Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Michelle Fattig

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Violetmom wrote at 2012-01-07 14:09:29
Hello. This Could have been written about my daughter. I was told that they have until 1 year to display signs of joint attention. Joint attention is key and I think they actually have until 15 months to do this if I recall. So I wouldn't worry too much yet. My daughter is 8 months and does EVERYTHING you have described. I'd like to know how your child is doing now.... Was there any diagnosis?

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Beckettsmom wrote at 2012-01-23 04:41:04
Your child also sounds exactly like my soon to be 10 month old son. Everything you described is true for my son. I have been so worried because he is a twin and his brother is so social, has joint attention, good eye contact and so forth that it has made it that much more obvious. I would love to know how your son is doing now. Violetsmom, I am in the same situation as you-just waiting to see if he is going to catch up. I have a call in to our intervention specialists in the area to do an assessment on him. I would rather get help sooner than later. Please let me know how things are going for you.

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