Two years old and dressing himself - (in who's universe?)

MyBrownEyedBoy wrote: We had Logan re-evaluated by the county. Seem his speech is right on target for his age, but they seemed to think that his motor skill are behind. This is based on two things.
1) One he "couldn't" stack 6 blocks in a tower. Now that isn't true, he can do it, he's been doing it for several months now. He just wasn't interested in doing it, he just wanted to knock down the towers that the Occ Therapist was building to show him how. Pretty typical for 2 year olds that I've seen.
2) He wasn't undressing and dressing himself. Now correct me if I am out of line, but doesn't 2 seem awful young for that? And besides, why would I want to teach him to dress and undress himself? Then he could do it at any time, and I like that he keeps his clothes on.
Anyway, long story short, I think he's doing fine. And I think I am not going to take him back for another eval in a few months. As long as he seems to be growing and developing, then I am not going to let them make me feel inadequate.

luvmykids replied: Kids never want to build when there's already something there to knock down! And Colt is 4 and only "can" dress himself when he feels like it.


You're absolutely right, he's fine and you are not at all inadequate, you know him best.

C&K*s Mommie replied: exactly!

to Monica too

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Please don't feel inadequate. If those are the only 2 things they could find to be concerned about, I think he's doing EXCELLENT!!!

Ethan is 2.5 and doesn't dress himself.

My3LilMonkeys replied: Brooke will be 3 in October. She can handle pants or skirts if I help with the button/zipper and she can do socks and shoes. She still can't manage anything that needs to be pulled over her head.

As for the block stacking, well, IMHO to think that he can't just because he didn't want to is kind of stupid.

ediep replied: Jasonis going to be 4 in a few weeks and he has a hard time dressing himself. Most of the time he comes out of the potty with his pantsa round his ankles and asks me to help him pick them up

you are doing fine and Logan is right on target

Boo&BugsMom replied: I think it's a great idea to introduce him to undressing and dressing himself. I'm just that type of mom/teacher...independence ranks high on my list. HOWEVER, it most certainly does not mean he is behind just because he can't. I don't think Tanner's doctor asked him that until he was at his 3 year checkup...could have even been 4. I'm pretty sure when your little guy goes to K, that he will know by then and that's all that matters. Sounds like he's doing great. Getting dressed and undressed would be one of my least concerns. Perhaps she felt like she "had" to find something. Give yourself and him a pat on your backs mama!

PrairieMom replied: They never do what they are supposed to at those things. And, just because they CAN doesn't mean they WILL .

Boo&BugsMom replied:
Don't you just love that!?

MichaelsMommy replied: I think your right - if they based it on those two things does not strike me as valid reasons. Mine is going to be two on the 13th.. I've never seen him take ANY interest in blocks or stacking, but he has taken off his shirt a time or two.. never in my wildest dreams would I expect him to dress himself yet. With mine, I do feel his speech is a little behind, but I'm not stressing it yet - I really believe all kids do things in their own time.. and if one is later than most it says nothing about their IQ or anything.

coasterqueen replied: Oh phooey on them! Kylie is going to be 4 in a few days and she can't ever get her pj's over her head and sometimes not her shirts. She didn't even show interest in dressing herself til this last year.

I think they are asking a bit too much out of a child.

Hillbilly Housewife replied:

like someone said... just cuz they can do it, doesn't mean they will do it... besides... guides are just guides... the "norm" is just where a higher percentage of kids are... there are some over the norm and some under the norm...it just means their rate of development in particular areas is different.. it doesn't mean they're behind.

i'm with tannerbugsmom though...independance ranks pretty high on my list. Emilie is 2.5...and she can dress herself. So can Zach. They don't change though, they know the dresser drawers are off limits.

AlexsPajamaMama replied: Alex will be 2.5 in October and he stacks blocks, I dont know if he can do 6 but he likes to make big towers and then knock them over

He can put on and take off pants and socks but shirts he can only take off

All kids do things in their own time, it's perfectly fine that Logan can't do those things. Don't worry hun

sunrosejenn replied: I went to Indiana early intervention developmental checklist. You also have to remember these are averages and all children are different.

22-24 months for stacking 6 blocks
34-36 months for dressing self

Eliana is going to be 22 months next week. She stacks 3 blocks but has no interest in really playing with them. She does like to knock them down but not stack them. She had no interest in blocks all stacking or knocking until 2 motnhs ago.

Eliana can take her pants, shirt, socks and coat off (shoes if they are velcro). But she neds help putting them on.

Sarahk replied: My son Jamie is 3.5 and has been able to undress himself from the waist down since potty training. Only recently, like this last weekend, did he try to get his clothes on. He still has trouble with his shirts, both on and off. It is amusing to watch him try to get his shirt off.
Anyway it seems that your 2 year old is doing fine. Dont worry.