Hi all, I've wondered for a few years now whether there's something else going on with DS (6), but so much of his behaviour could just be down to age, so I haven't looked to pursue it further. I'd appreciate some insight from others though.
I've historically described DS as a bit "sensory", in that he's never liked loud noises and can get quite overwhelmed in busy settings. He's a bit better now he's older - for example he's fine in his class at school and at parties, but if something makes a loud bang he'll quickly cover his ears. He also HATES it when we sing. When DH sang earlier he covered his ears and shouted, although said it was because he hated the song, so I'm not sure. When I sing he quickly covers my mouth.
When he was younger he used to scream when other children came into the park. He doesn't do that now though.
He has very limited imagination. He loves to read and write, and will often sit down to write out stories, but he'll copy the stories out from other books and can't come up with one on his own. He'll then use "choosing time" at school and after-school club to write the same story out over and over.
His speech had been a bit delayed but nothing too concerning. He comes across a bit silly and immature compared to his friends (I appreciate that's weird to say when he's only 6), but he does have a tendency to act very silly, particularly when feeling nervous.
He's constantly fidgeting and talks quite loud at times.
He's a very good learner, gets on great at school and very good at listening to the teacher. Has good friends, but struggles with simple things like hello and goodbye. If someone asks him a direct question about something he's goes quite insular and struggles to give more than a one word answer.
I'm just not sure! Is it one of those things where it'll become clearer as he gets older?
Thank you all for reading