Background:

Hi parents, caregivers, My son is 3 yrs and 1 month old. He had hard ear wax and adenoids taken out of his ear around 2.5yrs old via general anaesthetic. He did not have glue ear and listens and answers to his name being called and instructions very clearly. He's happy to play along side other children but not necessarily with them.

He can say 300+ words but MOSTLY when prompted with showing flashcards/toyobjects or when playing on his own. He knows and very clearly pronounces alphabets, numbers, colours, animals, fruits, vegetables, other objects when shown on flash card or as a toy object and asked 'what is this?'.

At home he doesn't talk much outside of flashcard activities. He will say 'flush' after using potty, wash when washing hands, eat when eating, up when going up the stairs, bath time when bathing bubbles when we blow bubbles, watch when he wants to watch tv, saying shoe, jacket, gloves, socks as he dresses for school. If he wants something, he finds it difficult to ask but will sometimes drag you to where the ribena is and say 'juice' if he REALLY wants it. He doesn't speak in sentences yet but can say thank you bye bye see you I love you when prompted. All words clear and sound except for certain times when he goes into whispering mode (not sure why he does that sometimes)

At nursery school (9-12pm Mon-Fri) the principal said he hasn't said a word at all to them since he has been there for the past 2 months and wouldn't join in for circle time, play with other kids and climbs tables and opens and closes their fire exit doors when he likes. However, good feedback they gave me is that he eats variety, feeds himself, doesn't throw tantrums, doesn't cling to any staff, loves pretend play (especially cooking and eating).

I've read many threads and really can't pin point what the issues are, he will be having a developmental assessment next week, and starting speech therapy also.

Has anyone experienced sometime similar? If yes, what was the issue in the end?

Jan '2020 Babies