Is "hyper fixation" normal for a toddler?
I'm going crazy with social media now just showing me all the signs of autism. I feel like that is all I am getting in Reels and it is seriously stressing me out.
I have a 14 month old. Ahead on most milestones. She is walking, has about 10 words, points, is super social and likes to wave hi at everyone, especially birds that we pass haha. But she definitely gets "hyperfixations." mostly related to what she is learning. Right now, it's stair climbing. if we see any stairs or steps or even a curb or a ledge, she will legitimately walk up and down it until we remove her. Like 30 minutes. And she will tantrum as we move her away until she gets distracted by something else.
I guess I'm looking for studies and antidotes that this is totally normal? or should I be making a pediatrician appointment? I can't really find anything that states that this behavior is normal in this age group. But I also think it might be? I have no other concerns!
Thank you all!