Think my 22 month old has autism

[Rachelme12]

My 22 month old is not talking or pointing he does listen an has good eye contact social with adults sometimes kids depending his mood he has stated waving one hand I’m thinking he’s started to stim he will point at his teeth if you ask him too an head says dada but no meaning to it yet just so worried has any one eles child not pointed an hasn’t had autism I just feel like he should be doing more than what he is so worried

He loves hugs an kisses an always listens to his name he would bring me his toys he does love spinning wheels am lines his toys up ni an again

My DS was never a pointer and only started at 2.4 years old.
Talking came at 2.6.
They all vary so much.

What's the stim you think he's doing?

Speak to your HV about it so they can decide if he needs an assessment. I always knew my DS is autistic and he's now 7 with no formal diagnosis because it takes SO long!

You know your DC more than anyone. Keep a note of the things he's doing/not doing. He should have a 2 year review soon shouldn't he?

It used to be him doing baby shark like waving had back and forth but I see him doing it a lot more lately it’s just for we second then he stops idunno if it’s a habit or not

Have you done the mchat test @Rachelme12?

I am not a professional. But please look at 'schemas'. www.goodplayguide.com/blog/what-are-schemas-in-childrens-play/
It is normal that a child will repeat play patterns to a certain extent.

Language development also goes in leaps. Sing, talk and read. Our DD started talking a bit later than I expected and is doing very well know.

Good luck!

My son was diagnosed just after he turned 2. We started to consider it around 20 months.

I would ask your HV to bring your 2 year review forward and this can be a good time to flag your observations. They can then make referrals to the support.

Just to say... My son is the most affectionate boy you can imagine, he's very sensory seeking. Sometimes our perceptions of Autism aren't really what markers they are actually looking for.

Best of luck x

I had a girl out who works with autistic kids she was doing we games to see if he was interacting etc with her which he was an eye contact was good but something just telling me something is not right he’s going to a group thing called chat with me In January he will point at his head an teeth but never points to show me anything if we were out just so worried he won’t ever talk

His half brother was diagnosed with autism so my mind is in over drive

@doadeer if you don’t mind me asking what was his signs xx

No copying or mirroring eg if we stick tongue out
No copying of verbal sounds eg animal noises
No pointing
Didn't reapond to name
Unusual play patterns, he liked to collect items and arrange them
Repetitive play
He would tremble with excitement and flap his arms when happy
Very particular food preferences
Wouldn't follow instructions or show he understood
He couldn't communicate basic needs like thirst or hunger
Overall seemed like he was in his own world a bit

Everyone in my family thinks he’s fine, it’s lining up toys no talking or pointing the main traits an he isn’t round kids his age enough I just feel like he’s so anti social when it comes to ones his age HV said she be out after he turns two

Just my opinion....but family aren't the most helpful in this situation. If he is autistic... That doesn't mean something is wrong with him, he is just neuro divergent and he will need different support.

Talk to HV. There are clear criteria for Autism, he won't get diagnosed if he isn't, it's a long process.

Iknow im going to try get her out before if he is autistic just want him to get the help he needs xx

@Rachelme12 hey, how is he doing? Any updates or advice would be helpful. My 20 month old is very similar and im so worried

Hey any updates ?