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Autism & Asperger's Syndrome (Expert Forum)
IS MY SON AUTISTIC?
Answered by
Rachel Thompson, Ph.D., BCBA - autism
The New England Center for Children
MA
Questions in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome forum are answered by researchers at the New England Center for Children. Topics covered include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Antisocial Personality Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, blindness, bullying, clinical depression, deafness, dyslexia, mental retardation, and social alienation.
IS MY SON AUTISTIC?
by adiee, Jun 01, 2009 01:02AM
I HAVE A 35 MONTH OLD SON. HE ACHEIVED ALL HIS MILESTONES ON TIME EXCEPT SPEECH. HE SAYA A FEW WORDS,REPEATES WORDS BUT IS UNABLE TO TALK IN SENTENCES. AT TIMES HE DOES NOT PAY ATTENTION TO HIS NAME BEING CALLED. LIKES TO SIT ON HIS OWN AND FLIP THROUGH A BOOK. HE LIKES OTHER KIDS AND LOVES MEETING PEOPLE. HE IS O.K WITH TOUCH. IS HE AUTISTIC OR IS THERE JUST A SPEECH DELAY?
Doctor's Answer
by Rachel Thompson, Ph.D., BCBA, Jun 02, 2009 02:42PM
, Jun 02, 2009 02:42PM
Diagnosis requires an in-person assessment by a qualified professional, and I would recommend that you have your son evaluated. As you may know, autism is characterized by delays in language and social development as well as the presence of repetitive behavior. It sounds like your concerns are primarily in the area of language development. For all developmental delays, it is important to intervene early. Your pediatrican should be able to direct you toward some local resources for assessment.
