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I am worried advice needed
| Mon, 10-17-2005 - 4:45pm |
I am increasingly worried about my ds who is 1 on the 21st october,he still dosen't wave clap or point, I don't know if these things alone are concerning or if there need to be other indicators in all other ways he appears to be developing normally, he does copy sounds smiles and interacts initiates peep a boo, babbles says mama and dada and more, walks crawls kisses you if you say kiss kiss can throw a ball, I just can't understand why he dosen't wave or clap, he also flaps his arms around alot, I really don't know what to do next or even if I should be worried please any advice would be appreciated.
Sam and Max
Sam and Max


Hi Sam~
I am hardly an expert on "developmental milestones"-however, I do have a bit of experience in the motherhood arena. I have three children, ages 8, 6 and 5-two of which are on the autism spectrum.
It sounds to me like your little Max is absolutely perfect, and his development sounds completely normal.
The most telling part, in my humble opinion, is that he is obviously very interactive with people around him. This, more than any single milestone, is what separated my spectrum kids from their peers. One or two milestones that seem slightly delayed (and in Max's case, I don't believe they are delayed) shouldn't be cause for concern.
Having said that, there is no reason you shouldn't discuss these issues with your ped. It might make you feel better.
Amy W.
Sam,
Max seems like he has lots of interaction skills. The fact that he can "initiate" peek a boo and even throw a ball is great! When my youngest was that little, he would just stare at me! He's 6 now and is high functioning autistic. His older brother is 9, and he did alot of what Max is doing. Lots of babbling is good!
I would probably just work on the pointing and clapping thing, and perhaps mention it to his ped at his next appt. We mom's worry alot, but it's our job!!! Don't feel hesitant to ask the ped about your concerns.
Michelle
hi,
I know that worry you are feeling - I started worrying about my DD at 12 months for the same reasons - - she did not do any of those things till she was 18 months old. I've been very worried, BUT, we just got a dx of a language delay, nothing else and she is 27 months old.
He sounds great to me, I've done a TON of research and talked to all kinds of specialsts. Initiaing socilization is a very positive thing, which my DD has done from day 1.
good luck!