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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 455645" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>Welcome to the board!</p><p></p><p>Yeah, it is early to identify much, but you have already realized that it's not within the scope of "normal", so you are definitely off to a good start. The sooner interventions start, generally the better the outlook.</p><p></p><p> I hate to break it to you, but 'smarts' - alphabet, colors and numbers don't mean much as far as development. My son was the same way and I thought he was a genius! I still do, and truly he does have a high IQ but he was still considered delayed because his learning was fragmented. At 4, mine knew all his states and his capitols, and could identify them on a blank map, but didn't know the difference between wood, glass, plastic and metal items - apparently he was supposed to know THAT.</p><p></p><p>So, noisy, busy, populated situations are more difficult for him than quieter one on one situations. Sensory issues could be at play here. How does he deal with public bathrooms? The echo, loud flushes and loud had dryers are a "good" test to see if noise is a particular issue for him. All 3 of my kids has extended problems in public restrooms, but no problem in the home bathroom. They ALL have problems with loud noises and busy noises (like in an auditorium or gym). Only one has an identifiable diagnosis (Asperger's) that can include such problems.</p><p></p><p>You've tried time outs and taking away, and it's not working. Try redirecting. Remind him to use his words. Ask him to try and identify what he's feeling - super tough with a 2 y/o but it's practice for you as well as for him.</p><p></p><p>The first earliest thing doctors are screening for these days is Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) Ask your pediatrician. If he/she doesn't have the knowledge ask for a referral. Most school districts also have early intervention evaluations and support. You can ask there for help.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Is the medication helping? Can you elaborate on his symptoms/behaviors? What field of work is he in? (believe it or not it is relevant) Because yes, depression and many other issues do have a very genetic component.</p><p></p><p>Welcome again! You've found a great place for support, guidance and insights.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 455645, member: 11965"] Welcome to the board! Yeah, it is early to identify much, but you have already realized that it's not within the scope of "normal", so you are definitely off to a good start. The sooner interventions start, generally the better the outlook. I hate to break it to you, but 'smarts' - alphabet, colors and numbers don't mean much as far as development. My son was the same way and I thought he was a genius! I still do, and truly he does have a high IQ but he was still considered delayed because his learning was fragmented. At 4, mine knew all his states and his capitols, and could identify them on a blank map, but didn't know the difference between wood, glass, plastic and metal items - apparently he was supposed to know THAT. So, noisy, busy, populated situations are more difficult for him than quieter one on one situations. Sensory issues could be at play here. How does he deal with public bathrooms? The echo, loud flushes and loud had dryers are a "good" test to see if noise is a particular issue for him. All 3 of my kids has extended problems in public restrooms, but no problem in the home bathroom. They ALL have problems with loud noises and busy noises (like in an auditorium or gym). Only one has an identifiable diagnosis (Asperger's) that can include such problems. You've tried time outs and taking away, and it's not working. Try redirecting. Remind him to use his words. Ask him to try and identify what he's feeling - super tough with a 2 y/o but it's practice for you as well as for him. The first earliest thing doctors are screening for these days is Autism Spectrum Disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)) Ask your pediatrician. If he/she doesn't have the knowledge ask for a referral. Most school districts also have early intervention evaluations and support. You can ask there for help. Is the medication helping? Can you elaborate on his symptoms/behaviors? What field of work is he in? (believe it or not it is relevant) Because yes, depression and many other issues do have a very genetic component. Welcome again! You've found a great place for support, guidance and insights. [/QUOTE]
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