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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 17.5 month old has significant developmental delays. He’s not walking, still not pulling to a standing position, has not one word and most troubling is he doesn’t know how to play. He’s been in early intervention since he was 9 months old and he was recently evaluated by a developmental pediatrician. The doctor ruled out celebrating palsy and was also baffled by my son. Despite having significant delays, he has above average stranger anxiety. He is however very attached to me and DH. The doctor said he doesn’t think it is autism as he is very attached and affectionate with us and has very good eye contact. He recently did some genetic testing ordered by the neurologist and they came back normal. The neurologist suggested getting a MRI but we are hesitant as he would need to be sedated. His PT is also baffled and doesn’t think it’s autism either. Of all his delays, she said the most worrisome is the lack of understanding about the concept of play. He doesn’t wave, point, nod or shake his head. He can babble. The only thing I can think of is intellectual disability. Any thoughts? Does it sound like he had this?[/quote]
Nope. I hate when people say ‘DR doesn’t think it’s autism because...’
Either you are full of junk or he is. 
MANY children on the spectrum are loving, affectionate, & look you in the eye. If those are the autism hallmarks you are using, either get a new doctor or stop inventing them your Dr said. 
This possible journey is long & tough. Stuff taking & inventing junk science. It’ll make things easier [/quote]

Pretty defensive, aren't you? These are descriptors my doctor used to tell me why he didn't feel my son was not autistic. Loving, social, good eye contact, great joint attention, easily read people's faces and emotions. Multiple followup tests showed he was correct.[/quote]

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