Hello, I’ve written on here before about 6 months ago with concerns about my twins but especially DD. So I have 25 month old twins born at 33 weeks. Both are not yet talking. My DS babbles and chats all day long and is trying to say certain words and fill in the gaps in songs etc it’s just not crystal clear. He’s getting there. He will point things out to me as if to say what’s that? He’ll show me an aeroplane in the sky (but did point late. Only in the last few months. Prior to that he would bring me toys to show me, bring me books to read. And still does. He will look at me for shared enjoyment and has excellent eye contact and responds to his name. His pretend play is limited but I can see it coming. He will bring me a cup of tea. He brings me the phone to put to my ear and I showed him how to feed teddy a cup of tea and he will do this. He is super active and energetic!
My DD however is also behind in her speech but I see less signs emerging. She doesn’t try and say things. Or point out what things are. She wouldn’t show me a plane or bring me a toy to show me. She has poor eye contact although does give it and limited shared enjoyment. She loves nursery rhymes and will laugh with me and look st me when singing. And sometimes at other times too during other games. She will play peekaboo and will copy sometimes. She doesn’t always respond to her name. Never seen her pretend play apart from being me a phone if I pretend it’s ringing. She can focus on something she enjoys for quiet a while. Can be distracted but definitely has a strong focus. Likes toys that involve building towers or putting something in. She puts flash cards in a box. She will thread beads through shoe lace. Read books. Build towers. Put people on the bus etc. I’ve started private speech therapy while we wait for referral.
I’ve also got an appointment for DD with paediatrician with view to get referral for ASD. But just wanted some opinions here on both of them. Does ASD mean she’s destined for a hard life. Never marry, never have children etc? I feel torn between positive mum who’s going to fight to the death to get her as much help as she needs to fulfil her potential. To absolutely heartbroken. I’ve also got a new baby and am worried incase she has the same issues. Please help and advise.
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Lolly2803 · 25/08/2019 22:35
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