Hi guys! I'm thinking about getting assessed for autism and the main part I'm really hung up on is the early signs. I didn't really seem like a very autistic baby, but started showing lots of signs by age 4. I was a sensory seeker as an infant and had a love of spoons where I would hold them and look at them. I also used to cry when I couldn't express my ideas, as I was a slightly late talker but was still within the normal range. By age 4, I had strong food sensory aversions, was referred to an SLP for pragmatic communication issues, had very literal communication, struggled to make friends and understand social rules, was a diagnosed sensory seeker, and had black & white perfectionistic thinking. I also had chewlery & was stimming by then as well.
However, I was great at imaginative play, and would often play with my brother. I was a bit bossy at times and would complain that the other kids were doing it wrong but had good play skills in general. For example, I would yell at my brother for passing the ball the wrong way or would yell at my dance class when people turned the wrong way. I was also very hyperempathetic and personified my dolls. I had to put them to bed because I couldn't handle them being in a box.
Also, I have always had great eye contact and have always been affectively expressive.
- Is this enough early developmental history? Or I guess has anyone been diagnosed with this type or amount of history? I'm worried about wasting my money if I won't qualify.
