DS2 (9) is over sensitive to being told off, things going wrong, losing things.... Anything negative.
So a warning at school (he's had 3 in last two school years) results in crying at school, awful behaviour at home and anxiety for weeks.
Teacher and SENCO have both said he needs to 'man up'.
But this is him. He's always been different from DS1. Fragile.
Post the last issue I've raised this formally with the SENCO (other sensory issues too) and asked them to refer me / him for help.
Very little evidence of issues in school, it all comes out at home.
Yesterday he didn't get a part in the school play. We've had hours of crying, initial refusal to go to school and then him being (gently) taken from me at the school door by a lovely support worker.
How can I help him? How should
I be dealing with his irrational level of upset to things most people shrug off instantly or quickly?
I'm not quite sure what (if anything) might be his issue. He did stop breathing at birth and it took a good few minutes to resuscitate him. He has some medical issues that were diagnosed antenatally. He's been a different / difficult baby, toddler and now child. He ticks lots of SPD boxes. Who should I be asking to see? He's been referred to the school nurse and an OT.
Here are some suggested organisations that offer expert advice on special needs.
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How to handle over-sensitive child?
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