Hello!
First time mum here! I’m really starting to panic that my son might have some communication delays possible ASD. First off I know ASD is nothing to worry about and it wouldn’t matter to me if he did! I absolutely love my son but can’t help to compare him to other babies in baby group and I’ve run to google about misses milestones (worst mistake I know) and things seem to point to ASD.
DS has always hit his milestones right at the end of the guide lines however at 11 months he does not, babble at all (makes sound and coos and ahhs in excitement), doesn't clap, wave or point to anything. He also is very hit and miss with his name. Everything on google says this is a red flag for ASD (personally I hate that phrase!).
On a positive note, DS can crawl (started at 9 1/2 months), can pull to stand, walks along the furniture. He loves books, can turn pages and follow a point but will not point if asked ‘where’s the elephant etc’. He has good eye contact, notices when you leave or enter a room, and if returning from work he will crawl right up to you and climb up legs to be lifted. DS can also stack blocks (although he never knocks them down bless), he can place objects in a box when asked and get them out,
HV wasnt concerned as his eye contact is good and noticed when she entered the room, he also shifts his focus to whoever was talking. I know I should stop worrying as much now the HV thinks there’s no concerns but I can’t shake the feeling he’s not where he should be! He’s also been referred to audiology due to family history of glue ear so I’m trying not to worry until after that appointment. Has anyone had similar experiences with their little one, and where are they now?
Thanks so much in advance xxxx