Hi all
Poor DD has been having anger issues for a while and I can't believe it has taken me this wrong to consider if she has SN. But I am still not sure because some days she is fine but others she really struggles.
Basically she has problems processing negative emotions and so they usually come out as stubborness and anger. She also has real problems being held or restrained and reacts with violence. With her friends she sometimes plays ok but gets angry/frustrated when they don't play it exactly as she wants.
In herself she's not very cuddly and never says if she's sad/happy etc. She is happy going off in her own little world and didn't really interact socially with other children until starting school (although she has been in nursery/baby groups etc from the age of 7 months).
She is good at maths and music but behind in writing and doesn't really like drawing (although she loves crafty stuff). Her speech is good.
She's also quite childish for her age and likes playing with little ones (but she does have a younger brother).
On the other hand, while she does get caught up with little jobs she's not really obsessed with one subject over a long period of time. She also is not particular fussy about labels etc although she dislikes wearing too many clothes (would be happy hanging around all day in her pants!). She's not into fussing hair bands etc or clothes, but she doesn't mind sparkly stuff. She doesn't really play with things, but enjoys dressing up.
I wanted to bring this up at parents evening but wasn't sure if I had enough evidence of SN - what do you think?