I have been wondering if DD (17 months) is showing signs of autism, she is not yet saying any words (does babble, but not very wide range of sounds) and has only just started pointing (very occasionally, usually requesting to be picked up) she has never used gestures like waving, but does know some of the actions to songs (wind the bobbin). She has a referral to a paed consultant (but about another issue! Her hypermobility) and I will bring all this up when we get the appointment time, but I am over thinking things and googling a lot in the mean time, and keep coming back to autism.
So, people out there who have more experience - have you a little one who has speech and language delay that is not also on the autistic spectrum?
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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Is speech and language delay ever -not- autism?
JoinTheDots · 28/01/2012 19:58
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