22 month old doesn't talk, doesn't point

[Chhalma]

Hi Everyone
My 22 month old son doesn't talk not even point , or wave or clap. Doesn't respond to his name always, sometimes does. Doesn't follow instruction for instance if I say bring ur teddy or put something in bin. Even ask to share something he is playing just ignore. Does'nt move his eye if I want to show him something (look at this car or something) Spends hour after hour with small dish to collect stuff like crayon , building block , garlic everything. Throw everything everywhere and
empty rubbish bin. Doesn't draw. If I want to draw he will take my color and throw or collect in his dish. Not interested to listen story only loves to turn the Book pages.He is very good boy. Self conscious . He loves his little sister who is 3 month old. If I am busy try to keep himself busy with collecting thing in a dish.not interested to play with toy very much. Even not in new thing. His playing is very simple and same pattern. Sonetime he walks with toes and flap his hand. Sometimes round in a circle.
I googled and all of his signs are ASD syoptom. I am very worried if he has autism . It made me sick. Can't think anything. Is there anyone who had similar situation ? I appreciate ur any response . Thank u so much.

Best regards
Very worried mom

[Mamaofamen1991]

Hi,can you update for you son please because sound similar like my 20 month now.

[rinkul]

Hi my baby boy is 22 months old he is not responding to us
He just respond to my husband where ever he is he just go to my husband
He can tell numbers 1-10
Can tell alphabets
Also recognises them and tell in any order
He sometimes points on things
But doesnt ask anything
But he doesn't wave bye bye occasionally clap
He recognises icecream and says askai
Anytime he says askai
He has poor eye contact with us
Loves to play peek a boo
I'm very worried he has Autism so pls reply me

[AladdinMum]

Some of the points raised by the original poster are very significant and concerning at 22M. If you look at her previous posts she states that her son was initially diagnosed with global development delays, significant global developmental delay, significant speech and language delay and social communication difficulties and put on the pathway for a possible autism diagnosis. She doesn't post any more after that but it is highly likely that he was eventually diagnosed with classic autism. Autism is a social communication disorder.

[Furqaan]

Hi
I am in the same boat need help. Hows your DS now

[kellbelle92]

Hi Chhalma , how is your LO doing now ? I’m in a almost identical situation here and worried sick about my son that he will never speak 😔 x

[stellarr]

HI chhalma, can you please update on how is your son doing, my son is 22 months and exactly just like your son now. please please update

[originalusernamefail]

The weekly support sounds like a portage worker. It wasn't offered to my son until he was too old but has been beneficial to other children we know.

[originalusernamefail]

He sounds very much like my DS who is currently 3.2. He received his ASD diagnosis in October and is currently part of a learn and play programme at the local special school. He received the same diagnosis as your DS at 2.5 without global delay as his problems are entirely related to language. He loves collecting too . It's been a hard road for me but he is a lovely and mostly happy little boy.

[Iamthecatsmother]

HFA (high functioning autism) means there's no intellectual impairment. My DS is a bright boy, described by his educational psychologist as 'phenomenally bright'. A lot of what you described reminded me of my DS. It's a huge spectrum, each person is different in how it affects them. When my DS was small, I was beside myself as I didn't understand it. Try not to despair, insist on getting him assessed, early intervention is key.

[KarlosKKrinkelbeim]

He sounds very much like my ds who was dx with asd at 2.5. That seems a thousand years ago now! He is 10 and doing really well and the apple of me and his dads eye. He's the best little boy we could ask for as yours is to you and none of that will change. Persist in getting diagnosis and then push your lea to tell you what help they will offer. Learn about ABA - most people do not have funds to put in place a full programme but parents can learn the principles themselves.

[Chhalma]

Dear WeirdnessOfDoom the letter a can see it was cc to Gp, health visitor, early support and autism clinic. My son's hearing test is due on 22december. We think hearing is not a problem for him .

I don't know what is next. But when we meet pead she told us my DS will get help at home weakly or in two weeks one session. She is going to refer. I don't know anything else. When they will start what they will do nothing.


Do I need to see Gp and get referral ? Where should I push in?

Dear lamthecarsmother
Very hopefull to hear the progress of ur son. What is high functional Asd? Is it serious condition or mild?

Dear bluechemelion what is intensive interaction ? Where can I get the training?

[bluechameleon]

I teach children with special needs including ASD. It is good that you have this report from the paediatrician because it will help you to access support. Early intervention can make such a difference so you need to be pushing for as much help as possible. There is a lot of excellent training available that will help you to help your son. I would recommend looking into Intensive Interaction as the basic principles of this can be easily applied without formal training and it can have quite rapid, tangible effects with some children.

[Iamthecatsmother]

I might just add, my DS is st mainstream secondary school, he can swim, he's done martial arts, he's talented at golf and art. He's done gymnastics, cross country running. He's been away with school on a residential trips. He needs help socialising and emotional support. There's hope

[Iamthecatsmother]

Hi, go to your GP and ask for a referral. You need to be firm, don't get fobbed off. My DS is 12 and he does have high functioning asd. It took about four years to get a diagnosis which we finally got aged 5. The first thing was his lack of speech. He didn't point, clap hands etc he was and still is very tactile, a gentle kind boy.

Just remember that many young children have some autistic traits. If it turns out to be ASD, it's not the end of the world. He's still the same child, your ds. My DS is a real character, hard work at the moment as we're in puberty, but he's lovely and I'm very proud of him

[WeirdnessOfDoom]

I meant what's next? Are they going to refer him somewhere else? Have you eliminated ear glue and possible hearing loss? Sorry for interfering

[WeirdnessOfDoom]

So-what's the conclusion OP? Sorry to jump your thread but exactly the same boat here. DS is 2.5 and no communication at all.We've had hearing test that hasn't brought anyting new and seeing Autism consultant soon.

[Chhalma]

Hi
Today we have received the pead report. It says

1. Significant global developmental delay
   
2. Significant speech and language delay
   
3. Special communication difficulties

[user1477282676]

And he will always be the same boy that you love...no matter what happens. If he has a diagnoses or not, he is still your own baby that you love and nothing can change that.x

[Chhalma]

Thank u user1477282676. U gave me a huge relief . I am hopeful now.

[user1477282676]

My friend's son was like yours, he does have a diagnosis of Autism now he's 5.

He is in mainstream school and has learned to speak, he is doing very well and has friends. He sees a speech therapist but not to help him talk...but to help him learn to socialise.

[Libby34]

Sorry for the late reply OP. My niece wasn't seen by a paediatrician, no. But RE her late walking she was undergoing the process of an assessment on her hips, but before the appointment arrived she learned to walk so the appt wasn't deemed necessary anymore. I know the nursery are keeping a careful eye on her development. No she wasn't premature. I'd take your little one to the GP and go from there. There could be a problem but honestly I'd try not to worry too much until you get a professional opinion

[mscongeniality]

Hi OP,

I think you commented on my thread about my DS, with your concerns.

I am in the same boat as you somewhat, just trying to figure out what's going on. My DS doesn't have any words yet and that's why I got him referred to Paed.
You're doing the right thing by getting him checked early. I've done lots of reading and the key thing is that early intervention is key to getting the most improvement.

All the best x

[Chhalma]

hi Miloarmadillo1
I will let u know.

[Miloarmadillo1]

It's good that you are in the system. Everything takes an age and it's very hard to be patient when you are worried! Let us know how you get on.