Hi everyone,
I've been sporadically posting to MDC since I was pregnant with my DD in 2005. She's 4.5 now and we're in the process of trying to figure out what's going on with her. She definitely has SPD (sensory seeking, hypo-sensititivies and more), has dyspraxia and postural disorder as well. We're in the middle of an assessment for Autism as it's been suggested she may be on the spectrum. She has huge difficulties interacting socially with her peers. She cannot talk to kids for the most part. Over the past 7 months I've had 2 OT assessments done and she's receiving OT from a local private clinic. It's been helping with the fine and gross motor deficits. They also do some facilitated play there which (I hope!) is helping with her social issues.
Anyway, we're struggling with behavior issues and these have been getting worse over time. DD has very low frustration tolerance, tantrums a lot, has severe separation anxiety (since birth) and a sleep disorder. Sustained-release melatonin has helped some with the sleep issue.
So, I hope that wasn't too much for an intro. I'm looking forward to getting some advice here and most of all some perspective. There are days that are VERY hard for me to keep my calm. Especially when she starts yelling at her little brother (he's 15 months). Heh.
I've been sporadically posting to MDC since I was pregnant with my DD in 2005. She's 4.5 now and we're in the process of trying to figure out what's going on with her. She definitely has SPD (sensory seeking, hypo-sensititivies and more), has dyspraxia and postural disorder as well. We're in the middle of an assessment for Autism as it's been suggested she may be on the spectrum. She has huge difficulties interacting socially with her peers. She cannot talk to kids for the most part. Over the past 7 months I've had 2 OT assessments done and she's receiving OT from a local private clinic. It's been helping with the fine and gross motor deficits. They also do some facilitated play there which (I hope!) is helping with her social issues.
Anyway, we're struggling with behavior issues and these have been getting worse over time. DD has very low frustration tolerance, tantrums a lot, has severe separation anxiety (since birth) and a sleep disorder. Sustained-release melatonin has helped some with the sleep issue.
So, I hope that wasn't too much for an intro. I'm looking forward to getting some advice here and most of all some perspective. There are days that are VERY hard for me to keep my calm. Especially when she starts yelling at her little brother (he's 15 months). Heh.
and welcome.
