Heya, I have an amazing 2 year old boy who is fantastic if a little quirky but lately I have noticed more and more traits that could suggest he has autism to some degree. I intend to speak to a health professional about it (still waiting for 2 year check so going to chase it up) but I wondered if anyone with experience might have a look over the things I’ve listed over the last couple of days and see what the likelihood might be? Either way I am not bothered - he’s my world and i love him more than anything, but I just want to make sure he has the right support.
What I’ve noticed:
Doesn’t wave or say hello/goodbye
Does not like kisses (gets upset if you try and kiss on lips)
Does not hug but will curl up on my/daddy’s lap and be cuddled regularly
Hand flapping/plays with fingers
Arm flaps regularly when excited or sad
Covers ears with both hands
Only said about 10 words by 2
Has texture issues with food
Does not know how to respond when approached by other kid
Chooses to ignore when being called most of the time
Very particular with certain things (eg. No shoes/coats in house)
Hides his face in my/daddy’s shoulder and shys away if an adult says hello to him
Will avoid or ignore most people
Does not like being undressed
Repeats words over and over (eg car)
Cannot stand sticky/dirty hands
Spins in circles
Always chewing his hand or a toy
Cries of going in shop with low florescent lights and no windows
Rocks forward and back on sofa
Wanders on tiptoes
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Could my son be autistic?
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BiscuitsMcgee · 03/12/2019 22:37
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