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To worry that DS 13mo may have ASD or something else?

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Februaryblooms · 17/02/2019 21:26

DS is 13 months, I know that's still extremely young but I can't shake the feeling that something is a bit different about him. My worries are compounded by DP's older child having been confirmed as ASD and DP is most definitely on the spectrum albeit undiagnosed.

DS doesn't respond to his name being called, even if I get down to his height and say his name repeatedly he'll look straight past me and won't make eye contact, just try to squirm away. He's obsessed with the wheels on his toy cars and will sit spinning them for ages but doesn't actually play with them. He doesn't wave and doesn't clap, he doesn't point. He's not very affectionate and hates being held and cuddled. He never sits still to interact with us, he just wants to be left to his own devices.

His hearing is fine by the way, there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with his hearing at all. If he hears a theme tune from the other room he'll come straight in and go to the tv.

He hasn't started talking yet, the only 'words' he says is "mmmummum" but only the noise, he doesn't associate it to me. He did say "dadadadad" for a week or so but hasn't since.

Some reaasuring signs would be that he likes playing boo when he's in the mood, and laughs and runs when me and DP pretend to hide and chase him. He's walking well, feeding himself well, sleeping well.

I spend hours every day trying to interact with him and teach him words, objects etc but he has absolutely no interest in me at all Sad

AIBU to be worrying about this so early on?

OP posts:
Februaryblooms · 20/02/2019 14:37

Thanks for the suggestions @HalfBloodPrincess I'll give them a try Smile

It's frustrating when the father's refuse to acknowledge valid concerns isn't it. I showed DP a video yesterday which clearly shows the differences between NT toddlers and toddlers with suspected ASD, he couldn't dispel my worries after watching the video and said he wished I hadn't shown him because he now can't say I'm being ridiculous.

Thanks for clarifying that LO's my DS's age don't have the ability to be stubborn, that rules that out then. I find it really odd how he will respond to the "Noooo" tone when being told to stop something but never acknowledges my usual tone Confused

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HalfBloodPrincess · 20/02/2019 14:46

Your health visitor should refer you to audiology for an updated hearing test - it’s one of the first things they do. Easier to rule in/out hearing problems.
I’ve been through everything in my mind - hearing, sight, did he bang his head too hard when he was learning to walk? Is it brain damage? Am I a shit mum? It’s normal to think like this. But the fact is you can’t know what’s up without help which is why it’s brilliant that you’re getting the ball rolling.

Newmama232 · 04/05/2023 06:14

@Februaryblooms how is your little boy doing? Xx

YourKoala · 22/04/2026 00:25

How is your son now?

Tamtim · 22/04/2026 07:01

Just seen this is a really old post I’ve replied to.

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