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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 581866" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Do you live in a large enough place that there is a child development center/autism center around you? </p><p>Maybe look at your state's autism society to see where a good clinic is to start. It absolutely is a goal to have him identified as young as possible and start interventions as early as you can. Since waiting lists for evaluations can be quite long if you get on a list now he may be two by the time he is seen. My son was initially diagnosed Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - not otherwise specified (pervasive developmental disorder not othetwise specified, which is "almost " autism ....) just before age 2. He went to early childhood daily. By age 4 it was clear he was autistic. (In between that he had other medical issues and I adopted him).</p><p></p><p>As the others said, an occupational therapy evaluation could be helpful too. The spinning, water issues, touch on his terms only, etc....all red flags for sensory integration problems. My son loved water but not cold. He also hated a swim suit touching his legs when wet. </p><p></p><p>My son collected things and stacked or lined them up too. Had /has a special interest in cars and would line them up all over the house. He started putting sentences together around age 4. </p><p></p><p>Hearing acuity can be normal but there can be a problem with how his brain interprets sounds. He may not be able to hear which sounds are important in a room of sounds, or he may not be able to understand language sounds under certain situations. He is too young to be formally tested for auditory processing disorders but the types of things you could to in case that is an issue won't hurt, and can support overall learning. Using pictures to say what is happening (bedtime) and a set of pictures with pajamas, book, kiss, lamp off....could help in many ways. </p><p></p><p>Could you put a bucket of water in the tub and do naked water play in the tub to get clean? Just a thought <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>He's a lucky boy to have a mom who is checking and if it's not Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) there is nothing that can hurt him in using Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) ideas to help him. </p><p></p><p>I hope you stick around, I'd love to hear how things are going. All of us have been through early childhood and that time wondering if it's autism or not. It is a hard thought. In the end, if the answer is yes it often opens more doors for help. Your son sounds like he has some nice skills and if taught in a manner that matches how he learns, he could do very well! Many hugs to you......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 581866, member: 12886"] Do you live in a large enough place that there is a child development center/autism center around you? Maybe look at your state's autism society to see where a good clinic is to start. It absolutely is a goal to have him identified as young as possible and start interventions as early as you can. Since waiting lists for evaluations can be quite long if you get on a list now he may be two by the time he is seen. My son was initially diagnosed Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - not otherwise specified (pervasive developmental disorder not othetwise specified, which is "almost " autism ....) just before age 2. He went to early childhood daily. By age 4 it was clear he was autistic. (In between that he had other medical issues and I adopted him). As the others said, an occupational therapy evaluation could be helpful too. The spinning, water issues, touch on his terms only, etc....all red flags for sensory integration problems. My son loved water but not cold. He also hated a swim suit touching his legs when wet. My son collected things and stacked or lined them up too. Had /has a special interest in cars and would line them up all over the house. He started putting sentences together around age 4. Hearing acuity can be normal but there can be a problem with how his brain interprets sounds. He may not be able to hear which sounds are important in a room of sounds, or he may not be able to understand language sounds under certain situations. He is too young to be formally tested for auditory processing disorders but the types of things you could to in case that is an issue won't hurt, and can support overall learning. Using pictures to say what is happening (bedtime) and a set of pictures with pajamas, book, kiss, lamp off....could help in many ways. Could you put a bucket of water in the tub and do naked water play in the tub to get clean? Just a thought :) He's a lucky boy to have a mom who is checking and if it's not Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) there is nothing that can hurt him in using Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) ideas to help him. I hope you stick around, I'd love to hear how things are going. All of us have been through early childhood and that time wondering if it's autism or not. It is a hard thought. In the end, if the answer is yes it often opens more doors for help. Your son sounds like he has some nice skills and if taught in a manner that matches how he learns, he could do very well! Many hugs to you...... [/QUOTE]
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