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Hello everyone. I don't know if I am in the right group at this

point or not. My husband and I are very concerned about my 20 month

old son. Explained by others he is antisocial, late talker, and not

a good eater. Speech problems run in my family, including my

brother. So I would really like to know what we are dealing with

sooner than later.

He does say MA, usually that is the only thing he can say. One time

I thought he said what, but I'm sure since he has never said it

again. He makes up sounds for things he wants, like he will make a

sound with his tounge, and move it back and forth, we know this

means he needs something to drink. He has never really talked or

made sounds ever. Now that he is older it is like he is trying, but

nothing coming out. If we say anything in a low voice, he kind of

growls.

He also does not interact with others. Explained by others as shy

or antisocial, but he will actually have a screaming fit. We had to

get a babysitter for my father's surprise B-day Party after only 15

mins. due to him screaming the whole time.

He also does not eat anything hot, cold, or slimey. He will eat

cheese, but you have to let it set out for awhile so it is not

really cold. Dry cereal is about all we get in him most of the

time. He is not real small, but noticed his % have been

decreasing. He is 23 pounds at 20 months.

Well we have no idea at this point what to do. No one wants to

eval. him until he is 2. We are in Iowa. I don't know if these

things are connected or not.

Well thank you for your time and any help would be appreciated.

Also if you all agree with everyone else (he's just a late talker,

antisocial, and not a good eater) I will have to agree. My gut

tells me there is more to this than any one else sees.

THank YOu

Tabitha