Hi everyone. I've posted about my DD before when she was younger, but would appreciate people's thoughts again please. She is now 3yrs old and is changing/developing all the time but I do wonder if she has sensory issues +/- ASD. Here are some of her behaviours:
She hates loud noises - distressed by hand dryer/hair dryer/loud cars
Can't manage a full day out. Gets overwhelmed by busy places. Eg If going to a family fun day she would manage 1-2 hours tops before her behaviour worsens/she gets overwhelmed
Gets 'spaced out' by bright lights eg kids disco/show/soft play. Would then get very upset when snapped out of this/taken away from the bright lights/noise
Very articulate/excellent vocabulary. Very specific about getting words right - often corrects adults
Extremely independent/doesn't like accepting help
Follows instructions at pre-school but then often lets loose/has a tantrum when home
Often says the exact opposite of what I say. Eg if I say 'I'm proud of you' She'll say 'No you're not' When tired she gets quite aggressive, often directed at me.
Can't seem to wind down/slow down. Just gets more manic when tired. Likes spinning in circles when tired.
Not very cuddly as a baby (some improvement in this now)
Often still wakes at night once or twice. Can only get to sleep by chewing comforter
She is very social and has several friends, can communicate well etc so no concerns there.
Any thoughts on whether this is usual pre schooler behaviour or something more would be appreciated. Thank you