Neurodiverse?
Really worried about my 7.5 month old. To be honest, started picking up on certain “quirks” at around 4 months old. Being a foster carer for 20 years my specialty is placements of the neurodiverse, and learning disabilities. However they have never been this tiny, and I’m wondering if these are just normal things or likely to be “something”. I’d rather not hear that she is too young, or what the difference would be, because she’s not to young to be showing signs but no, it wouldn’t make an ounce of difference , she’s literally my world.
She doesn’t sleep, at all. Maybe one nap a day, two if I’m lucky, has been since 3 months old and only ever 30 mins or less. Owlet registers over 30+ wakes a night, it’s relentless, she’s still in our bedroom for this reason.
She’s NON STOP. Constantly bouncing, wriggling, refused to be strapped in anywhere, loves to move m, rougher the better, thrown high, etc- huge sensory output. Doesn’t sit still, can’t read with her, keep her entertained for any length of time
Constantly rubs her forefinger and thumb together in cross shape all day, only one hand. Always points her feet. Hand ALWAYS in her mouth, from 2.5 months. Keeps pulling head to one side randomly.
Used to love certain toys and sensory items- now screams if she’s near them. Hates shoes and socks, laughs randomly all the time, can play for hours just with stacking cups and gets so overstimulated multiple times a day. She also really dislikes any affection.
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Sounds similar to my LO & I’ve been worried too. Following for answers x
Honestly this just sounds like normal 7.5 month old behaviour to me. Maybe barring the sleep but even that doesn't sound like "something" they're definitely way too young to tell if they're neurodivergent right now xx
Have you spoken to your health visitor or GP about this at all?
My 1st is autistic and my 2nd has ADHD. My 1st was extremely overwhelmed by everything. Never slept well and still struggles with sleep even at 22. Academic 100, life skills, sensory processing, and social 0
2nd is very high-energy — either “on” or “off.” She never sat still, always needs constant activity, and was very angry until around age 4. She still needs a lot of movement now at 11, but she sleeps well.
My August baby is completely different — very happy, smiley, and enjoys both independent play and being around other children. But I’ve noticed some things that feel a bit “off” to me: she stares into the distance and doesn’t respond, dislikes being touched or kissed and can focus on objects for very long periods. She also flaps her hands/feet and stiffens when excited.
She has feeding difficulties but Drs haven’t found any physical issue and think it’s developmental and sensory-related.
So I’m not sure if she’s neurotypical with feeding issues and just different to what I’m used to, or signs of autism
is yours affectionate? I’ve found this one really hard as she pulls away all the time
mine is the same with affection, she’s pulls away every time. But she has a really healthy attachment with me, and past week or so gets upset when strangers take her from me -GP, distant family members etc. she’s doesn’t stare too much but it’s the hands constantly in the mouth, and the head to one side is now multiple times a day
I see you’re from Coventry too, we should meet up and let the girls interact x
hi marina I’ve just messaged you x
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