swer to his name straight away his hearing is fine because he responds to other noises. He loves his sisters and likes to play tag with them but is quite happy to play on his own alot too. He has about 10 words but doesn't use them everyday. He loves us to sing nursery ryhmes and he loves rocks and balls and water. He's a really fussy eater. he doesn't like sitting still and learning about body parts when I try to teach him he just squirms and wants to go and play he likes to watch tv but we have stopped that and now he loves to play outside. When I try to hold his hand to walk somewhere he drops to his knees and refuses to walk. We are a bit worried about his development with some of these issues and wondered what other people thought. After having girls - is it just because he is a boy and busy or should we be worred about his development?
2007-02-17 00:49:08 · 10 answers · asked by spils 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It sounds like he has some autistic qualities because there seem to be a lot of sensory issues with him. Lack of eye contact is a big symptom of autism. It may just be a mild case of it. Its important to rule this in or out because there are ways of helping him to tolerate certain stimuli that is uncomfortable to him with teaching strategies. Bring this up to his pediatrician.
2007-02-18 11:01:02 · answer #1 · answered by laineyette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - yes, you should talk to your pediatrician immediately and also contact your local early intervention. You are describing my son exactly and he is currently 4 and is considered on the spectrum for autism and has a diagnosis of PDD NOS. The good news is that if you start therapy early, he will do very well. My son had no words by age 2, limited eye contact, couldn't sit still to save his life, and was the pickiest eater ever.... now at almost 4 he's got a great vocabulary, still a picky eater, but can sit still better, has great eye contact, etc. But early intervention was instrumental and even more so once he was three we got him into our public preschool and he receives speech, occupational and physical therapy every day. It sounds like your son would benefit from speech therapy, and occupational therapy for his sensory issues (the picky eating, can't sit still, etc)
Also, if you can get an appointment with a neurologist or developmental pediatrician to get him evaluated ASAP, and get a diagnosis for him - it will help you down the line with school. The sooner you get started with him the better off he'll do. Good luck!
2007-02-17 02:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son should be having his 2 year well check soon. Ask the pediatrician. Some kids this age are perfectly normal and act like this. It is just their personality. They mostly outgrow this by the time they are 4ish. That is good that you stopped the TV stuff!! outside is much better. And for him refusing to walk....he is most likely testing you and he is winning if you pick him up. This is a trying age for parents and you may have to miss out on things but don't give into him or you will have a difficult time later on.
I had one of my son's hearing tested frequently as I was so sure that there was a problem. Doctors chuckled and then showed me that it was "selective hearing". I am still glad I had it checked out though as we laugh about it now.
2007-02-17 00:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by perplexed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um....I think he's maybe just a bit spoiled. And that's normal as far as I'm concerned with the baby of the family. He's got older sister's to entertain him when he wants to be. So, probably, just because he is the baby, eveyone is catering to him for his needs and he doesn't HAVE to speak that he wants milk or whatever. He just probably makes a grunt of somekind and you know what he means and then "you" say, "Do you want some milk?" for him. And if he doesn't feel like walking holding your hand, he knows if he throws a fit, he will get away with it because he already has. And boy's are way more different than girls. I'v got 2 of each. So, I'm not trying to be mean, but could this be a possibility? Is everyone catering to the baby?
2007-02-17 01:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely talk to your doctor about this. Having about 10 words at his age is typical and age appropriate. Encouraging him to talk to you by asking questions might help. Here is a link to the American Speech and Hearing Association website. This page has a listing of the TYPICAL milestones by age. Please remember that this is TYPICAL development, all children develop at different rates and there may be some milestones that your son hasn't reached yet and some milestones that he reached a long time ago.
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/child_hear_talk.htm
The thing that is concerning to me is you saying "it is sometimes hard to make eye contact with him." Not to concern you anymore than you already are, but what you are describing sounds suspect of a mild pervasive developmental disorder (asperger's, high functioning autism and the like). These types of disorders typically start showing up around 18 months or so.
You really should talk to your doctor about your concerns. It could be nothing at all, but it's always better to be safe than sorry.
Here's a great website for you to look at. It's important to get yourself informed so you can help your child to the best of your abilities.
http://autismspeaks.com/whatisit/index.php
2007-02-17 02:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by rogue0208 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a pedeatrician and discuss your concerns. He may be fine, or there could be something else going on, in which case knowing sooner rather than later is better! I know, my boy wasn't diagnosed autistic until he was nearly nine. But I knew at two years. You have the right to peace of mind and knowledge of what you can expect. Parenting is hard enough without those concerns so just get that referall. Take care.
2007-02-17 01:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by loo_roll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to his doctor about this. Sounds to me like he is just going through a stage, but you never know.
We raised 3 boys and 1 girl, and believe me, they are as different as day and night. But our youngest was like that, and he turned out fine.
Have his ears checked professionally!!!!! They can tell a lot more than a parent can.
2007-02-17 00:55:23 · answer #7 · answered by cms_38us2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To put your mind at ease. You can talk to your doctor about your concerns. I had my son evaluated for speech and he qualified for speech thearapy. My son showed signs similar to yours. I my daughter has picked things up much faster than her brother at that age.
2007-02-21 00:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by juzzy1206 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's just a baby, boys develop later in life. quit worrying and get your tubes tied
2007-02-17 00:53:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
all chidren develop at different rates
2007-02-17 01:05:39 · answer #10 · answered by claire_j_harris2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋