My son's turning 3 yr old the next yr. Until now, we were wondering he cant help his self saying even just a single word or even just saying mom and dad. But, shocks! almost all the animals sounds was he could imitate the sounds like when we ask him, he could understand us anyway,when we tried to say something to him,but all he replies is,, a 3 letters coming from his mouth and this facial expression from him that let us understand him too. I'm afraid, maybe because the reason of this was his weight. He is overwieght. Maybe thats why his mental development is too slow. Pls, Im asking an advise to help my son grows normal before he reach 5yr old. What is the best thing i'll do?
2007-12-13 18:22:32 · 14 answers · asked by Janeth 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
The best and ONLY thing to do is to talk to his Doctor!
2007-12-13 18:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you copy and paste this link into your internet browser it should come up with a developmental checklist based on a typical 3 year old.
http://www.kcentric.com/Parents/DevelopmentalChecklists/DevelopmentalChecklist--Threes.pdf
It covers social/emotional, physical (gross motor - running, kicking balls etc. Fine motor - holding objects, manipulating objects), cognitive (brain development) and language development.
You can find more checklists by doing a google search for developmental checklists for 3 year olds etc. Remember that your child isn't 3 yet and the milestones listed in the checklist should be achieved by the end of the third year so he's got some time!
All children are different and develop at different rates. If you complete the checklist and still feel unsure about your little boys development then the best thing to do is see his doctor.
2007-12-14 07:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should try to make him learn as much. Maybe he has a problem or something. You should try everything you can. You say, he understands you and the animal sounds and he's only 3 years. I think he's sharp but there can be a lot of problems in the brain. The brain has many functions and each function controls something. Maybe there is a problem in the brain of the function of speaking. I hope i helped you but i myself am not sure about this.Consult doctors, i guess, is all i can say!
2007-12-14 04:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by Deepika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry. My son started nursery in september and he couldn't say a word only grunt things that only l could understand. I was worried sick because his twin sister spoke quite well. I know we panic because other peoples kids seem to be doing everything way ahead of our kids. 3 months at nursery has worked wonders. The leader told me they keep asking questions over and over again and asking him what toy he wants etc to encourage him to speak. Sometimes you still can't understand him but he has come on leaps and bounds. The health visitor told me not to panic . She made me an appointment at the speech therapy clinic for this month way back in july but we didn't need it. Don't worry my son is also overweight he is a stone heavier than his sister and in the next size up in clothes but thats nothing to do with his mental development. If you havent got him in nursery get him in now so he can interact with other kids and adults. If he is in nursery give it another six months. Your son isn't the only one there are plenty of late talkers. Has his hearing been tested? If it hasn't maybe just get that checked. In 6 months you will be on here asking us how to shut up a toddler that won't stop talking!!!! good luck to you and your son ,merry christmas xxxx p.s l forgot to say l did have him checked because of his weight at the docters and they told me it was nothing to worry about, He will lose any extra weight as he goes through school and running about etc. just cut down on any sweets etc. my son has oranges and fruit for snacks, but again if you go to nursery you will see kids of all sizes.xxxxx
2007-12-14 05:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was also like that when he was 2.5 years old, our pediatrician recommended a child developmental pediatrician to us where he was evaluated and put in a speech therapy session. I can see the improvement because he was able talk "3 words" sentence right now. but I'm still looking for new methods or approaches that will help him.
2007-12-14 05:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by KAY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely have your child evaluated. I'm not sure it's because of his weight that he is having late development in talking, but it might be a symptom of something else.
The fact that he's able to mimic animal noises, but not human sounds doesn't sound right - but that's just me and I am by no means a specialist.
Don't put this off. Make an appointment with your doctor (I'm surprised your doctor hasn't already addressed this problem). Usually by (around) 12 months babies can say "Ma" "Da" or even "mama" and "dada".
2007-12-14 02:34:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The first thing I would do is speak to your health visitor or doctor, they may be able to refer him to a speach therapist. In the meantime you can help him by talking to him lots and asking open ended questions.
I wouldn't worry about the problem being because he is overweight, I don't think I've ever heard of anything like that and I work in a childcare setting.
2007-12-14 05:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by oliveris4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others. Talk to your Dr for advice. It is common for 3 yr olds to still be developing their words, and boys can be slow starters, but he does seem to be lagging.
Also, try to engage him in games (reading books ... where is the cow, can you say cow?), sing along songs etc.
When you do things together, talk to him about all the things you can see and hear. Ask him lots of questions, try to get him engaged.
What is really important is to try and reward the right behaviour. If he wants a drink and grunts for it, ask him to ask for it properly (even if he just has to try to say, "please" or "water" and "thank you")! My nephew was like this, and his family gave into him so he had no reason to try and speak as they did it all for him!
I hope this helps:)
2007-12-14 03:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by Honey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son who is 22 months old is going to speech therapy because he is still not talking, just babbling and whinning...my daughter who is 9 now was talking at 10 months old...the speech therapist said it's a Boy thing, she sees 95 percent more boys than girls with this problem so know that you are not alone. Try speech therapy and get his hearing checked.
2007-12-14 11:12:09 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Sexy Mama of 2 cuties♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask his pediatrician. my son was going through the same thing. they should put him in speech therapy. plus kids are different some tend to learn faster then others. but by now his pediatrician should of already put him in those classes. ask your pediatrician about it. and if your son hears different languages too. that can also be the reason.
good luck. congrats and happy holiday!!
2007-12-14 02:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by krystalc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My niece just turned 3 today actually, and she says very little words... I don't know if it's normal or not, sorry no help, just know that you're not the only one.. my niece isn't overweight though, so that may have nothing to do with it? I don't know, just my experience talking!
2007-12-14 02:33:12 · answer #11 · answered by chrisss 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋