Absolutely no words 2 next month.

[3babies22]

Hi my twins are nearly 2. Two months premmies so we are not quite there corrected yet but still no speech for both. Babbling but no words at all. Im so worried about them. We have some understanding. Both understand no. Come here. Ta (to pass us something) if we ask for a kiss or cuddle they will give. And have started to imitate with play so if i show them how to use a new toy they will do it and take turns but no words at all. Also no pointing or waving either. We have some services involved but the worry is consuming me anyone had anything similar with a positive outcome x

I can understand how worrying this is for you. I have some concerns about my LO too (lack of words and gestures). But from your post there is so much positive too. The fact that they're babbling, understanding you and mimicking is great. Has your HV come out to see you? I found it so helpful to have someone come and see me as well as my LO. Even if it was just confirm the worries I had x

@worriedMama101 thanks for your reply.yes we have portage in place and they are under a development pead but our app with her isnt until end of july. Also have just reached the top of the waiting list for speech therapy initial app with them is end of feb. So i know everythings in place. And although some understanding its very minimal for age. My son is definately who i worry about more hes just in his own world. Nursery said he plays alone which breaks my heart. He did not comply with hearing test at all so that couldnt he checked and he doesnt engage much with portage worker either. His twin is alot more sociable. Just wondered if anyone had been through this where child is non verbal at 2 including lack of pointing and other gestures and has gone on to develop good communication verbally

@3babies22 I understand you. My LO has shown he's very much on the spectrum from a young age. I guess it's just wanting the confirmation. But I sometimes wonder even if they tell me he is what will they actually be able to do? Everything I have read has said how early intervention is key but the annoying thing is when we mention our worries and concerns the health professionals really aren't able to offer much interim (mainly due to waiting lists) or they just prefer to take the wait and watch approach. Have you thought about going private for SALT?
Glad that you have portage in place. How have you found the visits? Have they been able to give you any more advice? x

@WorriedMama101 oh i totally agree. Its hard and the worry is just always there. Portage is ok she gives me some useful tips and we work on different things each week between the visit. I had looked at private salt but luckily we have just been offered salt on the nhs starting in just over 2 weeks i havent had 1st appointment yet so not sure how often we will see them l. Early intervention is very sparse in the uk its frustrating x

Yes my DD was non verbal at 12 months. Pretty sure she does have ASD, she's currently being assessed but is bright and has a lovely group of friends.

Glad you've got portage, a Paed and about to start SLT.

Have you done the MChat test yet?

@BunnyRuddington thanks for your reply.. can you remember when your DD started to pick up actual words? Its nice to hear she is doing well and happy with friends. I tried the MChat a while back both came up high risk although i wasnt a fan of the questions x

Her understanding was bang on but she said barely a thing until she was 3, it was the week of third birthday abs she said a sentence.

@BunnyRuddington thank you... there is definately a delay with understanding also with my twins... they have some understanding but definately not where they should be. But they were born 2 months premature and also spent a significant time in neonatal x