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Name: cheryl

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hello I recently took my 19 month old to be evalutaed for possible delays. She doesn't say much. She does the best she can at saying Ball,Boon (balloon), bubble,bye..doesn't say mama or dada very much. She rarely ponts to things if she wants something. She doesn't have any problems other than normal with her behavior, doesn't bang her head or have any other signs of autism. She has been diagnosed witha receptive delay although she will do things you ask like pick up toys she just doesn't have good eye contact. If anyone else has gone through this is there any advise you can give to help her out. She is starting therapy her hopefuly soon. How did you know your children were autistic? any advise before therapy starts is great! ↓

Name: terridell | Date: May 21st, 2007 2:55 AM

Cheryl. We really didn't know anything about autism until after a doctor actually diagnosed Gage. We had no reason to study about it until then. You don't say what type of doctor diagnosed your daughter, but I would suggest that you take her to a developmental pediatrician. I'm not sure what is meant by a "receptive delay". Why don't you check out the website www.autismspeaks.org and look at the symptoms of autism and other info which may be of help. She is very fortuneate that you are getting her therapy early. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ↑

Name: ltl | Date: May 22nd, 2007 3:12 AM

Cheryl, I agree wtih Terridell. You should have your daughter evaluated with a developmental pediatric. "Receptive delays" are part of "communication" problem. Also I noticed that your daughter doesn't point much, so that may also be another communication factor...agian, I am just presuming. Lack of eye contact is a tall tale sign of disorder on the spectrum. From all of the disorder that I've read ranging from ADHD, anti-social, scyzophrania, etc., none mentioned "lack of eye contact" except for kids who are on the spectrum. Aside from receptive delays and lack of eye contact, does she like to play with other kids? Do you also noticed of any repetitive, odd behavior? Those may be some sign as well. I don't know exactly what therapy you had mentioned that your daughter will start, but I'm hoping that your daughter would be evaluated by a developmental ped to get the right therapy. You are in my prayers as well. ↑

Name: ltl | Date: May 23rd, 2007 4:36 AM

sorry, you wouldn't expect a 19 months old to be playing with other kids....still lots of parallel playing. :-) ↑