Hi my daughter is 5 and a half years old and is constantly making noise, singing, counting, talking ... just non stop. sometimes doesnt make any sense she just wants to get it out and make constant noise. I have asked her to try play the quiet game, just sit and play quietly but it doesnt even last 2 min. when i ask her to do things like get ready for bed or finish eating breakfast she just sings or counts and i ask over and over... i asked her why she doesnt listen to me? why does she ignore me and she answered i couldnt hear you, my head is too full . i dont understand what that means and its getting harder for her to settle down. i dont know if its something she needs help with, could you help me to understand?
Thanks for the query.Your description does not indicate if this has started now, suddenly or it is so since long. If she says she can not hear you quite possibly she means that she was so engrossed that she never herd you. Some child Chat Doctor.  You need to be patient and pay attention to her needs. At this age child is in the process of exploring herself, be a party to it rather than just instructing her about things. It is advisable to check with her pediatrician to rule out any problem as mentioned earlier.