First it was autism, now she thinks he has a hearing problem, is it her?
2007-02-18 02:06:36 · 11 answers · asked by Tamra P 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If your son has autism your doctor would of mentioned it. As for his hearing the hospital would of don't a hearing test before you left. They would also mention to you if there was a problem.
2007-02-18 09:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by HAH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately with the rates of Autism being so high, it seems like everyone these days is worried that their kid has Autism if they're not talking by 12 months. More importantly, do you think he is okay? Does he respond when you talk to him, or to loud noises? Why does his grandma think he has a problem? If you are concerned that maybe there is a problem then you should take him to the doctor to be evaluated. I've heard that the earlier a child is diagnosed with Autism, he/she will respond better to therapy. Good luck!
2007-02-18 02:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say it, but you shouldn't discount grandma's opinion. She has experience and she loves this baby. I have a friend who was getting SO ANGRY at her mom and mom-in-law for noticing problems in her baby and seeming critical when the baby was little--things that suggested deafness or autism, etc. As she grew the problems becamse evident even to Mommy and she is actually severely disabled wtih a form of cp and will never walk, etc. Now I'm not saying that your baby has CP, I"m just saying that Grandmas are not looking for trouble with a baby that they love; if they notice a problem there might really be one.
2007-02-18 03:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is this baby? You can check with your doctor for better answers. What signs is she taking as autism?
2007-02-18 02:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your pediatrician about your concerns and pay attention at home. Does he react when you call his name or do you notice that it appears he's not paying attention? Depending on his age, watch for signs like how easy or difficult it is for him to learn to read (learning to read requires a lot of listening skills), pay attention to how loud he likes the tv and whether or not he sits close to it. Watch to see if he has to ask people to repeat themselves, things like that. They're all signs of potential hearing problems. His grandmother may be onto something, she may not be. You won't know if you don't follow up and its better safe than sorry.
2007-02-18 02:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way of knowing from the information given. What is the baby doing that is leading her to suspect something is wrong?
2007-02-18 02:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by Helen W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unsure and concerned, take your baby to see his doctor. At an early age, regular check-ups are important, especially if you notice something not quite right in any way.
2007-02-18 02:12:50 · answer #7 · answered by Li 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if I don't know what's happening with the baby how am I supposed to know? Maybe it's the mother?
2007-02-18 21:05:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say your grandmother is acting like a busybody because maybe she has too much time on her hands. If your child's behavior is of concern to you, speak to his pediatrician rather than letting your grandmother cause you undue worry.
2007-02-18 02:11:17 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Lucky♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds like a hypocondriac. Ask her what facts she has for basing her oipinions. If you think there's a problem then ask you doc.
2007-02-18 03:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋