Hi, I have posted about this before, when he was younger, but was wondering if any of you would read this, and tell me if it sounds familiar? I'm a bit concerned, but not hugely, however, if there is something there, then maybe I should pursue it. I don't know.
Ds is 5, in Primary 1. He is lovely and bright, but these are the traits that worry me:
He cannot cope with loud noise, particularly when there is a crowd, so school sports days in the gym, school concerts and parties. He gets hysterical, and wants to leave immediately. When he was younger, he disliked singing, except mine. When at play group, he would stick his fingers in his ears and say stop singing when the group were doing nursery rhymes. Also not great about hair dryers, hand dryers and Hoover. He is fine with other noises though.
Seems particularly fascinated by some textures.
He can generally cope with changes in routine, but can have huge meltdowns when he is disappointed, which can go on for a long time!
Poor fine motor skills, he has been referred to occupational therapy by the school over his handwriting. His drawing skills are far worse than 3 year old dd.
Obsessive interest in trains, which is showing no signs of weakening. He would rather have an adult train magazine than a childrens comic. Has other interests too though.
He memorises dialogue from the tv and books that we read him, and then uses them in conversation. His speach can be quite mannered and adult. A friend asked us why he has an English accent, despite being Scottish! He often fakes laughter, and is more likely to speak to adults.
He's not good at playing with other children. The nursery referred him to speech and language as they said he shows no sign of playing with others, and queried his level of understanding. At nursery, for the whole two years, he was quiet, didn't join in, and didn't follow any routines. The Salt found that his understanding was actually well above his age, but that he didn't initiate any conversation. He does play with his sister, and not just alongside her, and is just recently starting to talk to others at school. He makes good eye contact, and is affectionate. He seems to understand others emotions.
Sorry that was long!