Hi everyone,
My little boy is 21 months and I believe he is showing signs of being on the spectrum ASD!! I have done nothing but read and read posts on the Internet these past few weeks!! He doesn't talk, or point to things. He doesn't respond to his name (never has) he tip toe walks and he hand flaps a lot especially when excited. He has been referred to a community paediatrician but appointment is not until May (a long 12 weeks away) I am awaiting for a speech referral from HV but want to know what I can do in the meantime as everything I have read stresses the importance of early intervention. He began nursery yesterday x2 sessions per week in the hope that it may bring him on a little and also so I will have another report ready for paeditrician appointment in May. My gut instinct tells me something is not right but I just don't want to be told he is too young and have the wait and see answer. Can anyone recommend anything I can do daily with my son in the meantime before referral appointments arrive!! Would it be worth paying speech therapist also as I don't know what it's offered on the NHS whilst he is going through this stage. Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Thank you.
