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When the going gets tough...the tough keep going
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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 183417" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Sarah, welcome. I'm glad you found us.</p><p> </p><p>I'm sorry your little guy (and consequently you!) have had such a rough time since he was born. I have a tiny inkling of what you're going through because my youngest daughter was on a feeding tube two summers ago. She developed a choking phobia and refused to eat anything at all. It was very scary, but through medication and intensive feeding therapy, she is doing well today.</p><p> </p><p>Is your son on any medications for his GI/motility issues? Has the Occupational Therapist (OT) noticed any sensory or other developmental issues? </p><p> </p><p>Obviously, we're not doctors and can't diagnosis over the internet, but I have a suspicion you're not looking at ADHD. It's the "easy" diagnosis, one that is often made anytime a child has behavior problems. I'm guessing that all the trauma of your difficult child's early life may have led to anxiety, which is causing some "fight or flight" behaviors anytime he feels threatened (real or perceived). </p><p> </p><p>Since your son is so young, you may want to seek an evaluation by a developmental pediatrician or a multidisciplinary team at a children's or university teaching hospital. Perhaps your pediatrician or GI specialists will have some referrals for you.</p><p> </p><p>When you get a chance, please create a signature similar to mine below. It helps us remember your family details anytime we post responses to you. Here is a link to directions on how to do it:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399" target="_blank">http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399</a></p><p> </p><p>Again, welcome. We're here for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 183417, member: 2423"] Sarah, welcome. I'm glad you found us. I'm sorry your little guy (and consequently you!) have had such a rough time since he was born. I have a tiny inkling of what you're going through because my youngest daughter was on a feeding tube two summers ago. She developed a choking phobia and refused to eat anything at all. It was very scary, but through medication and intensive feeding therapy, she is doing well today. Is your son on any medications for his GI/motility issues? Has the Occupational Therapist (OT) noticed any sensory or other developmental issues? Obviously, we're not doctors and can't diagnosis over the internet, but I have a suspicion you're not looking at ADHD. It's the "easy" diagnosis, one that is often made anytime a child has behavior problems. I'm guessing that all the trauma of your difficult child's early life may have led to anxiety, which is causing some "fight or flight" behaviors anytime he feels threatened (real or perceived). Since your son is so young, you may want to seek an evaluation by a developmental pediatrician or a multidisciplinary team at a children's or university teaching hospital. Perhaps your pediatrician or GI specialists will have some referrals for you. When you get a chance, please create a signature similar to mine below. It helps us remember your family details anytime we post responses to you. Here is a link to directions on how to do it: [URL]http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8399[/URL] Again, welcome. We're here for you. [/QUOTE]
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