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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 31131" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Hi Laura, welcome! I'm glad you found us.</p><p></p><p>Has anyone recommended reading The Explosive Child by Ross Greene? The techniques outlined in the book really might help you with the meltdowns.</p><p></p><p>I have two kids who were very anxious as toddlers/preschoolers. Both my son (difficult child 1) and daughter (easy child) had separation anxiety when going to preschool and trouble transitioning. We had frequent meltdowns that didn't always make a lot of sense and often seemed out of proportion to the event. They also had sensory issues with clothing (sock seams!) and some food textures. </p><p></p><p>When easy child was 4, she was diagnosed with selective mutism, a form of social anxiety. She would only speak with us and peers, no adults that included her preschool teachers or even grandparents. We sought help from a psychologist who worked with easy child on coping skills to overcome her anxiety. It was very helpful. Since then, her anxiety has shifted and taken a lot of different forms. She now sees a child psychiatrist for medication management and weekly psychotherapy.</p><p></p><p>I don't usually recommend this, but if you're struggling at home with Riley's anxiety, you might want to get involved with some therapy that will help Riley cope with his anxiety and help you cope with Riley. The trick is finding the right person. Some therapists focus on modifying the behavior rather than trying to understand it and work with it. You don't want the former. You do want a therapist who will work on coping skills and techniques similar to the ones outlined in Ross Greene's book.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, just my two cents. Certainly, if the behaviors worsen or become more worrisome, you definitely would want to seek out a multidisciplinary evaluation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 31131, member: 2423"] Hi Laura, welcome! I'm glad you found us. Has anyone recommended reading The Explosive Child by Ross Greene? The techniques outlined in the book really might help you with the meltdowns. I have two kids who were very anxious as toddlers/preschoolers. Both my son (difficult child 1) and daughter (easy child) had separation anxiety when going to preschool and trouble transitioning. We had frequent meltdowns that didn't always make a lot of sense and often seemed out of proportion to the event. They also had sensory issues with clothing (sock seams!) and some food textures. When easy child was 4, she was diagnosed with selective mutism, a form of social anxiety. She would only speak with us and peers, no adults that included her preschool teachers or even grandparents. We sought help from a psychologist who worked with easy child on coping skills to overcome her anxiety. It was very helpful. Since then, her anxiety has shifted and taken a lot of different forms. She now sees a child psychiatrist for medication management and weekly psychotherapy. I don't usually recommend this, but if you're struggling at home with Riley's anxiety, you might want to get involved with some therapy that will help Riley cope with his anxiety and help you cope with Riley. The trick is finding the right person. Some therapists focus on modifying the behavior rather than trying to understand it and work with it. You don't want the former. You do want a therapist who will work on coping skills and techniques similar to the ones outlined in Ross Greene's book. Anyway, just my two cents. Certainly, if the behaviors worsen or become more worrisome, you definitely would want to seek out a multidisciplinary evaluation. [/QUOTE]
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