Non verbal ASD 2 year old

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If your child had suspected (or diagnosed) ASD at 2 years old and was Non verbal with some understanding but definately a delay in this area too to some degree. Did they go on to develop spoken language and if so at what age? Also any tips to help him or words of encouragment welcome. A very tired, worried mama here ☹️

Not yet but we are only at 2.10 months. Can I recommend a company we are using to help? We have found NHS speech support lacking. Look at thehomeofcando.com they actually have a free week boot camp starting this week I think. I currently do this with my child. Joanne who runs the company really explains why language hasn't developed and helps you pinpoint steps to help speech and communication. It is such a worry, I have cried many tears.

My friends ds was non verbal up untill early reception age, he's had some great support at his nursery and is doing well , although it's not a conversation, it's alot less frustrating for him and his family.

Mine (DS2) didn't, but some do. Keep all types of communication going. DS2 understands Makaton & Signalong and occasionally uses the signs himself. He never got on well with PECS, but understands the basic concept that you hand over a symbol when you want something. Occasionally he amazes us by responding with "Yuh" in context, for example a prospective RDA instructor asked "Does DS2 really like riding?" At the end of a long conversation about times and cost of lessons

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Oh god yes! My ds is 8 now. He was not only non verbal, but also had zero understanding at that age, nor at 3, he didn’t understand much of anything said to him!

He’s just been gobbing it about the Jurassic park film made in 1993 because dinosaurs are extinct now and it’s not possible to have dinosaurs in a film which was made 28 years ago when they died 65 million years ago.

Argues with me until he’s blue in the face 🤣

He goes to special school and is still delayed in all areas and has many challenges, but his speech made a miraculous turn out!

[quote danni0509]@3babies22

Oh god yes! My ds is 8 now. He was not only non verbal, but also had zero understanding at that age, nor at 3, he didn’t understand much of anything said to him!

He’s just been gobbing it about the Jurassic park film made in 1993 because dinosaurs are extinct now and it’s not possible to have dinosaurs in a film which was made 28 years ago when they died 65 million years ago.

Argues with me until he’s blue in the face 🤣

He goes to special school and is still delayed in all areas and has many challenges, but his speech made a miraculous turn out![/quote]
Oh this made me smile . Sounds very much like my DS! He started talking around age 4 - he's now 12, nearly 13 and you would have no idea he had once been speech delayed. He's in mainstream secondary (with an EHCP) and I can hear him in the next room deep in conversation with DH about low earth orbits and geostationary something-or-other...

My Asd diagnosed son rarely spoke, literally only asked for food or drink and didn't speak apart from that until 4. He is now 9 and talks non stop about titanic or trains (not sure which is worse lol)

I asked a paediatrician if my daughter will talk. She said ‘most do’.

I just want a crystal ball, is that too much to ask?

Started saying words at 4yo. Started making sentences at 5yo.

Before he spoke it was very difficult, and I could feel his frustration.

Yes. Mine is 3 now and still a bit behind where his peers are but just yelled at me that "I don't want chicken I want crackers and butter". If my other child had yelled at me I'd be furious but though I obviously told him off I'm secretly delighted to be yelled at by him, there was a time I didn't think we would see it.
Look into Hanen More Than Words Program.

One is 11 and talks really well. Slight difference in tone to other kids. 8 year old has some words but great understanding and uses pecs.

My ds who is now 4 had no words at 2. Now he's an absolute chatterbox.

He started using single words at about 3 and then by 3.5 was using 2 or 3 word sentences. Now he doesn't stop!

My ASD son was non verbal till age 4. I used PECS with him until then. Found it helped his frustration as he could at least ask me for things (food/drink) He’s now 9 and although still delayed, sometimes he can be very chatty!

Thank you all so so much for your replies. Its such a worry isnt it!! Hes such a loving boy too. If i ask for a kiss or a cuddle he will always give. He laughs and smiles back. And babbles loads lots of different sounds not sure if that means anything regarding future speech though. But he does show many other traits of asd though. Im trying not to get ahead of myself the thought of him never speakimg is such a worry we love him no matter what but obvs we hope he will eventually pick up speech and better understanding

@Appleseesaw oh i know that feeling!! Its hard isnt it xx

[quote 3babies22]@Appleseesaw oh i know that feeling!! Its hard isnt it xx[/quote]
It really is. Feel free to DM me anytime. I have a two year old too and am in the same boat.