My ds is going to be three next month. Preschool recently called me in and mentioned they thought he had speech delay. We have since found out he has glue ear in both ears and we are now awaiting ent referral. Whilst filling the forms out for speech therapy (caf form ) it's also been noted that at playschool he only likes to play on his own, except from one little friend he has there who is a close family friend. He also always go back to the same toys each time. He doesn't really like group time and seems to only like one on one. He also acts very bashful (like he is playing peek a boo) with the teachers acting very shy, smiling at them etc...but hiding his face peeping...
At home he loves playing with other kids, love social settings like soft play, love swimming, joins in party dances when on holiday etc. He is v active sleeps ok and eats ok and fairly varied diet. I feel preschool are probably thinking maybe autism could be flagging up, but he is incredibly adaptable, yes a bit possessive over toys sometime but generally shares well at home, is very caring cuddly and loving....
Can delayed speech maybe affecting his confidence.? do any of my sons traits seem familiar to anyone?
Tia x