What’s Wrong with My Child

She is 2. That's what 2 year old children do. They have the attention span of knatt. Throwing tantrums are typical for that age as well. If you are concered with her hearing have her evaluated however I think she is just fine and just being 2.

It's easy for other moms to say "normal two year old" and she may well be just that. But YOU are her mom, and if you feel she has a hearing issue, a speech delay, ADD, etc., then you would be wise to have her evaluated and have those issues addressed and treated or ruled out. You'll sleep better at night knowing she's just another, perfectly typical 2 year old then.

umm...that would sum up a normal 2 year old in a paragraph!

If you think she actually has hearing issues, take her to her pediatrician and have a hearing test done. If her speech sounds garbled or like she's really having pronunciation issues, it could be an offshoot of a hearing problem. At 2 though, many, MANY children (in fact, most) aren't very intelligible. Their own parents can often understand a good bit of what they say, but to others it sounds a lot like gibberish.

She sounds like a pretty normal 2 year old to me -they don't have long attention spans and are mainly just curious and want to explore all the time. They SHOULD be able to follow simple commands (at least sometime -they don't always obey). They love to just run around and play -remember, she's only 2!

If you are concerned about her development, and you truly think that there is an issue, do not go ask for any particular type of evaluation. Go to a Developmental Pediatrician and ask them to tell you what is going on. There is just not enough information in your post to give you much more advice than that. Never, never wait on development. Go find out for sure.

If her speech is delayed, while you wait for an appointment with a developmental pediatrician, you can get a speech evaluation and and have her hearing assessed. Both could play a role, but by no means do the issues you describe limit the posiblity to her ears, there are certainly other things that could cause the issues you breifly describe, and someone with a lot of time, and knowlege, and a personal observation of your daughter, needs to ask you a whole lot of questions.

Good luck. Never wait on development.

M.

the old rule of thumb is "one minute for each year of age"! So she should be right on target.....

BUT I would have her hearing tested! & I would also encourage development of patience & paying attention by doing more crafty, fun projects & playing more games. Simple activities such as stacking blocks, playing with Legos, doing puzzles .....should encourage that growth.

BUT also be very aware that this does not happen spontaneously- you have to be an active part of the process & right there with her! Working side by side, modeling the desired behavior throughout the entire activity. That's part of your job.....& thru that closeness, you may also find that she is now listening to you, because you are properly directing her attention! Peace.

Sounds like you need to get her hearing checked.

Talk to your pediatrician and have her hearing check. Your pediatrician will help you find an early intervention specialist if need be.

Good job mom - she sounds normal to me!

Nothing is wrong with your child! It's what 2 year old's are notorious for!! Hang in there... this too shall pass.

Perfectly normal two year old. Keep her challenged with activities. Check your library for a book called "Games to Play with Two Year Olds". It will give you many suggestions on how to keep your busy daughter engaged.

Hang in there, and don't forget to get some time for YOU. This stage can be hard, and you need a break sometimes! Good luck!

I would get her tested for developmental delay and auditory processing disorder.

It may just be her age, but I would not wait to find out. In the event of a problem - the younger a child begins intervention the better.

Good luck.

Every State, has an "Early Childhood Intervention" organization for kids up until 3 years old. It is free.
They do an overall developmental assessment on the child, then if need be, make recommendations for the child.
My son, got Speech Therapy this way. They came to the house. It is free.
He was delayed in speech, but advanced in many other areas of development.
It is really great.
Keep in mind, the services are only for kids up until 3 years old... so if you explore this option, being your daughter is 2 years old... you can't get their services once she gets older.

Also, what does the Pediatrician say, at her well-child check-ups? Is she age appropriate developmentally?

all the best,
Susan

I think that it would be reassuring for you to have her checked for an auditory processing disorder. You may want to also research Auditory Integration Therapy. Just Google it and see what you can find.

She sounds like the normal two year old! What I did with my daughter at that age was to play games or do activities with her that require patience, following directions, taking turns etc. We still do these things, I've just adjusted things for her age (3). At this point, my daughter has a longer attention span, but I'd say it's maybe 1/2 hour IF she likes what she's doing. Otherwise, 10 minutes tops! It sounds like she just needs some structured play time.

Maybe get her hearing checked but she sounds like a normal toddler to me. I don't know too many kids that age that can sit and concentrate on something for more than a few minutes till their mind is off onto something else. She may be hearing you just fine and just not following your instructions.

S.

2 year olds are not known for their ability to concentrate for long, and they are notorious for running around energetically. her pediatrician should be aware of your concern over her hearing and should at this point have done some sort of speech evaluation. what does he say?
beyond that, why do assume that there is something wrong with her?
khairete
S.

she sounds like a typical two year old to me. My son didn't start speaking until after his 3rd birthday and had an adorable lisp for a long time! Today his job includes public speaking. As far as tantrums, examine whether you are being consistent with her. Check out the "Love and Logic" books. I think you will find them to be very helpful.

nothing wrong with her. normal 2 year old behavior! read some parenting books and you will see that she is RIGHT on schedule! Hang in there.

M

Well, my parents didn't know that I was unable to hear but about 5% of what they or anyone was saying until I was FOUR. Have her hearing checked first. Auditory Processing as someone else suggested.

Another thing to look into if those are ruled out is it could also be signs of Autism which is prevalent in 1 out of 91 children. Check for the hearing and auditory first then do some more research and start here for signs of Autism.
http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/learning/aboutautism...

A normal attention span is 3 to 5 minutes per year of a child's age. So a 2 yr old should be able to concentrate on a particular task for at least 6 minutes. Your daughter sounds like a normal kiddo. We all get frustrated from time to time that they don't listen to us, but she's busy learning things around her. Continuing to work with her is great, and she'll have tantrums now and then, it's all part of the age and stage. That's why they call it the "terrible twos." Not all kiddos go through it, but plenty do. And running around all day is good for her, she's getting great exercise - something kids need, especially now days as children grow and become more stationary with the TV. Encourage her with games that she can interact with you and others. She'll be learning things and having fun and won't even realize that she's listening to you and learning concentration skills. At 2, not all children can speak well or clearly. If she continues to have issues with communication and speech as she gets older, you may want to have her hearing checked or have a session with a speech therapist to have her evaluated. But at 2, she sounds like a normal learning kiddo :)

I agree with Martha. Get her in for an evaluation. Trust your mommy instinct. I knew at two that something wasn't quite right with our son but everyone kept telling me "just an active boy!" Well, he wasn't. He has ADHD, which has only gotten worse over time (although now that he's older, we've been able to treat the condition).

Write down everything you have observed that you feel isn't normal. This will come in very handy when you meet with doctors, so you don't forget to mention anything (these appts. can be overwhelming). It can also help them pinpoint the problem, if there is one.

Good luck!