I wish I could help you. It's really hard to say if you are over reacting since I don't know what his symptoms are. Three weeks seems like a long time to wait, but it isn't. I wish you all the best.

I have an appointment in a week where I am going to begin the diagnosis process. I don't know exactly what's involved in the process, but it sounds like we are torn up about it very similarly. Every day, I question myself on whether it's the right thing to do or if my son will wake up, symptom-free, or maybe it's just a figment of my imagination. The wait time is hard, but I try to fill it working with my son. Whatever the diagnosis is, it will give me a better understanding of how to help or get help for my son. It definitely is a good thing. You're a good parent for getting him diagnosed and a good parent for having the feelings you're having. It just all goes to show how much you care for your child, which, to me, is the most important thing. Best wishes, and please feel free to ask questions.

Please always trust your instincts as a mom. We went through the same up and down feelings before Jack was diagnosed. Just love your son as much as possible and remember you are doing a great thing by addressing your concerns and getting him the help he needs. We all cling to the 'normal' behaviors in the hopes that we are wrong about our kids. Hang in there and know you have tons of support behind you from the community.

I'm with Marni -- TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! There were times I thought I must be crazy when professionals were telling me I was over-reacting - but in the long run it paid off. I didn't get the services I needed for my kids as early as some - but eventually we had our answers! To pass the time - DOCUMENT - DOCUMENT - DOCUMENT!! The more data you have - the further you will get! Hang in there!

I did the same thing and went through the same. One day he was normal as it seems and the next he would be different. I didn't get an eval at that age because they said I had to wait until he was 3. 2 months before his 3rd bday he was diagnosed. it is hard waiting and I am sure you are probably exhausted with worry. But do this... keep track on how he is acting. Just in case the day you go in, he is on one of his normal days. Also have other people you know write statements about your son and have them give examples of any thing that seems different. My son was in daycare so I used them. Good luck and we are thinking of you and please come back and let us know how it went.

I so feel for what you are going through right now. My son was diagnosed 2 months ago, when he was 22 months old. I remember that horrible wait for his official evaluation. My husband and I questioned ourselves SO much. One minute my son would seem fine...just like any other kid. And then an hour later, he'd be having a horrible tantrum and banging his head against the wall. His behavior was and still is so sporadic. I began to have concerns about him when he was 18 months old. I knew something just wasn't right...sometimes. But then again, other times he would seem fine. What a confusing time. Deep down, I think I knew it was autism about a month before he was diagnosed. At least my brain new that. My heart took a little longer to accept it. But, once we heard the developmental pediatrician say "It's Autism" there was no more denying it. On the plus side, early intervention is so wonderful, especially when kids start it as young as your son and mine! In only 2 months of treatment, my son now uses 4 or 5 signs (more, all done, help, yes) to tell us what he needs. He also uses a picture system to help us understand him. If he wants juice, he grabs the picture of juice and hands it to us. We have over 50 pictures now he uses of food, drinks and toys. He has become so much less frustrated already! My best advice is trust your instincts. Mothers know when something isn't right with their kids. I wish you luck. I know how hard this is.

I understand your worries. The doctors would tell me I was overeating about my sons behaviors until he was formally diagnosed. Always go with your gut to find solutions. On the same accord, Autism is the latest diagnosis being used quickly. Make sure tht his hearing, vision, and other physical sympotoms are explored. Some sympotoms can be indicative of several different conditions and it is imperative that the right diagnosis is reached. Always follow your Mommy radar in the end.

Hi LynneWith2,
I went through the exact same thing. It's so heart breaking and hard. Then after I got the dx I still had my days where I thought....the dr.'s could be wrong.
Sometimes I think the waiting and being in limbo is the hardest part though.
We're here for you,
Luann

Trust your instincts! I didn't. I knew "something" was different. But again some days were better than others. I listened to other parents "oh don't worry, my son/grandson/nephew/cousin.... and now he's fine" I went to my doctor every 2-3 months "somethings not right" "oh don't worry... is he doing this/that and the other? oh well then he's fine just a little delayed. He's a boy after all...." I could have had him diagnosed at 15 mos. not at 3 years if I trusted my instincts and pushed the issue instead of the "wait and see" approach. Valuable time(for therapy) was lost and the waitlist for therapy got longer as I waited!