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Autistic signs ?

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Sarah1375 · 22/03/2025 12:36

Hi,

My son is 12 months old and still doesn’t say any words or attempt to say any. He occasionally says mama or dada but this is just random and not reciprocal. I never thought about autism until a friend mentioned this to me. He makes noises like a humming and a high pitched squeal but not really much more. He plays games claps his hands brings a tou to me when I ask “is that mine”. He interacts with us well laughs and smiles etc. he shakes his head a lot randomly which someone picked up on. he’s recently started moving his fingers in a “strange” way almost like flicking them really fast but this has only been occasionally. I’m not bothered either way if these are the signs but I’m becoming worried that he still hasn’t said anything yet. Should I be worried ?. Do I need to seek any help yet or is it way too early?.

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BunnyRuddington · 22/03/2025 13:38

There is a very simple way to check on his speech, have a look at https://progress-checker.speechandlanguage.org.uk/ this progress checker from Speech & Language UK.

Had your HV done the 12 month check yet?

Sarah1375 · 22/03/2025 13:46

Yes I’ve had the check with the HV she didn’t really look over the questionnaire, she just looked at him playing on the floor and said he seems fine. I raised the talking and other concerns and she said they are never concerned about children under 2 so I didn’t really get much from it.

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BunnyRuddington · 22/03/2025 14:52

Sarah1375 · 22/03/2025 13:46

Yes I’ve had the check with the HV she didn’t really look over the questionnaire, she just looked at him playing on the floor and said he seems fine. I raised the talking and other concerns and she said they are never concerned about children under 2 so I didn’t really get much from it.

That’s not very good. Sadly the Health Visiting service has had so many cuts it’s leading to some families and DC being seriously let down.

How does did he do on the progress checker that I linked to? Does it say he needs some support?

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