What you are describing isn’t uncommon in typically developing 2-yr olds and there can be quite a range in development across a range of areas. Also, tantruming and other sorts of problem behavior may be more likely if your son isn’t yet able to communicate effectively given the speech delay. All that being said, having him assessed for autism-spectrum di...
Many people start by discussing the issue with their pediatrician who can refer to someone with experience making those diagnoses. Keep in mind that the sort of difficulties that you describe are not uncommon in teens that have no diagnosis and the diagnosis isn’t necessary for you and your daughter to be working on them. I would recommend finding a therapi...
This is obviously a very intense and stressful situation. Based on the information you provide, I can’t tell if an autism-spectrum disorder diagnosis might be appropriate for your nephew but having him assessed might provide useful information. Typically developing 3-yr olds can display the sort of tantrums and problem behavior that you’re describing, so ...
The first thing to do is to get the seizures under control. If he is taking medicine for them, and it’s not working, the medication needs to be adjusted. You should be working closely with a doctor to treat the seizures and making changes until you’re seeing improvement. It’s not clear if he has been diagnosed with a particular disorder. If his behavior...
Nonverbal learning disability (NLD or NVLD) in and of itself is a diagnosis individuals will receive if they have deficits in social interaction in addition to a learning disability. Some of the suggestions made by some of the others posting here are quite appropriate. I would recommend your finding a school or therapists who have experience working specifica...
If I may, I'll answer this for Dr. Ahearn. In general, if you have concerns, I would recommend that your grandson be assessed. It sounds like he is already getting early intervention services, which is fantastic. Interest in others and relating to others are both very good signs but it wouldn’t hurt to have him assessed and it might lead to him receiving fu...
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