What are the signs of Autism?

Neuropsychologist who works with toddlers to evaluate the child. Any one will give you a diagnosis. You need a evaluation. If you live in a city or state that has a Children Hospitals we do here in Boston… you want to request a referral for the child to be seen there. There are so many factors that could come into play , hearing cause frustration and anger. Sensory sensitivity cause melt downs. It’s not a just one answer all.
I’m a mother of a 29 year old adult child who is high functioning on the spectrum, bipolar, Anxiety, delusional episodes, personality disorder and they are comorbid meaning the can coexist at the same time. I just recently retired from being a parent to parent special education support person . Previously a advocate and out reach worker for children threw 18 specializing in ASD, Behavioral & Mental Health Services.
A bit of advice nothing is wrong with your child. Being different doesn’t have to be wrong.you do not want the child to continue to hear what wrong with him why does he act like that or what wrong with you can you stop being mean to mommy. If you don’t know imagine what his little brain is trying to process. You also need to ask for a local parent support group. Start networking. But first start but not using negative words or allowing others to use them. I wish you the best of luck.

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Have him seen by a reputable pediatrician

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He could be allergic to something he is eating.

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Maybe he has colic?

I’d try and find a new pediatrician or at least ask the current one to run tests to ease your mind. And since he doesn’t act like that in the doctors office try getting him on video a few times to show its reaccuring. My son was diagnosed low on the autism spectrum when he was about 3. He had some developmental delays & sensory processing disorder. He’s been in speech ever since and he’s 11 now and has come a long way. He finished occupational therapy. He struggles focusing too. But he’s not extremely hyper.

My boyfriend has adhd though and his mom has told me stories about him when he was a kid and your story sounds more like his.

Start with an evaluation for sensory processing disorder and go from there. He’s young and may just need assistance regulating his sensory input/output. They won’t diagnose with autism or adhd till later in his life if that is the issue.

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11 months old is way to young to diagnose anything. You say he said several words but HONESTLY in ALL my 14 yrs of working with babies and toddlers I’ve never heard an 11 month old speak several words. As for the screaming you say he does ALL the time but he doesn’t do it at the drs office doesn’t make sense. Do you stay home with him? Does he go to daycare? Is he around other kids?

Every child is different and they have weird stages.Do not compare yours with others . My best friend has a son who is now 3, he had a very very weird phase and we thought he might be on the spectrum or something. He didn’t people , he screamed a lot ( most of the time out of frustration) he hit us most of the time and sometimes even himself, and didn’t speak much .
That happened when he was around 11/2 and like 21/2 , he has improved a lot since then, he is starting to speak , it’s not mad or angry , he stopped hitting and finally he gets along and play with him little brother.
He just started speaking therapy and will start occupational therapy as well soon .
He was not diagnosed with anything but a little delay and the therapy will help him with everything

Omg I could have written this! My son is/was the same. So clingy for no reason, tantrums over nothing. It’s taken til he’s nearly 5 to get them to take me seriously because he’s not like it when I need to show people :roll_eyes: also lone parent, no abuse, no fighting, has everything he’s ever needed and more. He was never happy unless I was carrying him until the age of around 3. Still has tantrums like a toddler at nearly 5. His mood is so unpredictable and he just does this high pitched squeal when he wants something. I can’t help much as we don’t have a diagnosis but I’m pretty sure of ADHD

He’s 11 months old they won’t test him for anything until hes at least 2.
Maybe he’s allergic to something he’s eating or drinking or uncomfortable in some way. He’s still a baby

It could just be his teeth my daughter acted like a demon child when her teeth were coming in some hurt worse then others it’s a miserable phase but you will get through it!! :heart:

Well deep breaths Mama. you are doing what you can. You definitely should get an evaluation If YOU feel he’s not ok. The car Situation could be that he has motion sickness. My daughter did that and I didn’t know until she was much older that it was because she felt so sick. You are your child’s advocate and you and the doctor should be on your side. Try to get an evaluation and go from there. Good luck.

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The screaming may be stimming, which is something autistics do. My youngest 2 sons are autistic. The one that’s older he developed on track until his first birthday then like a switch everything changed, he lost all skills (like speaking)… My youngest it was obvious to me at 7 months old.

Please please feel free to reach out to me via DM. I’d never ever share your info and I’m here for you! Hugs xoxo

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You didn’t say anything about how much heavy play he is getting are you getting him outside swinging jumping running

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I have a friend who’s son didn’t talk much except a couple of words and when he got mad oh lawdy…she finally got him tested and he’s on the autism spectrum now he’s in an ADA class (I think that’s what class she said) and he’s doing so much better, First Steps helped her get him the right help they both needed, check with his Dr about First Steps if it’s available where you are. Hope this helps. It’ll be slow on getting help but there is a light at the end of the tunnel if he is autistic. He sounds a lot like my friends son. Check with Dr and get some testing started asap and go from there but definitely ask about First Steps.

Sounds like ADD or ADHD but I’m not a DR that’s how my son was and they said he’s ADHD and ADD type 1 & 2 he has a bad temper and hyper couldn’t focus on one thing more then 5 minutes and he was like 2 years old
He is now 29 and still ADD ADHD type 1 & 2. And Borges up at people when he gets mad or upset and he gets loud not really yelling but where he can be heard.
& they won’t give him meds because he’s not working or in school he is disable . No mean comments please and ty !!!

Sounds sensory to me. Ask your dr for a referral

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My son was diagnosed at 2.5 with autism. The best thing you can do is see a pediatrician asap and go from there. Once you have answers, you can go from there :slight_smile: there is a huge community of people where ever the appts end up going. My son is my fave human. You got this.

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Nobody can tell you on FB what the signs of autism is when there’s different types of autism. Go to another doctor and get a second opinion. Good luck.

Get him checked out ASAP the earlier you do this the better it will become for yourself and ur boy mentally and physically xxx

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Call early intervention they will help. They can’t “diagnose” till they are about 3 or 4 but they will evaluate your son and refer him into the program. Goes thru the state and a sliding scale for payment you may not have to pay for anything if you qualify for therapists to come work w your son on his behaviors and speech that may help. They have practitioners and licensed therapists that will come to your home. Idk though what age they start he may be young yet.

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This is not normal. Get him into a specialist soon

If your pediatrician isn’t taking you seriously, find another pediatrician. He may have a food/formula allergy that’s making him feel pain. He may have sensory issues. Either way the only way a child his age can communicate is by crying. Poor guy isn’t feeling well, whatever the reason. Try to video the episodes for the pediatrician, maybe.

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Sounds like he is 11 months and teaching you his boundaries by his reactions. Sometimes things take time to learn from both sides. My kid was a screamer. It took a lot of ignoring but finally he figured out he would not get his way by acting like that. All kids do not need to be labeled so young. They are learning. That’s what childhood is about. Give it time before jumping to conclusions. Or labeling him

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I dont like that your doctor dismissed it just because he didn’t see it. He should be more into doing whats best for your son. Im so sorry you’re going through this I know it must be really hard not knowing whats wrong or how to help him. Hopefully you get the help he needs so he can be more at peace with everyday life. Just remember if he is autistic that it doesn’t mean he’s broken. He can still function he just needs a little extra help to get to where he can be happy. Good luck to you and him.

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See if there is a developmental pediatrician in your area. Also totally agree with Jen Jones above! He could have a medical reason to be so fussy,

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When you go to your dr for your well child checks bring it up to the dr. Is your child teething? It could be that he is in pain ajd not sure how to tell you. He could be having stomach pains and dont know how to tell you. Remember most kids under 2 will scream becaus ethey fo t inow how to tell you whats wrong.

Take him to the chiropractor. Few adjustments should help ease him.
He’s frustrated he can’t communicate with you so he screams. Teach him few sign language skills of basic needs and have him watch sign along shows. He will learn more words and it will get better.
Many children do not know how to communicate that their tired and then too tired to fall asleep so they scream. Get a swing.
My daughter would scream and be mad all day long when teething. Just give him some meds.
Pray for him and rub a bit of lavender essential oil behind his neck, it’s calming.
My sisters daughter would scream non stop everyday night and day, turns out she was super hungry. Feed baby 3 meals a day plus 3 snacks.
My youngest son screams like that when ever we switch activities or take off his shoes and he still wanted them on. No shoes on the couch.
When screaming too much just Walk away. It gets to be overwhelming and ur frustration can run off on ur child. U can introduce the new activity by showing him first the new activity to ease the transition. It gets more difficult at 2yrs old when child wants to be more independent but still can’t do much. Pushing boundaries. Child always wants to be near his mommy playing near legs lol so try to understand that he may need affection and has anxiety and needs reassurance. Lots of hugs.
Dairy can cause all sorts of problems.
It’s easier to assume it’s Autism although we forget that a child has more needs beside eating and diaper change. It most likely his teething and is in discomfort. He doesn’t want to speak much Becuz his gums itch and are in pain. Try all these things before assuming he has in the spectrum.

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He acts like that 24/7 and around everyone but magically stops when he goes to the doctors? :thinking:

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Remember babies are learning emotions, everything. So it’s a process. Ask his doctor and see what they say. Hang in there, momma. :heart:

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Videotape him/ record him as much as possible… And if his dr doesn’t see anything wrong with it…find a new Drs… Now is the time for early intervention… If he needs it.

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He may have sensory problems and be over stimulated. I would call early intervention services and see if they can help you. See if your insurance requires a referral for evaluation at a therapy clinic.
Not all children that are on the autism spectrum have the same presentation. For example my autistic daughter was the quietest baby I have ever met.
If your ped isn’t taking you seriously I would find someone else. It could be sensory, food allergies, any thing really

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If the child can control the fits in public he is definitely not autistic :ok_hand:t2::clap:t2: that’s a good thing second my kids have ADHD but they will not diagnosis that early and they definitely will not Medicate I would look into like play centers maybe he just needs more interaction and socialization like little kids science museums and such goofing out side and taking baths helps tremendously!!! When gets get in these moods I swear it will work :pray:t2::smiling_face_with_three_hearts: :notes: music is another big thing that helps kids are unable to communicate their frustrations at this age and these behaviors are very very normal just have to learn his his Qus better also over helping can do this as well like always running for what he’s wants ect he’s old enough now to say hey let’s go try and get your cup together have him help have him help out clothes on with you ect ect ect

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Video it if you can…just as many times in a day as he does it. Maybe just let a camera record his entire day. I know that sounds excessive, but I had to do that to get my kid’s Dr to listen to me. Request early intervention, that way the resources are available to you. Diagnosis at that age is rare. Remove any and all dyes from his diet…red dyes in particular…it causes behavioral issues in children who might have ADHD or something along those lines. Keep a regimented schedule/routine for him…as exhausting and monotonous as it might seem to you, it will work wonders for him. They thrive on routine and deviations from routine make it hard for them to function properly.
On another note… you’re a good momma or you wouldn’t be concerned by any of it. Hang in there…even if he does have a disorder or behavioral problem, it’s just a matter of you making adjustments to accommodate his needs. You keep loving him and being his momma the rest will fall into place. Research and educating yourself will help you prepare for what might come. Also, if your pediatrician still won’t listen to you…seek another opinion until someone takes your concerns seriously

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You could video him to show your doctor. Keep records of what he does

Just relax, enjoy and love him. Babies can sense when their mom is worried or upset. He is so young and just needs you. Don’t worry this is a precious time for both of you.
Two of my grandsons are on the spectrum and we did not find out until they were in school. They are doing well now.

You need to take him to a new Doctor. Ask for a referral and make sure you take videos.

My son was really quiet baby and used to flap alot called stimming I didn’t know he was autistic til he was 18 month old had to go to speech language therapy, never like change very repetitive. But there a lot of different types of autism x

My grandson does all these same things you just wrote about. He didn’t walk until almost 2 years old. He couldn’t count or say the alphabet or no colors until he turned 5 and was in rolled in pre K. He wasn’t potty trained until he turned 6. He wore a pull-up to school and we would have to send extra pull ups and clothes in case he wet himself. We got a psychiatrist for him and he was diagnosed as severe ADHD, anxiety disorder, intermediate explosive disorder, and takes medication that has changed his and our lives for the better. He loves his IPad and playing games on the x box. He is now in 1st grade and is almost 8. Thanks to being evaluated at school he does speech therapy, and now knows his colors alphabet and he is a whiz when it comes to math. He also sees a child therapist and has just last week been tested for autism.

So, please go talk to your sons pediatrician and have him tested. The pediatrician can referral you to a center that specializes in autism.
I had to go 90 miles away from where I live twice, but it is so worth it so we can get the proper help he needs to make his life a little easier and ours.

I don’t think they can formally diagnose Autism until about 18 months, but the sooner you get him in to see an Early Intervention Specialist the better.

As for the words…11 months is QUITE early to be speaking any words besides basic “Mama, Baba, etc”

When he is screaming, see if you can maybe comfort him by providing a soft blanket and turning down the lights, limiting any extra noise…He could be over-stimulated and acting out of frustration.

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Take videos/pictures to show his pediatrician and if he doesn’t take you seriously go to another pediatrician. No one knows your baby better than you

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Sooner rather than later.

Take a video of his day or 10 minutes of it a dshow the doctor he is only 11 months old it could be an attention thing even though you give it to him or he likes the sound of his own voice

There are blood test that can define genetic anomaly’s as well as MRI’ to detect brain lesions. Make your way to a Neurologist through the child’s PCP.

My son has severe autism and acts exactly like you described.

He’s 11 months old… my oldest son has sever adhd and he wasn’t diagnosed until he was 5. He was a happy baby and my youngest son doesn’t have adhd and he was a tough baby. I feel they’re isn’t a “normal” baby. Every child is different and at 11 months old they’re exploring the world around them learning boundaries. 11 months old is way too young to diagnose for adhd. When my oldest was 3 I had him tested every year for autism until we got the diagnosis for adhd. I’d see a child nuerophychologist when he’s old enough.

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Sounds like my son did he was diagnosed as severe adhd n ocd

Honestly it could be something but all of these things sound completely normal to me. Every smchild is different and remember hes very young and trying to articulate what he wants and learning how to deal with his emotions is a really really big deal. Hes so young i believe it is all normal. Just be patient momma, your doing the best you can. I wish you best of luck and feel for you i really do. I do recommend buying some sensory teethers and toys for him and see if hes interested in them.

My question would be…why doesn’t he act that way at the doctor’s office? I feel like you can’t turn it off. So, if he has autism (which he could), it should be evident in all environments.

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My son was the same. “Odd” Screamed alot. Alot! Took him back and forth to doc. Nothing. Until he started missing milestones. Severe developmental disability Autism ADHD.
Best wishes! This is a hard life!

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Whatever this may or may not be, it definitely ISN’T anything you have done.
I Luke the videotaping idea.
Many possibilities, including, but not necessarily, Autism. I have a sneaking suspension that is getting over-diagnosed these days, as ADD was in the past.
Keep a diary & video him.
Take the results to his doctor.

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First of all, you’re a wonderful mama! :hugs::two_hearts: You’re doing everyyou can. Sounds like he could have sensory issues. Take him to a specialist and you’ll have some answers. Prayers for your continued strength, patience and peace. :blush:

Early intervention, and contact your children’s hospital and get an appointment for testing. Once you get a diagnosis there are many resources available for you and your child. Take advantage of them, you and your child will benefit. And remember he is 11 months old, he is exploring, and learning every second of everyday. I understand your concern, but wouldn’t jump to that diagnosis just yet.

They will more than likely know from milestone paperwork. They should be checking milestones at his check ups. That’s how my son got evaluated. They usually won’t do testing until closer to 3

This sounds just like my sonnwhen he was that age. And my son was diagnosed eith autism at 4 years old, and again at 10 years old (because the school didn’t believe he really had autism) by 2 different providers. It’s very difficult but it will be ok. You need to talk to your sons dr and tell him that you have concerns. Do not let his Dr tell you its all normal. I allowed my sons dr to dismiss. Y concerns for 3 years and tell me “he’s just being a boy” when I knew in my soul that something was not right. And my son suffered because of his pediatricians lack of support and dismissive attitude. It doesn’t matter what the dr thinks, if you think there’s something more going on then they need ro listen to you. Push for an evaluation with a specialist. They will know more what to look for and tell you how you move forward. If he doesn’t have autism spectrum disorder that’s GREAT! But at least you’ll know. If he does have it then you’ll get help moving forward and you’ll be able to give your son the help he needs.

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You know when you know. I’ve helped raise my grandbabies since they were born. Living with me. We have a difficult child at 17 months. He’s always frustrated but within the norm- albeit more so than my kids ever were. But daily interactions are something All Of us are familiar with and know when something is just not right. You are doing all the right things. I would def video his behavior and go to another doc soon If your own pediatrician does not take you seriously.

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No one can really diagnose anything until they are older. My nephew is on the spectrum and they had to wait til he was atleast a year year and a half old to properly diagnose him. Record him when he acts that way so you can show your doctors when he goes for his check ups. They will lead you on the right direction once the see and notice the issues at hand.

You didn’t do anything wrong. Nothing you did would have caused autism/adhd/SID. Take the advice to film when he has outbursts or when he is super hyper and show them to a doctor. Be a squeaky wheel!

I acted a lot like that when I was little according to my mom. The dr told her it was anxiety. Said I was feeding of of her anxiety because I would somewhat calm down when my daddy was around. Hopefully u can figure out what is causing it. Maybe take videos of it to show the dr what’s going on since he doesn’t do it at the office.

I think I would get a second opinion. Your doctor doesn’t seem to be listening to you. I would try playing quiet music and playing with him while it’s playing. Maybe singing along with the songs. It may be relaxing for him. I would try getting him interested in educational TV. There are a number of programs for young children. My great grandson started watching those at about 11 months when it was kind of obvious he had a problem. He was fascinated by the music and the colors. He learned his shapes, numbers and letters early. He’s autistic, but highly intelligent. He knows countries and their capitols… lots of things. Your boy may not even be autistic. He may just need a way to focus his attention on something. Something that interests him. He may be tired of the same old same old. He may be exceptionally bright and be bored. Just work with him and see what you can do until a doctor can get him evaluated. Hang in there!

You need to understand that he’s 11 months old.
Even if he does have autism, no doctor will diagnose that young.
They can keep an eye on his progress and keep it in mind …but they won’t diagnose that young.
Diagnosis heavily depends on symptoms compared to age appropriate ranges.
At 11 months old? It’s age appropriate to have a lot of energy and it’s also age appropriate to not have a long attention span.
It’s not inappropriate age wise to throw fits because they don’t have the words to communicate their feelings. Some babies also just hate car seats.

I’m not saying you’re wrong.
But it’s something to keep in mind.
Talk to his doctor, so the doctor is aware and can keep all of this in mind as your child ages.

ETA.
I’ve got one child with ADHD and autism.
I’ve got another child with ADHD and SPD.

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My son is now 18 months, but around 10-15 months he did the same type of things! He would barely nap, always on the go, very fast paced and temperamental! He would scream and scream and there wouldn’t be an off button until I gave in. And I had plenty who were also concerned! He still screams sometimes when going in the car seat. He still throws himself down, but instead of screaming, he’ll like throw a toy or something. He outgrew most of what he was doing, and the doctors aren’t at all concerned with him having autism! He passed his 18 month screening just fine. I learned there are different personality types of a child, one being a very intense type, which is what my son displays! Their personality types are what is born with them, and can’t be changed, but can learn to be coped with. I wouldn’t worry until you have a good reason to! I had extreme concerns and felt like I wasn’t being heard… but He did get better out of nowhere! Still does some of the things, but :woman_shrugging:t3:. A lot of parents stay concerned about autism/adhd, and a lot of children show at least one sign of having it, because a lot of what autistic children/non autistic children do is very similar. I can’t say he’s okay, but I know my son is, and i know I got more leveled with my discipline and that seemed to help too

I’d video tape his screaming fits, not just once but a few times on different days and show them to his doctor. If you don’t get help there I’d ask for a referral to a pediatric neurologist who will do some neurological testing on him. Don’t put these things off because early detection is important. Get professional help because on here you will get so many answers and stories of their own kid experiences it will only confuse you even more. :woman_shrugging:t3:

He’s ONLY 11 months! He can’t communicate his feelings! Way too young to diagnose.

I wish I would have thought of Autism at 11 months old. Mine was the same way. HATED the car seat. Now I know, the riding backwards gave him a panic attack. He stopped when he was big enough to be forward facing. It was a rough 2 years. Lookup some sensory toys and activities for his age. It helps A LOT. hang in there Momma! You are ahead of the game coming here and asking. :blue_heart:

My daughter was the same. Even the being better at the doctor’s office. It is something I’m sure but I never figured it out. She is 4yo now and amazing. Very tough few years to get here. Even was told she had speech delay but one day she just spoke every word in the dictionary… every child is different and yea people don’t wanna believe that this is a normal baby but it could be worse. The doctor is telling you its normal. The doctor sees how many babies a year? So yea it sucks and is worrying but you’re doing a great job.

He’s so young. What is he eating? Any red dye? Does he want held close and comforted? Does he use a pacifier? He should have some teeth by now. He could be hurting somewhere. From one year old till two I was in pain (I’m told) and would go into convulsions. On my second b.d. I had one and while shopping. The nearest Dr. Was on the 2nd floor and Mum took me there. He was checking me everywhere and when he checked my mouth / gums discovered the problem. Molars on bothsides were trying to come in but couldn’t. The Dr. Lanced them both. I had one more convulsion after that. I was healed!

You said he is teething. That could be his problem. I know you give him medicine but I don’t think those medications have enough to actually kill all the pain. I have three boys and teething was a nightmare with all of them. They acted just like you described. Just unhappy. Maybe remember when his fussy behavior started and see if it’s around his teething times. Because once babies start to teeth there are small breaks between theirs teeth growing.

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I have two autistic sons and have 2 years working in the developmentally disabled care field. The regression can indicate autism. That particular symptom is unique to it. Something is definitely not right, but determining whether these episodes are behavioral or neurological is for the doctor. I highly recommend a second opinion from a pediatrician. Tell them you need a referral to a developmental pediatrician or neuropsychologist. Those two specialists will know what to look for and how.
Do NOT blame yourself! You are doing everything possible to support your child as best as you can. You CANNOT blame yourself! Sometimes these things happen no matter how much we do things “right “.

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I do believe as a mom you know your child best but don’t take negative comments to personal I believe people who try and judge other parents just cause there kid acted differently have a complex within themselves because honestly it could be an allergy or food aversions, teething I learned the hard way can be more then just the basic fussiness it can affect some kids harder then others in there everyday moods, being over stimulated isn’t just for kids on the spectrum adults can feel overwhelmed by everyday life so kids who can’t speak yet can definitely feel that way as well I know as a parent we want our kids to feel loved by having lots of toys and objects maybe try minimizing what he has to choose from choices can feel frustrating and giving other sensory things to do or play with like dancing to music or doing arts and crafts I don’t believe the doctor is per say neglecting anything being wrong I could be wrong which then in that case seek someone new but it is common now to try and disguise kids who could absolutely be going through normal toddler behavior and sometimes riding it out is the only way to truly tell nothing hurts to get helpful advice and information from doctors and other parents but don’t feel like your kid is abnormal for having extreme feelings and acting different from other kids and maybe try to find other things that could be causing behavior instead of putting a label that could be incorrect at such a young age

It does Sound like to me something is going on. Does he like things with wheels? Things that spin? Does he line up items? Does he get upset if something is out of place? How is he with change? Have you tried disrupting any of these if he is doing them? (For instance if he lines up his toys and you turn one so it changes the pattern of what he did) …i would record behaviors that do not seem like a typically developing child would do. But your frustration will wear off on him. So try your best to keep calm. My son did a lot of these. got his diagnosis at 1 yrs old he is now 12 and has come a long way! Get a couple different opinions, ask for an evaluation.

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Take videos and show the doctor!

I’m sorry I don’t have any advice, but I wanted to tell you that you’re doing a good job. Big hugs! :hugs:

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He’s too young to diagnose. They test school aged children. The child can’t even talk yet screaming is the only way babies know how to communicate with you. Bring it to the attention of the doctor there may be something else going on.

My son is 11 and was diagnosed at 2 1/2. He’s not screaming for no reason you just don’t understand. Get him to a pediatrician immediately. I hope you’re insured because the whole thing can get expensive. The seat belt thing is most definitely a sensory problem. You said if he doesn’t get his way he screams. Make him feel understood.Is he late crawling or learning to walk? Last piece of advice don’t hang out with anyone who is putting your son down like that. There’s nothing wrong with him and you should never let him hear people say those things.

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How are his bowel movements? I know it sounds silly but being backed up or even having some pain is frustrating, I would have him checked out and I would also record some of the episodes so you can show to drs. Good luck and I wish you both the very best, Prayers

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At 11 months old you simply cannot label a child autistic or adhd. He might me. Or maybe its just a phase. As a mother treat him with love and affection. If he needs to scream to vent let him be! Sit down with him so he knows if he wants you, you will be there. Closer to the age of 2 he might be diagnosed or he might as well surprise you. Big hugs 🫂 to you mama

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Autism and adhd are not things that kids can turn off when they go to the doctor. It could be a million things. It could be nothing. He’s only 11 months old. Give him some time.

No advice . But your being an amazing mom

Take videos. Send them to the pediatrician. Then go from there.

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Y daughter was a perfect angel at the Dr office also. Get some videos of it and show them. Lay the phone down and let it record what your doing to comfort him. It’s all a price momma. Prayers for you and baby.

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Whatever the case is, nothing is “wrong” with him.

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These are a few signs of autism I as a teacher have noticed over the years. These symptoms can be all together or separate. Talk to you pediatrician. But here is what we were told to look for.

Flapping hands. Walking on tippy toes. Not wanting to be hugged or touched. Hands may be sensitive. Food sensitivity or aversions. Stomach issues. Nonverbal. Grunts or moans, controlled or uncontrollable

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I agree with the advice of recording these episodes so his pediatrician can see first hand. Also, 2nd opinions are always helpful. You are doing great, the fact that you’re on here worrying about your child’s well being says you are. Hang in there! :gift_heart:

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You’re not doing anything wrong. If he is autistic, ADHD, or special needs in any fashion the best you can do is come to terms with it and have him evaluated. Don’t try and see how he is in a negative light. Having him diagnosed can help you understood what it is he’s going through and why he may act the way that he does.

It can be difficult to think your child isn’t ‘normal’ because you want the best for them and being ‘not normal’ can bring struggles; but they’re still your baby. He’s still your little man.

Children with different developmental difficulties can have different reactions, stimulants, feelings, urges, etc than their peers. Sometimes they have ticks, sounds, movements, gestures, repetitive behaviors, or other types of things that you won’t see in another child who functions off the spectrum.

Routine being messed up or doing things outside of their usual comfort zone is a massive trigger for a child who has difficulties.

You see something different with him. See a behavioral specialist. Discuss it with them.

Maybe you should record it and take ot back to hus Doctor

Hey, you might try and have a hearing assessment done on your little.

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My now 7 year old son was exactly the same as ur are saying when he was 10 months till a little past 3. Nothing wrong with him other than he had speech issues. I would tell him no if u want momma to do something for u or if something is wrong we have to use our words . Yes some I didn’t understand but we finally would figure out why he was mad or upset and we could than fix it. Stay with him momma he is ok Nothing wrong with him. We just gotta redirect him to talk n tell u what’s wrong. It’ll get better soon

Maybe he needs alone time… and if you want your doc to see the real shit start recording it.

Is there a reason you’re not getting a professional opinion after multiple people have tried suggesting it? State insurance is usually free for single moms if money is the issue.

First of all momma you haven’t done anything wrong and I’m so sorry ppl in your life are making you feel like there is something wrong with your sweet boy. There is nothing ‘wrong’ and you are doing amazing. I’d reach out to the pediatrician again. I agree with maybe videoing him and bringing that in.

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I would record your son and go back to the doctors or get a second opinion. Especially since he’s said a couple of words and just stopped. It could be from something mild to something like Autism. You need to find out immediately.

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Ask your pcp for a referral for autism assessment. Also, one for ot for sensory concerns. Don’t take well “he is fine” you aren’t asking for a professional opinion of someone who doesn’t specialize in this.

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Video record what he does and show itvto the doctor. Also look into a pediatric chiropractor it sounds weird but something mught be out of wack causing pain and the car seat makes it worse. Honestly from what you describe it sounds like there is something causing him pain could even be a food intolerance. If you cant get answers from one doctor get a new one. Keep pushing for answers until you get one.

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The early onset for autism is 3 so if he is still showing signs then I would get him tested to just rule things out.

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I have 5 children 3 of which have ASD and 2 of the 3 with ASD have ADHD too from what I’ve read your child sounds just like the way my eldest was but he’s not autistic and doesn’t have ADHD either he was a very colicky baby and had really bad reflux and had issues with his bowel movements no matter what I did all he did was scream solid for over 2 years but once he settled things were so much better… You can’t tell if a baby has ADHD because children can be hyper it’s the way most of them are after the age of 6 if it’s still excessive that’s when professionals would be saying a qb test would need to be done all 5 of my kids are quite hyper especially when they were alot younger but as they get older they settled down quite alot except the 2 with ADHD the rest only seem to get hyper when they are really excited or to much sugar :see_no_evil:

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Video him and show or send it to your doctor. Early intervention works wonders. Oh and try to keep away from people who comment rather than offer support and help.

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Seriously and I mean no disrespect to anyone else’s opinion on here. I truly dont BUT if you are even just suspecting anything as serious as the conditions you stated, why are you getting opinions on FB? Take that baby to the doctor. Don’t wait. Call the Dr. today and make the appointment.

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