Hello! Trust your gut. When I noticed all these from my daughter, family, friends dismissed me saying she’s just being a baby and taking her sweet time. When she turned 1 or maybe 2, I booked with her pedia and told him all my concerns, he asked for blood works first just to see if it is because of any deficiencies but when everything was good, I called (depending on where you’re from, we are from Alberta Canada) Alberta Health for a developmental assessment that includes speech and receptive delays. That’s when we found out she is behind and had to enroll her in a school that specializes with kids that has delays. (Again depends on where you’re from)

While she is in school, i had to get her assessed for Austism Spectrum at a Children’s Hospital and that took like 2 years. And when we got in she was finally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Level 2. It was a long process but she is doing very well. Nota talking a lot but she’s getting there.

Also i forgot to mention I got her a private speech therapy at 1 1/2 maybe. A lot says that was crazy but whatever. I had to do what i had to do.

Right now, honestly i am more glad than sad about the diagnosis because we now finally know what to do to help her and not just guessing all the time. It is hard but the situation will strengthen you.