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Anxiety About Kindergarten
A really helpful book about this is called "The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them" by Elaine Aron. ...
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- Layla, I just want to add that there are some kids who are naturally more sensitive than others. It's part of who they are and not something that you caused or can...
- Hi Layla. I just wanted to tell you that you sound like a wonderful Mom and that your little ones are sure lucky to have you! I cannot even begin to imagine how hard...
- My son ,who is now 24 yrs old, had the same issues. I berated myself for years about how I, no matter his reaction, made him go to school ( because I had to work). So ...
Seeking Parents That Have Delt with Sensory Intergration Dsyfunction
Asked by A.P. from Minneapolis
on November 28, 2007
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I have a two year old that I just had evaluated. I had spoken to his Ped. and told her my concerns about his lack of verbal use. He would only say and use about 30-50 ...
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- Hi A. I am M., mom to Travis (7) dx PDDNOS with ADHD, Daniel (almost 6) dx Classic Autism, Chiari Malformation, and Sidney (4 and a half) dx PDDNOS. All 3 have sensor...
- Many Chiropractors have had success with minimizing the "over stimulation" by giving adjustments to help the nerves function optimally and by giving advice on nutritio...
- There are a lot of great books out there; sounds like you found at least one of them. Your OT should be able to help your son and recommend any books. My son's issue...
VERY Shy Daughter
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on March 3, 2008
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My daughter just turned 3 a few months ago and we have noticed the problem she has had with strangers is getting a lot worse! And by strangers, I mean people we are ar...
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- My daughter is just like that lol. She is 4. I was also the same way. The best advice I have for you is to slowly introduce her to a variety of situation with you ther...
- my daughter was extremely shy too..she wouldnt do gymnastics (i had to sit with her the whole time), wouldnt talk to the school screener for school readiness etc...i n...
- I thought my daughter was shy, but I found out that she's "highly sensitive." This is based on the book, "The Highly Sensitive Child" by Elaine Aron. She talks about p...
Over-Emotional/Cautious Son
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on December 17, 2007
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Hello! I am just wondering if anyone else could give me advice about my oldest son. Josh is 6 years old and a great kid, but he is overly cautious about EVERYTHING. Wh...
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- You have been getting some good advice from other posters. If trying a few things on your own doesn't seem to help, I would definitely look at info on sensory processi...
- He's at the age where it may be hard for him to express his feelings other than the reactions he gets when he cries. Saying that, have you tried to get him to express...
- First, I would like to commend you for believing your son. I mean by that, not thinking he's "doing this" on purpose for some reason. I know people will often try to...
2 Year Old Very Scared of Loud Noises
Asked by H.M. from Denver
on June 2, 2008
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My two year old has recently started to freak out when she hears a loud noise. She used to be fine with loud noises, but now even a big truck driving down the street ...
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- My daughter started the same thing around 2 years old, too. So did one of her friends. I think it is a pretty normal thing for 2 year olds, for whatever reason. I a...
- beside reassuring your child i would do what one of the other moms is doing and look into your dds hearing maybe something with her hearing is very sensitive or has ch...
- We dealt with that with our son; and we got through it by whenever he would look unsure of a noise or something happening that wasn't dangerous we would clap and say y...
Sensitive Child
Asked by H.S. from St. Louis
on April 11, 2008
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I have a sweet little boy who just turned four and is very sensitive. He tends to cry easily when corrected or when he doesn't get his way. I would like things to roll...
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- They call it tender hearted and though fustrating at times not such a bad thing to have in the world that is changing to cold hearted so fast. Just an opinion.
- I would be very careful. As you well know being sensitive is a gift and accepting himself for who he is, is the most important thing. We don't want our children to b...
- My son is 11 and can STILL be pretty sensitive. What I learned is to get as many books on feelings as I could, and try to name as many feelings with him as I could, t...
Anxiety About Kindergarten
Asked by L.W. from Boston
on September 14, 2009
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My 5yo daughter started K on Aug 28th. Things were fine until her 4th day of school, then total meltdown in the cafe. Since then, shes been eating her lunch in her cla...
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- It sort of sounds like separation anxiety, or fearful of going into new surroundings without someone with her. Not sure about the visit with grandfather, as he would b...
- Poor kid.... Be patient, loving and understanding AND get into the school somehow - volunteer to see what is happening. Even if you're sharpeing pencils, you will see...
- I have a very sensitive child too. You're right on target, I think, about having a friend. But it would be great if you could help her with that. Ask the teacher if...
Sensory Issue?
Asked by R.K. from Springfield
on February 12, 2009
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Hi. My youngest is 22 months and I am beginning to think he has some sort of sensory issues. He hates loud noises such as the vaccuum and dogs barking he will freak o...
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- I work for early intervention and can tell you, you should be getting some OT (occupational therapy) help from them for sensory issues. Also, I would go ASAP to a priv...
- Have you mentioned this to his pedi?? It sounds a lot like Autism.. I taught as a preschool teacher and had a 3 yr. old Autistic boy that did all of those same things....
- When you started EI did they do a complete testing of all his skills and sensory issues or were they only involved for speech. How long has he been receiving services?...
4 Year Old Attitude
Asked by T.J. from Cincinnati
on June 11, 2009
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My 4 year old boy is typically a good kid, very loving, in school he's quite and an observer, pays attention and is pretty good.
HOWEVER, there are times when he is w...
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- Easy enough......4 minutes in time out whenever he does anything innappropriate. You explain why he is in time out and he says sorry to you and the offended person.
- My son did the same thing, as did a co-worker's son who is about the same age. I'd come in venting about his behavior and she'd say her's was doing the same. I think...
- Hi T., Well unfortunately I don't have any answers for you but I thought it might help to know you are not alone. I have the same situation with my 4 yr old. At sch...
Seeking Moms Who Have Experince with Sensory Processing Disorders
Asked by J. from Portland
on February 7, 2007
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I recently took my daughter to see a Behavioral Pediatrician who thought that it was possible my daughter, age 4, could have a Sensory Processing Disorder. I have sta...
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- I can tell you that Craniosacral therapy can have a positive impact on a child that has sensory integration challenges. Most insurance will pay for the treatment. ...
- Hi Jeannette, My two sons, Jordan (7) and Cameron (4) are both on the autism spectrum and struggle with Sensory processing issues daily. Sounds like you've got your p...
- Jeanettte, About 6 months ago I googled "parenting a sensitive child" and got a hit for a website made by a mom. The description she gave of her daughter fit my ow...
