Hello everyone. This is my first time posting here and I don’t really know how to start it really but I’ve been having concerns since my DS was 18 months old.
he seemingly met all milestones on time if not a little early but when it comes to pointing with his index finger he did this around 18 months, then around 21 months pointing to request followed by some
words/labels. But no pointing to show interest? I know this is significant.
he does have good eye contact in terms of when asking for something he will look at me, and continues to make sure I’m following him to get what he wants etc. he’s social when playing with his big brother (6) likes to play side and seek, he also has imagination I.e putting things to his ear and says ‘hello’ and used other things as a phone, brushing his toy animals teeth, and feeding his toys, pushing duplo Lego down a toy slide and saying weeee. He also shows social referencing checking, will look for my reaction when doing something he knows he shouldn’t. He shows good understanding of instructions, and plays with toys appropriately. He did flap his hands when excited but that’s pretty much stopped and he jumps when excited!
doesn’t seem to have any sensory issues
he has got a good word bank too now. I’d say maybe 100 and starting to link every now and then. We had one 3 word sentences around x mas ‘jump on bed’ which made me really happy. He shows shared interest in books, and if I say ‘what’s is this’ he will tell me. No fine or gross motor issues and doesn’t need routine. (I know this may change)
he will say and wave bye bye when prompted. He does get generally happy to see people but won’t say ‘hello’ when greeting people.
he also doesn’t answer yes or no and has never shook or nodded his head.
it seems that it is social communication that is the issue for him.
we have his 2 year review coming up and I just feel lost where to go from here ? has anyone got any advice ?
could it be a social communication delay? Or does this sound like ASD?
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ag12345 · 23/01/2024 08:31
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