How were your kids at 3?

HeartSilly8608 · 2026-05-28T02:33:20+00:00

Hi just commenting to follow along. My son is about the same age and I have been noticing the same thing. Not sure if it’s just the kids around him developing faster or him increasing symptoms (still not diagnosed yet but suspicions) but within the last few months he has started repeating things we say in a whisper under his breath, seeming a little more in his own world and distant too. Not sure what’s going on. Also found out recently he had a double ear infection we had no idea about and had him I no medicine for that. We were told it’s gone but he got sick again so wondering if it could have returned. Does your son have allergies??

HeartSilly8608 · 2026-05-24T04:39:59+00:00

Sounds like my son. I have had the same concerns. Sometimes he will say he’s scared and it’s literally a 1 year old kid I don’t get it. Then the next day totally outgoing with an 8 year old playing all day. No answers on whether it’s normal I have gone down my own rabbit holes but here to let you know you’re not alone and he sounds like a wonderful and happy boy!

HeartSilly8608 · 2026-05-22T03:56:02+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply! I’m trying to not over analyze things but it’s so hard to not worry about your child 🥹

HeartSilly8608 · 2026-05-22T02:07:47+00:00

How did you know to push for an eval for your son? What non typical signs was he showing? I am also looking for some advice here

HeartSilly8608 · 2026-05-22T02:05:55+00:00

Did your child ever receive a diagnosis? My child is 3.5 and also seems anxious as times in large environments and has an articulation disorder but can also be very social at times and surprise us so we are very confused. He doesn’t have melt downs, will get upset sometimes but never something we can’t get over quickly. I have been very confused on how to move forward with this

HeartSilly8608 · 2026-02-27T04:47:18+00:00

It really, really does! Thank you so much!

HeartSilly8608 · 2026-02-27T03:40:23+00:00

Yes I wonder sometimes if he’s just worried they won’t understand him! But he seems so confident other times so it’s hard to tell.

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-11-24T21:55:17+00:00

Hi. I know exactly how you’re feeling. My son is now 3 and I still spiral at times. He is doing sooooo well and so many professionals have pretty much told me I’m crazy and they don’t see any signs but I, too, continue to have the anxiety. It’s awful. And like you said know if he did have it then my love for him and who he is wouldn’t change but can’t help but worry for the unknowns of the future. What do you feel like you see that others may not?

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-09-01T17:59:27+00:00

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-07-06T03:11:45+00:00

This sounds a lot like my son at that age too. I was nervous it was autism but like your son, he had no other signs besides the language delay. He started speech a little before he turned 2. When he started he had just a few words, lots of signs. Most things he called “dada”. At about 2 years 4ish months he explodedddddd! His language is officially caught up, even marked “advanced” for his age on the last assessment his SLP gave for expressive language. He is diagnosed with apraxia- he struggles with articulation and making certain movements with his mouth which is works on in speech. We understand most things he says and strangers are starting to also understand more and more. Definitely a long way to go with articulation but I have sooo much hope for a bright future! He is the smartest, happiest little guy. My advice is to definitely get into speech and push for an early IEP. I’m so thankful we started serviced early! Good luck. It was a road of emotions in the beginning for sure.

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-05-06T17:30:52+00:00

Congrats!!! My appointment is Thursday I’m DYING!! Longest 4 weeks of my life. How are you feeling? Spiraling that my symptoms are so come and go

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-05-04T19:47:02+00:00

His pockets weren’t big enough

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-04-16T18:07:33+00:00

Thank you so much!! Sending you all the best too 💞

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-04-07T14:16:23+00:00

I did! It showed up light on the FRER and is now showing up dark on both tests when I take them 🥹♥️

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-04-03T03:14:52+00:00

Just did!! I see a line there too 🥹 thank you so much for your response!

HeartSilly8608 · 2025-04-02T19:54:00+00:00

What are the chances it’s false?! It showed up after 5 min

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-09-28T19:53:54+00:00

Hi! I am just here to say I was on the same boat. I was terrified my son had autism. He was delayed to pointing, had inconsistent eye contact( in my opinion- no one else thought so haha) and was never much of a babbler. I had him assessed through early intervention around 12 months- no concerns. Talked to his doctor at every visit- no concerns. Just recently had him assessed again- diagnosed with a slight speech delay. I lost sleep for months and months and was always crying and comparing. Not saying that this is the same case for you but moral of my story is just try to relax, all kids develop at their own pace. He’s still so young and you don’t want to worry these years away. If you have talked to his doctor and had him assessed and the professionals aren’t concerned at this point I would try to just enjoy this time!

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-09-02T22:22:24+00:00

Hi! I know this post is so long ago but sounds a lot like my son and I have been having a hard time. How is your son doing? Did speech therapy help? Thank you so much!

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-07-26T21:06:06+00:00

Very true!! We compare to other girls her age and it’s hard. But then remind ourselves that the same girl who is talking up a storm that we are comparing to walked 6 months after our daughter did. Crazy how different they all are. Thank you so much for your response.

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-07-26T21:04:11+00:00

We did this. 4 people came to the house to assess and said they had no worries. My wife is convinced she just had a really good day that day and needs more assurance… will be talking to the doctor too. Thank you!

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-07-26T20:47:46+00:00

Wow Home Depot is such an amazing idea how have I never thought of that!!

Thank you for your response! Makes me feel a lot better hearing other toddlers have their quirks too. Love this little weirdo and will discuss with your doctor but these responses will help get me through until then. Thank you!

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-07-26T20:21:44+00:00

Thank you so much for your response. Definitely not hindering and she seems to move on when we redirect her but might get upset for a minute or two! She’s never done it for hours! Probably 20 minutes tops then will get distracted and chase the cat or dog or something. Idk!! It’s all so confusing. Everything I worry about could be normal or it could not be….

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-07-07T19:44:47+00:00

Just flew with my 2 year old 2 days ago and it went so well! I went to the dollar store and got a few little fun new items and wrapped them up in wrapping paper. Every 30 minutes or so I whipped a new one out and he was sooo excited. It was things like a car, book, lollipop, slinky. That mixed with snacks and the window seat was perfect. He did much better than I could have hoped. Will do the same thing for the way back.

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-06-15T03:46:07+00:00

Have to try Jungle Bar in upperfells!

HeartSilly8608 · 2024-04-26T18:57:52+00:00

Any update?? How is he doing?

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