Super sensory 6 yo!!!

[Mummysaysno]

Not sure if that's the right term..my DS aged 6 has a working diagnosis of ADD and dyspraxia (edpsych thinks too young to label but he is taught at school as if he has add/dyspraxia which has been amazing for him).
I'm finding him recently so so sensitive to the way things feel...his feet get wet (by going in water!) and he gets angry and refuses to walk. We're at the sandy beach, he gets sand on his feet, gets angry and refuses to walk. Right now he has a teeny tiny rub from a new pair of shoes, three days ago he got the mark, he's not worn them since then, but today put socks on (was getting ready for ice skating) and that prompted melt down...his foot hurts (magic mummy kiss, magic cream (germolene) and mr men band aid did not help!
I feel like I'm failing him as I'm not getting my response right. I have three other kids, including new baby, so it's difficult finding the time to sit with him, hold him, and soothe him, but I try my best!!!

Any experience of similar?

Ps he'll start seeing OT in September...

Have you looked at sensory processing disorder? It fits in with the aversion to sensation that you describe. Sorry to be brief but hope that helps.

Interesting...googled it, and emailed his OT so she can also look in to it in September...

I have a feeling you are also in HK Mummysaysno? Feel free to PM if you are. My son doesn't have SPD but has other issues so happy to chat.

Thanks...I will!

Thanks...I will!

My son doesn't like his head or body touched unless it's a hug and it's only from me. He doesn't like spicy food, bright lights or loud noises, including a baby crying. He's waiting for OT help, the list seems loooong though. Sounds like your son has a sensory processing disorder too (may be wrong though).

Good old Mumsnet!

Pleased to report he at least has gone to ice skating this morning!!

I hope he has fun.

...or not...it was a different coach to who he's used to...so he refused to do the lesson...argh! And never know what to put down to ADD/dyspraxia and what to put down to just being stubborn (he loves ice skating and asked to do the lessons this week...I wouldn't sign the kids up for anything that they didn't enjoy!)

Have you looked into Aspergers? A lot of the traits overlap with dyspraxia and it's possible for people to have both.

I will take a look...def feel at the moment I'm not getting it right!!

It's not you. It's trial and error until you find something that works for you both. The OTs will be able to do something. Problem is, the waiting list for help is really, really long

Luckily we're overseas so have insurance...remember the huge struggle I had getting speech therapy for him on the nhs...and we're lucky that here he has a weekly session at school.
(I'm not knocking the nhs...I think it's pretty amazing, just of course, very stretched!)

If he has a sensory processing disorder, ASD or its just the way he is the things that could help him may be the same. I suggest you Look into the things that help children who have these disorders and it may give you some ideas.
Things like weighted blankets and cuddle swings have worked wonders for some of the kids I work with.
Good luck