Hello,
We are looking for some advice about our 4.5 year old daughter.
For background - we are awaiting a developmental paediatric appointment, so currently have no official diagnosis. Suspected high functioning ASD/Aspergers.
Our daughter has always been sensitive to loud noises from a very young age. At her 2 year review (over the phone because of COVID), I raised this as well as issues with aggressive biting (parents only) and a few other things (e.g. needing routine).
We are currently at a stage where she will not speak to other children (at school or with us) even when they are in her face trying to get her attention - she appears not to reognise social cues in that respect.
She is verbal, loves maths and reading etc. People describe her as 'always on the go'.
When excited / overwhelmed she either shakes or jumps up and down flapping her hands, then becomes non-verbal for example licking us, or making random noises (usually meowing/woofing).
She has difficulty transitioning between activities at home, or when planned / non-planned routine changes. Her eye contact is limited.
When overstimulated / tired, she sometimes spins in circles and has difficulty switching off and calming down for sleep.
Recently she told us colours have an order, and the other day she sorted all her toys in the bath in colour groups after the bath was emptied.
We attended an appointment with the Health Visitor last month who went though the ages and stages questionnaires for her age group. The first one was fine. The social/emotional one has a score of over 95 as needing referral - she scored 190, hence she is being referred.
But our main problem at the moment is biting. She bites because she finds it difficult to express her feelings. We have tried trying to get her to tell us how she feels, but to no avail. She only bites us, and all reports from preschool / school say they have never seen this behaviour from her.
Does anyone know of any good sensory chew toys for biting specifically? Or have any advice in general for us on different ways we can try and help her?
Thanks for reading.
We are looking for some advice about our 4.5 year old daughter.
For background - we are awaiting a developmental paediatric appointment, so currently have no official diagnosis. Suspected high functioning ASD/Aspergers.
Our daughter has always been sensitive to loud noises from a very young age. At her 2 year review (over the phone because of COVID), I raised this as well as issues with aggressive biting (parents only) and a few other things (e.g. needing routine).
We are currently at a stage where she will not speak to other children (at school or with us) even when they are in her face trying to get her attention - she appears not to reognise social cues in that respect.
She is verbal, loves maths and reading etc. People describe her as 'always on the go'.
When excited / overwhelmed she either shakes or jumps up and down flapping her hands, then becomes non-verbal for example licking us, or making random noises (usually meowing/woofing).
She has difficulty transitioning between activities at home, or when planned / non-planned routine changes. Her eye contact is limited.
When overstimulated / tired, she sometimes spins in circles and has difficulty switching off and calming down for sleep.
Recently she told us colours have an order, and the other day she sorted all her toys in the bath in colour groups after the bath was emptied.
We attended an appointment with the Health Visitor last month who went though the ages and stages questionnaires for her age group. The first one was fine. The social/emotional one has a score of over 95 as needing referral - she scored 190, hence she is being referred.
But our main problem at the moment is biting. She bites because she finds it difficult to express her feelings. We have tried trying to get her to tell us how she feels, but to no avail. She only bites us, and all reports from preschool / school say they have never seen this behaviour from her.
Does anyone know of any good sensory chew toys for biting specifically? Or have any advice in general for us on different ways we can try and help her?
Thanks for reading.