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Advice about my 14 month toddler

Connie22

Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong forum I wasn't sure where to write!

id just like some advice please, my sons 14 months we have been refered to a paediatrician by the health visitor. I have 4 children so have noticed my youngest is very different. He doesn't make a sound at all apart from the odd cry and laugh. 6 months ago he started saying dada and baba but after a couple of weeks that stopped now he doesn't babble at all. He also used to clap but stopped 6 months ago. He's just started to wave tho! He can't point or look at where I'm pointing and he doesn't understand anything I say, like where's the ball or put that in here or where's daddy. He doesn't look at me he's obsessed with the TV. He might look at me if I do a whole performance but only for a second or 2. Flaps his arms and legs while balancing on his bum when he eats or gets excited or watching something he likes. Hates going out if it's busy he cries till we get home. I try and kiss him but he hates anyone near his face.  However The last few weeks he's been picking my hands up to do things, like do 'round and round rthe garden' on him or me or to push buttons on toys he uses my fingers  instead of his, I was just wondering if anyone else has a toddler who does this? Thanks x

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  • Hi Connie22 - welcome.  There's loads of info via the posts + home pg so have a look around if you haven't already.  My son used to use my hands like an extension of himself when he was little.  Generally he liked going out but it was v important that he understood what was going to happen + in what order so he wouldn't get distressed.  This can be done by showing pics if language is a problem.  Autistic children do respond well to a set routine each day, some have sensory issues such as a sensitivity to certain noises, or bright lights, textures of clothing, the texture of certain foods.  They do have a great deal to cope with day in day out.  We can't say whether your child is autistic, but you say he is different from your other children + the hv is concerned so it's advisable to let the assessment go ahead then if he is autistic you'll know + if he isn't then that's that.   

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  • Hi Connie22 - welcome.  There's loads of info via the posts + home pg so have a look around if you haven't already.  My son used to use my hands like an extension of himself when he was little.  Generally he liked going out but it was v important that he understood what was going to happen + in what order so he wouldn't get distressed.  This can be done by showing pics if language is a problem.  Autistic children do respond well to a set routine each day, some have sensory issues such as a sensitivity to certain noises, or bright lights, textures of clothing, the texture of certain foods.  They do have a great deal to cope with day in day out.  We can't say whether your child is autistic, but you say he is different from your other children + the hv is concerned so it's advisable to let the assessment go ahead then if he is autistic you'll know + if he isn't then that's that.   

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