Hi-
New here as of today--
My ds is 6 in a week but i feel this is the best place for me from what I saw.
He is seeing an Occupational Therapist (OT) for Sensory Integration Disorder (SID)-has been for about a year. The sensitivity to clothes is better. He still is extremely picky eater. Very sensory seeking-licks mouth constantly, crashes into people, loud noises at inappropriate times, very poor handwriting and posture.
But more and more I notice the opposition to everything! I never realized how bad it was until I started writing it down. I took my journal to a meeting with a psychologist and she said sounds like ODD. She is booked now but will start seeing him in a few weeks. She doesn't diagnose Apergers, but I asked her to keep an eye out to see if she suspects that as well. I guess a neuropsychologist does that?
He is socially awkward, but doing better. Has few friends. Low self -esteem, says he's ugly. He won't try new things and has anxiety. He has (brag) amazing spatial skills and can build anything and tell you how anything works. Quotes facts and numbers.
Anyway, glad I found this board! I try to glean little bits of info anywhere I can. Anything to help my DS. (And, in turn, the rest of the family) I have read The Explosive Child a few years ago, but need to pull it out again. New things apply as time goes on.
I look forward to getting to know everyone! I hope I have something to add every now and then.
Mama to DS (4-03) sensory processing disorder (SPD) (for now) and daughter (4-00)
New here as of today--
My ds is 6 in a week but i feel this is the best place for me from what I saw.
He is seeing an Occupational Therapist (OT) for Sensory Integration Disorder (SID)-has been for about a year. The sensitivity to clothes is better. He still is extremely picky eater. Very sensory seeking-licks mouth constantly, crashes into people, loud noises at inappropriate times, very poor handwriting and posture.
But more and more I notice the opposition to everything! I never realized how bad it was until I started writing it down. I took my journal to a meeting with a psychologist and she said sounds like ODD. She is booked now but will start seeing him in a few weeks. She doesn't diagnose Apergers, but I asked her to keep an eye out to see if she suspects that as well. I guess a neuropsychologist does that?
He is socially awkward, but doing better. Has few friends. Low self -esteem, says he's ugly. He won't try new things and has anxiety. He has (brag) amazing spatial skills and can build anything and tell you how anything works. Quotes facts and numbers.
Anyway, glad I found this board! I try to glean little bits of info anywhere I can. Anything to help my DS. (And, in turn, the rest of the family) I have read The Explosive Child a few years ago, but need to pull it out again. New things apply as time goes on.
I look forward to getting to know everyone! I hope I have something to add every now and then.
Mama to DS (4-03) sensory processing disorder (SPD) (for now) and daughter (4-00)