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Sounds normal to me my son is 3 and autistic he’s also non verbal so doesn’t say anything. I really hope one day I’ll hear him talk. If those are the only concerns you have I’d say it’s normal, autism would have a lot more signs
@Sam Thank you! Yes those are mostly my only concerns he does toe walk sometimes which I heard is also a stim but I also know some kids just do that! He also is a very picky eater but I was the same way until like highschool now I can eat most things!
Yeah that’s true I’d keep an eye on him and if you’re still worried talk to your dr/hv
hmm, every kid is different, and 250+ words is pretty good for 3, so I wouldn't stress too much about it! as for the stimming, it's pretty common for kids to act differently in public vs. home, so maybe just keep an eye on it but not freak out. here's what the 'Heal Baby Care App' says.... "It's quite common for children to develop language skills at different rates. By age 3, many children can say around 200-1,000 words and start forming simple sentences, so your son's progress sounds within the normal range. As for stimming, it's often a way for children to self-regulate, especially in different environments. If you're concerned about his speech or behavior, consider engaging in more interactive play or reading together to encourage language development.
@Susan thank you!!
Sounds very normal if not a bit advanced, though. i only know my son, who wasn't talking at all, then (though he is on the lowest end of the spectrum, so I'm unsure how the high-end function), some stimming could be age related but of concerned see your pediatrician or psychologist.