Posting here for traffic as I'm planning to go see DS GP tomorrow .
Sorry this is long but I'm trying to give examples.
We was fobbed off by last dr saying all normal behaviour but I'm concerned .
DT2 is 6. My instincts tell me there is something not "right" with him , but I don't know what .
Please can anyone offer any advice on my list - does it sound normal ?
DT2 is very highly strung. If the baby dribbles accidentally on something of his, he cries and cries or gets angry . He can't be reassured that it will dry for example .
If DT1 annoys him , DT2 immediately lashes out in anger . He knows it's wrong and when told off he cries and says he can't help it - he just feels angry .
In comparison, his twin gets annoyed but doesn't lash out .
He chews his fingers (and nails) until they bleed . I've tried everything but nothing stops it - he doesn't seem aware he's doing it .
He's an anxious child - he takes everything literally . A class mate of his told him foxes are vicious and now he worries he will be eaten by a fox when we are out and about . He worries about things I wouldn't expect him to be worrying about .
Whenever he is angry or stressed, he asks to go home . He says he feels safe at home so I think this is him feeling "unsafe" with his emotions. This can be something as simple as hair brushing (although nobody likes brushing through tangles) , or getting in trouble for bad behaviour etc .
He says he doesn't like being away from me especially when things are "different" - for example , he loves going to play at his friends houses but he doesn't like how the walls and floors and furniture are different . He can cope but likes to be at home .
He is reluctant to use public toilets - he fears she may fall in , but also the noise of the hand dryers "hurts" his ears.
He has explosive tantrums - he gets himself in to a state where talking to him doesn't console him.
Clothes are a constant battle - if they don't sit right or feel right he screams , cries etc and it goes on forever! One pair of shoes may be ok one day but a major problem a week later .
Teeth brushing is ok but frustrating as he is desperate to get the toothpaste out his mouth .
He will gag on certain foods or avoid them all together - for example - scrambled egg is too mushy .
There's many more subtle things but that's all I can think of right now .
On the whole , he is thriving at school , he has lots of friends , is well behaved and confident .
These little "quirks" at home though are very stressful as a family and I have broken down in tears after the huge tantrum he has just had because he couldn't line his socks up right .
I feel awful that he's seen me upset but I've explained it is frustration at not being able to help him.
Does this sound like some form of autism / aspergers or anxiety or something else?
I am desperate to help him - help!
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CremeEggsandMouldyHam · 13/11/2016 17:18
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