Seems Like Forever!

Poloma · Nov 14th, 2008, 15:35 PM

My lil man (3) has been undergoing lots of assesments by different health care workers since the age of 2.
Due to his speech delay and lack of social skills.
I know we are going in the right direction and he is being offered lots of help to enable him to progress and catch up with his peer's, just seems like we have been waiting forever to get any kind of diagnosis.
I know you cant rush these things but I just feel like I have to explain to everyone we meet why he doesnt reply or look at them when they say "Hello" or play with other children. Makes me feel so sad for him when all the other kids at nursery have thier friends and he doesnt. Granted he is a very happy little boy and very bright (even nursery staff have commented on this) he know's the alphabet, and I dont mean just parrot fashion either. He recognises individual letters and numbers up to 20, can use a computer (turn it on and load his fav pre school game) and is a whizz with a digital camera and mobile phone! lol

Any way sorry for the ramble! thanks for reading xXx

LaDY · Nov 14th, 2008, 15:48 PM

Aww hun you are not rambling...

Can't imagine how heartbreaking it must be for you to see all other kids at nursery with their friends...i admire your strength

I hope they diagnose your little man soon hun

JASMAK · Nov 14th, 2008, 19:55 PM

Hi, your son sounds alot like my duaghter, who was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder on Oct. 29/07. It is a ASD. You pretty much described my little girl to a T...but, she has made dramatic improvements in the last couple months.

I am here if you ever want to chat or ask questions.

Emmea12uk · Nov 16th, 2008, 15:13 PM

awww he does sound really intelligent! amazing little boy! It is such a shame that he isnt making friends as well but he is happy and that is main thing!

It must be so emotional for you

Nov 14th, 2008, 15:35 PM	#1
Poloma Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cobham, Surrey Posts: 692	Seems Like Forever! My lil man (3) has been undergoing lots of assesments by different health care workers since the age of 2. Due to his speech delay and lack of social skills. I know we are going in the right direction and he is being offered lots of help to enable him to progress and catch up with his peer's, just seems like we have been waiting forever to get any kind of diagnosis. I know you cant rush these things but I just feel like I have to explain to everyone we meet why he doesnt reply or look at them when they say "Hello" or play with other children. Makes me feel so sad for him when all the other kids at nursery have thier friends and he doesnt. Granted he is a very happy little boy and very bright (even nursery staff have commented on this) he know's the alphabet, and I dont mean just parrot fashion either. He recognises individual letters and numbers up to 20, can use a computer (turn it on and load his fav pre school game) and is a whizz with a digital camera and mobile phone! lol Any way sorry for the ramble! thanks for reading xXx

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Nov 14th, 2008, 15:48 PM	#2
LaDY Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,693	Aww hun you are not rambling... Can't imagine how heartbreaking it must be for you to see all other kids at nursery with their friends...i admire your strength I hope they diagnose your little man soon hun

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Nov 14th, 2008, 19:55 PM	#3
JASMAK Other BnB Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13,371	Hi, your son sounds alot like my duaghter, who was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder on Oct. 29/07. It is a ASD. You pretty much described my little girl to a T...but, she has made dramatic improvements in the last couple months. I am here if you ever want to chat or ask questions.

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Emmea12uk Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 5,153	awww he does sound really intelligent! amazing little boy! It is such a shame that he isnt making friends as well but he is happy and that is main thing! It must be so emotional for you

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