I read an article somewhere that says that toddlers let their emotions out with mommy because she is the safe and consistent place he or she can just be themselves both good and bad, and they keep it in reserve. It does make sense if you think about it. My lovingly spoiled nephews would be angels for me and would act like the devils spawn for their mothers. I eluded myself into thinking I was super aunt until I had a toddler living with me 
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Honey, that’s about as normal as it gets for a 3-4 year old.
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Sounds like she loves hugs from her mom. I would hug her, reassure her as much as possible while making it fun and participating in the process. Yould be amazed at how being a little silly or asking for your child “can you help me?, I forgot where this goes!” that little ones respond well. My toddler loves to help and feel like a big girl. Children mimic what is demonstrated and with reverse psychology it just might help. I’m thinking with the speech issue she may be frustrated about communicating her thoughts and feelings, therefore she requests hugs. She can feel you momma. Keep calm and try out a new strategy. I do believe in getting children to pitch in and learn how to clean up, get ready and do what is asked. Keep your chin up.
My daughter had speech problem I worked with her a lot, we did colors and small words to start with, my daughter is still emotional and she’s 13 been like that her whole life…just have to show her what to do as you calmly tell her…keep a schedule to that helped us…she’s only 3 they are young minds and are still growing and they are trying to learn…give all the hugs it goes by way to fast 
good luck mama! Try sticker chart for ever time she does pick toys up.
This post seems fake or a joke, nobody could be this out of touch, could they?
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It seriously is the age. The world made a mistake when they said terrible twos. It’s actually terrible 3’s! Lol just continue to be patient. Give direction and keep up the good fight. She’ll grow out of it.
My three year old likes to try and help me once in a while but this is him to a t, just keep on them as much as possible or they will grow up disrespecting you. He’s a monster tho 
usually me and step dad let him have tantrums he gets over it and goes back to normal then we give him a reward for calming down and relaxing