LOVE Island’s Camilla Thurlow has revealed fresh fears for non-verbal daughter Nora after she started suffering “seizures” and “unexplained falls”.
37, has three children with husband , who she met on in 2017.
Camilla Thurlow has revealed fresh fears for non verbal daughter Nora, aged four Credit: Instagram
She uploaded an Instagram video showing the toddler playing in a field and admitted she was having ‘seizures and unexplained falls’ Credit: Instagram
She has always , who was diagnosed with autism in December, and documented the tot’s milestones.
Now Camilla has told how they are seeking professional support and further tests after “worries” over her wellbeing.
The reality TV show alum posted an adorable video of Nora to her page, showing the toddler beaming as she walked through a field.
She wore a sweet striped top paired with cherry-print shorts and was seen clapping as she took her stroll.
Camilla told of her ‘worries’ for the little girl Credit: Instagram
She shares three kids with her Love Island co-star and husband, Jamie Jewitt Credit: PA
In her lengthy caption, Nora wrote: “Nora’s greatest skill is her ability to communicate exactly who she is without any need for words.
“That’s why everyone who meets her ends up with a soft spot for her, touched by the openness of her beautiful smile and her gentle soul.
“We’ve seen that not only in the real world, but here too, where we feel incredibly lucky that so many of you have met her with love, understanding and joy.
“Because of that, we felt we should update you on what’s been happening and why we’ve been a little quiet lately.
She starred in Love Island in 2017 Credit: Rex
Nora is under the care of medics and will have more tests soon Credit: instagram/@jamiejewitt_
“Nora has started to experience some seizure-type events alongside an increasing number of unexplained falls.
“She was referred and seen within weeks by a lovely NHS paediatrician and will have an EEG as soon as possible”.
Camilla recently admitted she as she opened up on experiencing a “minefield of self-criticism and guilt” amid her daughter Nora’s autism diagnosis.
She admitted the apprehension was constant and added: “Naturally, we’ve been processing the worries that come with not knowing what the answers might be.
Key characteristics of autism
These are some features of autism that many people with it experience. Autism is a spectrum, so everyone shows symptoms differently.
Sensitive to senses
Autistic people can be much more or less sensitive than non-autistic people to the five main senses (sight, sound, touch, taste and smell).
This also extends to senses for balance, movement, spatial awareness and awareness of internal states, such as hunger and temperature.
Social differences
People with autism may find social interactions harder because they have difficulty; interpratiting social cues; facial expressions; maintaining eye contact; recognising sarcasm.
They may find tehy prefer to spend time alone because social interactions can be confusing.
Autism can be verbal (someone who uses communication) or non-verbal (they use other means to communicate). People can flit between the two.
Repetitive behaviours
‘Restricted and repetitive behaviours and interests’ is often listed as a trait of autism, but the National Autistic Society says many people with the condition actually find these behaviours as positive and helpful.
It is also sometimes referred to as stimming or self-regulatory behaviour.
Examples include having a strong passion or interest in a hobby, repeated behaviours like hair twirling or rocking, and preference for routine or rules to be followed.
Emotional dysregulation
People with autism may struggle to manage feelings such as frustration, anxiety, or sadness, which could lead to a ‘meltdown’ (extreme or intense outburst of emotions) or ‘shutdown’ (withdrawal).
Source: National Autistic Society
“In the meantime, though, we wanted to reassure you that, for the most part, she is her usual happy self.
“Understandably, she’s a little more cautious at the moment and seeking lots of connection, but she is absolutely surrounded by love and support from her sister and brother, our family and friends, and especially her nursery.
“We are incredibly grateful for the way they have created such love, safety and security for her during these moments, and for their detailed recording of events, which I’m sure played a huge part in Nora receiving such a prompt referral.
“Above all, Nora, as always, is facing these challenges the same way she faces everything else, leading with love, warmth and joy.
“She lights up our world and brings happiness to everyone who knows her, and wherever she goes, we will follow”.
Nora is the pair’s middle child and they also share daughter Nell, five. and little brother Brodie, aged two.
Recently, in a , Camilla told how Nora had been starting to “hit her own head when upset or disregulated”.
Last year, Camilla was for making her daughter’s medical details public.
Meanwhile, in a candid essay, and feeling a disconnect with his kids when they were first born.
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