Hey,
I’ve always wondered if my little boys shyness was something more but always been dismissed. Nursery have raised a concern this week and now it’s at the front of my mind again.
Here are some red flags I’ve noted-
—he babbled at 4 months then all of a sudden stopped - didn’t make any more noises except humming until over 1 when he started saying words
— he is EXTREMELY shy - won’t say hi or bye or even smile at anyone he isn’t extremely familiar with
— sensitive to loud noises, can’t use hand dryer for example
— let’s all emotions out after nursery, holds them in while there
— never liked hugs or kisses (sometimes from mum but no one else)
— never liked being held as a baby
— flaps hands occasionally if upset
— repeats phrases when overwhelmed (these phrases change week by week)
— hides/withdrawn at toddler groups/nurser— rarely says hi/bye to family
— loves to run a lot of the time in circles
I’m not worried as such because I know that is his personality but he’s started having a hard time at nursery now and I’m wondering if it could be linked
He’s extremely clever and despite the babbling delay hasn’t had speech delay as such. He’s always been advanced with his talking
Just wondering if anyone has any advice really x