Hi!
I've been worrying about the same thing!! My 4.5 yr old boy jumps up and down flapping his hands, walks on his tip toes and seems overly interested in vents, garage doors, and garbage cans. But, on the other hand he is very social, friendly, smart, etc. So I don't know what to think. Most kids I've seen with autism don't talk, make eye contact, etc. But my guy is normal in all those areas. He goes to preschool where he has a special ed teacher because of his low muscle tone, he gets OT. She says he could possibly be on the "spectrum" but it would be a mild case. I don't know if we should seek a diagnosis or what. My husband and I go back and forth about whether or not there is anything wrong. He seems so normal to us, cuz he's our special little man, but when I see him around other kids I notice his quirks. Some people just say oh it's fine he has quirks and leave it at that, but I don't know if we should investigate further. It's all so confusing and scary!!
Christine