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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 Connie,

      I agree with Crystal, do let the assessment go ahead, but also use visual cues. My son didn't speak either so we used visual pictures, words and signing to help him understand. He now speaks very clearly and signs extremely well.

    Also use pictures that clearly show what you want. Sometimes it's not enough just to show a child a picture of a coat when you want them to get their coat for example. It needs to be a picture of someone actually getting their coat from the peg. I know your son is a little young yet, but you get my gist. Show him a picture of the ball you want him to find. Always accompany the pictures with your words though and his understanding will improve. This may seem quite long winded, but it did work for us. With Google images you can conjure up all sorts of senarios, where as when i was doing this, I had to trawl magazines for images.

    Sensory wise it sounds also like your son maybe a little overwhelmed when he's out in noisey environments. When my son was young I countered his anxiety by turning his pushchair seat to face me, rather than facing the traffic/noise. Additionally, giving him something sensory to distract him also worked. Often when a child suffers from sensory issues our reaction is to remove that sensory stimulus, however adding one like music or a maluable toy can also work for some children. See what works for him and try one thing many times, but in different environments to see what works best and where.

    You seem extremely in tune with your son and that is very encouraging to hear. I'm sure you will discover what works best for him and support him well on his journey.

    Their is always someone here to talk to if you need any advice.

    Take care

    Coogybear

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  • Hi Connie,

      I agree with Crystal, do let the assessment go ahead, but also use visual cues. My son didn't speak either so we used visual pictures, words and signing to help him understand. He now speaks very clearly and signs extremely well.

    Also use pictures that clearly show what you want. Sometimes it's not enough just to show a child a picture of a coat when you want them to get their coat for example. It needs to be a picture of someone actually getting their coat from the peg. I know your son is a little young yet, but you get my gist. Show him a picture of the ball you want him to find. Always accompany the pictures with your words though and his understanding will improve. This may seem quite long winded, but it did work for us. With Google images you can conjure up all sorts of senarios, where as when i was doing this, I had to trawl magazines for images.

    Sensory wise it sounds also like your son maybe a little overwhelmed when he's out in noisey environments. When my son was young I countered his anxiety by turning his pushchair seat to face me, rather than facing the traffic/noise. Additionally, giving him something sensory to distract him also worked. Often when a child suffers from sensory issues our reaction is to remove that sensory stimulus, however adding one like music or a maluable toy can also work for some children. See what works for him and try one thing many times, but in different environments to see what works best and where.

    You seem extremely in tune with your son and that is very encouraging to hear. I'm sure you will discover what works best for him and support him well on his journey.

    Their is always someone here to talk to if you need any advice.

    Take care

    Coogybear

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