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Possible Sensory Issues?? Opinions and Advice Please.
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on May 20, 2009
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My son has been "high needs" since day one (colicky, very challenging temperment). He'll be two in July. I'm just wondering if this sounds like a sensory issue to anyo...
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- K., I just get so upset to hear about a doctor who says thats normal. Its the trend nowadays! You as a mother KNOW what he is doing is not typical! He should be eva...
- I think your pedi is probably right, it sounds like he is just sensitive. I would keep bringing it up at every appointment though and I would even make a special appoi...
- Don't even bother with the peditrician. You can call ECI directly. From what you said in your question, I would even get an appointment at the Child Study Center. Y...
Have Children with SENSORY Issues??
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on July 7, 2008
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HI there,
Seeking moms familiar with sensory issues, or who have a "sensory defensive" child(e.g. Your child may be sensitive to a lot of clothing due to "itchiness",...
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- My now 17 year old daughter has sensitivity issues. I could not vacuum when she was home when she was little because she couldn'tstand the noise. I eventually hired ...
- I don't know how old your child is, but if 3 yrs or older - school district can do an OT eval., and child may qualify for services funded by school district. Often ch...
- Hi, I don't know for sure that my child has sensory issues but I'm suspicious. We have been through lots of testing and the doctors and school have still not deter...
Experience with Child Psychologist
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on September 9, 2008
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My son, who will be 9 tomorrow, just started OT for sensory issues and is seeing a child psychologist for anger management and problems with disrespect. The OT is goi...
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- When my husband started seeing a psychologist he was told that he WILL NOT like the guy, and will probably hate him and dread seeing him. They are trained to be "mean"...
- Hi C.- As a clincally trained but not practiced psychologist, I agree with Beth. Often times children do not like when the truth is told to them. But what I don't lik...
- C., I agree with the moms who suggested to talk to the therapist and sit in on a session (but don't participate.) There is a significant chance your son is playing...
Bedtime Issues
Asked by J.P. from Jacksonville
on October 18, 2006
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I have a 3 yr old, who is about to turn 4, who is staying up late to watch cartoons and wants to have a "midnight" snack. This cycle has just started about 1 month ag...
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- My children like to listen to audiobooks at night. They choose the story they want to listen to each evening. I let my two year old turn on the CD player before he g...
- I hope you can nip that in the behind fast, I am a mom of 4 kids and when I had my first I let that happen. (being a first time mom at the time) Now after four I have ...
- You poor thing. You have got to be exhausted. SOme things to consider. You are in charge - not your 4 year old. Eating issues are two fold - my son had severe acid r...
Toddler Won't Brush Teeth
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 15, 2006
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My 22 month old little girl REFUSES to let me brush her teeth. She clamps her teeth down or screams and cries. I know part of the reason is because she has some oral...
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- whe your husband is home or another adult have her sit on one persons lap face to face with legs wrapped around them that person's job is to lay back the child while ...
- Hey Jenni, Im in the same phase. My 21/2 daughter will not let me brush her teeth. What is sort of working for me is letting her take control. Let her experiment w...
- We took our daughter to the dentist and use the experience daily to reminder of the importance of teeth brushing. I have also used the threat of a cavity if she does ...
Food Dyes, Explaining to 2.5 Year Old
Asked by B.Z. from Chicago
on August 3, 2009
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I am convinced that my son is sensitive to food dyes, especially red 40. How quickly does a child's behavior change after exposure to food dyes? My son's behavior seem...
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- Consider taking your son to a specialist is allergies or a Naturopathic medicine or Holistic medicine. You need to really have your who child checked out because it ...
- My son reacts to blue dye, but I notice it within minutes to a half hour. Every time he has it. And there must be something in fast food, like a dye or a chemical, t...
- You HAVE to check out the book NDD disorder by Dr. Sears. He talks alot about how the disorders children have these days have alot to do with the chemical additives, a...
Need Advice About Occupational Therapy!
Asked by T.C. from Burlington
on March 10, 2007
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My 4 soon to be 5 year old son Matthew has been receving occupational therapy for about 2 months for sensory issues (not SPD) and fine motor skills. Well his fine mot...
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- Hi T.: As soon as I read your note, I felt I had to write you back because my son who is 4.5 years old has similar issues. It is not easy to deal with and it is a t...
- hi, I have a 4 year old son who will be five in may and has been receiving ot, and speech as well. I would love to talk to you about this because i have had previous...
- Hi. I used to work as a special purpose preschool teacher, where all the students were receiving some sort of therapy. A book that really explained things well was ca...
2 Year Old with Sensory Issues
Asked by K.P. from Indianapolis
on October 21, 2008
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My husband and I believe our 2 year old daughter has sensory issues. She won't wear jeans or anything with buttons. She won't hold anything cold. She hates sitting ...
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- Hi K., My son has always had sensory issues. I noticed the same things at that age. He was very picky about clothing, no tags on shirts, comfortable clothes, ect. ...
- I would follow the doctor's recommendations. Sensory issues can seem minor but can lead to lots of other problems as they get older. I think it would be best to find...
- I think I would go the program route- it is only going to be an aggrivation til you get it solved. I imagine this is a daily battle wearing both of you down, not very...
Help with Daughter Acting Out
Asked by J.M. from Pittsburgh
on October 2, 2008
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I wrote this in the other day, but it was buried under special needs and I am not sure that is what my daughter has. Okay I am the VERY single mom with two kids 15 mo...
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- Well it might have a lot to do with the fact that dad is in and out of there life. That dose effect the way the act. There are also other ways to treat Adhd then with ...
- Hi, I'm sorry you are going through this. I can't offer advice on whether or not it's ADHD but I do think it's over diagnosed. Have you tried changing their diets? I...
- If both of your children's issues started to escalate then their dad left it seems that it is less add and more an emotional issue. They are probably mad, and frighte...
Asperger's and IEP
Asked by R.L. from Los Angeles
on July 17, 2009
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My son has not been officially diagnosed with Asperger's, but we are pretty sure he has it. He just started OT, which we hope will help some of his sensory issues (lou...
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- Hi R., I just saw your post. My best friend's son has Aspergers. He 13, brilliant and does great in school. His problems have been "social" and he has a hard time m...
- Hi, I so understand your fears. My suggestion is that you get the IEP. My experience was that it did not draw unneeded attention to my son. The school district may ...
- You'll probably get a load of replies from this as the incidence of Aspergers and Autism are so high, but I cannot emphasize enough the how essential it is to do every...
