Guest guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I haven't read or heard about any connection between Plagiocephaly and Autism so I really wouldn't let her Plagio and Torticollis make you more concerned about Autism. I have got very little knowledge about Autism but do know that boys are at a much higher risk for Autism than girls and I believe the diagnosis usually isn't made until around 18-24 months so it seems a little early for your little girl to be diagnosed. I would say since you are concerned to definitely discuss it with you pediatrician but not to worry that the plagio or torticollis is triggering autism. Bridget Blake's Mom 8 mos 18mm In Plagiocephaly , " stevensc81 " <stevensc81@...> wrote: > > hello my dd is 4.5 months old and has mod to sever plagio and mild > tort. we get to pick up her helmet next week. my sil just mentiond her > friends kid also had plagio and they said that he was also autistic. i > am wondering if anyone knows if the plagio can cause autism ornot. i do > not know what the time line is for testing for autism. i know they > tested my son @early intervention he was shoeing some signs, my concern > is that my dd freeks out if someone other that mom or dad holds her, or > even if anyone looks at her, we also have to keep her away from large > groups of people bacause she freeks. it takes forever to calm her down. > i know that these are some signs of autism, i am just nervous and don't > know what to do. do you think i should mention this to our ped next > week when we go for > a check up? does anyone have info on autism and infants? thank you so > much. > cassie, elsinore utah > mom to brody-3 and gabbie-4.5 months > gabbie- mod to sever plagio and left tort > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I don't thing plagio and autism are related, although there are a few babies who have both. I don't think 4.5 mo is old enough to start seeing signs of autism, but you should ask your doctor since that is the best way to address your concerns. I'm not sure either of the 2 moms I'm thinking of (with plagio and autism) are currently active in the group. -christine sydney 2 yrs starband grad > > hello my dd is 4.5 months old and has mod to sever plagio and mild > tort. we get to pick up her helmet next week. my sil just mentiond her > friends kid also had plagio and they said that he was also autistic. i > am wondering if anyone knows if the plagio can cause autism ornot. i do > not know what the time line is for testing for autism. i know they > tested my son @early intervention he was shoeing some signs, my concern > is that my dd freeks out if someone other that mom or dad holds her, or > even if anyone looks at her, we also have to keep her away from large > groups of people bacause she freeks. it takes forever to calm her down. > i know that these are some signs of autism, i am just nervous and don't > know what to do. do you think i should mention this to our ped next > week when we go for > a check up? does anyone have info on autism and infants? thank you so > much. > cassie, elsinore utah > mom to brody-3 and gabbie-4.5 months > gabbie- mod to sever plagio and left tort > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I would agree with that I don't think plagio and autism are related. Also, like she said, I'm not sure if it could be diagnosed at 4.5 months old. I have a friend whose baby did the same thing as yours at that early age but she is 22 months and is not autistic. I would think if a kid was going to have autism then they would have it regardless of plagio. I would ask your ped. though since you are concerned and hopefully that will put your concerns at rest or if your little one is autistic then it will help with what the next steps are. > > > > hello my dd is 4.5 months old and has mod to sever plagio and mild > > tort. we get to pick up her helmet next week. my sil just mentiond her > > friends kid also had plagio and they said that he was also autistic. i > > am wondering if anyone knows if the plagio can cause autism ornot. i do > > not know what the time line is for testing for autism. i know they > > tested my son @early intervention he was shoeing some signs, my concern > > is that my dd freeks out if someone other that mom or dad holds her, or > > even if anyone looks at her, we also have to keep her away from large > > groups of people bacause she freeks. it takes forever to calm her down. > > i know that these are some signs of autism, i am just nervous and don't > > know what to do. do you think i should mention this to our ped next > > week when we go for > > a check up? does anyone have info on autism and infants? thank you so > > much. > > cassie, elsinore utah > > mom to brody-3 and gabbie-4.5 months > > gabbie- mod to sever plagio and left tort > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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