A disability with a child needed to be recognised?

Question

All he answers to most things is "yes"
4 years old
Seems in his own world but can make eyecontact
Cant cut his own food and sits there looking at it unless someone cuts it and puts it onto the folk for him. If he does put it on the folk on his own he doesnt stop so doesnt digest the food so doesnt understand
Can speak and questions such as "what is your name?" will answer with "what is your name"

I dont no what to do with him, he is being taken to a specialist but its in a few weeks and I need to no what to do.

Also he thinks certain things are his and takes other childrens things. He just says "mine, mine" in a small voice.

He is however co-operative. When I ask him to do an activity it is no trouble bringing him into the classroom however with the activity he needs to be guided. He can count to 10 but only with me and wont do it with other teachers.

Answer 1

It is difficult. Have you tried finger foods? Keep a journal of his 'quirks' to take with you to the doctor. Have his teachers given you any suggestions as to what works for them at school? they may be a great resource for you. if the teachers experience the same as you, then keep up what you are doing till he is checked. sounds like he will need speech therapy, at the least. (it's not the end of the world! alot of kids need a 'little extra' attention.)