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What would you think about this child?

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whatareyourthoughtsplease · 16/03/2023 10:08

I would like to know if you think this is just her personality quirks or if there's anything else going on?

Girl, aged five

When she was little, she didn't like loud hand dryers/hairdryers and hoovers, but she is mostly okay with them now

Some sensory issues regarding food, but she's usually willing to try new things

Doesn't like having her hair brushed, but again, will sit with a little persuasion

Some sensory issues with clothes -she won't flat out refuse, but again takes a little persuasion

At school, she's described as being distracted and not very focused lack of concentration. They described her as flitting from one activity to another. This doesn't seem to affect her learning though she still able to retain what she has learnt

Seems to prefer adult company in the playground at school. She does have lots of friends there and is very social and her friends adore her.

Often becomes very attached to a special toy, especially in unfamiliar places, almost like a comfort thing

No problems with eye contact or social skills

Can be very fidgety at times, ants in the pants type, always on the go

Any thoughts welcome, thank you.

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BlueChampagne · 16/03/2023 11:34

Sounds a bit like my god daughter (who is now 13). I might be a bit frustrated, but not overly worried.

skkyelark · 16/03/2023 20:18

For the most part, I think I'd be inclined to go for watchful waiting – it could be something, but it could also just be a few quirks and, well, being five. I think I'd take a closer look at some of the sensory stuff, though, particularly around things like clothes. If she's being low-level irritated by her clothes all day, that's not going to help her focus, for example. If it could be worked around fairly straightforwardly (seamless socks, for example, or buying extras of her preferred uniform items so she doesn't have to wear the less comfortable ones), it would seem worth a try.

PritiPatelsMaker · 17/03/2023 08:33

What's your gut instinct on this @whatareyourthoughtsplease and what has her teacher said?

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