My boyfriend's son is 3 months short of being 3 and he still isn't talking. Once and awhile he will use a single word but he is not forming sentences like he should be for his age and the words that he does use are not even remotely related to what he is really trying to say. He is constantly in a fit of rage and crying even though he is not in any pain. While having these tempertantrums he will grind his head into the carpet while pushing with his feet leaving burns on his forhead if you dont stop him. he will also bash his head off of the floor leaving giant eggs on his head. He does this all the time. All it takes is for someone to walk through the door. He doesnt reallt play with his toys as much as he throws them or breaks them. Playing with his trucks consists of him lining them up all facing the same way. I am really concerned that something may be wrong and I would like to know early on so that we can do more to prepare him for school when that time comes.
2006-12-20 02:23:44 · 15 answers · asked by xxx_kakia_xxx 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My boyfriend's son is 3 months short of being 3 and he still isn't talking. He will use a single word sometimes but is not forming sentences like he should be for his age and the words that he does use are not even remotely related to what he is really trying to say. He is constantly in a fit of rage and crying even though he is not in any pain. While having these fits he will grind his head into the carpet while pushing with his feet leaving burns on his forhead if you dont stop him. he will bash his head off of the floor leaving giant eggs on his head. He does this all the time. All it takes is for someone to walk through the door. He doesnt reallt play with his toys as much as he throws them or breaks them. Playing with his trucks consists of him lining them up all facing the same way. Im really concerned that something may be wrong and I would like to know early on so that we can do more to prepare him for school. The child's father is in denial and the mother wont help.
2006-12-20 02:42:23 · update #1
YES! He needs to be checked for autism! He may not be autistic but you site behaviour consistent with 2 of the 3 traits associated with autism, more than enough to warrent a check-up.
Does interact socially with people? Eye-contact, non-verbal communication, etc?
The top three signs of autism are;
1. Social Impairment such as;
a. No eye contact, pointing, or gestures to communicate.
b. Doesn't show off items. "Look at what I have!" type behaviour, or otherwise share interest or enjoyment with others.
2. Impairments in Communication such as;
a. Delay in, or total lack of speech
b. Or with Asperger's, marked impairment in the
ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others.
3. Repetitive movements, patterns of behavior & interests such as;
a. Hand-flapping, rocking, etc.
b. Obsessions with objects or parts of objects.
c. Prefers to organize or line up items rather than actually "play" with them.
d. Inflexible adherence to routines & rituals. (My niece will throw a fit if the bus driver doesn't stop at every normal stop even if the child at that particular stop didn't come to school that day, therefore doesn't need to be dropped off.
2006-12-21 06:26:37 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get him checked but it could be many things. Autism needs to have a bunch of categories to be classified as that. It seems to me he definately has a problem with stimulation, whether it is too much or not. With Autism a lot of times a child will hurt themselves 4 hours earlier and not feel it, then cry in response when you have no idea what could be wrong. This could be another disability... Does he make good eye contact, have good social skills, fine/gross/etc motor skills also need to be accounted for. A lot of times Autistic kids are really content staring at a toy for 3 hours just trying to get the wheels straight or something like that. It sounds to me he just has problems with being overly/underly stimulated which still should be checked out but hopefully its something more easily treated than Autism. GOOD LUCK and keep us updated!
Heidi
2006-12-20 02:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Mommyof3 BGB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be helpful to explain to him that your son does not perceive the world as you and I do and that things are more challenging for him, like when he has a tough day at work and even simple things become more challenging. Tell him that your son has a hard time making friends and may not understand simple commands. If your son is non-verbal you can tell him that he has not learned how to speak and has trouble with language. Good luck, don't forget to tell him your son's strengths and favorite things to do so they can form a bond around things that are fun.
2016-05-22 23:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should accompany your boyfriend on the next visit to the Dr. with his child. Voice your concerns to the Dr. explain what you've seen and let the dr. follow up with a determination of the symptoms. Abuse can cause a child to behave like that.So can Migraines and a lot of other things. Let the Dr. sort it all out,and doesn't put you in a position of guessing at what it is.
2006-12-20 02:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by Rhea B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This really does sound like autism. I have sit for a few autistic children and it is definately better to get them diagnosed early so that the therapy is more effective.
I'm so sorry you guys are going through this.. good luck with all of it.
2006-12-20 02:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by Trish 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should contact the pediatrician for some government funded speech therapy classes near you. My son didn't talk at 3 either and my Doctor gave me the information to sign him up for this class. They came and picked him up and everything (I had another little one at home) it was great. Some of the kids in his class had autism but he didn't. He was just frustrated that he couldn't communicate. It all worked out.
2006-12-20 02:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by sassinya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't hurt to have developmental testing done on him. If there is a problem they can line up services to help him out. The earlier things are treated in a child, the better off they are in the long run. I have had all my children tested because you never know...
2006-12-20 02:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by beanietara 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow.... good call on the autisim diagnoses. It sounds VERY likely that he may have it.
I'd talk to your boyfriend about having him checked out. The earlier you catch autism, the better chance you have of giving the child a better life.
2006-12-20 02:31:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Discuss this with his physician NOW! He may be in pain from something else also. The physician will instruct you also on how to keep him from hurting himself. Go NOW! If the childs hurts himself seriously your boyfriend or even you could even get accused of child neglect or abuse for now taking him! Go NOW!
2006-12-20 02:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by aiguyaiguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily autism but sounds like something is up - definitely take him to a doctor and get checked out.
2006-12-20 02:56:59 · answer #10 · answered by chicchick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋