sensory integration issues - Autism Spectrum Message Board

mariaike · 05-13-2005, 09:34 PM

My son has sensory integration dysfunction. Since my husband has been on B-shift (2:45pm-11:15pm)5-6 x per week since Sept.2004 our son has been super glued to me. Prior to this he was learning to be a little more independent of me, now this. Tonight at swim class (parents must stay) his regular teacher was out so he had to be put with another- as a matter of fact it was the same teacher his cousin has and they were taught together.He was terrible! He cried the whole time, kept looking at me, was extremely mean to his cousin and just plain had a huge meltdown. Then he insisted we eat at McDonalds after. Of course, I was so frustrated, upset and stressed to say the least. ( and no we did not eat at McDonalds) What can I do? How do I start making him more independant of me? Any suggestions? Thanks

sjs40 · 05-13-2005, 09:58 PM

Hi!

My 8 year old son has SID. You didn't mention how old your son is. I'm guessing he is not school-aged. It sounds like he needs to be engaged in something outside of the home w/o you. Is he receiving any OT or other services.? If he was enrolled in a progrom on a regular basis for even 2 or 3 times a week it would help.

Just the mere fact that his regular instructor wasn't there throws things off because he needs consistency. You need mommy time too. Enrolling him in a program is beneficial to both of you.

Kolby · 05-16-2005, 04:09 PM

It is so hard to understand why the child is acting the way they are. I try to think about the things that gross me out or make my skin crawl. Like nails on a chalk board or the sound of knees cracking. Now think of your child in the pool with that new person and their voice sounds like nails on a chalk board. How horrible for him. Maybe he needed to be introduced to the instructer and sit out this one time. Let him check her/him out for a while. It is frustrating and hard, but hang in there and try to put yourself in that frame of mind. It may help you to learn how to help him.
Good Luck!
Michelle

mariaike · 05-16-2005, 08:55 PM

Thank you both for the info. At times it can be so difficult- my heart aches for him.( by the way - he is 5yrs. old and will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall) I definitely will begin to get him involved with some activites. He does get OT in Preschool 3x per week. Thanks again, Mariaike