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If you suspected neurodiversity at a young age were you right?

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JosieB68 · 17/08/2024 09:09

I feel I have a sort of intuition my daughter may be ND.
I know it’s impossible to say for sure as she is so young at 13 months but I just can’t shake this feeling.
Just a few things that have given me concern-
She cannot sit still for 1 second, she has unlimited amounts of energy.
Not sleeping through the night, wake hysterical a few times. Only settles with milk.
Epic meltdowns from around 11 months, I get such anxiety taking her out myself as she refuses to sit in her pram without a major meltdown.
Bursts into tears for what appears no reason, like she is over stimulated yet nursery say she is a joy and loves it.
Will only sit in the high chair for 5 minutes then screams.
Positives are she is sociable, likes her food, is babbling away, says around 5 or 6 words, responds to her name and engages with everyone.
Could be concerned about nothing but I just can’t help shake the feeling.

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PolaroidPrincess · 17/08/2024 10:49

In a see to your question I knew something was different with DC2 but I had no idea what it was and yes, I was right.

I'd say all of what you've described pretty much describes a toddler though doesn't it? How does she compare with other DC her age when you're both out?

Lexie365 · 17/08/2024 14:03

Yes, I knew from a young age and was right BUT I suspected because he DIDN'T respond to his name and he wasn't sociable

JosieB68 · 17/08/2024 16:53

@PolaroidPrincess i guess I always feel when I’m out with other mum friends it’s my child who is screaming to get out their pram, won’t sit in the high chair, if we are out for lunch she can’t focus to eat much as there’s too much going on around her. I do feel she’s just never content. But I do also agree is that just part and parcel of toddler hood?
@Lexie365 hope your little one is doing well and I think as parents we just know sometimes.

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