I was not really concerned untill his 2 years development check. he seemes to be learning a few new words and after a while forgeting them, is like getting bored. He used to point on a car's picture and say like I taught him, but after the book got torn he didnot say it any more, just once or twice outside. It seems to me that all he ever said was for fun, after getting bored he does not say the words any more.He doesnot use language for communication, will rather take me by hand and show what he wants. besides I knew that his dad started talking late and thought it was a speech delay, but he forgot chewing too. he hurt the newly cut gum and stopped eating biscuits, the only thing he was chewing. he is sensitive and one more thing I noticed after getting pushed by the baby does not want to touch kids any more, is like scared. plus avoids eye contact with strangers, after seeing someone a few times will look and take them by hand. I really do not know? we are waiting for appointment with pediatrician for 7 months already, if he has autism how can i encourage him to use language?