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[quote=Anonymous]My son at this age responded very well to movement/physical interaction - such as being swung, thrown, tickled.  That was the best way we got eye contact out of him.  Other good advice we got was to join him in what he's interested in.  If he likes unusual toys or things, share in that interest.  It helps.  My son also had a lack of pointing, sharing interests, speech delays.  Lots of other signs.  If you wanted to check with an Infant & Toddler Connection they can do an evaluation and see if they see delays.  You may have already, but it's completely free and may be a useful benchmark.  They come to your home.  Assessment includes receptive and spoken language, fine and gross motor skills, social/emotional - and one other thing I can never remember :)

[quote=Anonymous]Thank you all for your responses.  The speech therapist was talking to me like she was holding something back and I couldn't get it out of her.  She is super sweet but at times says things that get me very upset.  Delays though are sensitive topics for all parents I am sure.  It is good to read that I am not alone and that his eye contact and his speech can get better.  Thank you again.

I've been playing peekaboo until I am blue in the face to work on eye contact.  Are there any other games or exercises that you found really helped?  [/quote][/quote]

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