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Question for ASD Moms

SBMBride406SBMBride406
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I hope you don't mind me asking this question. My husband's cousin, who were are very close to, has a son who I think displays some possible early signs of autism. Primarily, he doesn't have any typical social reactions at 12.5 months. He only smiles at mom and dad (not even at his 4 siblings), won't make eye contact with anyone (even his parents), I've never heard him laugh, he doesn't attempt to play with his siblings or my son (they're 3 months apart and around each other often). He also gets upset very easily - if someone gets too close, if a sibling runs by him, if there's a loud noise, if you put him on the grass, the sand (any texture out of the ordinary) he bursts into tears. Other than that, he is fairly expressionless. We have lots of friends with children this age and none of them display this lack of interest in socializing.

My questions are:

1) at what age is autism diagnosed?

2) Should I mention something to the parents? Or STFU and assume the pediatrician will pick up on it? His mother has 4 children from a previous marriage, so I would think she would notice, but I think the parents may be in denial. They're always saying "oh, look at the kids playing together" when it's clear to me their son is not interacting at all. The mom did mention a concern about a lack of words (gross motor has always been ahead - their son was taking steps before ours). Should I assume their not ready to hear a concern from me at this stage?  

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Re: Question for ASD Moms

  • W&J'sMommyW&J'sMommy
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    Seriously, unless you are a physician or psychologist with ASDs as a specialty, I wouldn't venture there. He had his first birthday less than a month ago, they aren't likely to take your concerns graciously. If there is a concern the pedi will catch it or a teacher.

    This.

    I had a friend that started telling me she thought DS was ASD when he was around 18 months.  It just really pissed me off.  alot.  It took me awhile to really come to grips with the label and be able to say aloud to people "my son is autistic".  I wouldn't assume that your friend isn't aware, I would assume that she doesn't want to talk about it yet.

    DS - June 2006 DD1 - November 2007 DD2 - August 2010
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  • SBMBride406SBMBride406
    Thanks for your input, ladies. I will mind my own business!
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