We have a 10 yr old granddaughter that reacts very dramatically over very miner things. She also has extreme sensitivity to anything the touches her skin including shoes. We love her so much, but her reactions seem too extreme. I worry she may have a mild form of autism.
couple examples...
She has spent the night with us a few times and every time I end up taking her home because she just can't sleep in a strange bed. Last time she even brought her own sheets, blanket, pillows and lights, ended up taking her home after many tears and calls to parents late and early in the morning. I have to add that her brother [8 yr] was fine and loves staying with us, no problems at all.
Another example; She seems to not hear us at times, in her own world. She is very sweet and loving on her own terms, but when she is upset, she doesn't want to be hugged, touched for comfort she just has a melt down.
she got so angry at her teacher just before a program that she didn't sing with the group and turned her back to the audience. The teacher's offence.....Making her put a little ant in the trash before the concert.
These are just a few examples. I'm concerned she may have a mild case of Autism? there is more but....
Her parents just say "That's Kaylee" and seem to dismiss this as her personality.