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I normally am not one to be too concerned about this type of stuff, but this time I am.
I have a DCK who has now been with me for about 4 months. He will be 2 at the end of the month. He does not speak at all. NO mama , dada, NOTHING. He does not point and make noise, in fact other than cry at drop off or pick up, he does not make any sounds all day.
Most of the time if I try to engage with him, he will make cross eyes at me like a mean face. He plays on his own most of the time, but when outside, he loves to run and chase the older kids or play in the sandbox. He is a mellow and happy boy, just mute all day long.
Other info, DCB is 3 days a week w-t-f
Parents are not married and are splitting, not too sure if there may be some arguing going on and he just shut down, but I don't want to assume things either. Parents don't agree on the child's name, so they both call the child by a different name. DCB is a great climber, great balance and has good large motor skills.
The DCD mentioned it to me once a few months back that he was concerned about the not speaking, but I didn't think it was a big deal and did not realize that it was this extreme.
When should I say something to the parents so that they can get the child to the doctor and get him tested. The parents are very open to my ideas, thoughts and knowledge.
What do you ladies think?
Oh and I know he can hear, but may still be a concern.
I have a DCK who has now been with me for about 4 months. He will be 2 at the end of the month. He does not speak at all. NO mama , dada, NOTHING. He does not point and make noise, in fact other than cry at drop off or pick up, he does not make any sounds all day.
Most of the time if I try to engage with him, he will make cross eyes at me like a mean face. He plays on his own most of the time, but when outside, he loves to run and chase the older kids or play in the sandbox. He is a mellow and happy boy, just mute all day long.
Other info, DCB is 3 days a week w-t-f
Parents are not married and are splitting, not too sure if there may be some arguing going on and he just shut down, but I don't want to assume things either. Parents don't agree on the child's name, so they both call the child by a different name. DCB is a great climber, great balance and has good large motor skills.
The DCD mentioned it to me once a few months back that he was concerned about the not speaking, but I didn't think it was a big deal and did not realize that it was this extreme.
When should I say something to the parents so that they can get the child to the doctor and get him tested. The parents are very open to my ideas, thoughts and knowledge.
What do you ladies think?
Oh and I know he can hear, but may still be a concern.
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