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   Our SN area is not a substitute for expert advice. While many Mumsnetters have a specialist knowledge of special needs, if they post here they are posting as members, not experts. There are, however, lots of organisations that can help - some suggestions are listed here. If you've come across an organisation that you've found helpful, please tell us. Go to Parents with disabilities, SN teens, SN legal, SN education, SN recommendations.

I need your experience - mild autism, speech and language delay/disorder and a multilingual background.

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DS2, 4.5, has limited speech - two/three word phrases. I'm not sure of his understanding - sometimes, it is OK and others, he is on another planet. He doesn't have hearing problems.

Initally, a year ago, a SALT and a developmental expert (not doctor) said it was autism and to only use Spanish. We live in an area with a regional language and speak English at home.

The school received considerable extra help and DS2 got weekly sessions at a local under 6 intervention centre. The therapist there says she doesn't think he is autistic. He has been very uncooperative in school. He used to bite a lot. He disconnects and appears to be in cloud cuckoo land, although it isn't that difficult to get his attention back.

A nasty separation and a year later, DS2 is making progress but is clearly struggling with language. He babbles a lot. He tells me things - often, no idea what. If I give him a very clear question, he can use part of it to answer back. We don't have conversations per se but he is trying to initiate them, just can't keep them going.

We are about to start tests at the local hospital - with a possible referral to a neurologist. The team has a good reputation. So, my questions are: do you have a child with mild autism and what are they like at home? Does your child have a speech delay at 4.5 and how are they coping? DS2 responds well to Something Special - Makaton - and the Hanen technique. How do I know if it is delay/disorder? Given that everyone is saying speak Spanish only, is there any validity in the one language approach?
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Wed 07-May-08 13:50:49
Hi Brioche,

I actually quoted it today when yet another person suggested I spoke more Spanish at home - ah, it felt good to say: "That is a valid point unless you consider ......" and watch someone back down grin.
Phew, glad you didn't think I was being rude. yes please that would be fab, I know at least one person, who would love it. No rush tho. have a good night out.
Hi TC, had actually sent an email to 1066...but I'll also email you the study I sent to her about multilingual kids with SLI. You might be able to pass it on to other people who get in touch with you via your blog. It's kind of technical (had to look up quite a few of the terms myself) but it's also interesting. However, might not get a chance to do it tonight as I'm out to dinner with the girls!
Hi Brioch, haven't received it. I need to sign up for cat on here, please could you send it via the email address on blog. Will sort out CAT later when DS isn't caterwauking to get on computer grin
Thanks Bri, will look out for it
1066, I've just sent you an email.
I've added a couple of links to that post also.
Thanks moondog
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 05-May-08 10:33:06
I'm happy to stand by that T. smile
As i said, there may be problems dealing with two languages but in these cases there will invariably be problems dealing with just the one anyway.
Add message | Report | Contact poster By Mon 05-May-08 10:20:20
Oooh - sleep - feel for you both. Mind you, my two and the cat always migrate - four in a King-size bed is OK but when they all try to get in a single with me, it is not so good wink.
Brioche, do you want to email me: catherine ann 1966 @ yahoo.es (there are no spaces in the address, just run it all together) and I'll get the book and dvd in the post.
Tclanger - any replies on your blog about SLI and multilinguals? Will email you through it as very interested in the ICAN two-day assessment, but have a feeling it will be beyond my finances.
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