For instance, if I ask him what did he have for lunch or what did he do at school he just won't say anything or he'll just start talking about something that has nothing to do with what I asked!!
2007-06-01 09:26:03 · 18 answers · asked by ann d 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Ask him for example, Do you want PBJ or Turkey for lunch? Give 2 choices that it. Does he do this @ school? It sounds like he's distracted. He's still young.
2007-06-01 09:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by mbz 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I find it better instead of asking your children "what did you have for lunch, etc..." to ask "what was your favorite thing at school today?" That way they get to choose what they think was the best! Then, you can ask something like, "Did you like your lunch?" And just go from there. If he is still not responding, then do this little trick: very quietly, with your back to him, say "do you want candy? or some other really forbidden treat. See if he responds. Do it several times if he doesn't. If he still doesn't respond, it could be something auditory going on. Our oldest had hearing issues whenever she had a bad cold. It was scary at 1st, but once we realized what it was, I just knew to speak loudly when she had a cold. If your son has definite hearing issues, the pediatrician will be able to help. If he is actually just ignoring you, I am sure he will grow out of that phase which is why I said to try that little candy test! Find out from his teachers if he is "ignoring" them as well.
2007-06-01 09:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by FLmom3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jen is right listen to her. My 31/2 year old rarely answers question about daycare. I was worried until one day I asked and he said he was bit by a dog (traumatic event). It turns out another parent brought her Chihuahua in the daycare to pick up her kid. My son was standing close by and the dog snapped at him. The daycare owner had callled my wife so she knew but I didn't. Since then he has been closed mouthed sometimes and other times he makes announcements like he really likes scooby-doo mac and cheese, he drew a picture , he sang a song. But it is a good sign you are paying attention to him. If it makes you feel better see the doc.
2007-06-01 09:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by pedrodepaca78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's fine, he's just too young to understand all the nuances of the english language yet. He doesn't understand about past tense, as in "what did you have". He's also too young to understand "why" questions, cause, effect, reason. Some kids are just quicker at picking up language skills, and boys are usually always behind girls in language. Don't worry, these skills will come. He probably understands a whole lot more than he can vocalize.
2007-06-01 09:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He obviously is not deaf or he would not be able to speak clearly. If he has just recently started doing this, it's probably nothing to worry about; he's ignoring you. If he has always done it, you should talk to your peditrician about it. If he is in school, daycare or sunday school find out if his teachers are noticing anything that causes them concern. Many times someone who is close but not as close as you are will see things you as a mom don't.
2007-06-01 09:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by Psalm91 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My three year old son doesn't really answer questions either. He won't answer "recall" questions, but if you ask where Mommy works..."BLUE FOUNDRY!" I do work at a foundry, but it isn't blue! Or if you ask him what he wants for lunch...."Nudies!" Always the same answer.
My suggestion is the give him time...he will learn to answer you! My son is slow to talk, but since he started pre-school...he is picking up on things rather quickly!
Good luck! Aren't 3 year olds fun!
2007-06-05 08:54:19 · answer #6 · answered by poopsiemom031904 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start the conversation by saying "Guess what I did today! I went out at recess and I played -- Guess what i had for lunch! I had a peanut butter and lollipop sandwich!!" or say something funny or outrageous like - "I saw an ELEPHANT fly over the house today!!" Then maybe ask "Did you see the elephant flying over your school today?"
Who knows - that might get him talking.
2007-06-01 09:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by aattura 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, thats kids.
Instead of asking him a broad question such as "What did you do at school?" ask him what exciting thing he did at art or which item was his favourite for lunch.
Disregard the armchair diagnosis that he has aspergers. Its possible, but without a clinical diagnosis just from the information you gave here, thats pretty dangerous.
2007-06-01 09:36:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At that age he may not remember what he ate for lunch at school.
My son is also 3, and when I ask him sometimes he does not remember.
He may remember something more eventful that happened that day like if he fell and got hurt or something like that.
It is nothing to worry about.
2007-06-01 09:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think he may just get distracted easily. Does he give you responses otherwise that lets you know that he understands what you are saying? Even if you just talk to him without the questions...for instance..."give me a kiss"...does he give you one? I wouldn't worry about it if that is the case.
2007-06-01 09:34:16 · answer #10 · answered by breisingermela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋