In this second in a series of Clinical Corner videos developed by The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP), noted researcher Dr. Bennett Leventhal discusses the importance of trusting parental observation for the early signs of autism.
As a developmental therapist I agree with what you are saying. The only thing that I would expound upon is that it is NOT as crucial whether the child is speaking at 15 or 16 months, even 18 months, as much from a perspective of pervasive developmental disorders (i.e. ASD), whether a child is engaging in meaningful-and-emotional preverbal co-regulated circles of engagement; caregiver reciprocal facial affect and nuanced gesturing. If that is NOT occurring then "verbal language" is secondary!
As a developmental therapist I agree with what you are saying. The only thing that I would expound upon is that it is NOT as crucial whether the child is speaking at 15 or 16 months, even 18 months, as much from a perspective of pervasive developmental disorders (i.e. ASD), whether a child is engaging in meaningful-and-emotional preverbal co-regulated circles of engagement; caregiver reciprocal facial affect and nuanced gesturing. If that is NOT occurring then "verbal language" is secondary!
Neilgs 3 months ago