Another thought - making "sounds" is common to children under stress and/or anxiety. The "sounds" is a comfort mechanism. Could this be the issue? Just wondering ....
Hi. Couple of things. I want to tell you that on most evaluations of children that possibly have an overactive nervous system, the question of making noises is there. My son has sensory integration disorder and this is a common thing that sensory kids will do. Some kids do it to "wake up" and some do it to "calm down". It can be a sign of an unregulated nervous system. It can also be a child that just is developmentally immature as well.
I think whoever gave you advice to just change schools is maybe missing the point. It is not a criticism to have someone point out an issue with a child. It was a preschool teacher that did so with my own son. It allowed us to address what was going on and he is now in elementary school with no issues in the classroom whatsoever. I would try to keep the attitude that a teacher is looking at your son compared to most kids his age and noticing some things she is concerned about.
Does this mean you should panic? No. Does this mean that something is wrong? No. But it is about awareness. And I think the most important thing the teacher said is that upon her observation, your son is not ready to advance to kindergarten. This is not a slam on your child-------- some kids are not emotionally mature enough or developmentally ready for the increased expectations of a kindergarten classroom. When kids start before they are ready, they have a much more difficult time adjusting and can start their school career off with a bad experience. Another year of preschool would give you the time to see if it is just maturity things she sees or if there is something more going on.
With regards to his fine motor skills, how does he do with scissors, tongs and hand writing?
good luck. All kids are different and all grow and develop at their own rate. Some have a little more going on and that has nothing to do with intelligence, ability or their future. It just is important for parents to look at their child as the world outside of home will see them so that they can offer help that may be needed for the child's best chance at success.
Let us know how it goes.
THanks
Thanks for your advices. I really appreciate all your help. Tomorrow I am going to talk with his teacher again.
My son has made noises. too. I don't think it's a big deal.
sorry I have a wayward keyboard
yes..well most my family need speech pathology then if teacher is right, is right ,children make noises or is it only the children I have ever known .....
He's 4.5 years old. ALL kids make weird noises sometimes. I don't see that having anything to do with growing up!!!! Or needed to stay back a year. He's 4, how much CAN he grow up??? My son's 5 and when he's coloring and stuff he likes to sing/ or make noises sometimes. Or he'll whistle. Has she asked him to stop?? My son doesn't really like to color much either. I think it bores him. That could be another thing too, he could be bored.
If a trained teacher is suggesting a child needs some speech therapy, it is worth checking out. The therapist might say he does not, and then you'd be done, but if he does, this is the time to deal with it.
Stop a child being noisy ? lots of intelligent people make noises when they are concentrating and yes that includes humming especially when they are stressed .Your son sounds like a normal child the teacher .maybe not ..good luck
My daughter was also 4 when she began having motor tics (eye blinking) while in preschool. She is now almost 12 and definitely has Tourette's Syndrome. But, it is mild and hardly noticable. In order to be diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome, you must have both vocal and motor tics (not necessarily at the same time) for a year or more. Most kids grow out of their tics and don't end up with a Tourette Syndrome dx. But, it is important to realize that tics are uncontrollable (like a sneeze) and that you should not let a teacher label your child.
Here are a few links about tic disorders:
http://tsa-usa.org/
http://www.webmd.com/brain/tic-disorders-and_twitches
If you feel your the movemets are tics, you should see a neurologist. Kids with tic disorders can have special accomodation that allows them to stay current with their class. It sounds like your son is smart and it would not benefit him to be held behind. My daughter has done very well and is very smart despite the TS. Tic disorders are poorly understood by most people and so it is important that you become your son's advocate if he does have tics.
Best Wishes,
Shelly