Autism/child

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Expert: - 1/15/2008


Question
MY NEWHEW IS 2 HE IS NOT SPEAKING YET HE SMILES LAUGHS
WHEN I TIKLE HIM HE LAUGHS HE DOES RUN AND JUMP IF I GIVE HIM A COOKIE HE TAKES IT FROM ME I LIKES TO WATCH TV
SHOULD WE BE CONCERNED

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Thank you for the question.

As you know there are many considerations to make before one makes an Autism diagnosis. Communication as measured by speech delay is one of three major criteria. I would wonder why the child is not forming lanquage at the age of two. This can best be answered by a qualified pediatricain neurologist. I think this might be the best question to answer now, before considering there were no other autistic characteristics listed.

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All questions regarding late diagnosis (Adults with Asperger's Or othe ASD's). Spirituality and ASD, Relationships, How our minds work, Adolescent development with AS and Self Definition as an Autistic culture.

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Diagnosed with AS at age of 47, countless expereinces related to AS. Journalist and highly self reflective. Two degrees in Psychology. Conducting two Adult with Asperger's groups. Writer and lecturer in the area.

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