Should I Be Concerned About New Behavior? Part 2 - Dayton,OH

Your use of the term "self stimming" suggests to me you have educated yourself about autism. Other than simply not wanting to believe it's possible, do you have a good reason to believe that's not your son's problem? There's a boy I have interacted with for years in my religious community who exhibits similar characteristics.

If you haven't looked into the possibllillity yet, here is a good informational resource:
http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/a/symptoms.htm

My hopes are with you, K., that this is not what's developing in your little boy. But if it is, the sooner you can get appropriate help for him, the better off he'll be.

K.,

You should be concerned. Make an appointment with a Develpmental Pediatricain. Call tomorrow. It will take many months to get in, so call tomorrow. You will find Developmental Pediatricians at your nearest Childrens hospital. Call tomorrow.

You need a comprehensive evaluation that includes what ever the Developmental Pediatrician refers him to. It may include speech and language, OT, hearing, genetacists, neurologist, PT, everything...then, they will put it all into one comprehensive report and give you a blue print for treatment.

Call tomorrow.

M.

You did not say how old he is, but it sounds as if you need to find out where he is on the Autism scale. Our grandson had some of these behaviors and he is nearly five now and doind very well, after much help from parents, sisters, and his aide at preschool. Be sure to find the help that is available in your community. Your pediatrician should be able to help you.

i would talk to your pediatrician or even physical therapist about possible autism? my son (now almost 14) has a form of autism called pervasive development disorder. alot of what you're describing sounds like him when he was about a year old except for the hugging, my boy is a hugger.

Hi K.- I am sorry you are going through this. It sounds like ASD. Autism Spectrum Disorder may sound scary but it encompasses several diagnosis. The earlier the intervention- the better. Two of my children were diagnosed by our nuerologist- concurred by our pediatrician and occupational therapist.If your child is under 3, I would start by requesting a global evaluation through your states birth to 3 programs. I have found that you will get the best, most thorough services through them. Many schools now have intervention pre-schools but they do not diagnose. The only purpose of the diagnosis is to get the services you and your child need.

I am also a nutrition consultant. Many families have found that through early intervention and supplements they have been able to greatly reduce symptoms. Please let me know if I can be of further help. Oh, and K., do not let anyone convince you just to wait it out and let your child outgrow this. Things like not wanting to be held, flapping and such do not go away overnight. The kids who "outgrow symptoms" had lots of therapy and used supplements and other approaches- meaning - they did not outgrow them.. Hang in there!

I would look into getting him evaluated for occupational therapy. Sensory issues are better dealt with by OT or a cross-functional team. It can take a while to figure out the right combination of what will work for him. What have they been working on in PT? Our 3 1/2 year old is just starting the OT/feeding therapy clinic at Nationwide Childrens Hosp. and they are a 4-specialist, cross functional team. Keep pushing for solutions. . .sensory issues can be so tough to deal with. Best wishes and hang in there!
E.