Is it a speech delay or autism? [Learn the KEY differences and how autism is diagnosed]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video you will learn 3 key differences between speech delay and autism. One of the most common questions I hear from parents is about the difference between a speech delay and autism, and how to know if their child qualifies for a diagnosis of autism.
In this video I will teach you 3 key differences between a speech delay (or language delay) and autism. Plus, I will talk about how to schedule an evaluation to either diagnose or rule out speech delay and autism. By the end of this video you’ll be equipped with information and resources to help you support your child’s development.
TIMESTAMPS
0:32 Criteria for speech or language delay diagnosis
1:07 Criteria for autism diagnosis
2:45 Developing skills in order versus out of order
3:30 Incorrect diagnosis?
4:50 Evaluations to qualify for either a speech/language delay or autism
6:33 A reminder for parents
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🧩 Autism Speaks - Trustworth resource for learning about autism - www.autismspea...
🔗 CDC Website with links for parents wanting to learn more about autism - www.cdc.gov/nc...
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Your video is very informative. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
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You have just given me some hope. Thank you very much.
Thank you for the message. I am always hopeful that my videos are helpful for families.
Thank you for sharing this information
One of the best videos I watched regarding this topic! Thank you for very informative video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! Very clear and to the point!
Glad it was helpful!
No one is an expert,because every 5yrs or more their is new information
That's true, there's always new information! We speech therapists are required to do continuing education so we can stay up to date with the latest information and strategies.
They're an expert in their field until their field advances and then they catch up again. If you go by that logic, there is no such thing as an expert in everything 🤡
Which is why a lot of professions have licenses and you hve to reapply for them
have a 13-month-old boy who smiles but doesn’t always look into my eyes. However, when I do something or sing, he watches me and smiles or giggles. When he falls down, he looks at me and cries. When I put a treat in his hand, he gives it to our pet and watches the pet eat. When I sing his favorite song, he looks at me and smiles joyfully. If I say 'run, run,' he starts running and loves chasing games. But when I call his name, even if I call him 50 times, he doesn’t respond. However, if I make another sound or sing, he turns back and starts enjoying it.
I haven’t noticed any stimming behavior, but he grunts a few times, maybe once a day. He plays with push pop toy when i give him, and if objects are hard to manipulate, he throws them on the hardwood floor and keeps throwing for 2-3 minutes before moving on to something else. He started walking independently at 11 months. He babbles 'dada,' 'mama,' and 'baba,' and when I say 'open your mouth,' he responds by saying 'ha ha ha' slowly like whispering but only sometimes not often. He sometimes follows us around and ask us to be picked up by touching our knee when he’s tired or bored after playing.
I pretended to feed him with a spoon and bowl once, and after I guided his hand to feed me, now he tries to feed me too. He doesn’t point, but he often looks where I point. He doesn’t respond to his name, and he waves and claps sometimes, but not often.
What do you think? Is it too early to say? Based on your experience, please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks for reaching out. I don't think it's ever too early to ask for support from your doctor or another provider. And if you're wondering if your son is autistic, an in-person evaluation with a qualified provider would be able to give you lots of information and resources for your child specifically - because every child (autistic or not) has individual needs.
And while you're waiting to talk to your doctor, this book is a great resource I'd recommend to any parent - amzn.to/4elYceV It teaches tons of great strategies for supporting children in ways that work for them to help them learn new communication skills.
As far as the first three things needed for an autism diagnoses, do they need ALL three of those things PLUS two out of four of the other four things? Also, how would you know in a 3 year old that’s not always around others much about the first three qualifiers? My son doesn’t seem to have an issue with the first three but has most of the other four.
We moved to a new country my son had already started saying few words at 16 months he started nursery he would say new words and things he was doing but all of sudden he stopped and started pointing things and taking ur hands to wer he wants u too I dnt knw anymore
Thanks Alot ❤
You're welcome 😊
Can a toddler be a late talker if they were born early?
Yes, a child can be a late talker whether or not they were born early.
If your child was born early, I recommend comparing their skills to their chronological age and adjusted age for the number of weeks they were born early. In general we want to look at the skills for their adjusted age until they are about 2 years old, but it can be a good idea to keep an eye on both. It really just depends on the individual child and how early they were born.
And as a rule of thumb I suggest parents start practicing at home around 18 months if they are concerned, just because I find it can be easier (and comforting if your a parent who wants to feel like they're "doing something" like me) to get started before we'd expect a burst in language development, so you can support them through that!
@toddlertalk so since my son was born 3 weeks early, I should be looking at milestones for 17 months instead of 18 months right?
@@finnedfuture9839 yes
My son is 26 months old and says Mumma, Papa, No, Give, Take, pick up, Red, Apple, Ball, Bat.
No other words only these. So what is he?? Can he be called late talker??
Hi, thanks for reaching out :) Without meeting your son, I can't classify him as a "late talker," there's a little more that goes into making that determination than just the number of words a child is saying. I always have to defer to your pediatrician or a speech therapist in your area.
However, I can say that I listen for a 2-year-old to be saying many words, more than 50. I am going to link some strategies I use to help toddlers learn to say new words. I hope you'll find them helpful to add to the words your little one is already saying!
toddlertalk.com/blog/focused-stimulation
toddlertalk.com/blog/repeating-words-speech-therapy
toddlertalk.com/blog/speech-delay-in-toddlers
This may sound off-topic, but know of a mother that has neglected her autistic children, and now they are so behind and look sad. Should I contact child services? Need help
Hi. This is a serious allegation. Since I don't know of the specific circumstances, I would direct you to Child Protective Services or your local authorities, where you can explain the situation in more detail and find the next steps.
Here's the information for San Diego County where I live - you can search for similar in your area - www.sdcda.org/helping/mandated-reporting#:~:text=Immediately%2C%20or%20as%20soon%20as,2191%20and%20local%20law%20enforcement.&text=Or%2C%20you%20can%20receive%20a,to%20the%20Child%20Abuse%20Hotline.
Here's also a quoted text for "What to Report" in the State of California -
What to Report The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ACT (CANRA) can be found in California Penal Code Sections 11164 - 11174.3. The following is a partial description of the statute. Mandated reporters should become familiar with the detailed requirements as they are set forth in CANRA. Under the law, when the victim is a child (a person under the age of 18) and the perpetrator is any person (including a child), the following types of abuse must be reported by all legally mandated reporters: Page 3 Rev. 6/2012Issues and Answers for Mandated Reporters Document
Physical abuse (PC 11165.6) is defined as physical injury inflicted by other than accidental means on a child, or intentionally injuring a child.
Child sexual abuse (PC 11165.1) includes sexual assault or sexual exploitation of anyone under the age of 18. Sexual assault includes sex acts with children, intentional masturbation in the presence of children, and child molestation. Sexual exploitation includes preparing, selling, or distributing pornographic materials involving children; performances involving obscene sexual conduct; and child prostitution.
Willful cruelty or unjustified punishment (PC 11165.3) includes inflicting or permitting unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, or the endangerment of the child’s person or health. “Mental suffering” in and of itself is not required to be reported; however, it may be reported. Penal Code11166.05 states: “Any mandated reporter who has knowledge of or who reasonably suspects that mental suffering has been inflicted upon a child or that his or her emotional well-being is endangered in any other way may report the known or suspected instance of child abuse or neglect to an agency specified in Section11165.9”. (The specified agencies include any police department, sheriff’s department, county probation department, if designated by the county to receive mandated reports, or the county welfare department.)
Unlawful corporal punishment or injury (PC 11165.4), willfully inflicted, resulting in a traumatic condition.
Neglect (PC11165.2) of a child, whether “severe” or “general,” must also be reported if the perpetrator is a person responsible for the child’s welfare. It includes both acts and omissions that harm or threaten to harm the child’s health or welfare.
General neglect means the failure of a caregiver of a child to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision, where no physical injury to the child has occurred. Severe neglect means the intentional failure of a caregiver to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care where injury has occurred or is likely to occur.
Severe neglect also includes those situations of neglect where any person having the care or custody of a child willfully causes or permits the person or health of the child to be placed in a situation such that his or her person or health is endangered.
Any of the above types of abuse or neglect occurring in out-of-home care must also be reported (PC 11165.5). (For a discussion of newborns with a positive toxicology screen, or for information on child abuse in relation to domestic violence, see the “Frequently Asked Questions” section.)
@@toddlertalk There has been several other individuals that have noticed the issue. A few other mothers had tried to help and give advice but the woman goes manic and pushes everyone away. Thank you for all the information
@@De97-v7t Well... When several people including family members have seen that neglect is the issue. She let her sons teeth rot and never got any kind of dental care and he keeps failing school. So I suggest before you make a comment or concern you need to reevaluate "your" life and move on from the past.
@@DrewB439 why don’t you be a man and step in, any way you can. Go pay for the dentist bill than of you got an opinion and do nothing to help your a coward
@@De97-v7t I'm sorry I hurt your crushed feelings. Have a good day
Very informative video. Thank you.
You are welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!
What if parents are not having constant conversation with the children but always provide the things they might want
Hi! I think it's always a balance of "strategies" when helping young children learn to communicate. You can definitely narrate what's happening, while also waiting for children to express their wants/needs. And it's also important to have quiet time, this gives children an opportunity to be the ones to start a conversation (and it also gives everyone a break!). Hope that was helpful :)
I have a same problem with my baby plz help me
Hi, I am happy to share a couple helpful resources with you.
Here are 3 ways I recommend supporting speech or language delay at home - 3 ways - toddlertalk.com/blog/speech-delay-in-toddlers
Common questions (& answers) parents ask about autism - toddlertalk.com/blog/top-autism-parent-questions
Hi my sons 2 years 4 months he knows what I'm saying and understands my speech but he's not talking shall I be worried
Is your child in day care or has consistent interactions with other children ?
Hi. I never want to tell a parent to worry (because worrying feels like part of the job anyway), but I think it's time to get some more information. Milestones, like vocabulary milestones, are designed to get us talking - so when we notice our child falls behind in a milestone area, we can take a closer look. It's important to point out that milestones aren't used by themselves to determine if your child has a speech and language disorder or delay. A speech and language evaluation would take a more in-depth look at communication and be able to provide you with answers.
So, if you haven't already, I would encourage you to talk to your pediatrician or look into a speech and language evaluation (a speech evaluation can be free through early intervention in the US and is covered by most insurance plans - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me).
Some ADHd kids also may have speech delay. ?
Yes, it's possible to have either ADHD, or a speech delay, or both. But as a speech therapist we will only diagnose a speech delay and developmental specialists (psychologists, etc.) would diagnose ADHD.
My son two year old but he no say any word.
Hi, I am happy to share some resources with you.
First, I think it would be supportive to talk to a speech therapist in your area if available. They can provide individual recommendations and support for your child - here's a helpful link - toddlertalk.com/blog/how-to-find-a-pediatric-speech-therapist-near-me
For toddlers who aren't talking, I think it's important to focus on building up their skills from where they're at, rather than focusing on talking right away. Because toddlers learn to talk through imitation (or copying adults and other kids), it is beneficial to work on imitation in play until your child is copying things you do. Then move on to copying gestures and sounds. And eventually, you'll work on words. Here are a few resources for you -
1. Copying actions in play - toddlertalk.com/blog/imitation-skills-speech-therapy
2. Using gestures to communicate - toddlertalk.com/blog/communicating-with-gestures
3. Copying sounds - toddlertalk.com/blog/imitating-sounds-speech-therapy
4. Copying words - toddlertalk.com/blog/repeating-words-speech-therapy
You have to get him tested asap..talk with the pediatrician for a referral...they are tested by their age..and sometimes it can be a waiting list..
My daughter has been on the waiting list for 8months just to get her son tested..we should be getting a call sometime soon because we just been pulled off the waiting list.
is he talking now
Ok@@CME_876
But boys love cars.if you introduce toy cars without other toys they are likely to stick to theirs cars.
Einstien,mosart, bethoven were autism kids let the kid be.
Thanks for sharing your opinion. As a parent and speech therapist, I feel passionate about providing each parent with information so they can make the best decisions for their family. I've seen speech therapy really benefit both children with speech delay and autistic children - so while I understand everyone isn't interested I definitely want to let people know there is an option for support if they're looking for it.