Hi i am a new member and seem to have lost my way through hundreds of self help sites.
My son is 4 years old. when i was pregnant a scan showed he had a thickness on the back of his neck which is associated with Downs Syndrome. We decided not to have a test to confirm and let fate decide, but at another follow up scan the thickness had dissapeared. We had no follow up checks or had any tests what so ever after birth.
I know i shouldnt compare children as all are different, but my daughter who is 7 now, was competly different as a baby. My son was a very slow learner at walking talking and other mile stones, but was able to put colors into groups before he was 1.
I have spoken to teachers regarding his learning and they are saying he is a slow learner but nothing for concern. they have said he shows no symptoms of Autism but they have not looked or observed for anything else. After looking online at Aspergers he does fit some of the "red flags" but not all of them. for instance:
he likes his routine, has to have "bed time socks" on before any other clothes or "morning socks" on before uniform. He doesnt like other people in his bedroom, he gets upset if i try a different breakfast other than his 2 yogurts, he cannot write his name/know any other letter than the first in his name - but can do a 100 piece jigsaw by his self. There are many more, too
Am i over reacting? Are these signs of Aspergers or Autism? i have tried talking to teachers but they refer me to health visitors who refer me to doctors who refer me back to school - they all seem to want to pass the buck.
Please help!!
Thanks ↓
|