feeling overwhelmed with dyspraxia

[emilooboo]

Hi, this is my first message. joined mumsnet as i have nobody who knows what this feels like.
My ds1 was diagnosed severely dyslexic and dysraxic about 12 months ago {hes now 7). We are getting alot of help and support from his school,
today I recieved a report from an occupational therapist about his dyspraxia, it did'nt make for very pleasant reading.
I find it hard that I have to reasure everyone around me that he's gonna be ok, when I just want to cry.
I'm finding he's getting more frustrated, violent with his siblings, and saying horrible things. We started decorating his bedroom today, he was crying,screaming, attacking us, hugging the ripped off wallpaper. Is this normal? whatever normal is.
sorry for rambling on.

Oh no I couldent let this post go without answering, I hope that someone will come along who can give you more information, big ((((hugs))))

Hi.

Sorry about the difficulties your family are currently facing.

Can I take a stab in the dark and guess your DS has speech and language difficulties as well as Dyspraxia/Dyslexia?

Your DS's behaviour can be considered 'normal' for some DC's with any number of learning difficulties/disabilities. Melt downs are usually a way of DC's expressing themselves. Unfortunately is can/does have an impact on the rest of the family. Do you think it was redecorating his room that upset him, with everything moved, out of order, routine changed etc, or something else?

Is the behaviour new or is it getting worse?

Have you heard of Reflex Therapy, it may be worth a look at to see if there are underlying neurological difficulties which can impact on the severity of both conditions www.babo.co.ukor INPP practitioners www.inpp.org.uk/

Hope you all have a better day tomorrow.

My DS2 is Dyspraxic (13yrs old) he was diagnosed 5 years ago.

It is frightening reading the OTs report,but it is so good that your DS has been diagnosed, and is getting the proper help and support at school.

It does get easier i promise you,my DSs verbal comprehension was 3 years below what it should have been at 8, he couldn't hold a pen, sit still etc but by the end of Primary he had caught up with his peers.He is now in the top set for Maths,English etc and although his Secondary school is rubbish he is still on track and is happy.He even rode a bike last Summer!

The anger and frustration is hard work i know,but he will get there.. communication and building confidence is key.

Do not despair

Sorry you're feeling so down.

There is lots more you can and will do for him and also he will improve with age. So things def will get better.

I agree with Minx about retained reflexes and Babo. And also add to the list Omega Fish Oil.

There is huge overlap between the symptoms and treatments for dyslexia, dyspraxia, asd and ADHD. So read up on everything and you will find lots of things you want to try.

Thank you. feeling alot better after a nights sleep!. I read with interest what you had to say I'm going to look up reflex therapy, is'nt it crazy that you have to do it yourself, theres not much help out there is there?
I think it was definately the decorating , we once changed the living room carpet and he threw up everywhere he was so upset. I thought i'd prepared him for it, but obviously not well enough.
He's usually a very loving and caring child, so when he does flip its a shock.
He has a very high IQ and has no trouble verbally, and his imagination is incredible.
Thanks for your replies

Emilooboo sorry to read your post I suffer from dyspraxia as well as my dd.
We are having our kitchen and bathroom redone atm and my stress levels are reaching the ceiling!! I'm afraid we just don't like change it's not that your ds won't like a new room anything changing is just really scary. I hope he enjoys it once it is all finished, I'm thinking the same thing with our kitchen!

Sorry my brain is not functioning very well atm so can't offer much good advice but if you're on Facebook their are lots of good pages and the dyspraxia foundation has tons of info.