AboutTrey McGowan Expertise My primary expertise is in the area of the social, psychological, and mental development of Aspergers Syndrome and other high-functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I am also very knowledgeable in the communication disorders and common co-existing issues. I'm well-read on most of these as well as having experienced it myself. Other aspects of autism, I can do fairly well at as well, from the oversensitivity to the recognition of it.
Warning: I am *not* a medical professional, and while I can research answers through books and online, I can not give direct medical expertise.
Experience I am 14 years diagnosed Asperger's Autistic, and have been reading up and studying it, as well as taking 'first hand accounts' for most of those 14 years. In addition, I have had three children, adopted elsewhere, all of whom are varying degrees of autistic from mid to high functioning. My mother has done some research on the subject as well, and passed some of it on to me.
Education/Credentials I have completed grade school and most of high school, and achieved a GED. I've also received home schooling.
Question I have a 2 1/2 year old son who does not speak clearly, he cannot say 2 words together, his conversation are words i dont understand, he understands almost everything i say but he doesn't speak clearly he only use one word phrases when he wants something he points or pull me to get my attention some words i understand when i ask him his name he gets upset and tells me to shut-up. when he get upset he throws things around and knocks things over are these symptoms of autism.
Answer Hi there, Vegina!
This can be a symptom of a great many things. As I am not a doctor, I can't specifically identify any one item that could be causing these effects. Therefore, I suggest that to get a better answer to this question, you should bring your child to a pediatrician or child psychologist and discuss the matter with them. In doing so, they should be able to help your child with his speech difficulty as well as the other issues you mention.
If you've got further questions, comments, feedback, or follow-ups, feel free to ask!
