I've googled Einstein, which I accept would have been sensible before I posted suggesting he was on the autistic spectrum. I've read two articles, both of which acknowledge the difficulties in diagnosing someone who is dead but - go on to list the personality traits and behaviours that suggest Einstein 'probably' was on the ASD, possibly he would today be diagnosed as having Asperger's syndrome.
Speech delay is very different than elective mutism. Whilst delayed speech is associated with autism, my grandson who was diagnosed at 8, was speaking fluently and confidently when he was 2. On reflection though, he was showing a number of early indicators of autism. As a family, we all know much more now than we did 20 years ago. That's the same but magnified so far as early years and medical professionals are concerned.
Chatterbox is a great place to start as the staff involved will be knowledgable about child development.
Army horses loose on London streets
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.
I've got another 'keen'... Ouch!
Well Labour’s “patriotism” didn’t last very long, did it? 🇬🇧