Hi everyone, I have posted here before and have read through lots of posts and found some great advice!
My son just turned 2 and is beginning the assessment process for ASD.
He doesn't respond to his name or point (he has started pointing a little bit!), his eye contact is sometimes good but only on his terms. He is very active and hit all his physical milestones on time or early.
He doesn't have any obvious sensory problems or repetitive behaviours (yet!)
My biggest concern is his lack or understanding - receptive language as well as expressive language. He has improved over he past few months and understands a few basic things such as stand-up, sit-down, upstairs. But he doesn't understand instructions such as get your shoes.
I am looking into the possibility of starting an ABA program part time for him. Does anyone have experience or advice about setting this up?
I'm worried that because of his lack of understanding language it will not be worthwhile?
I am based in west London, any advice about finding tutors would be appreciated as well!
We are doing a lot of floortime and repeating simple words with him, I have the hanen more than words book and try to encorporate it into our days.
Does anyone have a child with severe receptive delays at 2? Did they improve?
Sorry for the long post! My little man is sweet and cuddly, I adore him and just want to help him. I'm not sure ABA is right for him at the moment, but I have read a lot of positive stories and I am willing to try things out and see what if anything he responds to.
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ABA therapy? ASD toddler with poor receptive language
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2boysandadog9 · 21/09/2016 16:20
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