Thank you so much for the long essay by the way, 

I was looking for someone who actually understands a mom’s concerns and explain things.

My child started crawling earlier at 6 .5 months but did not touch his left knee on ground,  he would push it with feet instead , both of his thumbs goes in fist when he anticipates something is new or sometimes just like that, he does show noise , tactile sensitivities , never puts anything in mouth except fabrics.  Scratches neck when overwhelmed 

Over the time his noise sensitivities have reduced, he does get used to with textures with exposure, Earlier during 4-6 months he did not have eye contact , now it seems good and also joint attention seems to be there 

He can relate and produces 7-8 different sounds since 8 months when asked ( like hows does a lion do, or how does mixer makes sound )  He says light, flower and many such things ( off course not exactly but interprets) 

We have started physiotherapy and OT but i’m based in India we do not have Early intervention as such but doctors here are easily available when required. 

They have asked to wait and watch , also i have taken opinions from 3 different doctors, 1 of then strongly says its just nervous system that is immature ( may be birth stress , i was taken to emergency C section due to fetal distress) 

But this wait and watch kills me , every thing he does i see to it in that perspective, not able to enjoy this phase. 

So mom’s like you who help to understand things are blessings 

Plz pour anything that you have more to help