Sym Stares Lights

Why does my child stare at lights or fans?

Staring at lights or fans is very common and usually typical — a developing brain is drawn to movement, contrast and glow, and it can be calming. It's a concern only when intense, hard to interrupt, or paired with limited eye contact, no response to name, or fewer words and gestures than expected. A diagnosis is never made from one behaviour; a clinician looks at the whole picture.