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| Thu, 08-04-2005 - 12:09pm |
I really don't know where to begin or if I am even in the right place.
| Thu, 08-04-2005 - 12:09pm |
I really don't know where to begin or if I am even in the right place.
Hello and welcome to the board.
Nobody can internet diagnose your child, but I can say that it sounds like some red flags are present, and I think you should schedule an evaluation for him ASAP. There are two ways you can go: through the School district, or through medical channels ...or both. OK Three ways. ("NO-one expects the Spanish Inquisition..." -Monty Python joke)
I think you should talk to your pediatrician and get a referral to a neuropsychologist or a developmental pediatrician for a full evaluation. Not all insurance covers this, so check it out, as testing can be very expensive. Also there is often a long waiting list for a good Dr.
To go through the schools, you need to request an evaluation. Different areas have different timeframes, but generally they have to complete the evaluation about 3 months from your written request. It is tricky that you are going into a new school system, but he may need some extra support at the new school. This is a huge change for any kid.
OK it sounds like there are some sensory issues there, and sensory issues will come bubbling to the surface like you wouldn't believe during times of stress. Moving cities is about as stressful as things can get! As your son sems to have outgrown or learned some coping skills over time, you may want to ask him what helps him to calm down or to feel better, and to make sure he gets those activities several times a day to help him cope with the stress of the move and the school change.
Often sensory kids will be helped by any or all of: swinging, bouncing, rocking, running, spinning, "hiding" (in a small space, like a box), deep pressure hugs or massage, by "heavy work" such as carrying, pushing or dragging somthing with resistance or by being "squished". Does any of this make you say "Aha!"? If so, start with that one! I squish my kids by playing a game where I pretend to mistake them for the sofa coushions and I lean back on them. They then get good heavy work trying to push me off or squirm out from behind me. They love it!. "The out of sync child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz is a great resource for parents of sensory kids, BTW.
It is common for kids with sensory probems to have another disorder, also. My kids both have SID and are both on the Autistic Spectrum. I used to co-cl the SID board, and we had parents on there who had kids with all sorts of issues, and before you panic; -some with only SID.
I HTH somewhat. Good luck with everything.
-Paula
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