Andrea Danielle
New Member
Hi there, I took difficult child to an Occupational Therapist (OT) yesterday who works in the Tourette's Syndrome clinic and she confirmed that he also has Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) - a severe case apparently. Now I have a whole bunch more research to do! She also confirmed that I have been doing things right with his clothing. I let him wear long sleeves shirts and long parents all summer long, and I don't force him to wear a winter coat, hat or gloves since it is such a battle. I let him wear a lighter fur lined jacket and bring hats/gloves with us for when he is cold enough to put them on. I also bring blankets if I think he will be too cold. I let him decide when he is cold enough to want more layers.
The school (a behavioural Kindergarten class) difficult child goes to has been fighting us on this one and are criticizing us saying that we are not firm enough with him. They insisted that we bring in a winter coat to keep in the classroom for him to wear for when he goes to recess. He absolutely hates it but is forced to wear it or he doesn't get to go out with his friends for recess. The Occupational Therapist (OT) confirmed that this is wrong to do because they may win the battle in getting him to wear it but that the stress that it causes by being forced to wear it will result in other behavioural problems.
Ahhhh, it is so nice to be validated!
:smile:
Andrea
The school (a behavioural Kindergarten class) difficult child goes to has been fighting us on this one and are criticizing us saying that we are not firm enough with him. They insisted that we bring in a winter coat to keep in the classroom for him to wear for when he goes to recess. He absolutely hates it but is forced to wear it or he doesn't get to go out with his friends for recess. The Occupational Therapist (OT) confirmed that this is wrong to do because they may win the battle in getting him to wear it but that the stress that it causes by being forced to wear it will result in other behavioural problems.
Ahhhh, it is so nice to be validated!
:smile:
Andrea