My oldest is on the spectrum, my youngest is typical.
The other day, the school approached me to suggest possibly having my youngest evaluated, he was in Early Intervention because torticollis delayed walking and other gross skills - and also as a preventative BECAUSE his sister is on the spectrum. He was exited out of the program because he is neurotypical. This happens. Especially when one is on the spectrum. They mimic the other child’s behavior because that is what they see at home. My daughter is actually quite mild - we go thru phases where it appears more obvious, but for the most part, doctors tend to ask me if I’m sure she’s ASD. Trust me, there’s no doubt - especially when i see her next to my son. Some days it is hard, i don’t want my son picking up on the more challenging behaviors she prevents with, on the other hand, my daughter sometimes is much easier than my son. My son likes to instigate jackass style days in my house, and my daughter will go along with him unless i tell her no - then she tends to listen a bit. The crazy thing about autism is how crazy good they can climb. I didn’t know this was a thing - but apparently it is. She is ridiculously good at jumping, climbing, and she’s super fast.
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