hello, I've never really posted on here and I'm just wondering if anyone can help me or has any advice?
it might be nothing to worry about but my son is showing some signs of having autism. he is in speech therapy and possibly getting referred for a diagnosis in 3 months if speech hasn't improved.
he is a very social boy and loves playing with other children and adults. his eye contact has always been amazing and he loves playing games such as chase, how big is he today, round and round the garden, and peekaboo.
however he is still not talking. he says mummy and daddy but hasn't said this in a few days, he copies words we say though. he understands simple commands, but very simple. such as come here, wheres the cat, and go in here. he doesn't point (used to but not anymore) doesn't wave (again stopped doing it) and doesn't show me his toys. but he does pretend to feed me and gives me kisses when i ask for them. he head bangs when he is angry and its hard to get him out of a tantrums. he hand leads, for example, grabs my hands to make me tickle him and claps my hands for me, rarely he will clap himself. he copies you when you blow raspberries. he doesn't dance anymore.
I do have quite bad anxiety so I'm constantly going over this in my mind. sorry for rambling its been such a bad week.
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my 21 month old shows signs of autism
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user1486640640 · 31/03/2019 13:45
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