DS is 8 and I took him for a general medical check and eye test today. (We are in Budapest so things are not done like in UK). Reason for visit was fairly general - he hasn't had a full check up since he was 3.
While DS was out of the room I mentioned to the doc that he has habits. Some may call them tics. He makes a funny noise in his throat when he is concentrating and has done so since he was about 3. We have tried ignoring and telling off and gentle reminders to stop. I have spoken to various teachers and they haven't noticed but I know one boy in DS's class noticed last year so he does do it at school. He also makes snorting noises in his nose if it is a bit blocked. But then can't seem to stop. His latest is picking little spots on his scalp. He now has a circle on the top of his head with 4 or 5 scabs on.
Doc said that these things can be as a result of anxiety so has referred to him a child psychiatrist. She says the psychiatrist is very good and great with children.
I have known this Paediatrician since we moved here and value her opinion - she has 3 boys herself. I am however aware that this may be being 'over-egged'.
I wouldn't have said he was over anxious really. Although he does still sleep with me most of the time. Doesn't like going up to bed by himself and because he is an only I have let him. So he generally stays up till 9 and then I go up with him.
He has lots of friends but not one best friend. The others in his gang defer to him a lot in arguments as he is seen as being very fair (according to his teachers). Went on a 2 night school trip although he was nervous. Dealt very well with one of his room mates being sick late on the second night. Friend was afraid to go to the teacher and DS told him not to be silly, that that was what they were there for! The teachers all said he was fab.
He likes school although says he doesn't. Would like it if it was all playtime. Loves football and plays it. Has drum lessons one day a week - all his idea. Was doing tennis with some friends until last Easter - we all stopped as none of us liked the coach - he was a bit of a bully.
He has some issues with fine motor skills and has sessions with the school occupational therapist which he moans about. Last year he had 2 sessions a week and this year it will be 1. One of his best friends does the same and another couple of the class do to for various reasons.
As I said earlier he is 8. Birthday in August and has just gone into Year 4. Struggles a bit with maths and is now aware that he is struggling compared to others.
Sorry - this turned into an essay!
Anyway. How do I explain it to DS? What do I tell him?
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How to explain/prepare DS for visit to child psychiatrist
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Buda · 14/09/2009 19:54
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