hi,my son is 19 months,and although he started to say simple words when he was about 12 months,he seems to have stopped and shows no interest in speaking(he makes sounds however).he also doesnt point or wave,doesnt show things etc.he only shows affection to me,and does not like being touched by most people.he also eats everything,i mean everything...paper,cardboard,cloth,even wood.he isnt hungry,as he eats a lot of food.the problem im having is that my gp,said because he is 'over-active' and makes some eye contact he cant be autistic.i'm worried that he wont get the help he needs,if i cant even get passed my gp.i want my son to start nursery when he is 2 years,but at the moment im struggling to find one that would offer the support he needs.my son hates a lot of noise and wont tolerate other children being in his space.he either completely ignores them...to the point he'll walk over them...or he can be violent.ive also been to a speech and language drop in centre,where a consultant observed my son,and has thankfully referred him to be assessed further,but this can take up to 6 months.my gp seems to know very little about the condition,and is very reluctant to help.are all autistic children under-active? because that seems to be what my gp is saying.very confusing.
