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FIRST SIGNS OF AUTISM?

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nanna8 Wed 17-Jul-24 11:10:30

I agree with the others. It is up to his parents to look after him and it could be just the developmental stage where he becomes aware that there are others outside his immediate family and it makes him nervous. Just as some children are fine with childcare but suddenly become nervous and clingy around his age.

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Oreo Wed 17-Jul-24 11:06:39

Wait and let them tell you.Nursery or school will know if there’s a problem.

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Wyllow3 Wed 17-Jul-24 11:04:41

You were very wise not pressing your daughter on it Ingrid45 now things going better, well done.

I wondered if there were some physical illness reason? Will your DD go to the GP if it continues perhaps?

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LauraNorderr Wed 17-Jul-24 11:02:26

How lovely to have a young grandson. Glad that you and your daughter are connecting.
I would not bring up your thoughts Ingrid unless your daughter specifically seeks your opinion.
If she says that she’s concerned just point her in the direction of a doctor or health visitor for the best advice. Never Dr Google.
If the news is as you suspect it won’t stop you loving that little boy to pieces.
Support your daughter whatever the outcome.

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Ingrid45 Wed 17-Jul-24 10:54:55

Just back from visiting 19 month old grandson who lives 250 miles away. Last time we saw him- 3 months ago, he was lively and engaging but now he avoids all eye contact and screams when he is picked up. Stupidly I googled Early Autism Signs and he seems to tick all the boxes. Non verbal - although 6 months ago he was attempting 'one, two three - jump!', no eye contact, no smiling. Child of older parents (mum 40, dad 57)
What to do next? Daughter commented on lack of interaction but we didn't go any further into it. Relationship with daughter is slightly rocky and new grandson had helped to fix the rift (previously had a 20 year on off relationship with her so dont want to rock the boat.)
Feel like the bottom had fallen out of my world - just when things were going well.

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