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My 2 year old …possibly austic

NAS74585

Hi all 

 wasn’t really sure what to say, but I need advice or help. I’m super worried about my 2 and a half year old, she doesn’t speak just grunts, won’t say words or even something similar. 

she finds crowds and new situations difficult seems to get very anxious about new places. I find it very mentally tough and I’m very worried about her. She also struggles with sleep and eating. Won’t chew/ chokes. Physically she’s fine.  I’m pushing for early diagnosis but it seems that in England very difficult to come by.

as a single parent I feel very alone, worried and seem that no1 understands. I sometimes feel like screaming. 

any words of encouragement or parents in a similar situation would be helpful? Anyone who has been through a similar thing and the kid eventually talked/ got better? 

hope there’s parents out there who feel like me. Trapped isolated and worried. 

nicola 

  • Hi there,

    First, I want to encourage you and tell you that better days will come! I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you as a single parent, I salute you. But you need to help the better days to come... 

    Every child is different, so there may be parents experiencing the same as your daughter and everything eventually resolved by itself, but there may be other parents who found out their child has special needs. And as scary as this may sound now, it's better to know than to continue questioning what is going on and how you can help.

    I strongly suggest you talk to as many health professionals as possible. Our GP kept saying there is no reason to worry and this delayed us from pursuing a private ASD assessment. Again, this is only our personal experience.

    But if you are worried, then in my opinion it is better to look into it. The mother knows best. And you know how your daughter is compared to other children her age, so you are the best person to say if something is going on.

    Let me know if you need to talk some more.

    All the best!  

  • in reply to NAS74587

    Hi Lauren thanks for the reply 

    it is so stressful. I’m sorry you are going through it too. 

    Have you spoken to health visitor etc ? They seem so unconcerned it makes me feel worse. 

    nicola 

  • Hi  

    my little girl is 2.5 years old and I am in the same situation!! 

    Very fussy with food, doesn’t like people in her personal space, has massive meltdowns, not talking. 

    it’s very stressful isn’t it - as I don’t know how to help her 

    Lauren