Hi all. Still fairly new to MN but seems to be the only place I can find answers about my "borderline" ds1 3.0 years old. With minimal help from NHS regarding answers for ds1 I have made it my issue to tackle his problems separately whilst waiting for pead. Dont think a diagnosis fits now any tbh but that's a whole other thread.
Ds1 speech has been coming in great, all be it steadily but great nonetheless. Considering he said his first word at 2.11. (His first request actually, he said a few words from 2 years old. Mostly labelling though.) He is now able to put 2 words and sometimes even 3 words together. He has a receptive language delay, so he gets Aba therapy as I find it a deeper more intensive form of salt (depending on the child's targets) still early days though.
I am quite pleased with his social interaction with others, it's always been good with immediate family and hes starting to take a real big brother role with ds2 6mo. It's his sensory seeking that seems to stand out to right now as his biggest issue.
I notice it at times of excitement, he will run towards me after work and give me a tight bear hug where I can feel him shaking sometimes. He will also ask to play games like "tickle me", "ringa ringa roses" or will just say "round and round" which is a game his granddad taught him where he spins him round. He also climbs on the arm of the sofa and jumps onto cushions despite being told off (he usually is rarely disobedient...well no more than a normal 3yo
) he lives jumping on the bed which I allow him to do to burn off energy as long as hes supervised. He will also sing and hum, seems to always be on the go which is normal no different to most "active" kids.
It's just that I see that hes not doing these things for fun or to be 'naughty' he actually NEEDS to IYSWIM. I can see it also being a barrier between him and learning, he knows all his colours, shapes , numbers etc. Main focus now is on language and he has a hard time focusing during his therapy sessions. Until I find a private OT near me and that I can afford, I wanted to know what tips are worth trying. I know he would benefit from a sensory diet, and every child diet is specific to their needs. But does anyone have a DC similar to mine. Sorry for the long post I just wanted to paint an accurate picture so I could get the most appropriate advice.
Thank you In advance x