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Panicking over my toddler’s development !!! Please help by commenting if any of you experience the same.

1) Does not have words with meaning. He babbles a lot, says ma-ma, a-ka, da-da and a few other sounds but nothing seem to be on purpose. 2) He is self-directed. He plays a lot by himself and he doesn’t follow instructions/simple asks most of the time. 3) His understanding of what we are saying is not great ( also I must note he is trilingual baby) 4) He only eats certain foods he loves ( bread, youghurt, apples, pears, peaches, fries) and throws away everything else 5) He hates the bath time at the moment 6) He doesn’t always respond to his name 7) He does not have a direct point with index finger Otherwise, he is super smiley, he loves engaging with other adults and babies, plays peek-a-boo a lot, plays football with us, reads the books. He is well developed physically and can build a tower of 5 blocks. He loves pressing the buttons and climb stairs. He has a good general awareness of situations ( knows the way to the nursery, knows what the keys are used for etc ) Please please please comment/share if anyone experiences the same or some of what I described. Super scared he might be on the spectrum but at the same time seeing him smiling and playing with us and others gives me some reassurance.

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Hey, we are going through word for word what you are . His nursery have also picked up on a few things, mainly his speech and have organised a speech expert to monitor him for a day next week

Same except bath part. I’m not gonna worry until she’s 2 (nearly 18 months) My SIL teaches/cares for this age and wasn’t concerned just yet. X

My first son didn’t speak until he turned 2 1/2. Health visitor wouldn’t do anything until he would turn 3. One day he just woke up and started saying words, the next week sentences and now he won’t shut up 😂 My sons go through phases of liking baths. Same as food preferences. He’s at the age where they’re starting to learn what they like and dislike and want to make their own decisions but don’t know how to express it. This is also the age where they are seeing what they can get away with 😂 mainly seeing what boundaries they can cross. What they can and can’t do. Please don’t worry. I was in your position with my first. Also, I’ve worked in nurseries for over 10 years and believe me when I say ALL children develop at different rates. It’s so hard to not compare but try not too xxx

I feel l am reading about my child.. Similar boat as you. What you mentioned almost same with my son.. However he started copying here n there little bit, can say ball, up, down, yes, but not consistent. Used to say mama but not so much instead he says papa but not directly to his dad. I'm quite concerned but for time being letting ago.. My LO turned 18 months yesterday so will monitor for next few months if not then contact GP

Everything sounds fine!! Doing this second time round and both children very similar Try not to worry or overthink. They grow up so fast so just enjoy these times x

Thank you so much for your answers everyone ❤️❤️❤️

4 5 and 6 yes. Strong bath refusal (I reduced to 2 times per week and just wash bits of him in the sink that got dirty apart from that, then the remaining baths arent so bad). Very hard to get him to eat healthy food. Strong preferences developing but we keep on offering 😅 if he throws food I take it off his table and give him loaded spoons or one piece of finger food at once. I think food fussiness is totally normal at this age. He can respond to his name but he's very hyper and it's hard to get his attention at all. I'm not suspecting asd more like adhd He has lots of words and good pointing though, good understanding and plays with instructions as well as on own. He used to be v sensitive about clothes and textures and used to refuse shoes but he seems fine with it now and is learning how to put his own clothes on and off very well. This seems to help a lot!

Hey, so my boy doesn't have more than 3 words (can only say 1 per time - usually months in between - noted as a major concern by his paediatrician). He will only play alone (doesn't acknowledge other babies). He loves bath time as it's like a sensory thing for him splashing and having water play (identified by SALT). He doesn't understand what I say (also seems to not hear us at all). Does not respond to name ever. And can't point - or do any other gesture like wave etc. However he is a happy and smiley boy, but has been referred for an autism assessment at 16 months old. All children are different, but if you have concerns, definitely speak to a paediatrician

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