Hi I’m concerned about my little one, she doesn’t make eye contact with anyone? She’s not speaking, she Dosent pay attention to other children, and she Dosent respond to her name
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I have I’ve given them an email this week but it’s Easter so they won’t reply until next week, I have thought about it but some stranger made a comment to me yesterday and it’s stuck
Most toddlers will display traits of autism but it doesn't mean it will be, I'd definitely wait to hear back from your health visitor and see if you can get her seen so you have made contact about it. Try to not worry as it could just be that she's not doing these things right now, some children will do things earlier or later than others. Try to not think of it as she doesn't do this or it's definitely down to such and such, it could be but might not be, try to not be concerned either way as people can only base things of their own experiences unless they are qualified to give an assessment x
@Sadie thank you❤️
No problem, I've got 3 children and my eldest displayed lots of traits as a toddler, he'd turn every vehicle upside down, struggled with eye contact and was slightly delayed with milestones but to health treatment but all people saw were the traits so I'd get comments and worried. He's now nearly 9, is shy in his nature so doesn't make loads of eye contact but is polite, funny has lots of friends, doing very well in school and has the read age and comprehension of a 14.5 year old. Does he still have traits yes, but they're just who he is, could he have autism possibly but he's doing so well and his traits are causing him any issues so we're happy to stay as we are and so is he. Have tbe conversations will trained people, get her seen and then carry on 😊 if she needs assistance it can be put in place and if not needed ots just who she is x
@Sadie thank you, I didn’t really notice it until people pointed a few things out but I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about x
If its worried you just 1 speak to someone, they might brush you off until she's older but if you can get her seen great 😊. As long as she's happy and has a happy healthy life that's what's important x
@Sadie this is a fantastic comment and I’m so glad your little man is doing well and just being unique in his own way My little one is 19 months old and is behind with speaking, walking independently and pointing He makes great eye contact, loves being close and affectionate, dances and does music movements to songs etc but to people close to me they have made comments like “he should be doing this or he should be doing that” I’m really not stressing as he’s no3 and my baby, yes I cuddle him all day and probably do everything for him as he’s my last but he’s his own unique little person and I can’t wait to see him grow Ur comment has made me so much more positive and content in our journey now so thank you x
@Ley no problem 😊 I've met so many people since becoming a Mum and some with of the children have different diagnosed things, some you'd never know and some do certain things that make you wonder...ultimately they're all lovely! If I did an autism test I'd have traits as I think many people would. If I thought any of my children were struggling and needed more help/assistance 100% I'd want things looking into, but as it stands we're all ok, happy and healthy. Our children's futures are theirs and we can aid and support them with everything we can and do, that's what they need from us 😊. I hope you're children bring you ad much joy as mine do for me ❤️ x
If you have concerns speak to your health visitor!! Both my little girls were displaying traits of autism at this age and are now both diagnosed with autism.