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Hi, I have been lurking on the boards and learning quite a bit and have a question. My 3 y.o. son is in the process of getting evaluated both by the local AEA and by the developmental pediatrician at the local childrens' hospital. he was a 32 weeker with health issues when born, most resolved, but my husband and I have noticed some quirky behaviors (obsessions), social issues with kids his own age and he has some sensory issues. He is our 3rd child and looking back maybe we should have insisted on getting him evaluated sooner. But the question I have is when he gets over stimulated ie. at the childrens' museum or music class he does this odd hand movement and will walk on his toes now he only does this when there is alot going on and only the last few weeks for those who have a sensory diagnosis is this just him trying to calm himself down when there is alot going on or should i mention this when we go in for his evaluation on Thursday. He has only done this the last few weeks and never at home. He has already been evaluated for speech and has a slight delay and didn't score great on his developmental test which is why he is going in on Thursday for their whole team to evaluate him. Which should be a treat because he doesn't like to cooperate and when someone asks him to imitate something he refuses which he does at home to so its no surprise to us. Anyhow any insight would be appreciated, also any info on what to expect at the evaluation would be appreciated as well. I'm going through the same process. I made myself a binder for all his paperwork, including any online surveys I did, or quirky behaviors I felt they should know. I did the survey at http://www.childbrain.com/pddq6.shtml and made thoughts triggered from it. But, YES mention the toe walking, hand movements and especially his social behaviors. I'm learning that these can be big red flags for kids on the spectrum (all of which my son also does). Even though your son just recently started doing them, he's still doing them regardless. Remember, the drs will only see your son for several hours at most. They need your assessment / observations to really know whats going on. Thats a very good idea to think of things ahead of time and take notes with you to the evaluation. Thanks |
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