concerned about 30 month old and autism.

[yellowskies1]

Hi. My eldest son is 30 months old and I'm a slightly concerned by the signs he is developing. To be fair he seems like a normal toddler, terrible 2s, mood swings and tantrums (but only if turn cartoons off or tell him 'no'

He doesn't talk, he sometimes blurts out mamamamam or baby talk, since preschool hes Abit more vocal but not any language. He goes to the fridge if wants a drink or cupboard for crisps etc So he does communicate in his own way. I'm just not sure what to make out to be honest. He's quite wild and exexcitable, he does the 'whirlwind spinning' which I saw is a autism sign, he doesn't like toys up he plays cars by pushing them along. At school he plays to himself. Me and his teachers spoke avout speech therapy so that's going to happen soon. I'm just unsure about what to do next, iknow boys delevop slower than girls (so people say) just want some advice. Many thanks.

 

[Sparklisam]

There's lots of different reasons why he might not be talking yet. My brother is autistic he's 22 now and I manage a disabled childrens home. Autism is made up of three areas. Communication is one but he can communicate but in his own way. Imagination is another area and if he pushes the cars along he knows what to do. Classic autism children will line the cars up and stare from the side of their face etc ... Well my brother did ! Austin is such a wide area to look into that's why they call it Autism Spectrum Disorder because of the spectrum and how he child varies. What him and see if he uses his imagination when he plays etc. The spinning may just be fun but antics children do it for the sensory feedback that they get from doing it. My little boy flaps a Muslin in his face constantly and I get scared that it could be a sign. But I also think we'll maybe he just likes doing it !!

I would ask for advise and look at lots of different avenues. Has he had his ears checked recently ?

It's good the school is on board and the SALT will be able to help you loads just push to get that started asap

Xxx

 

[Sparklisam]

That's some awful typos lol ... On my phone so text is tiny !! Hope it makes sense x

 

[clairebear22]

Hello, I hardly ever post on here these days but your post caught my eye.

My eldest is 3 years 7 months and almost certainly had autism. We have just started the long diagnosis process. At the moment he is non-verbal. He has never said a single word. He makes lots of noises but no words. He communicates through body language or pushing/pulling you (gently) to where he needs you to be and if he can bring whatever he needs help with he'll bring it to you. He also has no real concept I what every day objects are called except for the TV remote (the buttons) his beaker (his juice), his shoes an his coat. He doesn't have a clue what a tree, cat, the sky is.
The other signs of autism he presents with is he taps himself vigorously when he's excited, mainly on his chest but he does tap his head too. He also toe walks occasionally.
He has lots of little rituals like if somebody goes out the front door he must watch them drive off or he gets very upset.

His latest 'obsession' is lamp posts an road signs, he looks up at them all when we're out and about. Before that it was electricity pylons and next month it could be something different lol

We are currently waiting for speech therapy which we know won't make a blind bit of difference but going helps the diagnosis process along.

He is also going to be attending a special school in September. He hates large groups of children and cannot follow even the most basic instruction such as lining up for lunch so there is no way he would cope in a mainstream school.

Like the above poster says autism is so very varied and lots of 'normal' children present with signs all the time that just turn out to be phases.

If you really are concerned go and see your Doctor and ask to be referred to a Paediatrician. That's what we do.

I hope all is ok with your little one xx

 

[clairebear22]

Hello, I hardly ever post on here these days but your post caught my eye.

My eldest is 3 years 7 months and almost certainly had autism. We have just started the long diagnosis process. At the moment he is non-verbal. He has never said a single word. He makes lots of noises but no words. He communicates through body language or pushing/pulling you (gently) to where he needs you to be and if he can bring whatever he needs help with he'll bring it to you. He also has no real concept I what every day objects are called except for the TV remote (the buttons) his beaker (his juice), his shoes an his coat. He doesn't have a clue what a tree, cat, the sky is.
The other signs of autism he presents with is he taps himself vigorously when he's excited, mainly on his chest but he does tap his head too. He also toe walks occasionally.
He has lots of little rituals like if somebody goes out the front door he must watch them drive off or he gets very upset.

His latest 'obsession' is lamp posts an road signs, he looks up at them all when we're out and about. Before that it was electricity pylons and next month it could be something different lol

We are currently waiting for speech therapy which we know won't make a blind bit of difference but going helps the diagnosis process along.

He is also going to be attending a special school in September. He hates large groups of children and cannot follow even the most basic instruction such as lining up for lunch so there is no way he would cope in a mainstream school.

Like the above poster says autism is so very varied and lots of 'normal' children present with signs all the time that just turn out to be phases.

If you really are concerned go and see your Doctor and ask to be referred to a Paediatrician. That's what we do.

I hope all is ok with your little one xx

 

[yellowskies1]

Thanks for your thorough replies. (I'm on phone to so apologies in advance) my son also gets excited. But he jumps up and down alot... I nickname him Zeberdee lol. But he doesn't talk but like for today at teatime we has garlic bread and he points at it if he wants more. He used to play with light switches but doesn't no. I don't really know if his preschool were suggesting he maybe autistic when they said he doesn't mix and has no real language. I've got another 11 week old boy and my oldest just ignores him, he knows to be gentle around him but doesn't give him 'a love' or touch him really. He only puts his head forward when I ask.him for a kiss, he always gives me '5' when I ask him or he passes ne the remote when his cartoon has finished. I'm 60-40 thinking he has autism or showing autistic signs.

 

[clairebear22]

My boy can't point. If he can bring me what he wants e.g his beaker if he wants more juice then he will. If he can't bring it he'll take me to whoever it is and stand wiring for me to figure out what he wants (doesn't take too long lol).

He has only recently started to take notice I his Brother and they play a little running game together but apart from that they play seperatly. He doesn't take any notice of any other children.

For 2.5 years he offered his forehead to give kisses but a year ago randomly kissed me on the lips when I asked for one! I cried!

My boy is very very laid back and is an absolutely delightful child. We call him our little enigma

Ask pre-school their opinion. Our pre-school voiced their concerns pretty early on and have been fantastic. They have gotten him an educational psychologist and have helped us to get the ball rolling with getting him an education health care plan which he'll need to attend the special school we want him to go to x

 

[yellowskies1]

Mine does occasionally, very rarely put his lips out to me and he makes my heart melt when he does. It sounds asif our children are quite similar, he Goes preschool twice a week, I'll speak to his teacher on Wednesday morning. His mum seems to think it's just a phase, I've never mentioned my thoughts about this topic to her, she will say I'm just being ridiculous but I think Ive got valid reasons for what I believe. I don't know what to do

 

[yellowskies1]

He also has started going off in his cot on his own now I leave the room as soon as i put him in and jusy leave the landing light on and tuck him on half a hour later and he sleeps 12hours most nights I heat him in the morning jumping up and down at tbe end of his bed.