i am worried that my son is showing signs of autism.........?

Question

maybe im paranoid...but he will be 3 in january
can hardly sit still
dives and jumps in the tub
apperars to be deaf sometimes
what should i look for

Answer 1

Ok i am familiar with this topic. My Nephew is Autistic. He will be 3 in March. His signs are:

- he doesnt look u in the eye
- he doesnt talk
- he is repetitive in certain things
- he gets aggravated easily.

I suggest u talk him to the doctor and see what they have to say about this.

Usually a parent instinct is correct. good luck!!

Answer 2

First off, to me he sounds like a little boy having fun. If this is something that really concerns you, who better to talk to than your sons doctor. I personally don't think there's anything to worry about, but if it does worry you call his doctor and ask them.
I understand with all the autism talk now, which should've been brought to peoples attention better a long time ago, it can be frustrating when you think you see a sign, and really it's not at all. I actually just went through this with my husband. My daughter is 2 and a half and didn't use words like I, me, my, and things of that nature. Well, I told him, it's not something to jump to conclusions about unless there is a reason. A reason that shows and something that should be concerning. Well, he went out of town for work for 3 days and we he came back she was telling him I'll do it, I'll help you, no that's me. So, really, things could change tomorrow, and if you're still that concerned, then call his doctor.

Answer 3

The only sign you have listed there that seems to apply to autism is that he appears to be deaf at times. My son is has autism and he has that same "sign". If I call his name he doesn't respond most times. He has other signs though : echolalia, lack of consistent eye contact, sleep problems and such. There is a websight called Brighttots.com It has some good facts about developemental delays.
Don't worry too much, easier said than done... Believe me... I know! :)

Answer 4

that really doesnt sound like autism at all. Autisitic kids will normally not mimic other people, like if you clap, he wont follow etc. Also that he will not answer to his name or listen to you. They also tend to rock a lot when sitting on the floor or disassociating themselves from large gatherings . Also a big thing is they will not really make eye contact with you, like they avoid it . My sister teaches special ed kids and this is how all the autistic kids act.
Your son honestly just sounds like a normal hyper little boy, they will all act out and do bad things. Try different forms of punishment for him, maybe he just is doing this because you dont CORRECT HIM?
Good luck.

Answer 5

i had watched a tv program discussing about autism here in the philippines about 5 months ago. there were 18 symptoms or signs of autism (google it!) and if you recognize 7 out of 18 signs, then you should seek someone who could help your child acquire the skills like what a normal child has.

Answer 6

Go to Autism Speaks.com. There are videos there that compare children with autism to ones that don't. You will have to register, but, it's no big deal. I was really worried (more like paranoid) and these videos really helped me. Also, the site has all the early warning signs and red flags.

Answer 7

Well does he do hand flapping like in a flapping wing motion? If he is doing that, then that is a definite sign of autism. But if he can't sit still for periods of time, then he is just your typical hyperactive 3 year old.
You should use this link for help.
I wish you the best.
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/mental-health-autism

Answer 8

He does not sound autistic, yet it particularly is my opinion based off of my adventure working with those with autism. That being stated, it manifests itself in a various way with diverse human beings so i won't have the capacity to assert one hundred% that your son isn't autistic. once you're in contact, communicate on your pediatrician. enable him know your concerns and he can propose the splendid process action.

Answer 9

Early Signs of Autism
Landa says the results identified the following early signs of autism that parents and pediatricians should be on the lookout for:

Abnormalities in initiating communication with others: Rather than asking for help with something, the child may struggle alone without looking around for assistance.
Impaired ability to initiate and respond to opportunities to share experiences with others: Children with autism may not follow their parents gaze or initiate contact with others.
Irregularities when playing with toys: Instead of using a toy as it is meant to be used, like picking up a toy fork and pretending to eat with it, the child may do something unusual with the toy.
Significantly reduced variety of sounds, words, and gestures used to communicate: Compared with typically developing children, children with autism have a much smaller inventory of sounds, words, and gestures that they use to communicate with others.
"For a toddler with autism, only a limited set of circumstances -- like when they see a favorite toy, or when they are tossed in the air -- will lead to fleeting social engagement," says Landa.

There are no standardized criteria for diagnosing autism as early as age 1, but Landa says they hope to develop them soon.

Researchers say parents should discuss any of these developmental problems early on with their pediatrician because early treatment can significantly reduce the impairment caused by autism.



Do you think your child may have the early signs of autism? Talk with others on WebMD's Parenting: Special-Needs Children message board.
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SOURCES: Landa, R. Archives of General Psychiatry, July 2007; vol 64: pp 853-858. News release, Kennedy Krieger Institute.

© 2007 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved.

Answer 10

well, i'm not a doctor or anything but I was pre-school teacher and a little boy had it and this is what he had:

Couldn't sit still...he would run all over the building, everyday(no closed doors)
He couldn't talk. Vocab is VERY small.
It seem as if he couldn't listen(sometimes)
Couldn't stick with things but maybe 2 mins....or he would stick with something for like an HR!
when he gets mad....man does he get mad....hitting/throwing chairs(could have been since he was 2....but he was like that when he was 4 as well!))


I don't know if this helps...his mom is in denial about him being autistic and won't get him help. He is the sweetest boy though.

I hope it helps! Maybe take him to a dr