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Is Slow Speech And Learning Always Autism

A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Greensburg, PA

Is a 4 year old who has problems with clear speech and difficulty with simple learning such as numbers and colors and remembering them always autism. He is very loving, talks a lot but not clearly and is very sensitive. Acts out sometimes and has always done the flapping thing.

July 18, 2013
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A MyAutismTeam Member

No. There is a lot of different disabilities and learning disorders that also have the symptoms. You should get your child diagnosed by a qualified professional. Then you will have a better idea on what treatments to seek.

July 18, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Other conditions have the same symptoms. One of my most helpful websites was do2learn which is about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome ... and autism.

July 19, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

That could be describing Autism...but it could also describe a lot different things. Any child who has trouble speaking is going to have tantrums and possibly have "odd" behaviors, but doesn't mean they have autism. Best to get a formal evaluation (or multiple) like MyZetta said. Either way it sounds like your son could benefit from intervention and services.

July 18, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

All 3 of my kids do the flapping, and for them it's a sensory thing. It's considered a "soft sign" of ASD in that it is common in spectrum kids but by itself it's not necessarily indicative of it. Articulation disorder is often a sign of auditory processing or oral motor issues, which aren't unusual in spectrum kids but again there would need to be additional difficulties for a diagnosis. Get on the waitlist for an eval by a developmental pediatrician or pediatric neurologist if you've got concerns. You can also request an eval through the school district, but a medical diagnosis is what's needed to get services through your health insurance and SSI if you meet the income eligibility for that program.

July 18, 2013

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