Hi all, I’m not looking for reassurance here just honest opinions and advice regarding some concerns I have regarding my 2.5y DD’s behaviour – namely the following:
- Fixated on closing open doors at home, and becoming quite upset if she can’t
- Becoming upset if elements of routine aren’t adhered to, eg. Us all taking off coats immediately once we get into the house
- She watches cartoons when she has her morning milk before nursery, she cries if we don’t instantly find the cartoon she wants (cocomelon!)
- When out walking, she wants to be carried everywhere -not even in her pram. This only occurs with her father and myself
- Melts down very quickly if she doesn’t get her own way over minor things
- She is very withdrawn with new people, doesn’t smile etc and can become upset eg. If we go to her grandparents and they have several friends over she will cry and say no on repeat
- Can be echolalic – if repeats something she may do so several times within a short space of time even if we continue to reaffirm what she is saying.
- Holds eye contact with me but it is fairly brief and she doesn’t necessarily smile when I do
- Always been quite demanding generally, rather than easy/content. Even as a small baby
Things to note she does do, which from my understanding mean that my worries for the points above could be dismissed:
- Advanced speech and extremely verbal
- Engages in pretend play
- Has formed friendships at nursery and shows interest in other children when out
- Affectionate at home, gives cuddles kisses and says she loves us
- Engages in joint attention
- Doesn’t seem bothered for toys that spin
I guess I just want to know whether anyone else thinks these could potential flags for something to keep an eye on… HV/GP & nursey (which she attends five days a week) don’t see cause for concern, but I know things can get missed when they are younger and girls can be harder to screen. I know early intervention can help children tremendously, an this is all I’m bothered about.
Thanks in advance