But he can talk, recently his speech has started to develop, limited and delayed but shes shown him several times saying "wow" and there was something else. So her saying "were facing the reality that Wilby is going to be non verbal" is a farce at this point after he has started using words... not for the past few months when he didn't. Not disputing he definitely has traits at all, I think these have been discussed for at least 12 months on here... pay attention Rach! He's never been taught! Where ever it was he was going to nursery or childcare he came on leaps and bounds in that very short space of time, using words, clapping, waving etc.. that speaks volumes!
Call me a troll but neither R or J do not interact with that child a) enough b) in an age appropriate manner. We know this because we are repeatedly shown it. Wilby has never been allowed to do anything for himself be it "meal times" without someone in his face, if its not Rach with her phone its Edie picking him up every 2 mins. He doesn't even sit at the table at meal times with finger food! Whilst I can empathise that a diagnosis is difficult my son is ASD and my daughter is currently undergoing assessment, and it is difficult. However Wilby does not yet have a diagnosis and I do think alot of these milestones he is not hitting, he will do with the correct guidance, he's clearly a clever boy who picks things up quickly. I think in Rachs head an autism diagnosis validates his developmental delays and that they are not down to her parenting. That boy needs time and nurturing, and teaching and I bet he will thrive autism or not.