Is 10yo DS immature or just developing at his own pace?

[Awaanbileyirheid]

Recently my mum has told me my 10yo son is too immature for his age.
He is smart and educationally doing very well. He is waiting to be seen for possible high functioning autism so that might be relevant.
He is socially popular but can be anxious and isn't great at sports. He's a great kid and happy! He does take ages to learn physical things but does so at his own pace.
My mum told me he shouldn't still be taking his blanky and ted with him when staying overnight. He does sometimes speak in a a babyish voice when excited and is quite awkward at times.
I told her he's happy and theres nothing wrong with enjoying his childhood.
But its got me thinking, is he too immature? I'm not about to take his teddy from him! But should we be pushing him to grow up?
Thoughts welcome!

My nearly 14yo usually takes a cuddly toy with him when we go away to see friends or family - though I doubt he would take one on a school trip. I've never worried about it.

Thanks! I think its quite normal for his age! Your DS is still only 14, still young! My DS has two years till secondary school so he's time to grow up yet!
He's a lovely wee boy, maybe he takes his time but he gets there in the end!

I'm no psychologist but he sounds like a completely normal healthy 10-year-old to me!

He might be a little young at heart if he still has a teddy but there's far too much pressure on kids to grow up these days. My 13-year-old daughter is neurotypical but she still takes comfort in her my melody teddy

Autism causes poor social skills, so it's very unlikely that he would have friends and be as popular and outgoing as he is if he had autism

@CowboyJoanna thanks, I've spoken to other parents and we won't be taking his teddy off him! We will though be upgrading his bedroom decor and new bed to a more mature grown up theme!
He is popular but has been bullied and seems to be unable to build resilience which is one of the reasons school think he's on the spectrum.
I agree though theres so much pressure on kids to grow up, I'm happy he's happy being a wee boy! He does know about Santa tho-he's figured that out!

"being unable to build resilience"

That's not autism, your son is just sensitive... and the patriarchy doesnt allow for that

Thats what I thought! He is a senstive wee chap! I don't like trying to label him thing, every child has their own path. On the other hand, I want to do my best to support him if he is on the spectrum.
Its hard this parenting thing!!