24 Month old Little Girl autism

[EndaCu]

Hello all.. this is my first post here.

My daughter, will be 2 in a week and I am worried about here development. Initially she was great.. walked @ 11 months could tell body parts i.e. nose, mouth, ears etc. now she only sometime responds to her name.. only has about 20/30 words (cannot use 2 together mind) When I try to say a word she will look @ my mouth and try to copy me.. She sometimes tip toes around the house (not often)..she will laugh for no apparent reason. When she is with other kids... she is happier doing here own thing rather than interacting....

As a parent.. do I need to get her checked out

Thank you for any help/suggestions

E

[Jessica L Thomason Sassi, Ph.D., BCBA-D]

There is a fairly broad range in what is considered normal development, and it’s not unusual for a child to have brief pauses in language acquisition or the development of social skills and interactions. However, it’s just not possible to tell whether what you are describing is within the range of normal – only an in-person evaluation by a qualified professional can really answer your question.  I’d suggest that describe your concerns to your pediatrician and ask whether s/he thinks that referral to a specialist for further evaluation is necessary. They may recommend evaluation by a speech pathologist or other professional, or they might find her development to be relatively normal.  If they don’t recommend follow-up and you still don’t see improvement within a few months, you might want to bring your concerns back to your pediatrician and ask again for a referral to a specialist.

[millet123]

Hi,

Yes, you should go and see her pediatrician right away. If he says" she is fine and dismiss your concerns.” you need to find other doctor who can listen to your concerns and give you advise. The earlier the symptoms are detected, the faster and the better to get proper treatment. Contact the early intervention programs in your region and tell them your concerns too. Good luck