Re: auditory processing disorder; WAS: Re: Kids on this site, too, remember

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Oh wow. Thanks for your reply.

Actually my first letter was regarding a girl in my class. But while reading your letter I could "see" one of my boys in my mind's eye. Spot on description.

Being sensitive myself (to everything), and thanks to this forum, I've noticed sensitivities in a few of my children. One is a boy. He plugs his ears with his fingers when there's loud noises around. I've seen him do this several times. Sweet little boy. Just lately though he's been hitting, pushing, kicking, classmates. Woah. This is new. I wouldn't be surprised if what you are sharing below is similar to what may be going on here. Perhaps.

What would have helped (right word?) you early on? From your language, you say "I learned that if I kicked up a fuss . . . I'd get the attention I needed." Attention would be helpful. From a super-caring/attentive teacher? Would that have made a difference?

This kid is so incredibly needy for attention. Admittedly he really tries my patience with constant interruption and demand for it. But if I need to make in adjustments in myself (meaning, more patience, from somewhere), then I can certainly work on that.

Thanks for sharing.

> >> Please keep in mind that we do have children as members of this > website. Some as young as 11 or 12 years old.>> I am sure we welcome them here....it is simply amazing what we can > find on the internet when we go searching for support, definition, > information, and answers. The modern day child is very good at > googling and searching out resources.>> So, let's remember those youngsters here and keep the posts clean > enough for a 12 year old to read.>> Dr. J>>

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