No word's, no pointing and no walking either.

[MUSA]

I do this topic has being mentioned so many time's, i feel so depressed everyone in my family is getting to me and i don't no what i should do.

My ds is 20 month's, he has no words, does'nt point and can't walk either.

I feel like im letting my son down, he babble's on all the time, in his own word's can't even say mummy or daddy.

Any suggestion's on what i should do, he is my only child.

Coppertop the only thing that make's me wonder about ds is that he does'nt point, and i know that it's one of the sign's of autism, well also that he has no word's but he does bubble alot all day.

I do think ahead alot can't help it, thank's for your advise to, i have'nt told anyone in my family nor any of my close friend's about my ds appointment today.

Find it easy talking to you guy's instead.

MUSA, pleased to hear that the appointment went Ok and things are being progressed. I think this is the best solution and, if it turns out not to be necessary or things are different to what you suspect, then there's no harm.

MUSA, I haven't had time to read all the thread but just wanted to say that my ds1 didn't walk until 18 months and even though I thought this was really late none of the medics seemed bothered at all. Furthermore, as it turned out my ds1 was really long sighted in one eye and has turned out to need glasses amongst other things and I have now been told (and believe myself) that his late physical development was due to his poor vision. The poor little poppet couldn't see anything close by so was hardly likely to go wandering really. Don't panic, it might not be autism at all but could just be something as simple as eyesight - not that its simple but you know what I mean, something with an easy solution - its strange how some people think 20 months is really late to walk, honestly everyone I asked (my best friend is a GP, my father in law a consultant neurologist) were just like "don't stress, he'll walk to school". I'm sure things won't be as bad as you think.

Bosscat thanks for that, i don't worry about him walking, your right he will walk to school one day.

It's the lack of pointing and not talking that worries me.

Hi Musa

It is such a difficult time, lots of mixed emotions , when your child isnt progressing as expected. My ds is 20 months and is also not walking or pointing - but also he doesnt really babble

He is having loads of help, but he doesnt have a real diagnosis. His development is delayed, but I think that by getting help as early as possible, will give him every possible chance of reaching his own potential - whatever that maybe.

Well done you for plucking up the courage to go to the GP. I hope you get all the help you need now

Merlot does your ds walk holding onto the furniture or crawl.

Dinosaur how old is your ds now, and how is he getting on?

musa, does he make noises?

Bunble he babble's on all day.

MUSA, it would be wise to have him evaluated...he way have problems with his ears...which also could be delaying his walking....if you wait to long to start helping him it will be harder to get him where he needs to be...

Dinosaur glad that your ds is doing well now, it must be a really nice feeling, i took my ds to doctor's friday just gone, they are refering him, so it's a waiting game now.

Ds has got his appointment next tuesday.

Great to hear that you have already got the appointment, let us know how it goes.

Thank's chandra will let you know.

Good luck MUSA!

Hi Musa - Good luck for your appointment next Tuesday. I hope you get the reassurance you need.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and ds. xx

MY DS STILL DOESN'T SAY TOO MUCHAND HE'S 3YRS OLD! HERE'S A SUGGESTION FOR YOU TO LOOK UP MUSA MY SPECIAL NEEDS HV HAS SUGGESTED DYSPRAXIA WHICH IS A LACK OF CO-ORDINATION, COULD BE A REASON WHY YOUR CHILD ISN'T WALKING AND TALKING.

Musa? how did the appointment go?

How did things go at your appointment?

there's lots that can be done, but I think to be effective they need guidance from a professional who knows the child. I know from experience how hard it is to do alone.

However the hanen stuff is all good, and easy to implement (I suspect the books are easy to follow as well). things like reduce your language, don't use negatives, tell her what you want her to do. So for example if you want her to go to lunch say "name lunch", then "name sit on seat" (or even just sit). That will help.

clenched fists can be a sign of very sensitive hands. Things like stroking her hands with different materials or using a massager on them can help.

Where (roughy) in the UK are you?

whoops - wrng thread!