Need help with my 31 month old son?

Question

I have been searching the internet trying to find a website on the development stages of a 31 month old. I'm trying to see where my son is at and which areas I need to work with him. He is behind on his speech but not sure how far. He has had delays with everything since he's been born, eye control, holding head up, sitting up, crawling, walking, talking, etc everything. Some doctors have even mentioned autism. I've taken him to CHKD doctor and they are sending him now to speech therapy and occupational behavioral therapy. He is a very wild child that doen't feel a whole lot of pain. I have to watch every move he makes. He will jump off the top bunk bed and get a knot on his head and it doesn't even faze him. He tries and wraps cord plugs around his neck, he trys and swallows food with out chewing, tries to dive in the bath tub head first. The list goes on and on and on. I could use any help I can get with him... Please help me find a website on this

Answer 1

WOW...lots of energy your son has. Takes alot of energy as well to be with him. Kudos for you for looking for help. By the way i think suggestions from real people who been there done that are better than most DRS> answers with the exception of infections and major things. Anyways its been a while but i know that the magazines such as Child, Parenting , Mothers and other magazines have lot of info in them and usually focus on everyday issues so try reading those, you probably have done that already if not try it Also search online for developmental issue concernign toodlers/infants and see what comes up check them up. On the recklessness and hyperactivity do you think it possibly could be he is wanting attention if you do not think that this is the case, then it may be he is already displaying signs of ADHD don't freak people always think this is so bad...me included at one time but i know that if is found and medicated properly that quality of life for that youngster will improve immensly, for both of you, due that you mentioned pain doesn't phase him or what you think would be pain ful along with the hyper and reckless behavior sounds like a chemical imbalance thus the thought of adhd. Good luck and have an open mind.. .Hey another thought make sure you are letting you child know that he is a bigboy now he is no longer "31months" he is a big boy he is 2 years old. Actually 2 1/2 years old and "big kids" like to hear that, even if it seems like such a little thing it is the little things that count at this age.

Answer 2

God, I wish I could seriously help you, hold him in your arms, continue to smile at him, he hates grouchy looks, right?-have a safe, quiet, serene home, even if it keeps out t.v or phones ringing, loud parties or lots of company. Only for now. He is totally over stimulated even though you are NOT causing it. Give him warm baths, let him play alone in the tub, give him a large cardboard box to play in, laugh with him when he laughs, give him 'homemade' warm cookies while he plays. Make him your world for right now. Keep him out of malls, AWAY from loud people. He only needs you and his little world right now. He is perhaps disturbed for some reason, or just delayed. Pray. Sing to him if he will let you rock him. If he is even high functioning autistic; noise and any kind of 'confusion' is almost painful to him. I know you have compassion for your darling son. Just my advice; give him no drugs, [of course I am no doctor] but later a special pre-school MAY help, if it isn't crowded and the adults are kind, but only for half the day. Also, make sure his clothes are soft, [downy, etc.] and not itchy or too binding, comfortable cotton is best. Quiet, sufficient sleep is important too. When he starts to improve someday-and I think he will- remember to use [biblical, Proverbs] discipline, and never allow other kids to be harmed by him. Also, not much fast food or junk, but steamy veggies and fresh fruit. Candy as special treat.

Answer 3

i have a nephew that is just like that...to the description and he is on Addrell and my sister said is has really helped....when he was younger she was very worried because we could never understand him and his energy was off the charts!!! He is ADHD and it is hard to diagnose at a young age but now that he is 3 they can treat him and he is a whole different person, he talks clear, he pays attention to what he is doing and takes the time to listen...He has never had therapy and he is fine...have him tested for ADHD it sounds just like what you descrbing or check it out on a website...my sister went to JOHNS HOPKINS in Maryland. Good Luck

Answer 4

you can check out www.parenting.com they have some good articles and stuff about all that