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7 month old autism concerns

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Kl1711 · 04/07/2021 11:28

I’m sure this is a common worry but I’m starting to become obsessed with the fact my daughter might have autism.

Some possible signs:

  • hard to get her attention (will very occasionally answer to her name)
  • opens and closes her hands repetitively sometimes in front of her eyes
  • don’t like to be cuddled unless tired (too busy)
  • eye contact good across a room but doesn’t have eye contact if I’m holding her or nursing.
  • babbles mama dada but does not imitate sounds or respond with a sound if I talk to her.
  • doesn’t wave, clap or reach out to me. Will lean.

Generally she is very smiley and loves her toys. Can roll, crawl and pull herself to standing. Cry’s if put on floor and strangers are there but will offer them cute smiles if I’m holding her.

Is there anyone with a 7 month old that can tell me what their development is like in these areas? Or anyone with experience with a child with autism?

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BunnyRuddington · 04/07/2021 13:40

Some of the things that you mention aren't milestones until they are 12 months, and there a long time and a lot of development going to happen between now and 12 months.

For now, I'd stop googling and try to enjoy the here and now with her.

Once she's 12 months, you could do this progress checker from Talking Point and then see if she needs any further assistance.

BrownEyedSquirrel · 04/07/2021 13:42

All sounds normal for a 7 month old to me.

BrownEyedSquirrel · 04/07/2021 13:44

Oh and with imitating sounds, my DS only does this sometimes now (if he feels like it) and he's 19 months! I think you're expecting a lot of your little one, she sounds to be doing really well.

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girlmom21 · 04/07/2021 13:44

7 months is way too young to be trying to diagnose autism - and half of the things you've mentioned are just her learning at the expected pace, nothing to do with autism at all.

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Kl1711 · 04/07/2021 16:58

Thank you all. As you can probably tell I am slightly over anxious. She is my first baby after three losses and two rounds of ivf, she is my whole world. But that does make me lose the plot sometimes x

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DuaLipaSuction · 04/07/2021 17:44

Thank you all. As you can probably tell I am slightly over anxious. She is my first baby after three losses and two rounds of ivf, she is my whole world. But that does make me lose the plot sometimes

So sorry that you've had such a struggle but perhaps that's even more reason to step away from Google and enjoy her for what she is now? Thanks

PotteringAlong · 04/07/2021 17:48

Thank you all. As you can probably tell I am slightly over anxious. She is my first baby after three losses and two rounds of ivf, she is my whole world. But that does make me lose the plot sometimes

You need to deal with that my lovely, because you are not going to help her in the long run being over anxious and reducing your whole world to her.
There is nothing you’ve mentioned that it abnormal. I agree with the pp, you will not enjoy her in the here and now if you don’t get this in check Flowers

BirdyBee · 04/07/2021 19:07

My 15 month old isn't doing half the things your little one is, try not too worry as you are doing a great job!

Pinkflipflop85 · 04/07/2021 19:21

Are you getting support for your mental health?

Poppy709 · 04/07/2021 21:55

Sounds like a totally normal 7 month old, my 9 month old doesn’t wave or clap yet, and the opening hands thing he goes through phases of doing things like that repetitively, it’s like he learns a new ways of moving his hands and then gets fascinated by it! He went through a great phase a few weeks ago of being amazed with his wrists!

I would gently suggest this is more a symptom of anxiety, I understand, we had an incredibly painful journey to having DS at home. I had a lot of help with anxiety linked to PTSD and it might be worth you looking at health anxiety and reassurance seeking, it sounds like this could be happening with you linked to your DD which is totally understandable given your experiences. You’re often fast tracked for mental health support in your first year postpartum and anxiety is so treatable, don’t suffer alone and spend all your time worrying and googling! Sending a hug xxx

Gladiolys · 04/07/2021 21:56

She sounds totally normal for 7 months - lots of the things you mention are milestones for older babies.

Torinunn2022 · 14/10/2022 08:20

Hi, is there any update at all? I could have written that myself about now 7 month old! Thanks xx

vegang · 14/10/2022 08:30

Torinunn2022 · 14/10/2022 08:20

Hi, is there any update at all? I could have written that myself about now 7 month old! Thanks xx

It's all totally normal behaviour for a 7 month old and actually a lot of what OP put is advanced for a 7 month old

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 14/10/2022 08:34

There’s nothing to worry about here, if she’s the same when she’s 2, possibly, you might want to seek a referral to your child development centre.

Torinunn2022 · 14/10/2022 09:06

Okay thank you @vegang ! I guess there’s probably no more posts as no more concerns :) I’ll try and relax

mthrofflwr · 13/06/2023 04:21

@KKl1711 How is your baby now

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Kl1711 · 13/06/2023 08:44

I always hate it when there is no update so here i am 2 years later.....

the kind people who replied were 100% right, my daughters development was perfect for her age but i was diagnosed with pnd/a shortly after posting this.

i'm happy to say that i got support and my daughter is a chatty, happy, infuriating bundle of fun who is ahead on her development and showing no signs of autism.

it is so normal to worry but if its taking over your thoughts and ruining precious moments please get some help x

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Fandabedodgy · 13/06/2023 09:23

That's a great update about you both. Glad to hear it's all going well

skkyelark · 13/06/2023 11:43

That's a lovely update, great that you are both doing well!

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