Hi, I’m new here and looking for you wise ladies advice.
My 3 year olds behaviour is starting to give my husband and I cause for concern. To honest I have thought there has been something more to it for at least a year but was thinking he would Maybe outgrow it.
This may be long so please bear with me. Here are some examples
- sensory issues are he hates labels on his clothes and says they hurt. Gets really distressed. Haircuts are a nightmare as again they hurt. Foods that are particularly crumby like toast he says the crumbs hurt when they touch his skin. He also has poo issues where he will gag every time he goes sometimes to the point of vomiting.
I have been to the gp about these and he said it was just a phase.
- behaviourally he hits, throws, kicks etc in frustration mostly at me
- he isn’t good at listening and I could say the same thing over and over again and he hears it but doesn’t seem to retain the information
- he has no awareness of danger , ie roads we cross roads every day to take my eldest to school and each time he goes to cross without looking. He won’t hold my hand and just runs or jumps every where never walks.
- he talks relentlessly- and you have to repeat back every sentence to him word for word before he will move on.
- his play his repetitive , everything in lines and only plays with Thomas toys never anything else and can’t seem to hold concentration for any length of time to do an activity.
His is such a loving and affection little boy and is so full of fun and life, truly a big character but his needs and behaviour are ruling our family life and I think I need some help. I plan to call the HV next week. Just looking for some advice in the mean time x thank you for reading x