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did the childbrain quiz thing for dd2

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:13

and it says she has mild pdd. what thats meant to mean? when do i try it again to make sure, and shoud i speak to the gp/hv paed about it.

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charliecat · 04/06/2004 22:19

Hello misdee, what age is your dd again please?

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:22

she is now 21months. which makes me think she is too young to assess, but i put her age in anyway/ she is a bit odd, very bright, speach is coming on great, tho only i can understand her most of the time.

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charliecat · 04/06/2004 22:24

If nothing else I would mention her oddness(!) to your gp and hv just so they know, they may or may not put her on a waiting list for her to be assesed...probably not but its worth a try. Is she very unlike your first child, is this why you think somethings up?
Shes very young remember and may grow up to be totally different from what she is now!
Most mummys are the only ones to understand kiddies at that age arent they?

nutcracker · 04/06/2004 22:30

What age can you do that quiz from ????

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:30

dd1 was a quiet child (isnt now tho). dd2 is very loud, is commanly referred to as a hurricane by people. she doesnt stop. she has sleep issues (if only i could survive on as little sleep as she does, now averages 8hrs a day). there is a list of things i could go on about (food, behaviour, insane laughter when hitting her head on people, it hurts me so it must hurt her surely?) i dont think anything is up as such, i am a bit strange myself, so she probably gets some of that from me (she is more like me than dd1 is). she seems very bright in what she does, so much it scares me.

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:32

dd1 also spoke a fair few words very clearly at this age (i know, i know dont compare!!)

good job i know dd2 coughing at the fridge means she wants a drink.

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nutcracker · 04/06/2004 22:42

Just did it for Dd2 (4) and she scored 35.
I am quite shocked that she didn't score higher, considering all the probs i'm having with her at the mo.

I'm becoming increasingly convinced that it must be me that has the problem. She behaves fine at nursery, although very quiet.

Ohhh i give up, ther is nothing wrong with her but she's not behaving well either, so what is it me ?? her ??

Sorry just ranting now.

charliecat · 04/06/2004 22:43

Not sure Nutty, Misdee, I compare my 2, one of children is a genius the other one has brains in her bum! Its hard not to do! If shes bright and a hurricane could you maybe get her to slow down by giving her puzzles etc that fulfil her bright brain? Maybe keep her in the one spot for a while?

popsycal · 04/06/2004 22:44

what is this quiz folks?

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:45

nutty, be thankful she hasnt thrown a mug at u today (maybe she has i dont know). i have become very good at catching.

she may calm down when u finally move house and she can get rid of some energey in the garden. dd1 always calms down after we go to kick a ball about and get rid of that pent up energy. she's the same age as your dd.

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charliecat · 04/06/2004 22:45

I did the test for my dd 6 and she scored 65. I have an appointment for her next week.

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:46

she has puzzles, shape sorters, bead runner thing. she will sort cups in my cupboard. the only thing i can get her to do to stop her in her tracks is painting.

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nutcracker · 04/06/2004 22:48

I am always comparing my two Dd's.
Dd1 (6), is fine, very bright, well behaved and generally does as she;s told e.t.c.
Dd2 is of average intelligence i would say, can fidget for england, won't share, doesn't listen to anything i say, smacks whoever gets in her way, and generally wears me out.

Ds is following in Dd2's footsteps.

Am hoping school will help calm dd2 down a bit.

nutcracker · 04/06/2004 22:51

No Misdee no mug throwing today. Her favourite thing to do at the mo is run in the road

popsycal · 04/06/2004 22:52

Can I ask whath the test is - my sister may wish to do it on her daughter....TIA

charliecat · 04/06/2004 22:57

Ill see if i can find it popsy

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:58

oh dear. a friend of dd1 does that. dd1 shouts to me 'i'll stop at the rd,' and walks ahead but if she is with her friend i make them walk close to me instead of running ahead as this girl will run out into the rd. dd1 tried to grab her once to stop her running into the rd and got dragged partway out as well.

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misdee · 04/06/2004 22:59

sorry popsy wasnt ignoring you, just missed you post. it mieow who passed it to me, so i cant remember the link.

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popsycal · 04/06/2004 23:00

no worries.....

lol

if you can find it, give me a shout

charliecat · 04/06/2004 23:00

Saker have you tried this autism online questionnaire/scoring. I found it really useful and have told lots of other people about it too. The website is:-www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html
Correct me please if I am wrong but I believe pdd is the american term for asd??? Sorry if I am wrong.
HTH

THIS IS A COPY AND PASTE FROM ONE OF BLOSSOMHILLS POSTS FROM, WORRYS ABOUT AUTISM THREAD.

charliecat · 04/06/2004 23:03

Nutty could you get a wrist band thingy, if shes tied to you she CANT run in the road, so your time outside is less streesful so your in a better mood so its a good circle instead of a vicious one?

popsycal · 04/06/2004 23:07

Thanks for that folks

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misdee · 06/06/2004 22:08

MIL took oth girls for the afternoon by herself today. this is the first time she has looked after dd2 without me or dh there to help. the poor woman was exhausted. little whirlwind dd2 is.

just wanted to bump this up in case anyone else knows what to do next.

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