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My 2 year old has Just been Diagnosed

LoughtonChef

Hi Everyone,

My gorgeous 2 year old boy has just been diagnosed with being in the autism spectrum.

My wife and I are a little lost as where to start with help and how to get this fast? He is behind from about 12-18 months. Does not speak any words and does not babble. He has a short attention span when it comes to trying to teach him the fundimental basics like drawing a line (instead of eating the crayon Smile ) and putting shapes into the corresponding holes etc. Eats everything lol.

I have read there are many types of therapies and would like to look into these to get him started. It's just which ones and where can i find info on them?

We live in Loughton so any support from you guys would be so so helpfull if you could spare a moment.

Thanks Folks

Kind Regards

LC

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  • Hi LoughtonChef.

     Can i suggest you start with a means to communicate. This may take the form of basic finger pointing to images and verbal instruction for additional support. If you feel you can manage it, learn to sign with verbal support also. I'm inexperienced with a mute componant to speach, however, my sons had delayed speach and I used signing and imagery to assist with communication. One of my sons still signs, yet now speaks with extraordinary vocabulary. I, on the other hand, have forgotten how to sign.....

    From what you say, he seems to have oral sensitivity, however i'm told that the oral phase can be long lasting in those on the spectrum. My own son  chewed everything for years and still does and even grinds night and day. So take note if this if it persists, It maybe a componant of his Autism spectrum,

    My advice would be to use a multi-sensory approach. Carefully watch the responses you get and where they fail. Then try again with the same stimulants, in multiple environments, and with slight deviation if they have been unsuccsessful, to ensure that sensory issues are not to play in any negative response

    I credit early intovention with some considerable improvement in my own sons improvement, but it does not have to cost the earth. Research, ask and try, especially with music, touch, visual, taste and smell. All will help develop his sensory perception.

    I'm no expert; just a mum, but i hope my advice is of assistance.

    Regards 

    Coogybear XX

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  • Hi LoughtonChef.

     Can i suggest you start with a means to communicate. This may take the form of basic finger pointing to images and verbal instruction for additional support. If you feel you can manage it, learn to sign with verbal support also. I'm inexperienced with a mute componant to speach, however, my sons had delayed speach and I used signing and imagery to assist with communication. One of my sons still signs, yet now speaks with extraordinary vocabulary. I, on the other hand, have forgotten how to sign.....

    From what you say, he seems to have oral sensitivity, however i'm told that the oral phase can be long lasting in those on the spectrum. My own son  chewed everything for years and still does and even grinds night and day. So take note if this if it persists, It maybe a componant of his Autism spectrum,

    My advice would be to use a multi-sensory approach. Carefully watch the responses you get and where they fail. Then try again with the same stimulants, in multiple environments, and with slight deviation if they have been unsuccsessful, to ensure that sensory issues are not to play in any negative response

    I credit early intovention with some considerable improvement in my own sons improvement, but it does not have to cost the earth. Research, ask and try, especially with music, touch, visual, taste and smell. All will help develop his sensory perception.

    I'm no expert; just a mum, but i hope my advice is of assistance.

    Regards 

    Coogybear XX

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