little chickee
16-05-2013, 08:24 AM
I have a mindee aged 28 months.
Hardly ever utters a single word.
I asked Mum what her speech is like at home and she says its really coming on, 4 or 5 words together.
Mindee refuses very stubbornly to say please, thank you, yes , no, sorry etc.
What do I do? I like kids to have good manners, to say yes please, no thank you, thank you etc.
If i ask her anything like " would you like a yoghurt?" I either get a blank look, a very slight nod or shake of the head or she silently puts her hand out to take item.
I really want her to start speaking to me, just basic stuff. I have had her for over 18 months and she is settled here and happy, just silent. I find it a bit unsettling actually!!
Hardly ever utters a single word.
I asked Mum what her speech is like at home and she says its really coming on, 4 or 5 words together.
Mindee refuses very stubbornly to say please, thank you, yes , no, sorry etc.
What do I do? I like kids to have good manners, to say yes please, no thank you, thank you etc.
If i ask her anything like " would you like a yoghurt?" I either get a blank look, a very slight nod or shake of the head or she silently puts her hand out to take item.
I really want her to start speaking to me, just basic stuff. I have had her for over 18 months and she is settled here and happy, just silent. I find it a bit unsettling actually!!