Dear fellow Mums,
especially those of you with children on the spectrum. My 10m old boy, he is my second, so I do have some comparison to draw on presents the following signs: flaps his arms and hands; he doesn’t babble, rubs his feet in frustration while screaming, he can pick toys but cannot pass them or put them down, just drops them.
He screams & cries when his nappy is changed; dressing & undressing upsets him
hugely, he resists and gets so physically distressed it’s is really worrying 😢.
He had an assessment with a HV at 9m and scored low, he will be assessed again at 12m.
He has started to crawl and to pull himself standing, he keeps eye contact and sometime turns to his name, but that’s about it.
I just want to help him as much as possible. I understand the earlier a child is assessed the better the outcome, we can get him help and educate ourselves on how to be with him, how to keep him happy and understood.
Those of you with children on the spectrum, what were the early signs your babies presented? How early can I ask for an assessment?
He is a very longed for and dreamed for second child, and both me and my DH just want him to grow happy, secure and loved.
Sorry this turn to be a long post, I’m just worried, I’ll be grateful for some answers.
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Bambinalina · 01/05/2022 19:05
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