you can tell, also in the begining he has an erge to "rock", my husband and kids do that when they are trying to cope with interaction. good news is, he appears to be very high functioning. its probably aspergers syndrome
my 24 month old son does this exact thing with the hand flapping. i called his doctor because i thought is was odd that he did that. he does the hand flapping all the time, when he's eating, watching tv, playing with his toys, while looking at flash cards. his doctor wanted me to record him and schedule an appointment. we'll see what they tell us.
My son has was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at age 3. (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specied) from my understanding its a diagnoses which is given when signs of autism are present but not enough of them for the "Autism" diganoses. Here in canada the gouvernment recognizes PDDNOS as a disorder and therefore help is provided however living in Quebec it's difficult to have english speaking experts to help. which sucks! My son is 5 and he is just begining to learn to spell simple words.
Hello Vanessa, to me is sounds like your son could have asperger syndrome like my son which asperger syndrome is a high functioning autism.... kids with asperger sydrome are really smart... May I ask you how old was your son when he started reading and writing sentences?
@jay99149 He was 4 when he started spelling/reading words and counting past 300. He was evaluated at 5 yrs old and the doc. concluded that he has Autistic tendancies, not enough to give an Aspergers adiagnosis. He has really come a long way, his eye contact used to be nearly none, and at 4yrs he was speaking jiberish and maybe 3 words that we could understand. (he is my stepson and prior to his 4th b-day lived accross the country w/biomom in who knows what conditions) he's getting better.
@VanessaCArthur Thats good to hear, my son last school year went to see a specialist and was diagnosed with asperger syndrome and a few other things, we haven't gotten to make much progress with him but we are working on it and thanks for replying back...
If you come to the answer of no, for your own son you will be a better educated & compassionate person for the individual differences in others. And better able to show & teach your own children to become accepting of individual differences, so as not to pass on through ignorance, behaviours & opinions that can so hurt people with differences, whatever they are
Fortunately nowadays theres lots of help available for you, including just questioning parents. Your local chapters of different autism societies etc will be very welcoming, safe & comfortable places for you to question along with other questioning parents.
Coming to an acceptance of a diagnosis of autism as with any diagnosis can be very difficult for many reason so may I give you kudo's for being courageous enough to question this. If there are any emotions surrounding this, making it hard for you or your partner right now, whether it be fear, shame, denial, grief,etc etc Don't forget when looking 4 help & answers 4 your son, to remember yourselves. And to look for 4 help & support 4 yourselves as parents.
A diagnosis is very important because the earliest intervention a child can have if he does have autism, is the best thing you can do to start working on things that can help him and/or prevent bigger problems later on. A diagnosis brings assistance with paying for some of those needed services too. And become as self-educated a parent as you can.
Don't be afraid to press the issue with different dr's you have the right to 2nd and 3rd etc oppinions, look for a dr who is an expert in the autism spectrum in children. Try taking this and other short videos of the behaviors that bother you along with you to the dr appointment. like they say a picture paints a 1000's words and sometimes he might not do those behaviours that are of most concern to you in the few minutes you often have at an appt.
First, I am not a psychologist so not 100% qualified to make a diagnosis, but I do have a B.A. in Psych and have worked with many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I would say he might have Asperger's Syndrome. Children with A.S. can be quite bright and have lots of vocab but they tend to get "stuck" on one subject or special interest a lot. If he's come from a bad environment though, you are right, neglect can lead to symptoms that appear similar to autism.
Hiya, my names Alyssa.. He's a stunner but I definately see ur concerns.. , I have 2 boys age 2 n 3, the eldest is diagnosed Autistic n the youngest is being assessed...Is ur son being assessed at the moment?..
@BariikaShanii his 1st doc ignored my concerns, he has a new doc now who decided it is important to evaluate him, so i'm waiting on the appt. now. its tricky cus when he was 4 he couldn't talk or make eye contact, now he talks, and makes eye contact after he finishes his his comment. He still mixes up, 'me' you, 'I' 'we' or instead of asking where, he'll say, "What r we going", despite corrections. So following commands or directions is very difficult for him. And socially he is behind.
@VanessaCArthur Wow, I can't get over how different things r in America, I live in london n they we're all over Jadens speech delay, his lack of eye contact & as soon as they see his arms going up n down everytime he woz excited about something, well it set alarm bells off for em straight away.. Ever since his had peadiatricians, speech therapists, physio therapists, play specialists, behavoural psychologists & portage workers that work with him at home every week...
@VanessaCArthur & it's all completely free... I cant beleive that doctor wouldn't listen 2 ya, what an ass... Ol well at least ur lil mans got you in his corner, n they r listening now, he's still proper young as well so they'll be able 2 put loads of stuff in for him.. I dunno if it'll help coz his older than my boys but I've got some videos of em on my channel, u might recognise some traits he used 2 or still shows (that only u would know) that would help ya 2 mention 2 em..
@VanessaCArthur You must be proud of him tho, even with his difficulties, it sounds like his come a long way & his trying so hard, he's polite & such a looker bless him....
@BariikaShanii@BariikaShanii Thank you, the truth is I would of taken him earlier if I had known the symptoms of autism. I used to think that Autism would mean he could only sit in a corner and rock all day, but now I know that's a myth about Autism spectrum disorders. He is my stepson; I have only had him since he was 4 yrs old (hes 5 ½ now), when my husband and I got full legal custody because the Judge determined that the mom needs to be on meds.
@BariikaShanii We R not sure to what extent these symptoms where brought on by neglect, genes, or a turbulent environment. But Ill tell you this, at 4 yrs old he was still in diapers, and it only took a month or 3 weeks to potty train him once he moved with us. Loud noises would send him into panic and tears, we just assumed that he had heard people fighting around him a lot.
@BariikaShanii When I took him to the doctors I wasnt sure how to describe his symptoms, I didnt know what was normal and not normal behavior, and it was just easier for them to dismiss my concerns since he is great at spelling, reading words and counting numbers (he is practically self taught because he was obsessed with numbers and letters, he spent hours lining up flashcards around the house).
You need to find a behavioral or developmental pediatriician, you can look one up in your area thru the pediatric associations web site. I would persue a dx if I were you, hope it all works out!
call your doctor not post a video on youtube
UglyGirlsMakeEnemies 6 months ago
@UglyGirlsMakeEnemies guess what, i did that a long time ago
VanessaCArthur 6 months ago
If there is a language delay, it's not aspergers. Could be high functioning autism tho.
darkwitchtori 8 months ago
Are you Autistic too?
VanessaCArthur 11 months ago
What do you mean? Any insight you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
VanessaCArthur 11 months ago
He could but I think its a bunch of bull shit
IndigoCat17 11 months ago
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IndigoCat17 11 months ago
I am an Indigo child like you know
and I say aspergers kids are mostly
indigos and crystals!!!
IndigoCat17 11 months ago
you can tell, also in the begining he has an erge to "rock", my husband and kids do that when they are trying to cope with interaction. good news is, he appears to be very high functioning. its probably aspergers syndrome
amandashlosberg 11 months ago
Like my son Daniel, Asperger and hand flapping too.
It's normal at some cases.
claudiolemos100 1 year ago
my 24 month old son does this exact thing with the hand flapping. i called his doctor because i thought is was odd that he did that. he does the hand flapping all the time, when he's eating, watching tv, playing with his toys, while looking at flash cards. his doctor wanted me to record him and schedule an appointment. we'll see what they tell us.
77supermommy0709 1 year ago
My son has was diagnosed with PDD-NOS at age 3. (pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specied) from my understanding its a diagnoses which is given when signs of autism are present but not enough of them for the "Autism" diganoses. Here in canada the gouvernment recognizes PDDNOS as a disorder and therefore help is provided however living in Quebec it's difficult to have english speaking experts to help. which sucks! My son is 5 and he is just begining to learn to spell simple words.
Bagoners03 1 year ago
I've heard of autism, but I've never heard of asperger syndrome.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
Hello Vanessa, to me is sounds like your son could have asperger syndrome like my son which asperger syndrome is a high functioning autism.... kids with asperger sydrome are really smart... May I ask you how old was your son when he started reading and writing sentences?
jay99149 1 year ago
@jay99149 He was 4 when he started spelling/reading words and counting past 300. He was evaluated at 5 yrs old and the doc. concluded that he has Autistic tendancies, not enough to give an Aspergers adiagnosis. He has really come a long way, his eye contact used to be nearly none, and at 4yrs he was speaking jiberish and maybe 3 words that we could understand. (he is my stepson and prior to his 4th b-day lived accross the country w/biomom in who knows what conditions) he's getting better.
VanessaCArthur 1 year ago
@VanessaCArthur Thats good to hear, my son last school year went to see a specialist and was diagnosed with asperger syndrome and a few other things, we haven't gotten to make much progress with him but we are working on it and thanks for replying back...
jay99149 1 year ago
Cute kid
TheGoldenPhantom 1 year ago
Son son does the same thing - he has a Sensory Integration Disorder.
MtlMILF 1 year ago
From an autie herself, sibling of, mother of and teacher of auties. Best wishes. Tina
springrobin 1 year ago
If you come to the answer of no, for your own son you will be a better educated & compassionate person for the individual differences in others. And better able to show & teach your own children to become accepting of individual differences, so as not to pass on through ignorance, behaviours & opinions that can so hurt people with differences, whatever they are
springrobin 1 year ago
Fortunately nowadays theres lots of help available for you, including just questioning parents. Your local chapters of different autism societies etc will be very welcoming, safe & comfortable places for you to question along with other questioning parents.
springrobin 1 year ago
Coming to an acceptance of a diagnosis of autism as with any diagnosis can be very difficult for many reason so may I give you kudo's for being courageous enough to question this. If there are any emotions surrounding this, making it hard for you or your partner right now, whether it be fear, shame, denial, grief,etc etc Don't forget when looking 4 help & answers 4 your son, to remember yourselves. And to look for 4 help & support 4 yourselves as parents.
springrobin 1 year ago
A diagnosis is very important because the earliest intervention a child can have if he does have autism, is the best thing you can do to start working on things that can help him and/or prevent bigger problems later on. A diagnosis brings assistance with paying for some of those needed services too. And become as self-educated a parent as you can.
springrobin 1 year ago
Don't be afraid to press the issue with different dr's you have the right to 2nd and 3rd etc oppinions, look for a dr who is an expert in the autism spectrum in children. Try taking this and other short videos of the behaviors that bother you along with you to the dr appointment. like they say a picture paints a 1000's words and sometimes he might not do those behaviours that are of most concern to you in the few minutes you often have at an appt.
springrobin 1 year ago
Hi there.
First, I am not a psychologist so not 100% qualified to make a diagnosis, but I do have a B.A. in Psych and have worked with many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I would say he might have Asperger's Syndrome. Children with A.S. can be quite bright and have lots of vocab but they tend to get "stuck" on one subject or special interest a lot. If he's come from a bad environment though, you are right, neglect can lead to symptoms that appear similar to autism.
fallenangel7431 1 year ago
Hiya, my names Alyssa.. He's a stunner but I definately see ur concerns.. , I have 2 boys age 2 n 3, the eldest is diagnosed Autistic n the youngest is being assessed...Is ur son being assessed at the moment?..
BariikaShanii 1 year ago
@BariikaShanii his 1st doc ignored my concerns, he has a new doc now who decided it is important to evaluate him, so i'm waiting on the appt. now. its tricky cus when he was 4 he couldn't talk or make eye contact, now he talks, and makes eye contact after he finishes his his comment. He still mixes up, 'me' you, 'I' 'we' or instead of asking where, he'll say, "What r we going", despite corrections. So following commands or directions is very difficult for him. And socially he is behind.
VanessaCArthur 1 year ago
@VanessaCArthur Wow, I can't get over how different things r in America, I live in london n they we're all over Jadens speech delay, his lack of eye contact & as soon as they see his arms going up n down everytime he woz excited about something, well it set alarm bells off for em straight away.. Ever since his had peadiatricians, speech therapists, physio therapists, play specialists, behavoural psychologists & portage workers that work with him at home every week...
BariikaShanii 1 year ago
@VanessaCArthur & it's all completely free... I cant beleive that doctor wouldn't listen 2 ya, what an ass... Ol well at least ur lil mans got you in his corner, n they r listening now, he's still proper young as well so they'll be able 2 put loads of stuff in for him.. I dunno if it'll help coz his older than my boys but I've got some videos of em on my channel, u might recognise some traits he used 2 or still shows (that only u would know) that would help ya 2 mention 2 em..
BariikaShanii 1 year ago
@VanessaCArthur You must be proud of him tho, even with his difficulties, it sounds like his come a long way & his trying so hard, he's polite & such a looker bless him....
BariikaShanii 1 year ago
@BariikaShanii @BariikaShanii Thank you, the truth is I would of taken him earlier if I had known the symptoms of autism. I used to think that Autism would mean he could only sit in a corner and rock all day, but now I know that's a myth about Autism spectrum disorders. He is my stepson; I have only had him since he was 4 yrs old (hes 5 ½ now), when my husband and I got full legal custody because the Judge determined that the mom needs to be on meds.
VanessaCArthur 1 year ago
@BariikaShanii We R not sure to what extent these symptoms where brought on by neglect, genes, or a turbulent environment. But Ill tell you this, at 4 yrs old he was still in diapers, and it only took a month or 3 weeks to potty train him once he moved with us. Loud noises would send him into panic and tears, we just assumed that he had heard people fighting around him a lot.
VanessaCArthur 1 year ago
@BariikaShanii When I took him to the doctors I wasnt sure how to describe his symptoms, I didnt know what was normal and not normal behavior, and it was just easier for them to dismiss my concerns since he is great at spelling, reading words and counting numbers (he is practically self taught because he was obsessed with numbers and letters, he spent hours lining up flashcards around the house).
VanessaCArthur 1 year ago
You need to find a behavioral or developmental pediatriician, you can look one up in your area thru the pediatric associations web site. I would persue a dx if I were you, hope it all works out!
TheJambaby 1 year ago