autism??

[lornaecho1]

hi im new on here and was just wondering if anyone had any advice i have a four year old little boy and ive had problems with him since he was little.m he has been a very late developer , i have only just been able to get him an appointment with a behavioral specialist who had told me he is age 2 with his lanuage and devolopment, im reaching the end of my tether and am not recieving any help the constant tantrums , he has this new trick to destroy every toy he has, pulling wallpaper off walls , pulling carpets up ive tried everything but he just doesnt understand no, , he cant seem to grasp when he has done something wrong , he hasnt been diagnosed with anything im just told endlessly that he is just a late bloomer, but i know there is obviously something wrong where should i go? my doc just says hes normal its just a phase, but its lasted foor 3 years now as soon as he could move he was destroying his toys and the tantrums are becoming unbearable

perhaps you could post on the SN board? There are parents there who really know what they are talking about, hopefully some will see your post here. Sorry you are not getting any help. It sounds like you need to know what is going on. It may be a phase as the doc says or it may be something that needs attention. Does he point? I know that not pointing is an important pointer [excuse pun] for autism. Hope you get some better advice here.

people might be on the school run right now but i'm sure some Mnetters will get back to you on this.

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hello ornaecho1.... what have your sons nursery or school said about him.. how does he cope there?

He needs referring to a paediatrician (My ds1 is As, btw). In the meantime have yu considered these people? \link{http://www.bibic.org.uk/\ BIBIC} ? They can help with a wide range of conditions, from dyslexia onwards, and you most categorically do not need a diagnosis- only a chil with delays or other difficulty.

Sam has been there for his reassessment today and I am constatnly amazed how brilliant they are.

hope to see you on the SN board XX

Can you get your health visitor to refer you to a paediatrician? Maybe the GP would refer you now you have the opinion of the behavioural specialist that he is delayed in language and development. I am sorry you are having such a hard time. Another thing you could try and do is refer yourself to portage - it's a preschool help service for kids with special needs and behavioural problems. Some places accept self-referrals, others are more difficult. see their \link{http://www.portage.org.uk/genFaq.html\website}.

Do come and post on the special needs board if you need to talk some more. Everyone is very helpful and friendly .