My three year old son who attends regular playschool, was diagnosed with sensory processing delay mainly visual processing delay, when we took him for speech therapy consultation. Other senses are fine. We have been taking him regularly for occupational therapy thrice a week. After 5 months, therapist changes her opinion to him showing autistic traits. I have taken all online tests including mchat r test in which the score was 1. That was for making hand gestures in front of his face. Which last for not more than a minute. Rest all symptoms mentioned are not present in him. He has good eye contact, plays with other kids, no problem with any sound/ touch etc, imitates us. His pediatrician is also of the view that he's normal may be lagging a bit in development but will catch up as some kids are slow. I'm so confused about what to follow?

Dr. Arpan KumarOccupational Therapist20yrs exp

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Hello mam Please consult a good Occupational Therapist, child psychologist or developmental pedestrian for proper assessment and diagnosis, May be he has difficulty in visual processing and integration. Hope for the best.  

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Dear user, 'autistic traits' do not necessarily mean a diagnosis of autism. Many kids with sensory processing disorder or other developmental aberrations might show some autistic symptoms, which may resolve with proper intervention. Do continue with proper sensory integration intervention in order to address these emerging autistic symptoms. After a few months of therapy you may want to consult a Developmental pediatrician or child psychiatrist to get him assessed for a conclusive diagnosis. All the best, you're on the right track!  

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Hello mam. If your son was diagnosed with any Sensory processing delay, you should be taken him to the Occupational Therapist regularly for Sensory Integration Therapy. I hope your son will be improving soon. Good luck.  

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Dr. Shyama VarunOccupational Therapist10yrs exp

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Dear parent, it will be helpful for him to undergo an occupational therapy evaluation and sensory evaluation to understand the challenges of him. He may not be a child with autism even though he shows certain behaviours which is common in children with autism. Surely, he will pick up his sensory challenges if he undergo ot consult your nearest occupational therapist. I wish him all the best for his betterment.  

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Mr. Durga Sankar SuarOccupational Therapist4yrs exp

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You must consult a proficient developmental pediatrician or a neuro paediatrician to address the concern. Along with taking a review of an efficient occupational therapist. The child may have some autistic features that don't necessitate being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Seek professional advice in person.  

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