mommaboyz
01-26-2005, 06:11 PM
Hello I have recently been worried as my 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 year old boys dont talk at all.They kinda grunt at what they want or lead you to sometiong they need or want. They really have no desire even. There hearing is fine. My doctor suggested they may have autism. My mother says shes seem one of them the older one with some signs. He arranges things in a certain order all the time and they have to be just that way. I thought it was a ''kid'' thing before.
Please give me some signs and symptoms os I can understand this as im really concerened and worried. Are not talking and arranging things a sure sign? what else should I look for? thank you
Please give me some signs and symptoms os I can understand this as im really concerened and worried. Are not talking and arranging things a sure sign? what else should I look for? thank you
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jean527
01-26-2005, 06:17 PM
Hi!
I am trying to fiigure out if my 19 month old DD has it as well. I think a lot of the common things are no eye contact, no speech, little interaction, not playing with toys correctly ( like spinning wheels on a truck instead of making the truck go) , likes to be alone, does not like to cuddle, hand flapping, only eating certain foods ( although, most toddlers so that one!) does not answer to name - those are a few of the more common ones I think. The women on here are so helpful, I'm sure you'll get tons of replies - look at my post " does my DD have autism" they answered a lot of your questions in that thread.
My DD does not speak either - she says
'up' - thats about it.
I've had her evaluated 2 times and they say she definetly does not have Autism - but I have my suspicions. Call your local birth to 3 or EI and have an in home eval.
I am trying to fiigure out if my 19 month old DD has it as well. I think a lot of the common things are no eye contact, no speech, little interaction, not playing with toys correctly ( like spinning wheels on a truck instead of making the truck go) , likes to be alone, does not like to cuddle, hand flapping, only eating certain foods ( although, most toddlers so that one!) does not answer to name - those are a few of the more common ones I think. The women on here are so helpful, I'm sure you'll get tons of replies - look at my post " does my DD have autism" they answered a lot of your questions in that thread.
My DD does not speak either - she says
'up' - thats about it.
I've had her evaluated 2 times and they say she definetly does not have Autism - but I have my suspicions. Call your local birth to 3 or EI and have an in home eval.
Joey'smom
01-26-2005, 06:40 PM
Your children should definitely be evaluated. Contact your local grade school and they can give you the information on how to get your children evaluated for free. My son attended our local school special ed preschool for almost two years before starting kindergarten this past fall. He received speech therapy 3x a week and occupational therapy 2x a week. It has made a world of difference. I believe the school would be responsible for their treatment if they are over 2 year 10 months old. Good Luck!
Annee
01-26-2005, 07:54 PM
Here is the diagnostic criteria that the medical community uses to determine if an individual has Autism, or an Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Criteria for Autistic Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD NOS)
To be diagnosed with autistic disorder at least one sign (each) from parts A, B, and C must be present plus at least six overall. Those meeting fewer criteria are diagnosable as PDD NOS.
A. Qualitative impairments in reciprocal social interaction:
Marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body posture, and gestures to regulate social interaction.
Failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level
Lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with others.
Lack of socioemotional reciprocity.
B. Qualitative impairments in communication:
A delay in, or total lack of the development of spoken language (not accompanied by an attempt to compensate through alternative modes of communication such as gesture or mime).
Marked impairment in the ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others despite adequate speech.
Stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language.
Lack of varied spontaneous make- believe play or social imitative play appropriate to developmental level.
C. Restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interest, or activity:
Encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest, abnormal either in intensity or focus.
An apparently compulsive adherence to specific nonfunctional routines or rituals.
Stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g. hand or finger flapping, or twisting, or complex whole body movements).
Persistent preoccupation with parts of objects.
Abnormal or impaired development prior to age three manifested by delay or abnormal functioning in at least one of the following areas: (1) social interaction, (2) language as used in social communication, or (3) symbolic or imaginative play.
Source: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition, American Psychiatric Association, 1994.
Criteria for Autistic Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD NOS)
To be diagnosed with autistic disorder at least one sign (each) from parts A, B, and C must be present plus at least six overall. Those meeting fewer criteria are diagnosable as PDD NOS.
A. Qualitative impairments in reciprocal social interaction:
Marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body posture, and gestures to regulate social interaction.
Failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level
Lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with others.
Lack of socioemotional reciprocity.
B. Qualitative impairments in communication:
A delay in, or total lack of the development of spoken language (not accompanied by an attempt to compensate through alternative modes of communication such as gesture or mime).
Marked impairment in the ability to initiate or sustain a conversation with others despite adequate speech.
Stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language.
Lack of varied spontaneous make- believe play or social imitative play appropriate to developmental level.
C. Restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interest, or activity:
Encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest, abnormal either in intensity or focus.
An apparently compulsive adherence to specific nonfunctional routines or rituals.
Stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g. hand or finger flapping, or twisting, or complex whole body movements).
Persistent preoccupation with parts of objects.
Abnormal or impaired development prior to age three manifested by delay or abnormal functioning in at least one of the following areas: (1) social interaction, (2) language as used in social communication, or (3) symbolic or imaginative play.
Source: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition, American Psychiatric Association, 1994.
jean527
01-26-2005, 08:15 PM
ok, I have a question - my DD has none from part A - only a total of 2 overall -
the only thing I can relate to her is the language - she is not speaking except for ' up' and trying to cat cat and juice.............
Lack of socioemotional reciprocity
what does that mean exactly?
My DD does somthing and then expects us to clap for her - if we don't - she comes to us and claps our hands together - is that showing socioemotional reciprocity
the only thing I can relate to her is the language - she is not speaking except for ' up' and trying to cat cat and juice.............
Lack of socioemotional reciprocity
what does that mean exactly?
My DD does somthing and then expects us to clap for her - if we don't - she comes to us and claps our hands together - is that showing socioemotional reciprocity
Redhead23
01-27-2005, 07:34 AM
"the only thing I can relate to her is the language - she is not speaking except for ' up' and trying to cat cat and juice............."
At 19 months, she may have a slight language delay but that doesn't mean she automatically has autism.
At 19 months, she may have a slight language delay but that doesn't mean she automatically has autism.
thorson
01-30-2005, 10:31 PM
Have your children see a specialist as soon as possible they show some sighn of autism the sooner you know the better and you can get them the support and care they both need.With care,Bonnie
kuppermama_3
04-09-2005, 04:19 PM
well im not sure what to say about the true meaning of autism only because my son was evaluated and he has alot more then just the autism but i would definitly have your children tested becase my son has alot of things wrong with him he didn't talk until he was three and he could count before he actually talk in a sentence and he would line his toys up and won't play with other children but know i found out that he has autism, pdd nos,and something they call executive disorder and odd,ocd and so many things that it would be ashame if you don't have them tested cause my son has two other brothers and they both have problems to and there not as sever but you just really need to have them tested if you have a aea in your area they will help you or if there is a center of diablities and development you could also try them good luck and i hope that you find something out