Firstly, close those pages!!! Every child is different and all develop at different rates, reading about averages etc does more harm than good.

Secondly, what does your gut tell you? I know you realise that something isn't right as you've posted in here... but, do you have any thoughts on what could be an issue? Do you think he hears you ok?

Now... where are you waiting on the Audiology appointment? I agree with heather72, see the GP about the care plan and try and get some things done earlier. Also, as hard as it is, don't expect any sudden improvements, it does take a lot of time DS1 is 5 now and we have only just started to see some HUGE improvements with him and he's been in therapy since birth. He went from being very delayed to all of a sudden catching up (he's still delayed just not as much) within 4 months, it was a very quick process but it took years of therapy to see. I guess I'm just saying don't be disheartened and don't give up.

Thirdly, you know where I am, any time, just drop a line =) Do you still have my number?