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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 605943" data-attributes="member: 15799"><p>He sure does have a lot of sensory issues. They are his way of dealing with stress and unknowns. My difficult child 1 was a chewer (still is) and shirts were most handy. When he started school, he had BM issues until he really got into the routine, the stress was that great. Taking him home to change clothes became reinforcing as it was a way to escape the terrifying situation of school. We developed a plan at school to get him through it. He never did it at home but that has always been his "safe familiar" haven. I can see where your little guy is soooo stressed that it would carry over.</p><p></p><p>I got many things for my difficult child 1 at autismshop.com for the chewing and even got a weighted blanket for him through them (Occupational Therapist (OT) told us the appropriate weight and kind to get). We found a WONDERFUL Occupational Therapist (OT) (3rd one we tried) that did a VERY thorough evaluation. The things she found were amazing and she worked with him wonderfully. </p><p></p><p>We were also lucky in that we have a highly-recommended and respected neuropsychologist in our state (3 hours from where we live). We waited for the nearest opening 8 months away but all of that was worth it. I wish that for everyone but know that's not the case for many. He was able to wade through EVERYTHING I sent (from birth on) and brought with me as well as all his testing and came up with a very clear picture of what was really going on with difficult child 1. We have come a long way since that appointment 2 years ago because I knew what I was dealing with and was able to get the interventions and services he needed.</p><p></p><p>Your little guy reminds me so much of difficult child 1 at that age. Looking back, I really wish I had known what I know now. Things would have been a lot better for difficult child 1 for years. He had a tough life for all those years and I have to live with that guilt. </p><p></p><p>You're doing the right thing by questioning when what they tell you doesn't sound "right". Trust your mommy gut. God gave it to you for a reason. Don't be afraid to question and "challenge" what the professionals say if it doesn't sound right to you. YOU know your son, they only know what you tell them and what little they see. Keeping records of all specific situations (time of day, before, during, and after) helps a lot. The more comprehensive the better. More information for them to go by.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to our little corner of the world. This place has helped me keep my sanity and steered me in the right direction over and over again. If it weren't for the advice of these warrior moms, we wouldn't be where we are now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 605943, member: 15799"] He sure does have a lot of sensory issues. They are his way of dealing with stress and unknowns. My difficult child 1 was a chewer (still is) and shirts were most handy. When he started school, he had BM issues until he really got into the routine, the stress was that great. Taking him home to change clothes became reinforcing as it was a way to escape the terrifying situation of school. We developed a plan at school to get him through it. He never did it at home but that has always been his "safe familiar" haven. I can see where your little guy is soooo stressed that it would carry over. I got many things for my difficult child 1 at autismshop.com for the chewing and even got a weighted blanket for him through them (Occupational Therapist (OT) told us the appropriate weight and kind to get). We found a WONDERFUL Occupational Therapist (OT) (3rd one we tried) that did a VERY thorough evaluation. The things she found were amazing and she worked with him wonderfully. We were also lucky in that we have a highly-recommended and respected neuropsychologist in our state (3 hours from where we live). We waited for the nearest opening 8 months away but all of that was worth it. I wish that for everyone but know that's not the case for many. He was able to wade through EVERYTHING I sent (from birth on) and brought with me as well as all his testing and came up with a very clear picture of what was really going on with difficult child 1. We have come a long way since that appointment 2 years ago because I knew what I was dealing with and was able to get the interventions and services he needed. Your little guy reminds me so much of difficult child 1 at that age. Looking back, I really wish I had known what I know now. Things would have been a lot better for difficult child 1 for years. He had a tough life for all those years and I have to live with that guilt. You're doing the right thing by questioning when what they tell you doesn't sound "right". Trust your mommy gut. God gave it to you for a reason. Don't be afraid to question and "challenge" what the professionals say if it doesn't sound right to you. YOU know your son, they only know what you tell them and what little they see. Keeping records of all specific situations (time of day, before, during, and after) helps a lot. The more comprehensive the better. More information for them to go by. Welcome to our little corner of the world. This place has helped me keep my sanity and steered me in the right direction over and over again. If it weren't for the advice of these warrior moms, we wouldn't be where we are now. [/QUOTE]
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