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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP -- what you are seeing sound like joint attention issues. It might be helpful to go onto Autism Speaks and watch the videos that show joint attention in a NT v ASD child. It helps to get a diagnosis right away. As you know, not pointing and not sharing are red flags. i am not saying there is an issue; I am just saying the joint attention issue is important, and a strong marker. That said -- my kid has been consistently behind, and has not qualified for services or extra concern. He is just "slow." [/quote]

Thank you, PP.  Autism is definitely something that has been on my mind, more and more lately, and is part of the reason I really want to make sure we see a developmental ped.  I am concerned, but I am trying to keep my worries about it at bay a bit.  Trying to take the right steps to get DS the help he needs for the delays, and put the pieces in place to have him evaluated further, but trying to keep from worrying too much or assuming too much yet about what the delays and some of the specific things I see might all mean.  It's hard, and my mind goes there, but I'm trying.  Thank you though for being the one to say this; again, it makes me feel like I'm not crazy for wondering and worrying (though I would love to just be overly-concerned about nothing!).[/quote]

You are one smart, cookie, OP.  [b]I think getting him evaluated further is better than stressing over Internet videos.[/b]Also, check out the Hanen book, "It takes two to talk."  You can get it on Amazon.  It helps read the communication cues your kid might be giving.  Also ask EI if they will be holding the Hanen class for parents.[/quote]

I don't recommend the videos for "stressing out", but it helped me to actually see what people are talking about when they say things like joint attention issues. It is all very theoretical when talking to evaluators, and actually watching a comparison was, to me, incredibly useful. I know other people feel the same way. It actually provides insight to what the issue is.[/quote]

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