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<blockquote data-source="post: 18122"><p>Thank you ALL for the many suggestions, reading materials, personal experiences and support.</p><p></p><p>I went to my son's pediatrician's office and spoke with a physician that I have not discussed these issues with before. (there are many in the group) I went back to day one with my son..the chronic illnesses he has (bronchitis needing nebulizers and lots of antibiotics until 3 years old), the seizures, the speech dealy, the sound sensitivity, the behavioral issues, the unwillingness to try new foods or accept change.</p><p></p><p>I had 4 pages of notes and also brought a few photographs of my son with me so she could literally see my son. He hardly ever smiles for pictures, but rather gives his best grump look (he hates having his picture taken). In one picture (my mom wanted to get all of her grandchildren together for a picture) he was literally p.o'd because he didn't want to sit with the other kids. I also brought a picture of him giving a silly pose for the camera (a rarity). I didn't want the Dr to think he was always an angry, kid.</p><p></p><p>She asked me if he ever experienced lows in his mood...no. She asked me if he was/is an affectionate child..likes to be held, cuddled,etc....no. She asked if I ever noticed any sort of avoidance of eye contact when he was younger...not that I could remember. He was always such a sick child when younger, that really that was my priority so if there was any sort of eye issue, it wasn't anything that was noticably. She DEFINITELY feels that this needs to be evaluated by a specialist, that this is NOT an issue at home vs. school..like the EAP program suggested. She did bring up ODD as well as Autism. I was not expecting Autism because I just didn't really think it fit. A neighbor has an autistic child who is really affected, so that is all I have to compare the disorder to. She said that it was such a broad spectrum disorder and that he could very well just be very mild. She said that all of his sensitivity issues seem to match, but she is by no means diagnosing him...she wants to leave that to the specialists.</p><p></p><p>She is going to confer with her colleague who has the most contacts of the various specialists in the area and will contact me by the end of the week. She asked me if I had any preference as to location of the office....I said I don't care where I need to drive, but I do prefer someone who is specialized in whatever it is she feels my son may have.</p><p></p><p>It was asked here about other developmental delays. Other than sound sensitivity, and other sensory issues, nothing. At almost 9 years old, he still uses a security blanket and sucks his thumb at night. He potty trained normally, and walked within normal time frame. His sensory issues were/have been, oversensitive to sounds although his hearing tested normal. Sounds like flushing toilets (loud public toilets), generators, motorcycles and fire alarms would send him into a panic; crying and covering his ears. This seemed to get better aboout 6-1/2 years old, although he still reacts a bit to motorcycles but does not cry. Up until THIS YEAR he never moved off the steps of a swimming pool and never experienced the water of the ocean past his toes, even though we go to the beach every year. He was completely TERRIFIED of the water, but was always fine in the bath tub; he has yet learned how to swim which scares me to death. I think the doctor was most impressed with the fact that this child is incredibly picky when it comes to what he will/will not eat, and that I have asked for help with this over the years and was never provided anything other than "give it time, it is just a phase."</p><p></p><p>I do believe we are now moving in the right direction...well, we are moving anyway! HAHA! Thank you to everyone, I will update when I know what kind of Dr we will be seeing.</p><p></p><p>All the best,</p><p>Rachel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE=", post: 18122"] Thank you ALL for the many suggestions, reading materials, personal experiences and support. I went to my son's pediatrician's office and spoke with a physician that I have not discussed these issues with before. (there are many in the group) I went back to day one with my son..the chronic illnesses he has (bronchitis needing nebulizers and lots of antibiotics until 3 years old), the seizures, the speech dealy, the sound sensitivity, the behavioral issues, the unwillingness to try new foods or accept change. I had 4 pages of notes and also brought a few photographs of my son with me so she could literally see my son. He hardly ever smiles for pictures, but rather gives his best grump look (he hates having his picture taken). In one picture (my mom wanted to get all of her grandchildren together for a picture) he was literally p.o'd because he didn't want to sit with the other kids. I also brought a picture of him giving a silly pose for the camera (a rarity). I didn't want the Dr to think he was always an angry, kid. She asked me if he ever experienced lows in his mood...no. She asked me if he was/is an affectionate child..likes to be held, cuddled,etc....no. She asked if I ever noticed any sort of avoidance of eye contact when he was younger...not that I could remember. He was always such a sick child when younger, that really that was my priority so if there was any sort of eye issue, it wasn't anything that was noticably. She DEFINITELY feels that this needs to be evaluated by a specialist, that this is NOT an issue at home vs. school..like the EAP program suggested. She did bring up ODD as well as Autism. I was not expecting Autism because I just didn't really think it fit. A neighbor has an autistic child who is really affected, so that is all I have to compare the disorder to. She said that it was such a broad spectrum disorder and that he could very well just be very mild. She said that all of his sensitivity issues seem to match, but she is by no means diagnosing him...she wants to leave that to the specialists. She is going to confer with her colleague who has the most contacts of the various specialists in the area and will contact me by the end of the week. She asked me if I had any preference as to location of the office....I said I don't care where I need to drive, but I do prefer someone who is specialized in whatever it is she feels my son may have. It was asked here about other developmental delays. Other than sound sensitivity, and other sensory issues, nothing. At almost 9 years old, he still uses a security blanket and sucks his thumb at night. He potty trained normally, and walked within normal time frame. His sensory issues were/have been, oversensitive to sounds although his hearing tested normal. Sounds like flushing toilets (loud public toilets), generators, motorcycles and fire alarms would send him into a panic; crying and covering his ears. This seemed to get better aboout 6-1/2 years old, although he still reacts a bit to motorcycles but does not cry. Up until THIS YEAR he never moved off the steps of a swimming pool and never experienced the water of the ocean past his toes, even though we go to the beach every year. He was completely TERRIFIED of the water, but was always fine in the bath tub; he has yet learned how to swim which scares me to death. I think the doctor was most impressed with the fact that this child is incredibly picky when it comes to what he will/will not eat, and that I have asked for help with this over the years and was never provided anything other than "give it time, it is just a phase." I do believe we are now moving in the right direction...well, we are moving anyway! HAHA! Thank you to everyone, I will update when I know what kind of Dr we will be seeing. All the best, Rachel [/QUOTE]
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