LittleLegsCM
25-06-2012, 07:00 AM
I know all children are different and all that but what's the 'average' for a child to be able to hold a spoon or other cutlery properly?*
Am I right in thinking that a LO that was 2 in march should at the least know how to how a spoon?
The 2YO I mind (was 2 beginning of march) doesn't really talk at all, the only thing he can understandably say is tan-chu (thank you) and doesn't seem to be showing signs of learning any new words (he completely refuses to join in when I play with the LOs and get them to repeat animal names or noises/facial features or anything like that). I've not really been that concerned about it before as I know they all Learn at different speeds etc but the spoon thing (as well as other little things I've noticed) is making me wonder if he may actually be having development issues.
I've never really noticed the spoon thing before as they normally have waffles & honey but I didn't have any in so they had to have cereal (which neither him or his older brother were happy with but hey ho) but he could not hold his spoon right at all even after me showing me him how to a few times he would give up and start using his hands again!
I know he hasn't had his local 2year check yet as i asked mum about it a little while ago (my son is 20 months and I wasn't sure if we had to book it or if they contact us) so with his speech, lack of coordination to hold a spoon, the fact he can't even put a simple circle, square or triangle in a shape sorter and ends up throwing it across the room (like he does with most toys) should I gently suggest to mum she tries to see someone or do I just keep my nose out and mouth shut?! (his older brother has ADHD with aspergus tendencies as well as 2 of mums brothers but she's certain he hasnt, it's come up before due to his violent tendencies)
Sorry that came out a lot lengthier than I wanted, thank you if you got to the end x
Am I right in thinking that a LO that was 2 in march should at the least know how to how a spoon?
The 2YO I mind (was 2 beginning of march) doesn't really talk at all, the only thing he can understandably say is tan-chu (thank you) and doesn't seem to be showing signs of learning any new words (he completely refuses to join in when I play with the LOs and get them to repeat animal names or noises/facial features or anything like that). I've not really been that concerned about it before as I know they all Learn at different speeds etc but the spoon thing (as well as other little things I've noticed) is making me wonder if he may actually be having development issues.
I've never really noticed the spoon thing before as they normally have waffles & honey but I didn't have any in so they had to have cereal (which neither him or his older brother were happy with but hey ho) but he could not hold his spoon right at all even after me showing me him how to a few times he would give up and start using his hands again!
I know he hasn't had his local 2year check yet as i asked mum about it a little while ago (my son is 20 months and I wasn't sure if we had to book it or if they contact us) so with his speech, lack of coordination to hold a spoon, the fact he can't even put a simple circle, square or triangle in a shape sorter and ends up throwing it across the room (like he does with most toys) should I gently suggest to mum she tries to see someone or do I just keep my nose out and mouth shut?! (his older brother has ADHD with aspergus tendencies as well as 2 of mums brothers but she's certain he hasnt, it's come up before due to his violent tendencies)
Sorry that came out a lot lengthier than I wanted, thank you if you got to the end x