My lovley DS is 4 and has just started school. My DB has autism and ADHD and pretty sure my DH has so I have always kept an eye out for signs - maybe somewhat to much.
When he was younger there were somethings that worried me such as late speech (came at the age of 2), he was obsessed with spinning things for a short time although this past.
Fast-forward to now and he is a lovley happy little boy. He loves making and playing with friends, has settled into school fine etc.
I spoke to his teacher today as he is obsessed with the titanic and ship wrecks, knows every fact possible. He has often had different obsessions over the years certain numbers if I didn't go to till number 8 he would have a meltdown , certain toys, planets. But with the titanic he can bring any conversation back to it. In school alls he will draw is boats.
His teacher says he is fine socially sometimes needs some encouragement and does try to bring boats into play.
He is also extremely fussy with food, I am pretty sure it's a sensory thing. He also holds his wee in (which my friend has told me can be a sign he never has accidents).
As I say he's social, copes with changes in routine fine (he did get upset when his Dad got a new car but nothing other than that), good eye contact, holds conversation pretty well (often try to engage with adults), plays with children, doesn't have tantrums. Should I be worried? I'm not worried if he has ASD, I just want to know to be able to give him the correct support. I know when my DB got his diagnosis it was a relief for him.
Thanks for reading!