I do not have any experience with autism, or other sensory/OCD type kiddo's. I'm wondering if a DCB I have is just quirky, or may have some underlying issues that may need to be addressed by the parents/doctors. Is it even my business to suggest she consult the doctor?
DCB is 4
He will open and close his hands rapidly and flap when he's excited, anticipating, or disappointed, it happens very often. I've read this can be normal?
He will look up at the ceiling about 15-20 times a day and just check out for about 5-10 seconds.
He will walk around in a circle for HOURS. He will break to show someone a toy, or occasional swap out a toy, but he just walks around the rest of the kids.
He does talk, he will make eye contact mostly (not when he's in trouble,
!) he was slow to walk (16 months old), slower to talk (3 yrs. old) & is still not potty trained. He can not go up stairs one at a time, still does the double step. He's VERY loud and needs constant reminders to use his inside voice. He does try to play with the other kids, but is often too bossy or overbearing.
I find it's hard to talk to the Mom about some of this, she's mentioned in the past she doesn't want him 'labeled', but I fear she's missing an opportunity to help him. I'm just not sure where the boundaries are, I only want to help but don't know where my place is. Any advice?
DCB is 4
He will open and close his hands rapidly and flap when he's excited, anticipating, or disappointed, it happens very often. I've read this can be normal?
He will look up at the ceiling about 15-20 times a day and just check out for about 5-10 seconds.
He will walk around in a circle for HOURS. He will break to show someone a toy, or occasional swap out a toy, but he just walks around the rest of the kids.
He does talk, he will make eye contact mostly (not when he's in trouble,

I find it's hard to talk to the Mom about some of this, she's mentioned in the past she doesn't want him 'labeled', but I fear she's missing an opportunity to help him. I'm just not sure where the boundaries are, I only want to help but don't know where my place is. Any advice?
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