GogetterMD:
Definitely your child is not like every other child and has delayed delayed developmental milestones, that could be due to a myriad of reasons, usually genetic, or intrapartum pathologies
You need to see a paediatric neurologist.
Your wonderful son needs special care, but is it possible for him to grow up to be self sufficient? Yes, albeit challenging. Some autistic children have grown up to be doctors, engineers. Don't despise the poor boy cause none of this is his fault

The child is clearly autistic and needs special care.

I'm not sure medication can cure autism, all the child needs is special care. I'm not sure there are special needs schools in Nigeria but that's the type of school he needs to attend.

Oyind18:
Yeah... Its really bad

would be in town tomorrow tho.. Wanted using d opportunity to see u

I agree with the other poster... your child is a "Special Need" child. Its not going to be an easy journey but know that you are not alone. Your son may need a speech therapist and Special doctors. Try and join forums online of people with Special needs children.


Please, don't listen to anyone trying to sell Spiritual healing from Christian and Muslims Alfa.. Tell the Spiritual Alfas and Pastor to use their power first to FIX NIGERIA IF THEY'RE TRUELY POWERFUL. they are only out there to drain every kobo out of you. Even Oyinbo children are suffering the same thing as your child.

Cutehector:
would be in town tomorrow tho.. Wanted using d opportunity to see u

OK , lemme know when you're coming

Oyind18:
OK , lemme know when you're coming

napoleon77:


The child is clearly autistic and needs special care.

I'm not sure medication can cure autism, all the child needs is special care. I'm not sure there are special needs schools in Nigeria but that's the type of school he needs to attend.

Might not be autism, as that cannot be diagnosed from the brief description he gave. Birth asphyxia, Down's syndrome, might be probable diagnosis also.
We do have special schools in Nigeria, albeit expensive. There's one in GRA Ikeja Lagos

Tritri:
@yemi1261 are you sure that incident of him falling down from a story building isn't part/cause of this?

we have started noticing this behavior since he was 1 year, he fell on 13th FEB, 2017. he fell because he did not know right from wrong

yemi1261:
we have started noticing this behavior since he was 1 year, he fell on 13th FEB, 2017. he fell because he did not know right from wrong

To be honest, I would suggest u wait/patience . U're not the first in this predicament. please this was how my faher was runing up and down on my sister sickness before u say jack..he develop HBP same year and my sister still have that sickness till date..

just continue to pray 4 him there is nothing God cannot do

So sorry about your child's condition, it's really heart breaking. A woman once shared a story that went viral on Facebook about her son who had similar issues and how she was able to finally find a solution. It mostly involved her seeking God in spirit and in truth. She realized her pride and that was a way God used to show her the kind of person she really was. So brother don't blame the child cause no child would want to learn slow. But be sincere and turn back to God. Your miracle Is in your hands.

Pray Pray Pray and Pray.. Prayer is the key, you just believe and watch God do the healing..

No one should quote me o.. Prayer is the key, since other solutions have been sought
.

Oyind18:
My friend is going through same, her two children a 4 year old and 2. The both of them can't talk.

Dearlordinheaven!

Demigods666:
Have you heard of satanic healing?

I doubt, with xtianity around.

Anyway. I know you won't listen but let me just tell you.

Satan has made available the ability for us satanist to heal whatsoever that is sick.

I can always help out if you need.

really? You believe that bullshit yourself ?

Joavid:
I wouldn't want to jump to conclusions on your child's condition.


but I'm curious, which doctors in which hospital referred you to psychiatric hospitals?

You need to see a pedatrician, who would recommend you to a specialist.
a pedatrician in a reputable private hospital o.

this is not psychiatric hospital issue.

Ignore this advice wholeheartedly. Since you have done series of neurological investigations as you wrote in the write up, you should go ahead and visit a child psychiatrist and pediatric neurologist too, please. There is an anomally somewhere, maybe a delayed cognitive and behavioral development.



What was the diagnoses they gave you in all the hospitals you've visited?
How long did your wife labored before birthing this child? Was it a traumatic delivery? There lots of questions that needs to be answered here.

Wish you the best, sir.

medinatl:
I agree with the other poster... your child is a "Special Need" child. Its not going to be an easy journey but know that you are not alone. Your son may need a speech therapist and Special doctors. Try and join forums online of people with Special needs children.


Please, don't listen to anyone trying to sell Spiritual healing from Christian and Muslims Alfa.. Tell the Spiritual Alfas and Pastor to use their power first to FIX NIGERIA IF THEY'RE TRUELY POWERFUL. they are only out there to drain every kobo out of you. Even Oyinbo children are suffering the same thing as your child.

its really agonising seeing him behave like this, imagine at 3 still wears diapers. I pay a speech therapist every month to assist. Nonetheless, I still show him love but am passing through hell

GogetterMD:

Might not be autism, as that cannot be diagnosed from the brief description he gave. Birth asphyxia, Down's syndrome, might be probable diagnosis also.
We do have special schools in Nigeria, albeit expensive. There's one in GRA Ikeja Lagos

the mother had a history of prolonged Labour during birth,

SirVintageCock:
Ignore this advice wholeheartedly. Since you have done series of neurological investigations as you wrote in the write up, you should go ahead and visit a child psychiatrist and pediatric neurologist too, please. There is an anomally somewhere, maybe a delayed cognitive and behavioral development.



What was the diagnoses they gave you in all the hospitals you've visited?
How long did your wife labored before birthing this child? Was it a traumatic delivery? There lots of questions that needs to be answered here.

Wish you the best, sir.

thanks very much, the doctors did not really give a specific diagnosis. To be truthful, my wife was in labour for close to 18 hours. She started seeing signs around 12am the previous day before she gave birth through CS around 6 pm the ffg day. The baby was admitted in children hospital in Lagos island for 6 days for close monitoring. Thereafter he was discharged. The boy is growing normally but mentally, no!

He could be on the autistic spectrum. You need a paediatrician to diagnose him first of all. It's unfortunate there's little help to offer autistic kids in Nigeria, but you can Google for the available autism groups in Nigeria.
Anyway, he needs to be seen by a paediatrician preferably a neurologist first and foremost

Most likely the kid has down syndrome also called trisomy 21. Get help of a health care provider

yemi1261:
I write this piece with sadness simply because I am currently passing through a serious challenge that has really affected negatively . I have spent the little I have, even have to borrow over the issue. God knows I don't have the strength to face it owing to the fact that am a low income earner even though am a graduate
I became a father 3 years ago, meaning I have a child of 3 years, yes, he is a boy!, but he had just refused to grow. Not physically but mentally. I don't know what to call this
My son of exactly three years has refused to talk, he behaves like a 3 months old baby, he does not respond to any command, plays with his faeces anytime he defecates. He can even start eating it if no one is around. This boy am talking about does not give or show any if he wants to urinate, eat or defecate. If you place food before him to eat, he will just scatter it on the floor. This behavior became a major source of concern to everyone in the neighborhood.infact, the mother is almost going crazy right now as she has lost interest in virtually everything. We have taken him to several places for possible solution most especially hospitals, they referred us to psychiatric hospital on several occasions, my house is full of so many brain test results. All the drugs prescribed are strictly followed but no results. Honestly, this boy's attitude irritates me each time he misbehaves. I put him in school whether he will improve, I also hired a private home teacher to help but all to no avail. I see his age mates around, they don't behave like that. Am completely devastated. I have spent everything I have just to get this boy well. Please anyone that know what I can do next because am tired.

yemi1261:
its really agonising seeing him behave like this, imagine at 3 still wears diapers. I pay a speech therapist every month to assist. Nonetheless, I still show him love but am passing through hell

My son was in nappies till 3 months before his fifth birthday.
It didn't bother me, he is autistic. Whilst my peers were potty training their kids, I focussed on giving him the skills he would need should he ever become ready.

I used hand on hand encouragement to teach him to pull his trousers down.
I by passed potty and would sit him in the loo even if it was for 2 secs. To get him used to it.

I let him watch me( kids on the spectrum are very visual learners) whilst I used the loo.

All these I did without actually trying to get him out of nappies.

Im not very good at typing,(lazy) but send your digits and I'll add you up.

He can make progress but he is going to need his parents every step of the way.

yemi1261:
its really agonising seeing him behave like this, imagine at 3 still wears diapers. I pay a speech therapist every month to assist. Nonetheless, I still show him love but am passing through hell

Don't be discouraged Mr Yemi, I know how you feel cos my friend's husband said sometimes he'll be crying in his office.

yemi1261:
thanks very much, the doctors did not really give a specific diagnosis. To be truthful, my wife was in labour for close to 18 hours. She started seeing signs around 12am the previous day before she gave birth through CS around 6 pm the ffg day. The baby was admitted in children hospital in Lagos island for 6 days for close monitoring. Thereafter he was discharged. The boy is growing normally but mentally, no!

this is a great and important pointer to what is going on to your child.
From what you wrote it seems he had fetal distress as a result of the prolonged labour which prompted the medical teams to admit him for six days. Fetal distress and hypoxia causes lack of oxygen in the brain tissues and leads to conditions like asphyxia at birth and other effects like hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), seizures, permanent brain damage and long-term conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays and disabilities.
Please get to a child psychiatrist and neurologist.
Take care of your child and your family sir. Be blessed.

SirVintageCock:
this is a great and important pointer to what is going on to your child.
From what you wrote it seems he had fetal distress as a result of the prolonged labour which prompted the medical teams to admit him for six days. Fetal distress and hypoxia causes lack of oxygen in the brain tissues and leads to conditions like asphyxia at birth and other effects like hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), seizures, permanent brain damage and long-term conditions such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays and disabilities.
Please get to a child psychiatrist and neurologist.
Take care of your child and your family sir. Be blessed.

yes it's like you have got the actual problem. I have searched thoroughly the internet, and got things similar to your explanation. I sincerely thank good people who tried to assist in one way or the other. Am overwhelmed. I pray God will bless u all. I ask that you all continue praying for me. I love you all. The condition is really getting me down. .i will still continue seeking solutions till help finally comes my way.

Do not visit any private clinic again.

Those that mentioned neurological and psychiatric issue aren't wrong. Both are closely related. In fact, a neurological dept and a psychiatry dept in any tertiary institution share a lot in common.

However, since your child has NO issue with growth, posture and walking-ability, a psychiatrist remains a good recommendation. If a psychiatrist on his own terms demand a neurological test, you can go ahead to get one.

I think you have spent a lot already, so it is time to visit a public (tertiary) institution. LASUTH alone has more than 6 psychiatrists. You can't get that in any private clinic in Nigeria.
Visit the "department of behavioural sciences" aka psychiatry dept in LASUTH, beside the department is a Neurological department.

I pray you find a permanent solution to this

Acidosis:
Do not visit any private clinic again.

Those that mentioned neurological and psychiatric issue aren't wrong. Both are closely related. In fact, a neurological dept and a psychiatry dept in any tertiary institution share a lot in common.

However, since your child has NO issue with growth, posture and walking-ability, a psychiatrist remains a good recommendation. If a psychiatrist on his own terms demand a neurological test, you can go ahead to get one.

I think you have spent a lot already, so it is time to visit a public (tertiary) institution. LASUTH alone has more than 6 psychiatrists. You can't get that in any private clinic in Nigeria.
Visit the "department of behavioural sciences" aka psychiatry dept in LASUTH, beside the department is a Neurological department.

I pray you find a permanent solution to this

your contribution is encouraging, am happy. I have spent a fortune. I will take to your candid opinion. God bless you

Young03:
Oga witches n wizard are after u child

visit a strong native doctor for solution

if u like take my advice ,if u like dont but pls dont quote me if u dont have a meaningful thing to say

God create native doctors

thanks for your contribution. However I don't see the challenge as witches-wizards induced. I think is more of medical. Though I have used thier concortions too

medinatl:
I agree with the other poster... your child is a "Special Need" child. Its not going to be an easy journey but know that you are not alone. Your son may need a speech therapist and Special doctors. Try and join forums online of people with Special needs children.


Please, don't listen to anyone trying to sell Spiritual healing from Christian and Muslims Alfa.. Tell the Spiritual Alfas and Pastor to use their power first to FIX NIGERIA IF THEY'RE TRUELY POWERFUL. they are only out there to drain every kobo out of you. Even Oyinbo children are suffering the same thing as your child.

lol, a lot of fake alfas and pastors that got to know have offered concortions in exchange for money, I ignore

Tritri:
@yemi1261 are you sure that incident of him falling down from a story building isn't part/cause of this?

yes,that child might have falling down when he was a baby,and it must have affected his brain,though my opinion.

Sweetlily2819:
yes,that child might have falling down when he was a baby,and it must have affected his brain,though my opinion.

yeah, you are correct, if he fell as a baby, definitely it cld be a pointer, but he did not at all. I sincerely appreciate you

yemi1261:
yes it's like you have got the actual problem. I have searched thoroughly the internet, and got things similar to your explanation. I sincerely thank good people who tried to assist in one way or the other. Am overwhelmed. I pray God will bless u all. I ask that you all continue praying for me. I love you all. The condition is really getting me down. .i will still continue seeking solutions till help finally comes my way.

I really can't proffer any solution sir.. just want to encourage you to be strong and show your boy all the support and love he needs. .. I believe he'll improve with time...

my love to your family. ..

medinatl:
I agree with the other poster... your child is a "Special Need" child. Its not going to be an easy journey but know that you are not alone. Your son may need a speech therapist and Special doctors. Try and join forums online of people with Special needs children.


Please, don't listen to anyone trying to sell Spiritual healing from Christian and Muslims Alfa.. Tell the Spiritual Alfas and Pastor to use their power first to FIX NIGERIA IF THEY'RE TRUELY POWERFUL. they are only out there to drain every kobo out of you. Even Oyinbo children are suffering the same thing as your child.

That you don't believe in God's abilities does not mean He is not able to heal the boy regardless of his illness. Have you asked yourself why medical doctors with all their knowledge still fall ill and die?

OP, the Lord is your strength. Seek God's face on this issue, He will show you what you need to do or lead helpers your way

Joavid:
I wouldn't want to jump to conclusions on your child's condition.


but I'm curious, which doctors in which hospital referred you to psychiatric hospitals?

You need to see a pedatrician, who would recommend you to a specialist.
a pedatrician in a reputable private hospital o.

this is not psychiatric hospital issue.

There is something called Child Psychiatry you know

The child could be autistic and a child psychiatrist isn't a wrong call.

Psychiatry is beyond mania dear.