My nephew is 3 and he has been exhibiting odd behaviors lately that concern me. I realize not all children develop at the same rate, however, his speech is almost not understandable. He will sit and stare at the television with his tongue hanging out and "wringing" his hands. He has horrible temper tantrums when he doesn't get his way and often he will just race from one room to another. Is this normal (I don't recall either of my children or any toddlers I've ever known to exhibit this kind of behavior) or should I suggest my sister have him checked out?
2007-01-27 02:28:57 · 13 answers · asked by WonderTwit 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My son who is now 14,was the same way,always into something,never sitting still,never shutting up(still have problems there!)lol...steadily getting into things & always screaming/crying about something.Also he did not start talking(saying real words,til he was 3)he had went thru 4yrs.of speech class at school plus some personal therepy,anyway,I was concernd as well so I told his Ped. about his behavoir & as usual they blew me off"oh,he's just a normal 3 yr. old" well they were wrong!He was diganosed with ADHD & Bi-polar at the age of 5,but they were unable to give him any medication til he was 6,so yes ask the DR.at an early age,
2007-01-27 02:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by swt-bby-gl-69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that you need to be concerned about his behavior.
What you have described is what my son was like at 3 (he'll be 4 in April).
His speech was poor, but we're on a waiting list for a speech assessment, so in that regard your nephew should be checked out. I think that you shoudl be able to understand most of what he's saying.
Tantrums for not getting his way? That's a kid thing that all kids do and the parents need to be firm when they say no and have consequences for tantrums.
If you figure out how to get a 3 yo to stop running in the house let me know. It's also a possibility that running is just him showing off for Antie.
The tounge hanging out thing is disturbing but I don't think indicates a problem unless he can't close his mouth.
2007-01-27 02:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by babypocket2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a 3 year old and he is crazy, temper tantrums all of the above but as he gets older they seem to weaken it could just be the age thing, they are trying to be very independent at that age and its hard, I don't think I would say anything to your sister about it right away, because chances are if you are seeing this you know she knows this already and you might offend her a a parent
2007-01-27 04:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by mrsdreamy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The behavior you describe should be of concern. If his parent live in the United States they should refer him to his local school district. Federal Law requires districts to provided free and approriate education to indivduals with special needs. At the very least he would qualify for speech services, but it sounds as though his needs are greater and he may qualify for classroom placement with in home training.
Good Luck
2007-01-27 04:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by itchianna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does not sound normal at all. if it were just not talking, it would suggest starting him in school so he gets more exposure which usually draws them out. however, with the other symptoms, that does not sound like the development of a normal child.
for the sake of the child, please ask your sister to have him checked. unfortunately, i have no idea what type of doctor should do this. i'm sure his pediatrician would have some referrals.
2007-01-27 02:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by Nikki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The not talking part is pretty normal, but the other behaviours are somewhat not not completely normal. He may just be a very emotional child or he may be Autistic. Suggesting something like that may cause problems between you and your sister. Only you know how she may handle a suggestion like that.
2007-01-27 02:35:57 · answer #6 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my 4 yr old nephew is hard to understand too he might have add though wringing his hands and bounce ing around but before teking him to a dr try giveing him a way to take out his energy like a ball game outside lots of running wait till hes pooped then its tv time he might just have bunched up energy
2007-01-27 03:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by mommyofanangel06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does sound a little unusual but they do not have to be linked. Hyperactivity can be diet related, and tantrums MAY be a response to discipline - or a lack of it.
Might be a very delicate subject to raise with your sister, but hopefully you can do it in a way that she will realise means you care.
2007-01-27 02:33:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he needs to be seen by a doctor. It sounds like he may exhibit symptoms of autism.
2007-01-27 02:33:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would definately suggest she have him evaluated. It could one of many things but I suspect he may be autistic. I have a grandson who is currently being evaluated for this condition because of similar behavior.
2007-01-27 02:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by Country girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋