Help understanding my boy

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I understand this is a non answered question but can any relate to my ds so I can try and figure out how to help him, 2 years old dos and fonts below
Does
Very active climbs, jumps runs etc
Caring
Plays with sister
Give kisses
Eats well
Understands some visual commands wave bye, high five, give kiss, stamps his foot
Babbles a lot
Points to pictures in a book and waits for you to say name
Doesn't
Talk
Seem to understand a lot of what we say, e.g. Reading a book and say where's the dog, or get shoes
He used to point to body parts belly head etc then stopped now doesn't seem to know what we're asking
Same with mimicking Nursery rhymes by Doing movements now only does one
Hearing test passed, referral to peodtrician in but long wait. I just want to know how to help him whilst we wait thanks

Hi op, have you been seen by speech and language? If not you can self refer to them, you will need to contact your local service.
They will do an assessment which will be very helpful when you do see the pediatrician. They can advise on possible alternative communication methods such as pecs to support language development for your son if appropriate.
Does he get frustrated that he can't communicate with you at all?

Hi yes we have saw speech and Lang twice now, once in march when they assed him and said he has got a delay but weren't concerned and said he would catch up. Saw them again last week and they have done some referrals, he does have almighty tantrums but mainly when you take something away from him or take him away from what he is doing

Did Salt give you any advice regarding his communication? Are they offering any therapy? Does he have any words currently?
We started pecs with ds around your ds's age. This was recommended by salt at the time.

Hi health visitor got back in tough with salt today who are going to give us another appointment, hv has also suggested makaton as he seems to be better with visual stuff, hopefully get some help whilst we wait for the hospital app

Oh he says the odd word but mainly repeated babble like um

My daughter was more or less non verbal until she was 5 I found makaton to be the best thing as picture exchange felt a little fiddly. Start with something really simple to get him going and see what happens. Either “more” or “biscuit” you will find these both on YouTube I’m sure. My little brother also used makaton over 20 years ago he learned “biscuit” in under an hour. Are there any delays in other areas or just speech?

It's so speech and understanding so if I put his shoes on he will go stand by the front door as he understands we will be going out, but if I say get you shoes he doesn't understand, I'm going to research the signing and give it a go

Sounds a bit like a central processing disorder. My daughter can understand things that she can see and experience but concepts and ideas are a no go. For example in the case of getting his shoes. It sounds like he knows what his shoes are and what putting them on means but he doesn’t understand “go and get...”. Does that sound right would it be wort speaking about this specific condition to your paediatrician or salt?

Yes every time I google it leads me to apd, i will speak to salt on my next appointment and the paediatrician when I get to see him, i am assuming makaton is the best way to help him in the mean time

Makaton is great we used it for years but don’t need it anymore as my daughter can mostly make herself understood now. Try mr tumble on CBeebies, my niece learned this way. Also if you think it is a central processing disorder it might be worth asking for a genetics referral to be sure there is no genetic component. Hope all turns out well.

Thank you very much