my stepson used to be soooo smart when he was 2/3 now between the ages of 3 1/2 - now , he has changed so much, he doesn't know how to count past 10 when he used to count to 20 when he was 2 he doesn't know his shapes he can't speak very well, and he doesnt want to do anything he just wants to sit all day, he can't understand simple directions like, "go get your shirt off the bed" he will just walk around in circles looking around saying "umma ummma uummma" then he will just sit down and not do anything. he doesn't live with us and his mother is like talking to a 12 year old so i dont know what we can do, he is going to be with us for 3 weeks this summer we are going to try and get him tested, does anyone have any ideas of what could be causing this?
2007-04-13 04:43:38 · 16 answers · asked by me 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Those sound like signs of autism, especially that your stepson had skills that he lost. But, you're not talking to doctor's here, just Yahoo users.
What you should do is schedule an appointment with your stepson's pediatrician and tell him all of the things that you have listed above. He'll do the necessary tests from there to figure out what's going on. The sooner you get him diagnosed, the better it will be for him....
Here's a quick list of some behaviors associated with autism:
-impaired ability to make friends with peers
-impaired ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others
-absence or impairment of imaginative and social play
-stereotyped, repetitive, or unusual use of language
-restricted patterns of interest that are abnormal in intensity or focus
-preoccupation with certain objects or subjects
-inflexible adherence to specific routines or rituals
Get him to his pediatrician. They'll be able to really tell you what's going on. Good wishes to your son....
2007-04-13 05:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by Answer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After 2 is when normally autistic signs may come up on a child, sometimes earlier but if this kid was doing so well before and now he has changed.he should be taken to a doctor, developmental pediatrician i recommend. My son had pdd nos which is mild autism and after 2 he stopped talking, having temper tantrums, short attention span etc.... By 3 he was accepted un sp.ed school and gets ST and OT twice a week and has improved so much. Then again it might be the changes he is going through that has him withhold. But go ahead and have him evaluated. These are big changes and need to be addressed ASAP!
2007-04-13 04:54:27 · answer #2 · answered by mom_princess77 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really need to check with a doctor, your stepson could have a form of Autism. It shows up at around this age, check it out online they have lots of information for you. Good Luck
2007-04-13 05:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Diane T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow - sounds like a relapse to me. This has to be something that is problematic. I would definitely set up that appointment now in order for it to be while he is with you. Does he live near you and your husband? If so, do the testing prior to him coming for that 3 weeks. If it ends up that he is testing fine, you and your husband can buy as many books, learning aids as possible and when he visits, include those activities. Also try to go to the library as much as possible. Then again, he may just be withdrawn for some reason.
2007-04-13 04:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by downinmn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My daughter could count to ten and knew her colours at the age of 2. Then as she knew them i went onto otther things and neglected to keep her memory of her numbers and things and suddenely by the time she was 3 i realised she can no longer count to ten without missing numbers out and counting them twice. That was my fault becasue i didnt keep on at her about what she knew i was too busy teaching her other things. However if you say he isnt really talkin etc i think you should get him seen but then what will you do if there is something wrong, the mother to this child would be furious it was done behind her back. I think your partner should talk to the mother, dont ask her, tell her he is concerned and is going to get him checked over and tell her also there is no harm in getting him tested, if he is fine then the tests will prove that and put your minds at rest, if not then he will be able to get the help he needs. I just know that if my ex and his partner took my daughter somewhere to be tested without me i deffinately wouldnt be happy, infact they would be lucky if they saw my daughter again, Its something both mum and dad have to be there for, when my daughter goes to the doctors her dad is always there, my partner knows it and so does his partner and we very often go together as it is what is in the childs best interests and all parties concerned have a right to be there.
good luck but i strongly advise doing this without first telling the mother of this child, sometimes a mother is in denial about something, she may know or be worried but be scared of finding out so going behind her back to do something may be something that you will regret...
good luck
2007-04-13 04:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Angie 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yah, he needs to be tested. This sounds like what happened to my friends son. He was really smart and then he lost it all. He is autistic and she believes it was due to his 2 year old immunizations. This may not be the case for you guys but better to be safe and get it checked out so you can start helping him right away.
2007-04-13 04:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by Layla 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He could very well be autistic...sometimes it can take awhile for signs of autism to show up , there is also the possibility that he has a.d.d /a.d.h.d or even a learning disability ! If you love this child & it sounds as though you do , he is dire need of a mental and physical exam...don't leave it up to his mom because it may never get done !
2007-04-13 04:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would request an immediate meeting with the 2 of you and his ex. He needs to be seen by a doctor now, don't wait.
2007-04-13 04:58:51 · answer #8 · answered by shorty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The changes you mention make me very uncomfortable. If this was my child, I would not wait. I would get him to the doctor right away and tell him all you said here.
2007-04-13 04:49:29 · answer #9 · answered by JAN 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds reasonable to me. Hopefully you don't have to go to court or anything. Good luck!
2016-04-01 00:08:24 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋