bbforest:

Original Title: Adv: Autism suspected


Hi,

I happen to bring my son to a friend's house. They have 2 children about the same age with my son. His behaviour catch the attention of my friend's who is a playgroup teacher, he ask me if I have suspected that my son have Autism. My son don't seem to be interested to play with other children, and there is some delay in speech.

I started to read up articles and research in the internet, and it worry me more. When I see that there are a few signs of Autism.

Here are some signs to look for in the children in your life:
Lack of or delay in spoken language
Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects)
Little or no eye contact
Lack of interest in peer relationships
Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play
Persistent fixation on parts of objects


Is there any parent who have ever had this experience to share?

http://www.autism.com/index.asp

My nephew's exactly like how you described, it got us all (espcially my sister) so worried she began losing so much sleep over it. But we brought him to a specialist and no, the doctor didn't think it was autism, simply dismissed it as slower development. He's about 3+ now, but still can't speak properly. His 's'es particularly cannot be pronounced. And he's v bad with people. Hope he improves soon. I can imagine how you feel.

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