To be a wee bit concerned

[Doggydoggydoggy]

About my 2 year old?
My main worry is possible autism?

My DH isn’t worried.

He was 2 at the end of September (my son, not DH 😂) and does not talk. Apart from ‘dad’ and what is either mum or bum, it’s hard to tell..

He babbles a bit, clearly indicates yes and no, can choose items if asked by indicating, knows the meaning of pretty much everything, but doesn’t talk.

He doesn’t walk like a normal toddler, he has a very babyish flat footed gait rather than heel to toe.

He is really really naughty!
Deliberately doing things he absolutely 100% knows he is not allowed to do like throwing toys, climbing on the cabinet, pulling plugs out, pouring milk on the floor.
It doesn’t really matter how many times you discipline him he thinks it’s funny and carries on being bold!

In a lot of ways he is a very clever child, he has learnt how to operate the tv remote, he can take his own clothes off (but not on), can open doors etc but at the same time he is obviously delayed with the speech.

I will be honest and say I don't know much about signs of autism etc. However the way you describe your son is exactly like my nephew at 2. He didn't say a single word until he was 3 though not even mum or dad.

He is now a very neurotypical 13 year old.

Speak to your HV maybe?

The HV wasn’t too concerned at his 2 year check, mostly because he indicates yes and no I think and knows the words, just doesn’t think them.

Say them I meant

If his understanding, response and attention is good, there's less to worry about at this point. For instance if he can follow instructions, if he acknowledges he's being spoken to when named without eye contact.

I know some children who started speaking late - when they did, they spoke suddenly at that normal level. It's like they missed out the singular words and skipped to sentences if you see what I mean?

Do keep an eye, and always voice concerns to a professional of course as (personally) I think I'd rather too much assessment than not enough :)

My DH was like that.
The psychologist suggested his parents they need to stop responding to his indications.
Surprisingly, my DH started talking. A miracle!

Toddlers push boundaries. My DD has autism and has always been about following the rules!

I have 2 children with autism and 2 without.

The behaviour sounds pretty normal, not sure about the speech

There seems to be alot of
posts on here worrying if a child has autism. There was one yesterday. If youre worried mention it to the hv, no one online can tell you.

Yes he does all if that sirmione
I think I am probably worrying over nothing.

Hm, I can’t imagine that going down to well eerie he gets very frustrated and angry if you ignore him!

whatsthepoint I only mentioned autism as I read speech delay, defiance and a babyish flat footed or toe walk were symptoms

Does he need a speech therapist to help develop his speech?

Doggy At his age, it would be looked at further socially in nursery or school.x

There is talk of bringing one in at his nursery

My ds was the same at that age. I had a fab health visitor who referred us to the Child Development Centre at the hospital. He had a few months of speech therapy and in Reception at school received some extra help. Now in year 4 he is thriving and average or above average in all areas.
He just needed a bit of extra help for a short time and I needed a bit of guidance how best to help him.