2007-10-09 08:42:57 · 12 answers · asked by MEMA 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
no not necessarily. my son is 2 and all he says is car and juice! he is lazy. my daughter was the same and now she doesnt shut up, lol! every kid is different so i wouldnt worry.
2007-10-09 08:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello i am a psych major and my son is autistic. If your little brother is attempting to communicate he will do it his own way. It does not sound like he is autistic although i have not heard much of social or find motor skills on his part which are all examined (and more) when diagnosing children for children. If your child is autistic they do not give him any drugs. He is pre-school age so they might be able to screen him at the school to see if he has other problems. The worst i think is just a general speech disorder nothing worse than that but i do recommend you taking him in to get diagnosed. the earlier someone thing is diagnosed and treated the more successful the treatment will be to eradicate the problem.
2016-05-20 00:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she make eye contact with you? Does she point at things to get you to see them also? Do her eyes say, "look at this, Mommy!"? Does she bring you toys to look at or books to read together?
The question is not whether she has any words, the question is, "Does she communicate with you?" If she sees you opening up a popsicle, does she smile at you and try to get you to give it to her? Or does she roundly ignore you while trying to climb over and snag the popsicle herself?
It took a long time for my autistic son to really treat me as a *person*, and not just as "the one who opens the fridge". If you're concerned that she falls into that group, find a good doctor through an autism group online. If you can find a support group in your area, the moms there can recommend a good Dr. Our son was *clearly* autistic, but was still misdignosed originally because our pediatrician is not knowledgeable about autism, so be sure to find a real expert.
2007-10-11 10:01:51 · answer #3 · answered by Junie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just came home from my son's 15 month check up. I am a worry wort, so I asked my doctor about autism (my son says "night night" and " mama" sometimes.) Autism has many more signs than not speaking. Does she compulsively stack or line up things? Does she flap her arms or rock back and forth alot? Does she interact with you (bring you toys, point at things, let you know when she is thirsty or hungry)? Does she make eye contact with you? My doctor told me that kids with autism have a hard time being social. One of the things mentioned above doesn't mean she is autistic. It's more of a combination of things. Go to autismspeaks.org. It has a list of "red flags" to look for. Try not to worry. I have literally been driving myself crazy looking for signs. Talking to my son's doctor really helped. Maybe you should too. Good luck
2007-10-09 09:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by sali s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may just be a late talker. If she is autistic she will have strange tendencies, for example a tendency to stare at television and ignore anyone who's talking to her. She won't make much eye contact. She won't play appropriately with toys, but will, for example, just bang them together. I've seen a few late talkers and they were totally different from the one autistic child I know.
2007-10-09 09:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by No Longer Dizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your daughter communicates in her own way, like, pointing and making sounds/words that you can't understand she's probably okay. Does she follow simple directions? Can she points to animals/ objects? If she seems to understand some of what you say to her, no worries. I had the same worry when my daughter was 18 months. Now she's 22 months and she's finally starting to say things I can understand. If you are truly worried, take her to the pediatrician.
2007-10-09 09:31:24 · answer #6 · answered by MoonPie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sure she doesnt. both of my girls were a little under 3 when they started talking in sentences, before that it was one or 2 words with a lot of jibberish. my 2 year old is almost three and is just starting to talk well. my 4 year old was almost 3 as well and now she talks like a little aduld. sometimes im shocked by the things that come out of her mouth. Dont worry, just enjoy your daughter.
2007-10-09 09:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a possibility. I have a cousin who is 3 years old, and hasn't started talking. He is autistic, they still aren't sure. Just wait a little more, or contact her doctor.
2007-10-09 08:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by Maria Santos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she communicate more by showing people her favorite toys and handing them to them, my daughter used to do this as she was shy, she's now 26 months and never stops talking, not always clear to everybody else so i translate. My neighbours kids 4 and i don't understand him, it takes time just read books, even Diego seems to be good at teaching them communicating, be patient and enjoy her
2007-10-09 09:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt talk until i was 2 years 4 months.
and i have a high IQ and am advanced 4 my age. just wait her out, but if there still isnt anything at 3 than maybe take her 2 a doctor
2007-10-09 09:05:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children speak at different ages Does she at least speak some simple words or sounds. Non verbal is only one symptom of autism and she could have other problems. What advice has your pediatrician given you
2007-10-09 08:51:21 · answer #11 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋