I have two DS - older is 7 and younger is 2. Older has HFA. He spoke early and has been reading since three. In mainstream school and doing well most of the time.
Younger appears to have some ASD traits and before lockdown was referred for assessment.
He’s got no words. He babbles, makes noises that may be his words for things and repeats some sounds.
When will he talk?! It’s killing me. He’s obviously extremely frustrated that we don’t always understand what he wants but I don’t know how I can help him.
He’s absolutely lovely and full of joy and sunshine but he is HARD WORK and that’s exacerbated by the limited communication.
Older DS could speak in full sentences by 2 so this is all a bit alien.