dr. hasn't determined if he is autistic

my son is 4 years old does not want to play with other children except brother 1. will interact with adults. bites hands and very nervous all the time. has good eye contact and very happy. doesn't play with appropratiate toys. doesn't like tv or most children activites. has what he explains falling spells. doctors are checking in to sensory problems.just looking for ideas of what to check into. also he is not aggresive (aggressive) but determined if he gets it on his mind.

[Richard B. Graff, PhD, BCBA-D]

I'm not sure exactly who the doctor is that you are referring to (the child's pediatrician, perhaps), but you might consider trying to find someone in your area who specializes in the assessment and diagnosis of young children with autism spectrum disorders.  Such an individual may be able to provide a more clear answer to whether or not your child may have an autism spectrum disorder.  Regardless of the diagnosis, some of the behaviors that you describe (e.g., biting his hands) are not necessarily typical.  I'm not sure if your son is about to begin preschool soon, but if he is, you might speak to school personnel and see if there is a board certified behavior analyst available who could consult on your son's case.  Such an individual may be able to identify exactly why your son engagaes in behaviors such as self-biting, and may be able to develop a behavior plan that will decrease the frequency of these behaviors in the future.  If your son is not entering preschool, there may be some early intervention services in your area that may be helpful.

Best of luck!

[nancyrose]

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