My son is nearly 18 months old and is now being suspected of ASD due to a few “red flags”: no pointing, no kissing, doesn’t respond to name, loss of language skills learnt over the last few months, possible sensory issues.
He has been assessed by orthopaedics and has a few minor issues diagnosed, and we are currently waiting for a hearing test. We have started weekly speech, language and communication sessions too.
What’s next? Sorry if that’s a stupid question! Should I try and get him in nursery or preschool (but I don’t think they will take him until next September due to his age) to see if that improves his development.
I suspect maybe it’s more GDD than ASD, but it would be nice to feel like I can help him. I’ve made lists of the areas he is delayed in and I’m trying to help him with each one x
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18 months, HV/Dr suspect ASD
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ElyElyOy · 09/11/2018 13:34
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