My Dd1 is 5 but profound learning difficulties - operates at 8-20 months.
She has 3 younger sisters. Although she isn't big, she frequently 'attacks' them. A common one is when they are all watching TV she will suddenly go over and grab one of their hair and rip with all her might.
We have been told by various professionals (paed, school etc) that we just need to ignore it. So we say 'stop' in a strong voice and then move either her or the sister away.
Is this really all we can do? She just finds it funny and I am so frustrated. To her sisters it looks like we are not taking the behaviour seriously as there are no repercussions for DD1 and they are left in a constant state of anxiety in their own house (I know that sounds melodramatic but this is the state we have got to).
Dd1 scratches and head butts me which is very tiring but when she attacks her sisters then something instinctive in me just snaps - my instinct is to protect them and I can't. I am so frustrated. I feel like I am failing them, I feel like I am failing her too.
To be totally and brutally honest, I end up resenting her very existence. What an awful mummy I am to even have these feelings. I just feel so stuck.
Do I just persevere? Will she one day listen and actually stop?? Should I be doing something else? Can anyone help? I feel so sad.
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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Do we really just say 'stop'??
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