The Biggest Sign of All: Your Intuition Is Spot-On

Above every list and milestone, the most powerful indicator is you. That nagging feeling that something's amiss? It's not irrational—it's your superpower kicking in. Better to seek guidance and be proven wrong than to wait and wonder "what if." Early conversations with specialists, not just your pediatrician, can bring answers, strategies, and peace of mind. And remember: knowledge is your ally, not your enemy.

Spotting the Signs: What to Watch For in Babies

In those precious first months, babies are like little sponges, absorbing the world in unique ways. If your newborn or infant shows patterns that feel off, it could signal NeuroDivergence emerging. Here are some common early red flags:

• Rolling or "drunken" eye movements: Jerky, uncoordinated eye tracking right from birth.

• Lack of soul-gazing eye contact: That deep, connecting stare? It might be fleeting or absent.

• Too floppy a body: Excessive limpness or low muscle tone that makes holding or positioning feel effortful.

• Too rigid a body: The opposite—stiffness that resists cuddles or natural movement.

• Not hitting developmental milestones: Delays in smiling, cooing, or rolling over. 

• Lack of emotional engagement: When you smile, they don’t smile back (beyond 2 months)

• Excessive crying: Inconsolable crying that seems to go beyond typical fussiness.

These aren't definitive diagnoses (only a professional can provide that), but they're worth noting. If a few resonate, jot them down—it's your roadmap to clarity.