My six year old daughter flaps her hands, can't stand the feel of panties on, she is very sensitive to any critism, shows signs of ocd, does't want to use tootpaste more recently, very picky eater, doesn't like to pick up apple or fruit because it is slimy, goey, messy, has to have them on toothpicks, mood swings up and down, craves attention and touch, doesn't seem to understand directions or hear what we tell her half the time, has a hard time with change. Behind in gross motors skills and some fine motor skills. Addicted to watching tv we battle about it every day. She was repeating kindegarten but we moved and I pulled her out and am homeschooling. Waiting to get on with local charter school that helps homeschooling parents. First psyh. suggested apsphegers with slight ADD. Second was a behavioral pediatrician that suggested said PDD-NOS. When I asked her regualr pediatrician long ago about underwear problem he suggested Dysfunction of Sensory integration. Then I took her to MIND INSTITUE in Sacramnto (deals with austim) they ruled any kind of autism out. Except suggested ocupational therapy for some sensory issues. This has been a long six yrs and very frustrating alot of which I took out on her. But keep trying to find and answer. An occupational therapist just showed me last night how to do the brushing on her. I pray it will be a start. I have bought many a supplement even mixed with food, shakes, juice, always throws a fit about taste. I love my children more than anything but I it is very difficult. Most of the time I've little support from husband outsiders etc. My husband doesn't take the time to look into things that might help her, just basically leaves it to me to worry about. Tells me he doesn't understand it. Don't get me wrong he loves both our son and daughter, my daughter is from another marriage. But maybe that is just his way of dealing with it. Sorry just needed to vent and this seems like a nice place to do it. Any advice we be appreciated.
