Is this normal for my nephew to act like this?

Question

My nephew is going to be 2 in August. He can only say about 5-7 words but only uses 1 on a regular basis. He says ball. He doesnt know the parts of his body even though everyone has excessivly tried to teach him. He doesnt point to things he wants. He just flips out. He doesnt call his parents mamma and dadda. He calls a "Truck" . . . "Sabo" which isnt even a real word and if you try and correct him he gets very mad. When he plays, he will randomly come up to you crying. He has complete melt downs for no reason. He wont stop pinching and hitting no matter what we have done to get him to stop. I am not compairing at all but my son is 9 months old and is almost just as advanced as my nephew besides the fact that he cant walk. In fact my son can say words that my nephew cant say yet. I try and hint things to his mom and grandma without being too obvious and hurting feelings because I am concerned but they blow it off. Is this all normal? I could just be reading into it too much.

Answer 1

Hi, my nephew is 2 in october and he only says mum, dad, nan and wow. He is not very advanced at all, but all children are different., I personally believe a child needs interaction on a daily basis to help them flourish. I have a 3 year old daughter who is very intelligent and far to advanced for her years and was at the age of 2. I reccomend books, puzzles, sing songs, dancing, nursery rhymes anything that will get them involved and get them to start copying you.This worked for me and my daughter but is not everybodies choice. Hope this is of help to you. Good luck

Answer 2

I know exacly what you are talking about, I have a friend and I feel that he is way behind and that he may have something wrong with him. I also have tried to give her the "Hints" and she doesn't even think twice. I have come to the conclution  that they do know something is wrong but can't face it. Yes all kids are different but untill you see it yourself it is easy for people to tel you, you are being judgmental.  My son is 6 1/2 months and he is 18 and they share the same skills.I just keep telling myself to interact with him when I see him and only time will tell them. They can't hind it forever.

Answer 3

Yes, it is normal.  Children advance at their own speed.  Unless diagnosed by a doctor that he has cognitive disabilities, then this behavior is normal.

I know a boy who is almost 3 and he doesn't talk much at all.  He grabs you by the finger to lead you or show you what he wants, and he grunts and makes noises.  Yet, you can tell that he has a good vocabulary when you read to him and he points out items, and that he can follow simple commands.

The best thing for your nephew, is just doing a lot of hands on and verbal teaching, like painting, coloring,  lots of reading and having him identify things (or taking his finger and pointing to things in the book while you identify and make sounds), alphabet/block puzzles. Lots of communication. While you are doing something, talk and explain what you are doing.

To encourage the mom and dad, instead of getting clothes buy him books and puzzles, crayons and coloring books, and educational baby toys that help him learn and explore.

Hope this helps.

Answer 4

It sounds like there may well be some issues but until his parents are ready there is very little you can do. Assuming you are in the US he is entitled to a free evaluation through Early Intervention. Find out who administers it in your state. Maybe the parents are worried about money and this information can help. Other than that, see if you can get some pamphlets or other information about child development to share if they are willing to listen and try not to let your frustration show. That will only make matters worse.

Answer 5

He just sounds like a spoiled brat to me. I'd wait just a little longer (6 mos.?) before I mentioned his behavior and development to his mom. Maybe you could ask another family members opinion before you go making mom worry.

Edit :  My son is going to be 2 in Dec. and he repeats everything. He calls me "mommy", his dad "daddy", and his brother "Tyler", of course Tyler isn't said perfectly but you can understand him. He says "eat" when hes hungry, he says "bath" when he wants to take a bath, he says "milk" when he wants milk, he says "boobie" when he wants to nurse. All kids are different though.