For some time my 3.5-year-old child stops talking under the influence of emotions. This happens, for example, when a sister takes her toy or when she refuses to do something and is required to do so. He can not speak for several days. During this time, she is happy, plays and laughs. Her behavior is similar to that of a he althy child, but she does not want to talk. Even with fun you can't get a word out of her. When he tries to communicate with us, he only points his finger. Cries when you don't understand her. Recently, her grandmother managed to bribe her with a toy and started talking for a day. Is that a stubborn character? I'm starting to worry.
Before a diagnosis is made that this is only a "stubborn character", it is worth investigating. I would suggest consulting a child psychologist who will find out what is the cause of the child's speech loss. The risk is so high that temporary problems can turn into a chronic state, so it should be prevented.
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Katarzyna BąkowiczSpecialist in the field of media communication. She conducts individual therapy with adults and children, workshops for working with the body, voice and breath, training for companies.
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