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[quote=Anonymous]DS was born late preterm (36 weeks) and small in size. he also had a traumatic birth and got an Apgar 2, but he seemed to have recovered well, and developed as expected in the first year (rolled, crawled on time, etc.)

At the 15 month appt, the pediatrician expressed concerned about a few milestones. He said his gut was that DS was just a late bloomer, and gave me a choice of having an evaluation now or waiting until 18 months. I chose to have one done. Got home and started researching on signs of SN and ASD in toddlers, and couldn't sleep last night. DH thinks I'm worried for no reason, but here's the checklist

Concerns:
Score 11 on M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers I found online) 
Oral issues: still drooling unrelated to teething'; eating problems - took a while to eat solids well and it's still a struggle at times
Not talking/ calling names; although he can say mama, daddy, it's never to call our attention. Repeats a couple of made up words a lot. He says no other words although he can pronounce all vowels and every consonant except 'l' and 'r'.
Not responding to name (he really seems to be purposefully ignoring me, because when I would grab his hand to get his attention he'd start laughing sheepishly, as if to say "I could hear you all along, but didn't want to respond)
Not walking (although he's been cruising for months), clapping, waving, pointing, or following when I point
Doesn't shake head Y/N
He likes to watch things spinning
Daydreams/ stares off into empty space for 10-20 seconds at a time 
Likes/ doesn't mind being by himself for 1 hr at a time as long as there are toys around  - I thought it was an independence trait
Does not bring objects to me
Stopped saying mama when I ask him, doesn't high-5 anymore, stopped pointing to body parts (e.g. nose and ear) when prompted -  I thought he was being stubborn, he doesn't seem to like when I "make him" do or say things.

BUT
Not sensitive to sounds
Very focused on the toy/ activity that engages him
Makes noises to get my attention
Takes my hand to make me push button on his interactive toys
Likes new things, new toys, new experiences; not a stickler for routines
Likes watching other children, playing with others
Very social: interacts, laughs and smiles easily, makes eye contact, was making constant eye contact with me when nursing. Not shy at all.
Always coo'd and babbled back as a baby.
Normal sensitivity to pain
Enjoys/ doesn't mind cuddling
Did not cry as an infant, easily soothed
No repetitive self-stimulatory behavior like rocking, flapping hands
Great sleeper from early age, without sleep training
Mild separation anxiety - he's completely fine with strangers, but doesn't want to be left off with them.

I don't know how I'll get through the holidays  - the appointment isn't until early January. Any thoughts, words of wisdom? Am I right to worry? What else can I do for my little boy? Thank you in advance.[/quote]

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