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Dcb will be 3 next month. About 3 wks ago he transitioned from toddler to early pre room. I've worked in both rooms so I know expectations are not that much different (toddlers expected to sit still for 5 mins. at group time, early pre sits for 10, etc.)
Dcb has really been struggling. His verbal communication is limited, he can say a couple of phrases ("Help me" or "I don't like that") but much of his speech is unclear and just sounds like gibberish. Some phrases are out of order (ex. "Pick up Billy Daddy")--referring to himself as Billy. He often screams or cries out of frustration vs. using words.
His comprehension also seems to be lacking. If he hits a child with a book and I ask him to come talk to me, I ask "Do you know why I asked you to come here?" he just looks at me blankly. If I ask "What are books for? Are they for hitting?" I get the same reaction. Idk if he is being obstinate or genuinely doesn't understand my question.
He needs constant reminders to do simple tasks and needs constant reminders throughout (ex. for washing hands I need to be right there next to him to keep him from playing in the water, washing the soap bottle instead of his hands, cupping his hand under the faucet so the water sprays out...) And we wash hands probably 10-12 times a day, every.single.day.
He sits on the toilet at every diaper change and pees in the toilet about half the time. He doesn't communicate to an adult that he has to go. (Dcm says he tells her at home, but I have serious doubts about this). If I ask him if his diaper is wet or dry he says the wrong answer. Even after he poops in his diaper he doesn't seem to be aware of it.
I feel like self-help & communication skills are more advanced for children at his age. Are my expectations too high? He's only been in young pre for 3 weeks, am I asking too much, too soon?
Dcb has really been struggling. His verbal communication is limited, he can say a couple of phrases ("Help me" or "I don't like that") but much of his speech is unclear and just sounds like gibberish. Some phrases are out of order (ex. "Pick up Billy Daddy")--referring to himself as Billy. He often screams or cries out of frustration vs. using words.
His comprehension also seems to be lacking. If he hits a child with a book and I ask him to come talk to me, I ask "Do you know why I asked you to come here?" he just looks at me blankly. If I ask "What are books for? Are they for hitting?" I get the same reaction. Idk if he is being obstinate or genuinely doesn't understand my question.
He needs constant reminders to do simple tasks and needs constant reminders throughout (ex. for washing hands I need to be right there next to him to keep him from playing in the water, washing the soap bottle instead of his hands, cupping his hand under the faucet so the water sprays out...) And we wash hands probably 10-12 times a day, every.single.day.
He sits on the toilet at every diaper change and pees in the toilet about half the time. He doesn't communicate to an adult that he has to go. (Dcm says he tells her at home, but I have serious doubts about this). If I ask him if his diaper is wet or dry he says the wrong answer. Even after he poops in his diaper he doesn't seem to be aware of it.
I feel like self-help & communication skills are more advanced for children at his age. Are my expectations too high? He's only been in young pre for 3 weeks, am I asking too much, too soon?
, almost all kids do it). 
and haven't shared any concerns about development. I agree spedmommy speech is my biggest concern too.
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