Hello, this is the first time I have posted. I am looking for some guidance/experience of other mums.
I have a 8 month old son and I am worried as he has never verbally responded to my voice. From 2 months I should expect cooing when I speak to him, however this has never happened (he dose laugh / smile). He doesn’t mimic facial expressions, but he does smile.
To give you more background on him:
He responds to his name
Smiles / laughs
Lifts his arms to be picked up
He does makes noise (ahh, urrr, but no da ba ka etc) but when he is on his own.
My HV has referred me to SALT and the child development unit.
I am worried sick and I don’t know why he wouldn’t be responding. I’m looking for insight if anyone has heard of this before, and if it could be linked to autism.
My husband is concerned also, but my worrying is unhealthy. Dose anyone have any recommendations on how to manage your own emotions in these situations.
Thank you in advance.
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Baxt3r · 18/06/2020 19:07
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