My daughter just turned 2 years old. She is always quiet and does not want to talk around other people, but will talk and bounce and play like a normal toddler at home. When we are in public, she is fine running around people as long as no one seems to notice her, but when someone tries to talk to her she quickly hides her face and gets an upset look. If they stop, she goes on about her business, but if they keep trying to talk to her, she will get more and more upset. Eventually it sends her into a fit on the floor if they don't leave her alone. I have tried to talk to her at the same time and it don't help, I have to remove her from the situtation and give her a few minutes to calm down. Her 2nd birthday party had to end right away, because after a few people got there and she became the 'center of attention' I thought she was going to have a complete meltdown. I don't understand, she is TWO YEARS OLD. Someone please help.....
Jun 14, 2011 Rating
3.5 yr old daughterNEW by: Amanda
My daughter has always had social anxiety from the time she could see well enough to know that people were looking at/talking to her. She wouldnt smile at them and when they would talk to her she would cry. She has always been very observant and intuitive, always knew what was going on everywhere by sight and sound. has never missed a beat.
She is very intelligent and has always been above her age skill level. But around others she is completely different that at home. Although, I would characterize her as a child who thinks the world is against her. It is so hard to understand.
She has a hard time showing excitement outwardly, and will usually retreat within herself, or throw a fit or cry when faced with something that she should be excited about. Or if something is directed towards attention to her in a crowd, or if it a new person, or a family friend, she will break down.
In pre-school for 4 months now and she screams when we leave her, but for the most part joins in now. She has just started eating there and still will not use the potty. But the teacher has to walk on egg shells with her being careful not to set her off by wanting her to join in anything or get excited.
It has been a trial, and I am about to seek therapy for the issue. it sounds just like social anxiety to me. When she was a baby and still, she is very independant of touch. She was never a cuddly baby and would not be comforted in our arms when she was upset. She would rather cry on the floor. So sad.
I need help. Im starting to wonder if 2 days at pre-school is enough, or if I should do more. Therapy? what could they do?
May 20, 2011 Rating
25 months oldNEW by: Ingrid
My son is very smart and talks a lot when he is at home but goes totally inward in fron of other people, even in fron of people he's seen before he would play around but would not say much, says just few words as needed. I always tell my friends and family the new things he says or does but he will never do it in front of them. It is like the toddler in the privacy of the home is a total different individual in front of others. I worry that he might be extremely shy, but I also remember I used to act very confident but would limit my conversation to the minimum every time I was in a new group, and I think I still do so I guess he is like me but there is a part of me that believes his is a more seroius problem.
Apr 17, 2011 Rating
social and separation anxietyNEW by: Brenda
Yes toddlers can have these issues;I am proof.Now at 56 yrs.I was just diagnosed.My mother sent me to school when I was 4.I've been terrified of everyone and pretty much all social situations.In 4th grade my teacher wrote on my report card that I was avery "lonely" little girl.My mother signed that report card.I failed about every subject with no one caring about me.I feel stupid and pretty much think I'm a waste-apparently so does my mother.Kids can have these problems early.It's too late for me!
Oct 01, 2009 Rating
Social AnxietyNEW by: Anonymous
I am going through the exact same thing now. My daughter is speech delayed. She attends a speech program twice a week for 1.5 hours as well as a preschool twice a week from 9-2. This school year she will not say a word in the speech program or preschool. I think she is just going through a phase and having a little social anxiety. I am hoping she will come out of it, but I definitely am keeping my eye on the situation. Hope your situation has improved. :0)
Feb 14, 2009 Rating
Speech AnxietyNEW by: Anonymous
My 3 1/2 year old son has been attending preschool for almost 8 months now.He goes two days a week for 3 hours.He has not said one word in class yet.He speaks at home with no problem.I took him to be evaluated with his speech.But the therapist wasn't able to evaluate him because he wouldn't respond by speaking.Overall tests he scored above average.(Motorskills,matching pics by pointing,colors ect..)Has anyone experienced this?
