I constantly worry that my son is going to have autism. I am always looking for signs. I don't think there is any.
I think I'm spending too much time thinking about it and I want to just be able to enjoy my son. This fear is always on my mind. Help!
2007-09-24 02:53:25 · 15 answers · asked by sali s 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I understand exactly what you mean i have a 15 month boy and i am alway looking into the developement stages and seeig where he stands on it. When i went to the 15 month check up i had a huge amount of ? for the doctor about it. A couple of things is he isnt really talking yet. The doctor said that was normal that they actually dont really start until 16-17 months old. I would recommend stop reading up on the stuff. I have stopped that because all i can think of is WHAT IF. It is driving me insane.
I know this wasnt really a answer to you question but you are not the only one.
2007-09-24 03:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by Heather P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a reason you worry so much? Does someone in the family have autism? If not then I dont know why you worry. It maybe b/c of all the media on autism. I would just relax. The doctors would tell you at there Well Baby visits if there was something wrong. I'm sure your son is a healthy boy! Just try to think of all the wonderful things about your son when you start to think about the bad things!
2007-09-24 02:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by prncsssk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your son is not showing any of the signs of autism, then make the decision today to stop worrying. If you need assurance, then talk to your pediatrician about your concerns. You are wasting precious time worrying when you could be enjoying this stage of development in your son's life. They are only little for a while... enjoy this stage of his life.
2007-09-24 03:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by junebug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
healthful toddlers do are available in a great array of shapes and sizes -- and a small 14 month previous might possibly be the size of a extensive 6 month previous -- there's a great style of overlap in the load charts. (My neice, at 4 months become extra beneficial than my daughter at 2 years.) FWIW, the 5th percentile for a 14 month previous boy is approximately 19 pounds. it quite is the 50th percentile for a 7 month previous and the ninety fifth percentile for a 4 month previous. so which you will discover that many healthful toddlers are the comparable length as healthful yet plenty youthful toddlers. As for progression -- this is not uncommon to have not have been given any enamel at this age. on an identical time as maximum toddlers are pulling up/status, many at the instant are not yet strolling or speaking yet. protecting the bottle -- why ought to he? Many toddlers appreciate being snuggled with mama and letting her carry the bottle. (A breastfed toddler does not 'carry his own breast.') If toddler is getting conventional properly-toddler care on the well being practitioner, then his length and progression are being monitored, and that i'm particular your brother and SIL may well be conscious if there become a topic.
2016-11-06 06:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
three questions
1. does he respond to his name?
2. does he play with his toys appropriately?(well, as appropriately as a 15 month old can)
3. does he make eye contact?
If the answers to these are yes, he is likely not autistic. Lack of language is another sign of autism, but at 15 months its too early to base a diagnosis on that alone. Keep an eye on him, but enjoy his toddler hood.
2007-09-24 03:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are that worried take him to your ped. She/he will reassure you. My son has autism and i started to see signs at 15 months ( but when i look back in time i saw them when he was first born) I am sure your son is fine, but just for reassurance talk with his doctor about your concerns.
2007-09-24 02:58:08 · answer #6 · answered by reznor5172002 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have anxiety (especially for no reason) that cannot be resolved, then you need to see your doctor.
Have you been checked for Postpartum Depression? Talk to someone - being a new parent is stressful and there is nothing wrong with needing a little help. Lord knows we ALL worry about our kids.
Good Luck
2007-09-24 02:59:05 · answer #7 · answered by nite_angelica 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Remember that worrying is natural for a mother. But also keep in mind, worrying is about as useful as solving an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.
2007-09-24 03:00:41 · answer #8 · answered by i_d_o_n_t_e_x_i_s_t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our local Easter Seals does 0-3year old Developmental Screenings. Try to find one. Most likely they'll give you a "He's fine Mom" and you can quit worrying. If not they will recommend you for further screening.
2007-09-24 03:00:07 · answer #9 · answered by Karrose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would always worry about that too till it drove me crazy ... i finally had to say to myself " If he does, he does".. and now i worry about that with my youngest son..... but you just have eto get it into your head that if he does you all will just make the best of it .... GOOD LUCK
2007-09-24 03:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by Kim S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋