SJ and I were out running errands when he starts repeating something from a show he's watched. I ask him is that a real story or something he is "repeating". This is a great frustration in our house, especially for Bob. I tell SJ that he can just tell me about his day. This is an example of how this typical mother/son conversation went in our house.
Me: How was your day?
SJ: I don't know.
Me: What was your special?
SJ: Gym.
Me: What did you do in gym?
SJ: I don't know.
Me: Did you play a game?
SJ: We did color tag and dodge ball.
Me: Did you get out in dodge ball?
SJ: I set up the balls like Christmas time.
Me: But did you play dodge ball?
SJ: Yes...in the second game.
Me: Did you get out?
SJ: No.
You see SJ doesn't usually expand the conversation. He doesn't tell you who was on his team. He doesn't tell you if he got out. He doesn't tell you if he had fun. As his mom, I have to try to pull all of the information out of him. It doesn't occur to him that the person he is talking to may want more information. Bob tries this tactic with him a lot, but SJ usually get distracted. That is when the "repeating" begins. I think he tries to fill in the gaps with dialog that is in his head even if it is not related to the conversation. I give Bob much credit, because he tries so hard to have his brother talk to him. Hopefully with a few reminders, SJ will stop "repeating" so much and start genuinely talking to us.
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