Hi, i realised my son ( first born ) was nonverbal at 22 months old. i just took him to my home land and realised how different he is from his peers in behaviour and speech. i had concerns at 18 months and everyone told me “don’t worry boys are late talkers”. i wish i took it seriously then.
i must confess that i didnt even realis that he is so much delayed in language & speech although had his other milestones at time.
Have been working on his language and speech and he has his private speech therapy sessions once a week since last month.
His receptive is improving every day along with expressive. although he is taking baby steps in expressive. he knows “go” but would say aaaaooo on &off as aaaaa, ooooo and “yeah” as aaaayyyy. he can immitate a few rhymes. has started pointing on books but no pointing in the surrounding or wont follow my point. Moreover autism is at the back of my mind and i watch him like a hawk.
Not sure if its only speech and language delay or could lead to autism. Otherwise he is a calm and placid boy, loves eating anything or everything and a good sleeper. Two OT’s assessed him and said he has no sensory issues. got him assessed by developmental paediatrician and he said a few traits of autism but gave him statement of speech and language delay. Any mums out there who have been through the same phase could share their experiences.
Thanks xx