First time poster so please be gentle with me! Excuse the long post. My DS just turned 2 last month and I've probably been concerned about him for the past 6 months. Although with Covid and personal circumstances I've been reassured from everyone not to worry. He has always been a very happy and easy baby , He isn't talking apart from gurgles and the odd word but it's not linked to anything. For example, he can say Mama but doesnt call me Mama etc.
At the beginning of lockdown in Ireland we moved to the country and for the past 6 months its just been, me him and his Dad and our dog. My partner isnt working so is minding him 4 days a week whilst I work from home. He's a great father, very relaxed and patient with him.
Prior to Covid, my mum had my DS 4 days a week, she was a childworker for years and would constantly play games and songs with him.
During this time (When he was about 15-16 months) he would be able to copy heads shoulders knees and toes, wave, say cheers etc and a few words.
I thought Initially it was being in a remote area when he started to get quieter over the last few months. He's no other children around him, It seemed to be like he was regressing and myself and my partner have been worried we're not good enough child carers for him. (My mum was brilliant)
Since lockdown here we've not been able to go to playgroups and he's not been with other children. My partner takes him to the playground every day weather permitting and we go for walks every morning with the dog. We point things out to him but he does zone out a lot.
I'm on a waiting list for a nursery but wont be until after Christmas. I'm also waiting for private speech therapy classes (Again not until jan)
Over the past couple of months I've noticed he's become a lot quieter. It's been hard to judge as we're on lockdown and everyone tells me he's still so small. initially I was just worried about the language but I've realized that he doesnt really engage with things. He's never pointed and very occasionally waves. He doesnt imitate us. He loves sitting and spinning his sunglasses, loves jumping on the couch and off it.
I found an old thread on here from a mama from a few years ago and she described my son to a tee. (He was later diagnosed with Autism) Something just clicked and a lot of what we thought were "quirks" start to make a lot of sense. .. I've been researching ASD since and I've booked in with my GP and new healthcare worker for his 2 year assessment now next week.
I havent slept in days with anxiety of it all and cant stop thinking about it. I just feel so scared and worried. I just wondered if anyone has felt the same and if there are any positive stories out there? Or even just words of support would be great?
Thanks in advance
A very anxious Mother xx
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I believe my 2 year old son is starting to show signs of ASD.
fayecon · 08/12/2020 14:53
I haven't got any experience sorry but didn't want you to go unanswered.
It's really good that you've booked some Speech Therapy and an appointment with the Doctor. If he does have ASD, and it's by no means a definite by a long way, you are doing everything right.
Has anyone mentioned doing the mchat test yet? It should give you an idea what his chances of being Autistic are but it's not a definite diagnosis 
You may be able to self refer fir a hearing test, we can in this area 
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