Quote Originally Posted by playfelt View Post
I would be more concerned if there was nothing in her gibberish that could be mistaken for a whole word.

Also make sure that she is following what you say specifically and not just following the group. If you say come to the table she might just be following the other children to the table or what you are saying is like a guide as in she has mastered routines and isn't really doing it because of whay you said but more because that is what she has learned to do in certain circumstances.
This little one doesn't even have gibberish like we are all used to. she won't go up to me or any child and start talking "vjdaiogv[fands nvhdsyuigfdhsiu vuuf dfhusf?" like the other little ones

I know she is definitely hearing me and following direction. I've done the tests like if I call her to me from another room (loud and at normal tone). or if I ask her specifically to do something on her own without looking at her (she she can't see me mouth).

I think maybe she is just being stubborn . . . . sigh . . .

I agree with the different parenting styles. I find parents know what their child wants and give it to them rather than make them say it first.