I have read that when the child is about to make a leap ahead in some area, they seemingly backstep in one or more others. I know for a fact that this is true for NT infants and toddlers, so it makes sense that kids with developmental delays have similar funky behavior around the time they are advancing too. They are just doing it later than what you'd expect in the average kid.
If they are therapits, they probably are familiar with this kind of thing.
Don't give your child whatever reaction you think he wants, and it'll wear out in a short while.
He's growing up and having an opinion! Not bad!
My son, 5, has always been an easy-going kid. Too easy going at times. When typical kids were screaming "mine," in the early years my son was fine just letting them have it and pick up another toy. Well my son has made some great progress in the last few months, but one thing that's changed is his sweet demeanor.
He's now acting like a brat to most of his therapists. He's being controlling, not sharing, typical 2- to 3-year old behavior. He's still sweet at home, although he does state his opinion much more.
Do you think this is progress or is he just having new behaviors? I like to tell myself it's progress since it's a stage he never went through. Am I kidding myself?
He is testing that is for sure. I am sure that his therapist will get a handle on