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<blockquote data-quote="24/7/365" data-source="post: 398796"><p>Thanks for your kind responses. It's so nice to have a sounding board of parents who have had similar experiences. </p><p></p><p>SLR- As far as reading and math, I'm not sure it's "super" advanced. He's reading and writing "sight" words (cat, hat, dog, mom, dad) He can write/spell his full name and his sisters. He can sound out words and get a pretty close spelling. Math- I catch him a lot doing math with blocks or other items. If we ask him say, "What's 4 minus 2?" He can use his fingers to give us an answer. His preschool teacher is the one who's said he's "advanced". I have done a little research on Asperger's but didn't feel like he fit the criteria. Maybe I should take another look. </p><p></p><p>Daisy- I have never witnessed him giving any kind of punishment along with his hugs/kisses, etc. I think he is genuinely loving her. The hugs, etc just usually last too long or are at a time that she isn't receptive. As far as the martial arts- what you described is exactly what I fear. Should we be teaching him the correct form to deliver a punch? At the same time, if his behavior is attention seeking (as I suspect) maybe having something that is only his and that he is good at and being praised for would be good for him. I think we might try it for a while and see what comes of it. I appreciate your input and agree that it is SO hard when our children are mean and hurtful. </p><p></p><p>Beth- No, he doesn't have any sensory issues that I have seen. The boy will eat almost anything. He's never had an issue with sounds or texture. </p><p></p><p>A few other things I've noticed lately:</p><p></p><p>He will not leave our dog alone! He is not hurtful to him but he just can't seem to leave him be. He constantly pets him and tries to play with him. The poor dog can't ever get a nice rest. He's snapped at him a few times and even "bit" him and my son just doesn't learn. </p><p></p><p>Another thing is saying, "I love you, Mama" ALL. DAY. LONG. Don't get me wrong, I love to hear it...once, maybe twice a day. But all day? Ugh. It's so hard because he'll do it say, in a waiting room and other people will ooooh and awwwww at how sweet he is. I probably look like a monster when I don't even acknowledge him. </p><p></p><p>My newest question (and I'm planning on asking the psychologist at our next appointment) is- Should we take him out of preschool? He seems to have the most issues there. His teacher works with us as much as she can. She has 11 other children to consider though. She can only do so much. If I am right and his behavior is mostly attention seeking and impulse control, I wonder if being in a more controlled environment (at home with me) would serve him better for now. His teacher can't stop the other kids from reacting to him. She can't necessarily ignore his bad behaviors the way we do at home. He has gone to daycare/preschool since he was 10 weeks old, I hate to take him out but I'm wondering if for now, it would be the right thing to do. (My 2 year old would still go 2 mornings a week). </p><p></p><p>Thank you all again for your insight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="24/7/365, post: 398796"] Thanks for your kind responses. It's so nice to have a sounding board of parents who have had similar experiences. SLR- As far as reading and math, I'm not sure it's "super" advanced. He's reading and writing "sight" words (cat, hat, dog, mom, dad) He can write/spell his full name and his sisters. He can sound out words and get a pretty close spelling. Math- I catch him a lot doing math with blocks or other items. If we ask him say, "What's 4 minus 2?" He can use his fingers to give us an answer. His preschool teacher is the one who's said he's "advanced". I have done a little research on Asperger's but didn't feel like he fit the criteria. Maybe I should take another look. Daisy- I have never witnessed him giving any kind of punishment along with his hugs/kisses, etc. I think he is genuinely loving her. The hugs, etc just usually last too long or are at a time that she isn't receptive. As far as the martial arts- what you described is exactly what I fear. Should we be teaching him the correct form to deliver a punch? At the same time, if his behavior is attention seeking (as I suspect) maybe having something that is only his and that he is good at and being praised for would be good for him. I think we might try it for a while and see what comes of it. I appreciate your input and agree that it is SO hard when our children are mean and hurtful. Beth- No, he doesn't have any sensory issues that I have seen. The boy will eat almost anything. He's never had an issue with sounds or texture. A few other things I've noticed lately: He will not leave our dog alone! He is not hurtful to him but he just can't seem to leave him be. He constantly pets him and tries to play with him. The poor dog can't ever get a nice rest. He's snapped at him a few times and even "bit" him and my son just doesn't learn. Another thing is saying, "I love you, Mama" ALL. DAY. LONG. Don't get me wrong, I love to hear it...once, maybe twice a day. But all day? Ugh. It's so hard because he'll do it say, in a waiting room and other people will ooooh and awwwww at how sweet he is. I probably look like a monster when I don't even acknowledge him. My newest question (and I'm planning on asking the psychologist at our next appointment) is- Should we take him out of preschool? He seems to have the most issues there. His teacher works with us as much as she can. She has 11 other children to consider though. She can only do so much. If I am right and his behavior is mostly attention seeking and impulse control, I wonder if being in a more controlled environment (at home with me) would serve him better for now. His teacher can't stop the other kids from reacting to him. She can't necessarily ignore his bad behaviors the way we do at home. He has gone to daycare/preschool since he was 10 weeks old, I hate to take him out but I'm wondering if for now, it would be the right thing to do. (My 2 year old would still go 2 mornings a week). Thank you all again for your insight. [/QUOTE]
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