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Having trouble getting my soon to be 3 year old to verbalize his needs?
My son will be 3 at the beginning of june and he still prefers baby babble over worded sentences. He has good days and bad days. Sometimes he talks a lot and sometimes he acts like he doesnt know a word of english nor can he UNDERSTAND a word of english. its like he talks when he wants to and plays stupid when he doesnt want to. When he wants a doughnut or something, he whines for it, despite my many efforts to try to tell him when hes ready to say "can i have a doughnut PLEASE?" then I will give him what he wants. I'll walk away and ignore his whines but he still acts as if he doesnt understand my request to use words to get what he wants. I think the fact that he is almost 3 and still not talkin llike most 3 year olds is a big red flag. He is an only child, we dont know many people with children around his age, the ones we do know are younger and we notice he mimics a lot of the younger kids behavior which hinders his development. We dont have him in daycare because its too expensive and Illinois has cut state funded preschool programs, so now u have to either pass a screening saying your child is under developed and NEEDS daycare, otherwise they have to wait until they are 4 or 5 to start school. I think his speech problem would qualify him for an earlier education but i was just wondering if there are other parents who have the same problem or if anyone knows how i can solve this problem at home too. What am i doing wrong?
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- 1 decade ago
It sounds like you are doing what you should, except maybe in the tone you are saying it. Keep in mind smiling is a great reward for kids(and everyone else too). When he does it right, make sure to smile big. I even correct my son with a smile(like it's fun). I say, "Orion, say it this way: May I have a dough nut please?"
I remember I used to smile at some of his annoying behaviors(because I thought it was funny) which encouraged him to do it more(like turning the TV off and on). So, watch when you smile. Smile for the correction, not the unwanted behavior.
I'm sure somebody who has actually studied child development could tell you more but that's my best idea. :) Oh, and watch the people around him. I suggest correcting them too if anyone else it doing it(or something similar). He'll see that, too.
Source(s): I'm a mommy. - RockyLv 61 decade ago
some states a DR can fill out a form for you to take with you stating your child has developmental problems/needs that will allow him into what you speak of.
If you can't get him in one go to your library and you and he should try learning sign language together, it's a great added job skill, for you and him, and believe me there are times you can communicate without yelling and you'll be glad you did as he ages.
If he still whines use time out, which at times when you need the break you'll be glad you taught him time out doesn't start till he's quiet.
- 1 decade ago
Your not doing anything wronge. He wil ltalk when he wants to. He understands alot more then you think. Just keep talking to him when he says something smile at him and show him how proud of him you are. Boys mature slower then girls, and its not a horrible thing hes not talking at his age
