Feeling a little unsure after nursery chat about speech — any advice?
Hi everyone ❤️ I’m just curious to hear how everyone’s little ones are getting on now they’re around 3.
I know every child develops differently and there is such a wide range at this age, but I’d love to hear where your children are with their speech and language — things like vocabulary, putting sentences together, communicating their needs and expressing their feelings.
My daughter’s nursery have recently suggested a Speech and Language referral. They have been really positive and have said her speech is actually very good, but they would like her to have an assessment to see how they can best support her in developing longer sentences and continuing to build her communication.
They have also noticed she sometimes repeats phrases. I do wonder whether some of this may be influenced by her home environment, as her older sister is autistic and non-speaking. My daughter absolutely adores her sister and often copies things she does, including sounds and phrases, as I think she really wants that interaction and connection with her.
She can also have some very big emotions and sometimes finds transitions difficult, so I’m interested to hear how other 3-year-olds are managing with feelings, changes and communication.
I’m not comparing or worrying that she is behind ❤️ I genuinely thought she was doing really well, but the nursery conversation has made me curious about other children’s experiences and what is typical at this age.
Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences and advice what you do to help with children’s big feelings and emotions and how you aid there speech 😊
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3 is 100% the age where they copy what’s around them . I have a 1 yr old daughter and 3yr old son . My son mimicks my 1daughters whines . My son has very good speech , he can talk very well and have a whole conversation with us but he for sure gets into moods where he communicates like a 1yr old . He also repeats things he has heard on tv or from others if he likes it . My son also has difficulty with transitions although it’s getting better now that I try to explain the why behind everything.
My son also repeats phrases. He will repeat anything he is saying multiple times. He also has certain phrases he picks up from books etc that he will repeat all the time.
I think that’s quite normal.
He’s not very good at communicating his feelings or emotions, and gets quite worked up when he can’t tell you what’s wrong or is feeling angry.
He does overall have great speech and does form longer sentences. There are still some things he says that only myself will understand, even my husband doesn’t get it sometimes! X
It sounds like she's doing great, I wouldn't worry too much!
We went to some health visitor led classes called 'Let's Get Talking' in our area which assesses them whilst they play and recommend ways to help develop their speech and then refer to speech and language if necessary. I know there's a long waiting list for us, so maybe better to get referred sooner rather than later in case she needs it.
My little boy has been referred, his pronunciation isn't how it should be, he says a lot and is putting together longer sentences now, but it's hard to understand him, especially for others. They also recommended a hearing test, as the way he pronounces things makes them think his hearing could be muffled. We've always thought his hearing was fine, but it makes sense, so I'm glad they've picked this up!
He is really struggling with big emotions and transitions and we have some major tantrums, I feel like he is frustrated as he can't communicate and people can't understand him, it's so tough!
Good luck ❤️
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