S.
Male / 7 years & 9 months
After the age of two, these was a gradual regression in his speech development. He began to gradually loose his ability to say the alphabet and numbers as he used to and slowly began replacing his words with grunting sounds. This later became associated with repetitive flapping of the hands and repeating the same you tube kid video over and over again.
Initially over a period of 6-8 months, the diagnosis of Autism was dismissed and no one really said he had it until I found a neurodevelopment pediatrician myself and booked an appointment. It was only then that I was given then diagnosis.
Early diagnosis is key and watch for loss of words. Sometimes it will be subtle and we dismiss it as the child just being too young.
Below is a timeline of S.’s observed symptoms, diagnosed conditions, and treatments and therapies.
Ongoing Symptom
Observed at 5 years & 6 months
Observed: Many times a Day
Severe
Ongoing Symptom
Observed at 5 years & 6 months
Observed: Always
Very Severe
Ongoing Symptom
Observed at 5 years & 6 months
Observed: Always
Very Severe
Related To
Ongoing Symptom
Observed at 5 years & 6 months
Observed: Many times a Day
Severe
Condition
Diagnosed at 5 years & 6 months
Very Confident
Related To
Condition
Diagnosed at 5 years & 6 months
Confident
Related To
Ongoing Treatment
Began at 5 years & 6 months
Neutral
Comments
Initially, I felt it helped slow down his regression, but then I feel we are back to square one...especially with the COVID pandemic that has affected his routine flow in learning.
Related To
Ongoing Treatment
Began at 5 years & 6 months
Helpful
Comments
He has issues sleeping at night due to his hyperactivity. Also wakes up in the middle of the night frequently.
Related To
Specialist
Positively
Specialist
Children's National
Very Positively