snyder
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Post by snyder on Nov 5, 2024 5:26:22 GMT
16 months is awful young to be concerned about speach, especially in males. Both my son and grandson did not speak until 3 years old.
I would wait a bit to mention or be concerned. Will pray all is well with your grandson.
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Nov 5, 2024 12:45:43 GMT
I agree with the pea who mentioned fluid in the ears. My son had ear infections. At 18 months we took him for early childhood screening because speech unclear, not responding as expected, etc. Ended up at ENT who said fluid. Put on really good antibiotic for 30 days. Knocked down infection and fluid. Totally changed him. Speech and responsiveness normal in very short time.
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hannahruth
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Post by hannahruth on Nov 5, 2024 14:10:02 GMT
If it were my grandchild, I would definitely say something to my son or daughter. Early intervention is so important! I wouldn't blurt out "I think your child might have autism!" Like others have said, I would just make an observation about the lack of speech, and ask whether the maternal health nurse had said anything about it at the regular check ups. I totally agree with this and believe me the sooner a diagnosis is made the sooner therapy can be delivered. Being the grandmother of a child who has autism to me early diagnosis at 2 years 4 months was a godsend and even now at 17 years our grandson still attends therapy as different issues arise as he grows and develops. |
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