For thinking Autism

[LithaR]

My ds of 4 years has been having some issues. He has severe speech and language delay, he has to have physiotherapy at nursery. He slams doors for comfort and flaps his hands when excited. I'm trying to push for more assessments to be made but my family say not to, to avoid him being stigmatized with autism.

I want my son to get the best start.

Would I be unreasonable to push for an assessment despite any stigma.

Totally agree with you, Goldmandra - which is why the OP needs to ignore the ignorant bigotry of her family and get the assessment done :)

Ignore family, I had same reaction from my inlaws. Go to your gp and push. It's easier to get help before they start school so push now.