Help! 5 year old really struggling

[Twolittlebears]

My DD is just 5 and her behavior had deteriorated in the the last few months - it's been going downhill since she started school but in the last few weeks it's been really concerning.

We have a morning routine which she agreed to and used to follow, but now refuses to stick to. Every step is met with problems. For example, when it's time to get dressed she shouts at us, is rude, slams doors - anything to avoid putting her uniform on. Any minor problem (e.g. we're out of raisins for her morning porridge) she melts down and sobs for 20 mins or so.

I've tried to talk to her about what's wrong and she says she hates school because there's no playtime and she's not allowed to sit next to her friends.

There's been issues with the head of EYFS off sick and her class teacher leaving too, so not very good continuity but her behavior seems to have changed so much I'm worried something more serious is wrong.

Anyone have any insight or tips to share?

Bump. Anyone?

That's a lot of changes at school. What's your gut feeling OP?

@JiltedJohnsJulie I honestly don't know. My gut feeling is she's really unhappy and it goes deeper than teacher changes.

Ok if you think it’s more than School it might be worth reading up on ASD in girls. I’d also talk to the GP and SENCO at school about getting her some additional support as it sounds as though she’s struggling

Talk to her teacher and find out what is really going on. If she isn't allowed to sit with get friends it could be that they're being disruptive for example.

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@JiltedJohnsJulie interesting suggestion. I've not considered ASD and some of the signs are there. Not all though - DD is super social loves to see friends. Unfortunately the SENCO has left the school too so the Head is covering. I'll speak to her and see what she thinks.