my dd (4) is being assessed at the moment and it has been indicated that she is on the autistic spectrum possibly Aspergers. She is completely obsessed with cats and dogs (always loved animals) but recently everything she does relates to cats and dogs. Her play (even if not specific animal play ie animal hospital) all relates to cats and dogs. The other day we were blowing bubbles and she said they were bubble pets and started "stroking" them . Its now got that she pretends shes a dog and gives herself a dog name. If she's hungry she says she needs a bone, if she needs the toilet she refers to it as her litter tray. I just wandered how i should deal with this. I understand that obsessions can be a safety net for the child and i dont want to take this away from her. However how much should i encourage when she talks like she's a dog!!! Should i just not comment either way? Any help would be appreciated.
On another note - we are thinking of getting a dog at the moment - not sure if this would compound the issue or help? (She's not aware we're thinking of getting one) Thanks
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knat · 27/01/2008 13:30
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