just how much do SALTs know?

[eandz]

So we've only had two visits from our SALT and she plans on coming once a week. She wants our DS to go on the social communication route and has decided to send us to a developmental pediatrician (which we are waiting to hear about).

She said she thinks it's just a speech and language impairment, but because our DS has a few odd behaviors that it could be AS.

His non verbal communication is pretty good...as in he can sign to what he wants, and will take you/show you what he wants if you don't get it the first time. He has decent pretend play abilities.

He barely speaks though...although I do have indication that he can.

I don't know if I'm in denial or not, but I do feel like maybe, just maybe I'll be better prepared if I know what his possibilities are. I'm prepared for Autism so far--and I have been for a while.

I finally got a hold of a pediatrician who will see N soonish. I feel a little better now that I know we have someone to see.

i know. it's making me feel a bit better.

Our SALT is wonderful and picked up alot of DD2 traits that i hadnt considered, and i knew we were looking at ASD because of her older sister.
They are very good most of tghe time and many have good ASD knowledge.
Im glad your feeling a bit better, sadly though these things are never quick :(

yes, I know. Just yesterday I could barely keep a dry eve for longer than 20 minutes. And to be honest, yesterday was classed as a good day compared to the days I've been having for a few weeks now.

I've only cried once today! I feel like that is SUCH an improvement! Maybe if I can stay happy for most of tomorrow too, I won't need to see my gp.

I would really love a day of no troubles.

one of these days Leonie you'll get a really long message with the complete list of how my life is falling apart.