Guest guest Posted August 16, 2001 Report Share Posted August 16, 2001 >>>>He is not pointing yet. At what age do they start pointing?? <<<<<< Usually around 7-9 months. >>>Am I just over reacting and being paranoid?? Should I have his blood or hair tested for mercury?? At his young age, it would probably still show up? What type of developmental testing is out there for 12 month olds??? Oh my God, please someone tell me he is OK???!!!<<<< No, you aren't overreacting, you should be concerned anytime you feel something isn't right. I did this with my daughter after my autistic son was dx'd. She was 15 months, and not walkin. She did speak, and had since 7 months, but ever little thing she did that wasn't quite right, I scrutinized. I was worried about CP, since was dx'd with mild right hemiparesis. >>>>between " he is obviously a genius " to " He definitely is on the autistic spectrum " . I need someone to validate my concerns or tell me to take a chill pill. OK, guys, don't hold back. At age 12 months, displaying the symptoms I described, am I off base?? I vascilate <<<< I will tell you that the description of your 12 month old does fit how my son was at the same age. He was smiley, acknowledged us, turned when his name was called, however, he was preoccupied with looking at books, and didn't seem to really need us. He also didn't engage in speech, other than one word, " eat " . He was a good baby, always content, until later in life. He didn't point until 3. He also never walked on toes or showed any other characteristic, but his behavior began to get more difficult at 15 months. He wasn't officially dx'd until 3.3, because his autism was so mild, and he often appeared " normal " . However, I was a stay at home mom, and I spent 24/7 with him, and I knew there was something wrong. When his speech started coming in, it came in slowly and oddly. Everyone kept telling me he was " independant " or " a genius " or " content in his ways " . I knew something was off. For one, he didn't babble and he didn't start using " mama " or daddy " until well after his second birthday. The other thing I noticed was that he never inquired about his surroundings, and never brought toys to me like my older son had. I also knew something was off when there were family gatherings. would always go off on his own. He wouldn't even try to open his birthday or xmas presents. He was totally uninterested. I would trust your feelings and watch him closely over the next month or two. If he's not on the diet, implement it with him. If by 15 months you are still feeling uneasy, seek help for him. It's better to be safe than sorry. I'm still mad that no one helped us until closer to my son's third birthday. is now 5.3 and has language that is age appropriate. He still doesn't engage in big conversation, but he does ask questions, and he does engage in two way dialogue. Larger group settings are more difficult for him. He has some odd ways. He didn't begin to " echo " until about a year ago, and some kids think he's being a mimic. His only real problem at this point is his behavior. He is stubborn, and has his own agenda. It's his way or the highway! He hates it when people sing or dance, but it's ok if he does. He also hates whispering or being shooshed. He whines and talks in a very loud voice when he doesn't like something and he's expressing his view. He's also horrible at transitioning. He fits an Asperger's profile more than an straight autism. He is very smart and has a photographic memory. He catches on to things easily. When it comes to academics, he's a whiz, but social etiquette - FORGET IT!!!!!!!! He loves people, but he's quite self centered. Anyway, go with your feelings. I know how it's hard to have that pit in your stomach churning again, but if you catch him early, you won't regret it. Like I said, " Better to be safe than sorry " . a - Peoria IL mom to Alec 7, 5.3 (ASD), 3.5Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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