My son has just turned 2 and me and my partner think he may be autistic.
He doesn't talk and although he has learned some words (maybe 35),he never uses them. When we try to get him to say something or ask him "what's that ?"he gets annoyed and walks away. He does babble away though.
He has pointed, and if asked to chose between two things he is shown, he will point at one. But he doesn't follow a point or point generally for things he wants- he will go and stand by it or use his own made up sign that means he wants something.
He still mouths things in fact he will eat a crayon rather than draw with it.
He very often prefers to play by himself although he does also play with us.
He ignores other children.
He has no imaginative play although I think he was pretending to eat something once.
He does give eye contact to me and my partner I'm not sure about other people.
He very often ignores me when I call him
but he can follow instructions.
He has no sleep problems, eating problems or behavioural problems. Its just really the social aspect.
I am so concerned for him that I cant sleep. We have been to the GP to tell him our concerns and he has referred us to the Developmental paediatrician. I received a letter to say that we will receive an appointment with Speech therapy. I just don't know the processes of these things. Who can diagnose autism? Can the speech therapist diagnose it? Who else should he be referred to? what are the next steps? What should I be doing to help him?
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Some one please help re: autism 2 year old
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staryeyed · 05/05/2007 13:37
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