Hi i'm not sure if i'm posting in the right place but this seems like a friendly forum so i thought i'd ask here.
My dd is 5 and about to go into year 1, she is a quirky(for want of a better expression)little sausage and i'm convinced she is on the spectrum somewhere,dd has had interaction difficulties which are now largely resolved although dd still has difficulties initiating interactions and also has selective mutism(not officially diagnosed yet).
DD is VERY bright and is ahead at school and really enjoys learning(when its on her terms and about something she is interested in),school have also stated that dd is different.
My reason for posting is that dd has what i would class as an obsession with a certain type of animal which has gone on for about 18mths.
DD will not leave our pet alone,pretends to be this animal frequently whatever dd does seems to involve this animal,if dd is writing a story its about this animal,if she is drawing its this animal she is drawing,dresses up as this animal repetedly to the point i have hidden the costume and is quite happy to walk around in a mask of this animal.
Its awful to say but this is now becoming slightly embarrasing and i'm worried dd may get teased because of it,friends parents and family comment on it too.
I'm not really sure what to do or even if i can do anything,in the begining i just went along with it thinking it was harmless and just a bit of an interest that dd have however i can now see its far more than this,i have now got to the point where i have to say to dd i want to hear no mention of said animal for a certain time frame or she would talk about it all day!
If anyone has any idea on what i can do i would be really greatful,i should add that DH is in complete denial with regards to dd so i'm not interested in any kind of formal diagnosis for dd at present.
TIA
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mrsshears · 16/08/2011 14:29
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