Hello,
Our baby is 10 months old and from a very early age we noticed some physical delays (he had difficulty lifting his head, started crawling late, and even now, for the past two weeks, he only crawls on all fours from time to time). He was diagnosed with muscle hypotonia, but we were told that everything else is fine. After physiotherapy he started progressing quickly, and they say that he is now doing things appropriate for his age.
What really worries us is that he has had stereotypical behaviors (stimming) since he was very young, such as kicking his legs (rubbing or hitting them, which is especially intense when he is sitting on a chair or by himself). For the past month he has also been shaking his head left and right, but he does this when I get excited about something he does, or when I turn my head in front of him (he imitates me), though not only in those situations…
Overall, he is quite social, he is not afraid of people and constantly seeks interaction. According to the doctors, he has very good eye contact. He imitates sounds and gestures (sometimes he waves goodbye). Another issue is that he growls constantly… regardless of the situation, the growling is continuous… (people turn around to see what is happening). He eats well, eats everything, and has no sleep problems.
Another unusual thing is that he cannot really be carried in arms because he constantly moves and leans, and overall it’s difficult to hold him. He is still too young for a diagnosis, but I would really appreciate hearing your opinion, because there are quite a few red flags
Thank you in advance.