At Wit's End

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At Wit's End
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Mon, 07-17-2006 - 4:40pm

I don't know how to really write this post. But, does any of your children display these things in daily living as my DD does?

1. laughs at me and thinks things are funny when I tell her to do something or stop doing something. I can't tell if it is discpline or that she doesn't know how to respond.

2. Repeats things over and over sometimes even when we gave the answer.

3. Asks questions she knows the answers to. Maybe it is just to get to hear us answer her for attention; aren't sure.

4. Acts up in public and when you tell her to stop, she has trouble doing it.

5. Has quirks in public that are embarrassing; always fixing panties, smelling her hands, grabbing her crouch.

6. Schoolwork: Takes time learning a concept. Once learned, forgets it the next time and we start from scratch again and I get frustrated, but there must be some sort of problem there as even the simpliest math problems she forgets or won't try to remember what she did last time.

7. Is loud.

Is there anything I can do to help her in these areas? I am frustrated. We see a psychologist and he isn't helping all that much. She isn't medicated so I am wondering if medication would make a world of difference. Thanks for your help and support in advanc.

Debbie

Debbie, Mom to my "only" Stephanie

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Wed, 07-19-2006 - 11:37am

Thanks so much. Yes, it is good to know I am not alone and that it is frustrating. It sometimes feels like I am the only one and I appreciate sharing this with me and giving me advice. We will work on those things and see how it goes. I am not as frustrated now knowing others out there like you and I appreciate the advice. It is good to know there are things we can do to stop these behaviors less others think these kids are eccentric or something. She is intelligent, as I am sure your DS is, but just need to know what is and isn't appropriate. Thanks again.

Debbie

Debbie, Mom to my "only" Stephanie
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Wed, 07-19-2006 - 11:47am

Thanks for your response. Wow, that's a tough one too. I hope he outgrows that. It does get embarrassing doesn't it? As for my DD touching her private area, she keeps saying it hurts and the psyschiatry profession thinks it is mental because physical doctors took all kinds of tests on her, including MRI, and nothing shows up. That is frustrating as well.

Debbie

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Wed, 07-19-2006 - 7:14pm
Adam is 3. He has PDD, he stims so much over the oddest stuff. He is constantly loud and acts up in all stores. Oh and he found his penis so that is my biggest gripe cause he has his hand down his pants all the time. I attribute his age and not so much his conditon but he echos alot and that is one of his quirks and repeast game shows!!!!!!!!!!!
HOw old is your dd and I would question the doctor on his level of expertise here.
Hang in there
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Wed, 07-19-2006 - 10:34pm

Thank you. And hang in there too.

She is 8 years old.

Debbie

Debbie, Mom to my "only" Stephanie

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