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Hi .... I am so confused ... Have mentioned before my 3 year old son is currently in the process of being diagnosed with asd...he paces a lot and does a lot of finger weaving .. Lots of other traits. However he can and does socialise ... Make eye contact and play with other children now end then... He also can maintain and makes good eye contact. Can this really be autism with all that in mind?? Hope you can help .

Lucy Elliot's mummy 

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  • Hi,

    My son was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 8.  Looking back there were tell tale signs when he was younger but not many.  He can make eye contact, but is reluctant to as it makes him squirmy.  He is also able on a certain level to socialise in the playgound, but has alwys liked games his own way.

    i think it became telling with my son, when he reached 6-7 and his friends were overtaking him socially.  It isn't a death knell to get a diagnosis, and the earlier a diagnosis is made, the earlier you can get support and help put into place.  Ask if there is a parent support worker in your area, as this will help you.

    I have a wonderful quirky young man, who does have problems, and at the moment is stuck at the level of a four year old socially, but who is getting there with help nd love

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  • Hi,

    My son was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 8.  Looking back there were tell tale signs when he was younger but not many.  He can make eye contact, but is reluctant to as it makes him squirmy.  He is also able on a certain level to socialise in the playgound, but has alwys liked games his own way.

    i think it became telling with my son, when he reached 6-7 and his friends were overtaking him socially.  It isn't a death knell to get a diagnosis, and the earlier a diagnosis is made, the earlier you can get support and help put into place.  Ask if there is a parent support worker in your area, as this will help you.

    I have a wonderful quirky young man, who does have problems, and at the moment is stuck at the level of a four year old socially, but who is getting there with help nd love

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