Love Island's Camilla Thurlow reveals her non-verbal daughter Nora, 4, is experiencing 'seizure-type events and unexplained falls' as she shares challenging health update following autism diagnosis

Camilla Thurlow has revealed that her non-verbal daughter Nora has been experiencing 'seizure-type events and unexplained falls' as she gave a challenging health update on Instagram on Monday. 

The former Love Island star, 36, shared last year that her middle child has slower development with walking and talking, and revealed that she is autistic.

And now in a new update, Camilla stressed that she and husband Jamie Jewitt have been really 'worried' about their little girl as she awaits an EEG. 

An EEG is a non-invasive medical test that records the electrical activity of your brain using small sensors attached to your scalp. It is primarily used to diagnose and monitor brain conditions, most notably epilepsy, by detecting abnormal brain waves or seizure activity. 

Alongside the health update, the TV personality, who also shares daughter Nell, five, and son Brodie, two, with Jamie, posted a sweet video of four-year-old Nora beaming as she walked through a field.

She 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. 

'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 added that despite being 'worried' for her little girl she is thankful that her family and Nora's nursery have created a 'safe' environment for her. 

She continued: 'Naturally, we’ve been processing the worries that come with not knowing what the answers might be. 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 ❤️'

Camilla concluded: '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.'

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by difficulties with social communication and interactions, including understanding social cues and emotions. 

Last year, Camilla revealed her daughter Nora was 'still non verbal' as she openly spoke about her middle child's slower development.

The reality star wrote on Instagram: 'She is still non-verbal and so far signing and visual aids haven't been for her but that's not to say they never will be.

'We'll keep working on introducing or re-introducing communication forms in line with her progress so we can see what she finds a good fit for her.

'At the moment we try to communicate with her the way she communicates with us and echo her vocalisations and eye contact.

'She does things like patting arms when cuddling and now has started to reach her arms up to be held. It's lovely.'

Previously, Camilla announced that Nora has been diagnosed with autism.

She took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post in which she explained that Nora received her autism diagnosis.

She praised her daughter for her 'strength' and gushed that she and Jamie are 'so grateful' to be her parents as she thanked her loved ones for their support.

She penned: 'Nora, our little darling. I often wonder what life must be like for you, having to get up and do things that you find hard every day. And not just that, but things that everyone else around you seems to find so easy.

'For every milestone we are yet to reach, or the ones that may not be for us at all, you just keep going, with a smile on your face and so, so much love in your heart.

'To determinedly keep doing things that are difficult with grace and good humour is something that many of the rest of us have spent a lifetime trying to master.

'Yet, that strength is already within you, and you go and get it every single day. So of course we will be excited for you in the milestone moments, but we are proud of you always.

'Last month you received your autism diagnosis and we know there are some very real challenges ahead for you, and that we will need to grow as parents to make sure we give you what we hope to give all our children; the tools to navigate spaces that are difficult for you, the empowerment to set boundaries that serve you and above all a happy life with every opportunity to be yourself.

'We see you, always trying to find the sunshine no matter what life brings, and we will be with you every step of the way to make sure it always finds a way through.

'We are so grateful to be your parents and for the love you and your siblings share, and for everyone who has supported and continues to support Nora and our family.'

Camilla has previously opened up about Nora's slower development with walking and talking, taking to Instagram to mark her milestones at the time.

In February 2024, Camilla revealed Nora had started crawling as she candidly shared her 'self-doubt and worry' over her daughter's timeline.

In her post, Camilla thanked NHS health visitors for their support with her development on the 'long journey' and told how Nora was having physiotherapy.

The NHS website states that babies usually start crawling at around seven to ten months and by 18 months most babies can walk.

She penned in her post: 'Last week was a big one for our Nora, crawling for the very first time at 20 months old.

'This has been a long journey for her, but she has the sweetest temperament and the loveliest way of dealing with any challenges that come her way - she is always so happy to see other children running around her and playing, and somehow so content with whatever toy is within her reach.

'In fact, the only time she ever really gets frustrated is when she wants to get to us for a cuddle. Seeing all her months of hard work pay off and how proud she is of herself is just the best!

'I think I won't be alone in saying that being the parent of a baby on their own timeline can sometimes come with self-doubt and worry.

'There have been many times when I've wondered if I might be doing things wrong, or been concerned about my ability to help Nora in the right way for her.

'I am so grateful to the NHS Health Visitors who have visited and supported us, and ensured Nora has been referred on to all the people she needs to see, and to Nora's lovely nursery for helping support us with her physio on the days she is in.

'And of course thank you to big sister Nell, who is Nora's biggest cheerleader, loves to help encourage her and has shown so much patience at the times when we are juggling both their needs.'

She signed off her post by saying: 'So proud of you our lovely Nora, the sky may be the limit but all in your own time and with a smile on your face. That's all that matters to us and we'll always be here to help you find your way to wherever you wish to go.'

Camilla and Jamie are one of Love Island's biggest success stories after meeting on the ITV2 dating show and becoming runners up to Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay .

The couple announced they were expecting their first child together in May 2020, and welcomed daughter Nell Sophia into the world that October.

Jamie proposed in February 2021 by putting Nell in an adorable 'mummy will you marry my daddy?' onesie.

The couple then tied the knot in September 2021 at Gosfield Hall in Essex , with co-star Marcel Somerville in attendance.

The pair announced they were expecting their second child together in December that year and welcomed Nora in May 2022.

Camilla and Jamie then welcomed their third child, son Brodie, into the world on May 8, 2024, with the couple confirming the news on Instagram at the time.