Sorry to hear that but aren't you pushing the thing too hard; I mean trying to project autism signs or whatever on your poor daughter or may be it's just the fear of autism makes you see every thing as a sign og autism

You shouldn't dismiss any symptoms of autism. You need to get your daughter evaluated, either by your pediatrician or a specialist. Even if you are worrying over nothing, it is serious enough a possibility to take it seriously.

If it is autism, don't lose hope. Early intervention is key to better outcomes. There are therapies that can make a difference. I hope sincerely that you turn out to be wrong, but you need to make sure. It might even turn out to be something else that can be treated.

You're her mother. Trust your instincts.

Hi Myrah

I would like to personally thank you for your advise. I'm so worried about my beautiful daughter, she is my miracle. I feel something is wrong, but I didn't know if I might be overreacting or not.

You have put my mind at ease. I will have her checked out asap. The way I see it now, it's better to have her checked out and maybe come off feeling alittle silly if I'm wrong then to not having her checked out and to find a very disastrous outcome.

Again I would like to dearly thank you.

Kindest Regards
Julie

Hi, Julina. I am the mother of an Autistic son; my first grandchild was also diagnosed w/Autism at 18 months as well. From what you described, if it were me I would have my little girl at least tested for the syndrome, it's best to safe than sorry. My son was also diagnosed at 18 months. He is now in H.S. and is taking the Regents exams. He was one of the first children to receive ABA in the State of New York. My granddaughter had no language, hand flapped and tantrumed, just to name a few of the symptoms. Today at age six she has developed language, can recognize all 26b letters in the alphabet, can count rote numbers to 40 and can also recognize 20 sounds of the alphabet. It is better to test and catch the syndrome early.

Hi there firebabe1

I would like to personally thank you for your very inciteful response. I am definately have her checked out by a behavioural ped doc, as she is not responding to her name or imitating or reaching to be picked up.

It's so wonderful to have people out there with experience that can share their information and advise.

Again Thank you very much, I really appreciate your advise and just to let you know we have her appointment on the Thursday.

Thank you and kindest regards

Julina

Julina, I am glad the information I shared w/you was helpful. Please let me know how the exam goes. I will be looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi

Thank you MirahU and firebabe1 for your wonderful support and advise. I have had my daughter assessed today by a Behavioural Ped Doc and he has informed me that we are looking at PDD-NOS, s disorder of the Autism Spectrum. He has advised to keep monitoring her until she is 18 months till we can do the official testing and Early Intevention. I have also been advised by my Family Doc not to do her triple vaccine as it may trigger a regression but the Behavioural Ped Doc has advised it isn't directly linked to regression in Autism. I'm so confused to whether I should do her vaccine or not. I have heard so many stories from experienced parent's that when their children had the vaccine that they regressed. I think I should at least postpone it for a little while to see what happens.

Is it common for the children to regress after the triple vaccine.

Again Thank you very kindly for your support and advise.

Julina

hi everyone!
my 2 and a half year old son is not talking yet!
he can only say mama but not all the time. he babbles but doesnt imitate to words you want him to say. what its frustrating is that, his not showing any interest of anything i m teaching him. he doesnt pay attention to what i say most of the time..his hearing was already tested.no problem was seen.
now he is being assessed for autism. im just frustrated because i feel that im a failure...an incompetent mother who cant train a child to be a smart one. he knows nothing. cant even count. doest know his abc and colors too.
even if i sing to him everyday, repeating the songs over and over again, he cant remember them.
well, i taught him action songs and he does it sometimes...very seldom, i should say.

but my son's so sweet. he kisses me and his dad and his baby brother always. he always gives me a hug.
lately...he is potty trained but still with plenty of accidents.but his doing really great.

my problem thats been bothering me is speech delay and a slight autism.
any mothers out there experiencing what im going through now?