They don't seem to be hurting him. I have had his ears checked, the doctor says that they look fine. I had his hearing checked, he passed. He doesn't talk very well, he can repeat everything, but he can't make his own sentances. I don't know what it could be.
2006-08-02 04:02:00 · 26 answers · asked by me m 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Hmm, I would get a second opinion if you are at all worried about it. Go by your instincts, they are the best. If he can repeat what you say then he definitely can hear you. If he can't make his own sentences but you can understand what he is trying to tell you then I wouldn't worry. Give him time. Still, go by your instincts if you feel you need a 2nd opinion!! Good luck..
2006-08-02 04:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did and audiologist and ENT check his ears, because he could have fluid that most pediatricians will ignore. You might want to go to an ENT or your special education district to have him tested. A speech therapist should also look at him. If you go to your school district and request it, they have to do this--even though he is just three.
My son had similar issues and I wish I would not have listened to my pediatrician. He told me he had no infection so no problem. He was wrong, fluid build up behind the eardrum does not always cause infection or show up on a tympani.
My kid suffered during a very developmental time because of me not forcing the issue. All it took was tubes to fix it, but living with it put him behind in school and speech. It also affected him with gross motor because his balance was off.
Could also be sensory issues. The school district can test for that too. He might have hyperacussis where too many noises set him off so he is trying to ward them off.
2006-08-02 11:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by adieu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a sensory issue. Another sign of sensory issues could be him easily becoming over stimulated by touch. Some child literally can not be touched because it hurts them. I would take him to another doctor for a second opinion. At three years old he should be able to form his own sentences... even if the doctor found nothing wrong with his hearing he should be concerned that he isn't talking yet.
2006-08-02 20:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my now five year old did the same thing. We had and extensive hearing check and found that he had very sensitive hearing - he could hear the tinest whisper. Even now he complains that sounds "hurt" his ears. He wouldn't talk much either. We put him in speech class, and now he talks in complete sentences and CONSTANTLY!!! :D Check with your school system and see if they have some special education programs that can help him... Special Education does not mean that he's dumb, just that he learns differently.
2006-08-02 11:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a few people have mentioned this already, but he may have "sensory" issues. Especially if he is not talking well. My son was diagnosed with a developmental disorder when he was 2... His sensitivities might be getting in his way of development... My son actually tends to be under sensitive, and seeks out extra stimulation... but certain things like light he is v. sensitive to. He is always covering his eyes...Try reading the "Out-of -Sync Child" which discribes kids with sensory issues...
2006-08-02 14:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by connorsmother 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The truth is he might have a problem with his vision. Have his eyes checked. When one of our senses is diminished the others take over and become more acute. If his vision is blurred he won't be able to see how you are forming the words with your lips. Part of learning to speak is the shape of our lips when sound passes through them. When you speak to him try getting down on his level looking him right in the eye and enunciate your words clearly.
2006-08-02 11:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have a drainage problem or even to much ear wax. My daughter did that when I listened to the doctor when told NOT to clean her ears. I started using q-tips to clean 'em out once a week or so and no more ear pulling/covering/etc
2006-08-02 11:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by scarlet_bat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very young when my grandma took me to my uncles army ralley - it was extremely loud and she had to take me outside to get away from the noise that was obviously putting my into stress. To this day I have extremely sensitive hearing to the point that if I'm in the car and someone turns up the music to "medium" loudness I can't take it. He may just have sensitive ears and it's possible that tests cannot detect it.
2006-08-02 11:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by yello_flower 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call up the doctor who checked his ears and ask to have some phone time with their nurse because you have some follow-up questions. That will be free and the nurses should be very helpful about whether it's normal or if you need to schedule another appt.
2006-08-02 11:05:22 · answer #9 · answered by Hot Lips 4077 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe its just a phase. When I was 3-6 I mumbled alot. And was often asked to repeat my sentences and I turned out fine.
2006-08-02 11:06:03 · answer #10 · answered by Libra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋