First off I want to apologise If I am stepping on anyones toes or If you believe its rude of me to post thiS.I mean now harm,I have so much respect for mothers and fathers who have extra special children and I thought here would be the best place to ask.

Il start by explaining our situation-

Leo was 2 in October and had his 2 year assessment soon after where the HV picked up on a few things.I had been worried for some time about his speech as he didn't have many words and the words he did have he tended to forget them.So basically the Hv said she would return in a week to see how we are getting on and also bring behavior expert to see what she thought.So they did and they noticed a huge change in Leo and said we were doing a fantastic job and keep it up.Which we have and we also see a massive change in him,he has so many new words and tries to copy loads too.He is also improving on his understandings etc.

So anyway they were quick to say he wasn't Autistic after 2 visits which were both 10mins long and I am left wondering what if he really is and they haven't noticed.Plus my SIL is nursery nurse who has worked with Autistic children and she made a comment about how sensitive to noise Leo is.So after some digging and an online quiz I am not left wondering if he really is Autistic.

I'll list of some of the strange things he does and if you could see if you think theres a possibility please I would appreciate it a lot.


Leo hates noise,he can make as much as he wants but when some else does it he freaks and covers his ears.

If I asked him to bring his cup or look for a book he looks at me blankly as if he doesnt have a clue what I am saying.

Leo will only look you in the eye if he wants your attention,If your playing etc he will rarely look anyone in the eye.

He hates his sister doesn't like her any where near him or touching anything and HATES her making noise.

He does not understand sharing,we have tried over and over to show him but it never sticks!

He forgets alot,one week he could count to 10,next week he wont say anything at all!!

Iv never seen him point to anything,he drags us to whatever he wants/likes/shows us.

He loves to line things up,in a freakish way not a normal kid play way.

Thats just some strange things that he does that Im not used to,Im used to the usual toddlers ways but Leo is different in a way.

Before I get stoned to death or burnt on a stake I love my son and he is sooo very special to me and if he has delays or issues or disorders whatever I don't care.I just want to make sure I can do all I possibly can to make sure he gets all the help and support he needs.I NEVER want to see him struggle or have someone tell him he's weird or different.If he does have some issue's I don't care,infact it makes him all the more special and even more unique!!

Sorry for rambling and thank u for taking the time to read.

He does sound like my ds so much and he was 2 in oct too :-)

It toke me a year to fight to be heard, have you tried the doctor? My hv only decided to refer him after watching about 5 huge temper tantrums and dexter trying to push her out the door. And like a switch the next time hr Would be ok

He definitely has traits but I know at that age they are reluctant to diagnose. A tip would be maybe keep a diary and then go back to GP and ask for peadiactrican refural x

Thanks for the replies!

My Hv seemed to be quick to suggest Autism but since she's seen the approvements in Leo's speech she hasn't mentioned at other assessments which scares me!I think when she calls back in the new year I am going to ask if he can get some proper tests/assessments to see if he is Autistic.

I think I already know in my heart that he may be slightly,so I just have to makes sure he gets all the help poss!!

Yeah thats so good of you. Just remember you dont need a diagnosis to use some things you may think would help. Use some autism intervention techniques if you think they will help routine chart, sandtimers, social storys etc x

Oh I never thought about that.Can I find those things online??
God im actually kicking myself for not looking into those things already!!

What are the main issues you have hun? I will try and help in more detail and point you in right direction
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Can someone please explain the basic behaviour and speech problems to be looking out for?

I've had a 'niggle' about a few things with my youngest daughter (3 in 3 months) and this thread is kind of making me think more. Speech a big one.

x

Dont think you are treading on anyones toes hun

The bits i've bolded are my son to a T.. especially the noise thing, which turnt out to be a sensory disorder. Also the lining up, Ethans thing is leaflets

The 1st things i noticed with Ethan was total lack of speech & understanding of speech. But Ethan also flaps when excited about something, he almost goes into a trance when doing it.

Ethan got a diagnosis of Autism last July.. I knew from when he was 18 months old, but got fobbed off for such a long time. In the end i kicked up a huge fuss and got him refereed to a paediatrician, from then we got all the help we needed to get him diagnosed.

My advice, listen to your gut instinct! and don't let people fob you off.