Hello all,
My DD is 15 months 14 days, and always been very playful and active baby. She has maintained average weight (50-60%), however, always been a picky eater. She prefers feeding herself with finger foods.
Recently, I watched a video of a child with ASD. Since then I have been visiting sites on ASD signs.
I noticed some of the signs in her. I don't know if these are normal or not.
My DD has been super (hyper may be!) active since she started walking (around 10months). She is always on the go and climbs on anything she can (chairs/desks). Even now she is desperate to climb the fridge and radiators. Very little attention to toys or anything these days. Loves mirror, books (would bring to me). Responds most of the time to her name, however, slow when watching TV or busy with something.
She is unable to point to anything with index finger. Whenever she wants anything, she would try to reach for it. Sometimes brings that to me (for example shaking juice pouch). She does say few words (example duck, dress, cake). I have noticed some unusual hand movement occasionally.
Few weeks ago, I have noticed she is toe walking all the time, except running. I have never seen her do that before. When shoes are put on, her feet stays down most of the time.
Her tantrums have increased, if anything is done against her will (nappy change, dressing up, taking her out from bathroom etc). Hates to go in the car/car seat (it has been a problem since she turned one).
She is also not shy to strangers or other people.
There are few more signs, I am bit concerned about. Everything seems not normal since I watched that video and read about ASD. Her one year assessment was done over the phone around 14months.
I am very distressed. Any experience would be helpful. I guess earlier interventions are necessary, if ASD is present. 