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<blockquote data-quote="Ktllc" data-source="post: 581907" data-attributes="member: 11847"><p>Welcome.</p><p>It never hurts to ask questions and seek evaluations when you think something is off.</p><p>He is so young, you might not get a clear answer yet, but like Buddy said: a lot of intervention geared to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) would help even typical kids.</p><p>My youngest son is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and I knew from day one that something was off. Like you said, speech issues *can* be easy to pin point. The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) part, not so much.</p><p>I'm glad to hear that your son is already in EI. They should be able to help you with ANY concerns you have. Be sure to share with his case coordinator. At the very least, it will be in his file and documented. It will be precious info for the future.</p><p>As much is a diagnosis important, it is even more important to really pin point his strength and weaknesses and work on those. Sign language, pictures, be at eye level when you talk to him, gentle tap on shoulder to get his attention, teaching back and forth / give and take games. Follow a strict routine, specially for morning and night. </p><p>Kids are being diagnosis younger and younger, but sometimes it takes time. It was the case for V. I think the higher fuctioning, the later the diagnosis. But it does not mean that the parents worry for nothing or that the child is not significantly impaired... Just harder to see for people who don't live with these kind of kiddos 24/7.</p><p>Stick around, you will get some good advise on this forum.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ktllc, post: 581907, member: 11847"] Welcome. It never hurts to ask questions and seek evaluations when you think something is off. He is so young, you might not get a clear answer yet, but like Buddy said: a lot of intervention geared to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) would help even typical kids. My youngest son is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and I knew from day one that something was off. Like you said, speech issues *can* be easy to pin point. The Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) part, not so much. I'm glad to hear that your son is already in EI. They should be able to help you with ANY concerns you have. Be sure to share with his case coordinator. At the very least, it will be in his file and documented. It will be precious info for the future. As much is a diagnosis important, it is even more important to really pin point his strength and weaknesses and work on those. Sign language, pictures, be at eye level when you talk to him, gentle tap on shoulder to get his attention, teaching back and forth / give and take games. Follow a strict routine, specially for morning and night. Kids are being diagnosis younger and younger, but sometimes it takes time. It was the case for V. I think the higher fuctioning, the later the diagnosis. But it does not mean that the parents worry for nothing or that the child is not significantly impaired... Just harder to see for people who don't live with these kind of kiddos 24/7. Stick around, you will get some good advise on this forum. [/QUOTE]
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