I agree that every child display's some things on the spectrum but if a mother has a gutt feeling somethings not right then I am a firm believer that the mother should follow her nose. Quiet obviously we are not professionals and in my opinion M would be much better taking her concerns to a MCHN and getting a correct diagnoses. Better safe then sorry. Early detection with ANYTHING is better for mother and child and if that isnt the diagnoses in the end then thank goodness...but atleasat M would have eliminated one thing.

Autism is NOT fun and I wouldnt wish it on anyone! I would rather my child just have a speech delay then go down those 3 years of heart ache and tears road again.
Absolutely, couldn't agree more. I was merely pointing out that it may not be something to be concerned, so that Matryoshka doesn't get worried unnecessarily until she's been to the Dr (or CHN). I in no way present myself as a professional, I am just another mum going through the process of several (mis-)diagnosis's and several therapies. I am still travelling that journey and will not know answers for Brendan until we've seen his paediatrician.

In my opinion I would not be overly concerned until a Dr(CHN, therapist ect) was to tell me I should be. Life is too short and children grow up far too quickly!