Hi
This is my first post in the SN board. I'm very new to the area although I've been reading like mad last few weeks and I apologize in advance if I write anything that is upsetting or inappropriate.
I'm a bit worried about my DS who is 2 in December. He's my first and because of my age may be our only DC.
I'm unsure as to what is normal toddler boy behavior and what is something to watch so I was hoping people here could help me.
DS was a very tricky baby, which I put down to tongue tie and reflux. He only slept through night at 17.5 months and prior to that woke every few hours wanting BF.
He is still very into BF and asks all the time.
He does not make eye contact when BF and does not make eye contact as much as other toddlers his age do with me or his dad, is often in his own world.
He does not play with other children and in a baby singing group will run off and do his own thing, often going to the door and pushing furniture about. He can sit on my lap and sometimes will do the actions for songs though. On a playdate he will play on his own or next to another child but not greet or wave bye to them.
When out in park he runs off and does not stay close or play near other children. He would rather go up and down stairs and in lifts. He loves lifts.
His first word was mama then Hoover. He is obsessed with apeppa Pg and tantrums when not allowed to watch it and would watch it all day - when he was unwell he DID watch it all day whilst BF all day.
He does point, he does laugh and smile and talk. He does kiss me. He doesn't walk on toes much or flap his arms or line up toys. He doesn't respond to his name much. He loves letters and numbers and knows lots already.
He is not very interested in eating and prefers me to put food in his mouth whilst watching Peppa. I'm trying to limit this and get him to eat but it requires a lot of toys and distraction.
When I get him out of his cot he says 'yellow' and points at light, not mummy or hi. He doesn't make eye contact with me,just asks for milk.
I could go on but am I over thinking a normal young toddler boy's behaviors or should I be a bit concerned?
Thanks.