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<blockquote data-quote="jannie" data-source="post: 109538" data-attributes="member: 2074"><p>Dara-</p><p>I am sorry what you are going through--You sound beyond stressed...so many of us wish we could really help you. It sounds like Sammy is one tough cookie--I think you may just need to do something different..try the sign language thing...trial the medication prior to going to the Mayo clinic. I know you've been waiting and anticipating this appointment...but regardless of the outcome you will need to trial different things. They may give you a new diagnosis...or they may suggest medication...probably both...maybe his anxiety is just so bad that he is so overwhelmed and just unable to comply. Maybe anxiety medication will really help him...maybe the chlondine that was suggested.</p><p>Our life was awful and medication really helped. Is he still refusing to walk in public and insist you carry him? Maybe the walking thing is an issue to press. Maybe you should tell him if he wants to go somewhere he needs to walk himself...because when you carry him and then he winds up freaking out and you're carrying him screaming and crying I can only imagine the extra frustration because you carried him into this place just to be carried out. </p><p></p><p>In regards to the language delay...it is important to remember there is a huge range of typical development. My son had only a few words when he turned two and the school system would not identify him as needing services....so if he is at the developmental age of 2 this could include a wide range...how are his receptive language skills? Does he understand, just not able to express? Issues with language, anxiety, and refusal to speak could lead to elective mutism issues...so I'd consider an alternative method for now. Even if he is refusing to use words you would at least understand his wants and needs. Right now, you don't know what he wants because he is refusing to speak. </p><p></p><p>If you comply with his requests is he generally more compliant? Are these battles from hearing the word "no". I guess I'm wondering if he is turning it on or off or if he's noncompliant and challenging when things are going his way.</p><p></p><p>I'm not meaning to upset you, I'm just trying to give some suggestions as I know you're really struggling. </p><p></p><p>I also made a chart that I gave a sticker or a star each time my child followed directions right away. We'd fill it up pretty quickly and then he'd see the benefits of listening. It was very open ended and he could earn stars pretty often. </p><p></p><p>Sening hugs--</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jannie, post: 109538, member: 2074"] Dara- I am sorry what you are going through--You sound beyond stressed...so many of us wish we could really help you. It sounds like Sammy is one tough cookie--I think you may just need to do something different..try the sign language thing...trial the medication prior to going to the Mayo clinic. I know you've been waiting and anticipating this appointment...but regardless of the outcome you will need to trial different things. They may give you a new diagnosis...or they may suggest medication...probably both...maybe his anxiety is just so bad that he is so overwhelmed and just unable to comply. Maybe anxiety medication will really help him...maybe the chlondine that was suggested. Our life was awful and medication really helped. Is he still refusing to walk in public and insist you carry him? Maybe the walking thing is an issue to press. Maybe you should tell him if he wants to go somewhere he needs to walk himself...because when you carry him and then he winds up freaking out and you're carrying him screaming and crying I can only imagine the extra frustration because you carried him into this place just to be carried out. In regards to the language delay...it is important to remember there is a huge range of typical development. My son had only a few words when he turned two and the school system would not identify him as needing services....so if he is at the developmental age of 2 this could include a wide range...how are his receptive language skills? Does he understand, just not able to express? Issues with language, anxiety, and refusal to speak could lead to elective mutism issues...so I'd consider an alternative method for now. Even if he is refusing to use words you would at least understand his wants and needs. Right now, you don't know what he wants because he is refusing to speak. If you comply with his requests is he generally more compliant? Are these battles from hearing the word "no". I guess I'm wondering if he is turning it on or off or if he's noncompliant and challenging when things are going his way. I'm not meaning to upset you, I'm just trying to give some suggestions as I know you're really struggling. I also made a chart that I gave a sticker or a star each time my child followed directions right away. We'd fill it up pretty quickly and then he'd see the benefits of listening. It was very open ended and he could earn stars pretty often. Sening hugs-- [/QUOTE]
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