I've always thought my 8 month old son was developing quite well and as most mom's, thought he was somewhat advanced for his age, but now I wonder if he could have some form of autism. He spends a good deal of time waving his hands and/or swiveling his wrists and is always feeling surfaces or textures by flexing his fingers continually. If there is a tag on a toy, he is more interested in the tag than the toy. I always thought this was cute, but now I wonder if it is an early sign of autism. He usually responds to his name, but there are times when I will call repeatedly and he will not answer--this happens more for me to test him than to actually need to call him. He has been babbling for at least 3 months and he particlularly likes to say "da da da de da" repeatedly. Otherwise, he interacts well with people, especially his cousins who are close to his own age. Am I grapsing at straws as an over-paranoid mother or do I have valid concerns?
2006-12-07 17:45:51 · 11 answers · asked by HCH32 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Your son sounds like he is developing normally. I am a mother of 4 and I have a diploma in Special Needs Education. The "red flags" are important to note. One other red flag is if your child walks on his tip-toes consistantly once he's learned to walk.
Remember that your son is at an age where he is learning through all of his senses - what he is looking at may be more interesting than hearing your voice at that moment. Take note of all the things he is doing and what he might be learning from each thing he does. God bless you and your little one!
2006-12-07 18:04:16 · answer #1 · answered by snowy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you don't have enough information yet. There are reasons why they make tiny blankets with tags all around the edges...it's because some kids just love the little tags on things. As he's only 8 months old he's probably still into that. My daughter is 18 months and still has a thing about tags...only now she's trying to rip them off. I'm not completely sure about the other stuff but I know my daughter used to "pet" things a lot when she was smaller. If you're really concerned call you doctor and schedule a complete physical, not only so the doctor can make sure nothing else wrong is causing this but also the doc can spend enough time with your son to see the behavior itself. I've had a couple paranoia induced doc visits and although they're slightly embarrassing at first I think it's totally worth it because one time you might be right.
2006-12-07 17:56:53 · answer #2 · answered by evilangelfaery919 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are doing a normal paranoid mommy thing. We all do it. But your baby is normal from everything I have read. I worked with autistics for years, but not infants. Here is a copy and paste I found of a web site. It shows the early warning "red flags" This should put your mind to ease.
No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter
No babbling by 12 months
No back-and-forth gestures, such as pointing, showing, reaching, or waving by 12 months
No words by 16 months
No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
Any loss of speech or babbling or social skills at any age
2006-12-07 17:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by maamu 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are just being a little paranoid. My 6 month old is more interested in plastic bags (not that I let her play with them), straps on bags, empty plastic bottles, etc than any toy I buy her. As for the touching things, thats how babies learn - by touching and feeling all sorts of things. If you are still not convinced, check out www.autismspeaks.org. This website put my mind at ease when I was concerned that my baby was autistic, but it turned out I was just paranoid as well.
2006-12-07 17:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Lis B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one million) of course not. that is bright, loud, overwhelming and frightening. She does not understand those human beings attempting to the touch her. that is self-renovation to end strangers from grabbing her. enable her heat as much as them in the previous they %. her up. 2) some babies do not prefer to cuddle or be rocked to sleep. many human beings choose their infant to be down. 3) All sounds fairly prevalent. If she's 3 and doing it, then you incredibly subject. 4) My daughter infrequently babbled. She all started without words purely in the previous her first birthday. My son is a babbler and does not communicate lots at 18 months. 5) Few babies do. My son might pass bare continuously if he ought to. 6) some babies have little pastime in food until on the element of two. some get choosy after 2. some are purely choosy continuously. 7) She's exploring the international. those little screws are fairly pleasing to her. She's additionally looking out what her physique can do and how lots administration she has over it. She's a common 8 month previous woman. Doing o.k.. loosen up. relish.
2016-10-17 23:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by rochart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if he is responding to his name, you guys should be fine. At 8 months its hard to tell because he's still really young and he could just be more interested in other things right now, talk to his pediatrician and keep an eye on his progression throughout the months. Your concerns are valid, I just wouldn't worry so much about it until you see that he isn't developing in the areas that he should be...and every baby is different and works at their own pace.
2006-12-07 18:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by mcm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are just being a worried caring mommy. And that's great! However I think its kinda early to really say if your child has autism. If this is truly a concern for you then you need to talk with his doctor about it. Personally though I think your child is just advance and exploring his world around him.
Good luck
2006-12-08 06:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite the contrary! That wiggly/twisty thing babies sometimes do with their hands is a sign of GREAT intelligence! My daughter, who spoke her first sentence (Canna huv a cookie?) at five months old, had a really wild little wiggly finger wavy hand thing going on. Remember, some of our most concentrated, sensitive nerve endings are in those tiny fingers and fingertips. Your baby's just flexing his mind. RN
2006-12-07 18:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the mommy in you. He is fine. Sounds like a very active little man. Autism usually means very distant, no smiles, no da da ing, no movements. Just relax and mention to your doc your concerns.
2006-12-07 18:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are worried about it, why not ask your doctor about it. You never know it could be you reading into it. The things you have described arent unusal to me my son did alot of those things too. But like I said it wont hurt you to ask least you wont worry about it if you know one way or the other
2006-12-07 17:51:43 · answer #10 · answered by seemeinyourdreams19 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋