DD is 2.5 and is on the autism pathway waiting for an assessment. However she is very sociable and all the professionals we have had involved with her so far (due to late walking and late speech) have said they think she probably won’t meet the diagnostic criteria for autism. But she definitely has some of the “hallmark” behaviours for want of a better word.
Her speech is catching up and she can now say most single words and sometimes combines two words. Her understanding is very good. She has some sensory issues and isn’t keen on the bath or getting sand on her feet but she is generally fine with clothes, once she is wearing them she doesn’t make a fuss about trying to take them off and doesn’t mind the labels etc.
But since she learnt the word NO she is point blank refusing to get dressed. I’ve tried everything I can think of other than complete bribery eg if you get dressed you can have some chocolate. Even then I think she would say no. I’ve tried distraction, making it into a game, letting her watch Tv, modelling the behaviour myself. I’m at my wits end. Today I tried telling her that she couldn’t come out to the park with me and her sister until she got dressed. She really wanted to come but she still wouldn’t get dressed. So I’ve left without her. She’s at home with DH continuing her strop.
Any advice please?!