he’ll learn to copy other kids and develop.

Anyone else have a child with delays who have been to nursery? How did they cope with the activities?

@Putdownthecake oh noo!! I’m so sorry!
Honestly if my LO was to be like that I couldn’t put him through it either.
You know your child best 💙 I’m sorry it hasn’t worked out for you both!

Yeah I think I probably will. I really don't think its the nursery but just my little boy isn't suited. I only put him in to help his speech as I am very fortunate to have family childcare but it's just so awful to know what to do. I've basically decided they either let me go inside with him for a few sessions or he's out completely and I don't think they will allow it as covid. I was only allowed outside for his first settle. I hope your little one gets on better! X

Is he doing half or full days?
I’m just starting mine on half as I think full days will over whelm him which may be the case for your LO!
I know that’s it, it’s so sad we aren’t able to go in with them!
But the fact it’s affecting his sleep and eating I think is enough isn’t it to say enough is enough.
Could give him a break and maybe try a play group/stay and play in summer time?

He was booked 8-1 2 days a week but loves his sleep so would turn up around 9 then I'd collect slightly earlier but he hasn't been many times but he's just so so upset. I know these things are rough on them but it's too much? Nursery wrote on his sheet he was really settled but I picked him up and his eyes were red raw. A few friends said persevere as school will be even worse but I can't help but think he will be old enough to understand its just for the day and be okay!?

When does your LO start? I think the playgroup idea is good! Please update how you get on. Will keep everything crossed for you