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Toddler communication and developmental concerns

knottie39f249bb62739cb2knottie39f249bb62739cb2 member
edited July 2022 in Toddlers: 24 Months+
I’m having some concerns. My son knows his shapes, colors, numbers, some of the planets, his fruits and vegetables, body parts, and how to place things in order. He can recite what something is if I point to it. He only makes a few sentences to speak for example if he hands me something he says “here you are”. He does a lot of stimming (according to google) like shifting his eyes , flopping hands, shaking his head, and spinning around which I can easily get him to stop. I thought it was normal but google has me concerned. He responds to his name sometimes. He doesn’t follow commands well. He is super hyper he will sit down if he’s occupied but with other children he wants to play chase or just take their things. He will look me in my eyes and call me mommy. His hardest thing is communicating what he wants and just simple communication at times. He says hello and good bye when appropriate. He is currently qualified for my local babynet program. They stated he has some delays but he not necessarily autistic. I still would like to meet with a specialist but haven’t heard back from the referral. He is also getting OT due to him not being able to drink water from a open cup without spilling due to him being 27 months. Anyone here with something similar?
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Re: Toddler communication and developmental concerns

  • ptrevinoptrevino Just Joined
    Hi there!
    I have a 28 month old with a lot of the same and worse delays. We are working with a speech therapist. After talking to the folks working that perform evaluations— open cup drinking wasn’t a huge concern as it is a practice makes perfect type of thing. I wouldn’t worry about the stimming since you can get him to stop. Honestly, everything sounds fairly “normal” to me. I don’t think you have a thing to worry about
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  • knottieb4439e893816334eknottieb4439e893816334e member
    Your son sounds like an extremely healthy and advanced kid.
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  • ccarenvvccarenvv member
    edited May 2023
    :)
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  • ccarenvvccarenvv member
    edited May 2023
    Hey there! I had encountered a similar case, as I work as a teacher in an early development center. My 2 year old student behaved pretty much the same way. And I can tell you that you should just give your child time and continue to work with him. Talk to him more, spend more time with other kids so your son could observe them playing and communicating with each other. You may also try do some worksheets for kids (https://wunderkiddy.com/category/fine-motor-skillshas a good one). I’m sure he will gradually learn. The parents' hard work does not go in vain. Just be patient and wish you and your little one good luck! :)
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