EARLY SIGNS OF AUTISM 

I'm glad you put this online. My daughter is being tested for Autism soon. She's 2. This is off topic but WOW you are very pretty.

I can't thank you enough. My son is exactly 21 months old and sounds almost exactly like Jacob. I'm just realizing that some of his traits are connected. This video helped so so much. Thank you Mama. I'm calling my doctor now.

Well done Hun for sharing your experiences. I know it will help so many xx

after watching this entire video, I'm positive you're actually talking about my daughter ;). Every detail you explained is her. we recently found out she is missing one of her #4 chromosomes and they do think she has ASD. She is going to be 2 in December. Thank you so much for sharing this! it's great to know that my daughter has other awesome friends out there just like her :)

thank you my son is 18 months. tomorrow and I've been having sleeplessness night because i know my son has it and i need to know for sure. it kills me not knowing. xx

Stacey! Thank you so much for this informative video. I'm so thankful there's a mama out there who is able to nearly spell out the signs displayed by her child and use that to help others. I have a little guy who is 14 mos and still trying to get him his initial eval. I've never made a comment on one of these before, but things change when you're a mama and I'm starving for information. so, thank you so very much. I'd love an update on Jacob. 😊

thank you so much for your videos I just last night realized my son has a ton of symptoms of autism and also alot of the red flags jacob had is what my son has. This has been so helpful for me

Thank you Stacey! This has been very insightful. Our son is going through the exact same symptoms. He's almost 19 months old. Planning to get him diagnosed next week. Initially we mistook him for being a very independent and content child. His symptoms seem to be getting severe - especially the hand flapping, spinning and shaking head. Looking forward to watch all your videos. God bless!

My son is currently in the process of being evaluated for autism. He is two and I originally was worried about his lack of speech. After his first two visits with the speech therapist they started asking me "odd" questions. I knew then that there were thinking he had autism. I am so glad I found your channel! Your videos have helped calm my nerves.

Sounds just like my son. My son is 3 and was diagnosed with autism few month before his 3rd birthday.

thanks for the video! my son is showing some of the same signs and we are beginning to wonder about him.

I'm so impressed by you, you are a rock for your little one and this video could help a lot. It must be so hard to be always strong, I feel motherhood is so difficult and my little one has no major health problem, I just cant begin to imagine.

It's best to find out early for boys an girls undiagnosed autism without support leads to a lot of problems including bullying in school , an mental health issues , learning difficulties etc

Thank you so much for sharing. And thank you for your contagious optimism ! Both very helpful :-)

This is am amazing video.. You have brought the love of a mother to this video. My grand daughter has autism and it was like hearing her story....

hi thankyou so much for making this video! so much of the red flags my youngest son has and he loves to cuddle and loud noises ect i feel so much better knowing im right about my son after looking it up :) x

Thank you for the video. I go through the same thing....(some of it) you are right. Damien loves to hug and cuddle as well.

Thank you so much for this video. Did you notice any signs earlier than 1? Or is it easier to determine after 1?

I work with middle school kids with autism.. and they are the most affectionate people I know.. now I will tell you out of 84 student I think I only had two that didn't want to be touched.

That was a really interesting video. I really get what you mean when people say 'my child does that too' and their child doesn't have autism. My son was diagnosed just over a year ago. He is 4.5 years old and has been receiving additional support for over two years. He has come on more than I dreamt possible. Many people are shocked he has autism and we get lots of comments about how good his eye contact and speech is etc. It's been a long journey. I would love to eventually make a video like this one day. I am so glad to hear you talk about hyper and hypo sensitivity. My son is mainly hypo ( it can be different in different areas). However I feel the stereotype of autism is hyper sensitivity and people were shocked he liked deep tissue massage, or could spin and not get dizzy. Please keep makIng these videos. The awareness they raise will be fantastic! Also keep up the good fight to get your son the help he needs and deserves. Much love X Cherrysnotmyname 🍒 Cherie 💕

is rocking back and forth a sign

how is your Jacob now? is he verbal or nonverbal?

Iv just discovered ur videos and I was looking for some help regarding signs of autism. I have a one year old and he has a few habits that I wanted to look into. This video has helped me so much thank u. I'm now subscribed thank u!!!!! Xxx

Thank you!

Does he have sensory processesing disorder?

You know you son better than anyone else, so follow your instincts. My brother is autistic, so I've grown up around the hospital appts and difference in behaviour. At times I've got myself into a right flap over my son (who's also 21 mths) when he spins round and round, refuses to wave (he'll do it really randomly when we're leaving someone/somewhere) and does something called visual stimming. I've calmed down a lot as he seems to be coming on just fine and I'm confident he'll grow out of the stimming thing. I mentioned it to a paediatrician in Dec, who said to "keep an eye on it" and arranged another appt for him in a year's time, if needed. In all honesty, it's just the stimming which bothers me, he's fine in all other areas. Thank you for making this video, I was hoping you would. It's interesting to see the signs you noted. Wishing Jacob well and an accurate diagnosis in the near future xx

my son didn't have any signs until he turned 2. I was blown away when u found out he is level 1 on the spectrum tending towards the mild. he flaps his hands alot and too loves to spin. his sensory is not bad he does love smelling things.

Textures make my teeth hurt. So perhaps that's what's happening? anything like foil makes me have to clench my jaw. I'm not autistic but I do have OCD and hypersensitivity. And if I even think about metals lile aluminum foil, or pennies, or certain noises make me have to bite my lip and clench my jaw.

That's fascinating thank you for sharing xxxx

Handsome little man! God bless him and he’s lucky to have an amazing mom! xx

My son does the "gripping" flapping you describe. It comes and goes I find. Mostly when he is over stimulated. Do you know the name of so I can research it more? Mine is also biting when he is over stimulated and he is not 2 and half. He does say full sentences. He vocabulary has built up but I am notice a lot of his gross motor skills are barely developing like hoping and skipping. I don't know what is normal because I have my nephews or other children to compare him too.

You're a good mum! Thanks for the tips we think my nephew may have autism

my son does the babbling thing alot too he is too delayed but now he is improving w speech therapy. my son sounds alot like your son.

I just found this and omg my son is so similar. He only 16months and I worry I am wrong but he does have a lot of traits x

My son has all of the sign of autism that you spoke about in your video! We are currently going through the pedestrian and speech and language but everytime I mention Autism they just try and make me feel better and say it might be more of a delay than a disorder. But I've known deep down for awhile something isn't right with my little boy but they don't seem to listen to me, All I want to do is the best for him.

You're so pretty!

This could be my son!! EVERY point. Do you have a video on how you went about getting diagnosis? I'm desperate. He has a paediatrician referral through but they said it could take another year. He's 2.5 already!

its good that he is 'playing' with your make up or remote etc. its a sign of wanting to imitate you :)

Thanks for this video. Our 3year old boy is going through assessment now. About the affection side did you find your lad loves affection but I think when he wants it?

Thank you for the video. Does he have it? My son has may of the flags

This is my 14 month over the back. Especially the food and speech. Her hand flapping has stopped but it’s ear pulling now. Got her hearing checked but because there was a toy in front of her she wouldn’t look this is the biggest thing, if she’s focused she will not hear anything nor look. She’s not affectionate at all hates cuddles which is hard at times. No pointing or waving. Eye contact is poor. I’ve got her 13-15 month assessment tomorrow so I’m gonna bring up my concerns. My brother and niece have autism and it’s genetic so I’m convinced this is the problem. Taking her anywhere is a nightmare! She won’t interact with kids at all and if she’s in a mood she will cry the entire time. Most of the day she cries and whinges it’s hellish. My eldest daughter was totally different so I’m not coping great at all. Thank you for this as tomorrow I’m gonna demand she’s assessed x

My brother dose same thing I'm worried about he's future

I’ve commented before and now am watching this again. Adeline is now 18 months and everything apart from stimming is what my daughter does. Even the singing a part of her fave song that’s how I get her attention! She babbles too has 3 words but she ends up forgetting them. I’m on the waiting list to get her reviewed. Sadly she hates any contact unless it’s on her terms. Her understanding is terrible too she doesn’t understand anything I say.

Watching this and I just want to cry, sounds like your talking about my baby 😓

What is Jacob like at toddler groups or classes? I'm having a lot of trouble with Penny recently she gets in such a state and we have to either leave. Or for example we went to the library for rhyme time and as soon as we walked in and she saw all the kids and adults she got really upset and avoided going anywhere near it. We spent an hour walking round the libuary and she was happy then but if she saw the group she got upset and walk in the other direction. I'm noticing it more and more xx

I have a question did he ever respond to his name. Maybe as a baby? or he never has.

I think you should wait it out my little sister act different. She didn't talk until she was about 4 or 5 . Now she can't stop talking lol . She seems to be out of space all the time like not really paying attention . I don't think she really comprehend what she reads and she's 9. She's really smart . She's in a regular 3rd grade class . Good grades . She can read really good but if you ask her what she read she forgets . We been working with her on comprehending . Also I think the cartoons had lot to do with her behavior. She act like spongebob . My Mom use to let her watch tv all day everyday . I think she thinks the way to act , think and talk is like SpongeBob. Idk I hope she grows out of it . Also I notice when it's a group of kids she's always the one playing by her self or to really reacting with the other kids . Or not really taking and interacting. If it's one or two kids she will

My jacob has every single one of these symptoms... but worried now :( xx

Thank you so much stacey I literally cried throw ur whole video My son just turned 16 months i maged u the other day since we've had hearing test done my little one whould not respond to any sound i was so gutted as his ear was clear and his ear drum movment was fine they advised us to start speech therapy as my son doesnt speak at all a little babbling and ( quack quack) now and then my son is fine with adults engages with them fine my son has no intrest in children what so ever they do nt catch his eye at all A few of the things u said i can relate to, toys doent intrest my son the odd toy hear and there he loves books and just likes to walk and run around we see the ped next we had to go private as you can wait up to 6 months on the nhs and i cant wait that long i live with constant anxiety i want to intervene early what ever the case is ,, i hope you dont mind can you advice me on what you do like intervention wise and certain excersice, many thx xx

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Did you give him MRI vacinnes at 18 months?

Flapping and spinning tip toe walking , texture , feeling smell , hearing. Etc can be related to sensory processing disorder , u can have spd , without autism , I have 4 autistic children , 3 also have spd , my youngest , was diagnosied age 2 , asd , spd tendacy , non vocal , no babbling either , now he has few word , he has been diagnised with selective mutism , and global developmental delay , they now gonna test him for a chromsone fault 🙈 , all 4 my kids dont like cuddles , 2 youngest cuddle on there own terms , none my kids make any eye contact Dr will only diagnos autism , if they meet the score , , the min score is 9 , the max score is 22 , my eldest daughter score was 15, my youngest daughter got 19 , im still waiting for the report for my 3 yr old , Most dr will not diagnose as they dont like to labal 🙈 Getting help at early age is the key 💖💖💖💖

This is interesting, our son is 5. And under assessment for autism, he as sensory issues with foods etc his behaviour is just different to others. He avoids hugs/kisses. Eye contact is limited etc he's due to be seen this month, it's hard isn't it. I'm up against schools/ etc they like to focus on parenting rather than listening to us parents. X

My sons will be turning three in January and he has every sign that you spoke of in this video. He goes through early intervention for sensory and speech for about a year and a half now. I've been waiting to get him tested for autism since he turned two and it's just a terrible wait to find out if he has it or not. 😔

Sorry I don't post much and wanted to finish the last comment...he was still bullied as some special need children are violent and my son is not.the school seem to accept that violence comes with special needs sometimes and in my mind they couldn't stop it from some children that would not see reason.i see a post below who was bullied in mainstream .its everywhere .also I spent ages trying to get my young son to look at me.my eyes.and one day it worked and then I read that they will look at your nose and you think they are looking at your eyes.my son when older said he did look at noses instead of eyes as it fooled them.now he clearly does look and read eyes. I don't know what changed that.i was always touching and kissing his baby head but I would have done it non stop to help stimulate his nerves in his brain ,it might of helped I don't know.best wishes to all you parents.

Did you child can play peekaboo with you ? Please response

Hi. How is he now? Was the diagnosis correct? I hope he's fine...

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