Re: Questions about affection

[Guest guest]

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Has he had a sensory eval? Maybe he is looking for the extra

physical stimulation and is less sensitive to minor touch than

others? I know of a child who digs his chin into his mother's knee

when he hugs her leg because he likes the feeling of his chin against

her 'bones' (his description). He had a sensory eval and is now

receiving OT. Just a thought....

~Tracey in WI

> Hi all,

>

> I've been wondering, my little guy is very, very affectionate. He

> really loves me, his mama. He calls me " my mama " . He's always

> looking to make sure I'm right there, always comes up and gives me

> hugs and kisses. I'm talking a lot. Sometimes one right after the

> other.

>

> Sometimes his hugs are downright painful in their intensity. Like

a

> chokehold. His hands or his cars get tangled up in my hair and

he's

> hanging on for dear life. He also likes to kiss with his mouth

(lips

> parted and teeth pressing into my lips) sometimes these are hard

> enough to leave impressions of his teeth in my lips.

>

> I'm really grateful he is so affectionate but sometimes it's hard

> when they are so rough.

>

> Any suggestions comments, thoughts, or suggestions?

>

> Best,

[Guest guest]

Maybe it is a sensory thing where he is seeking and enjoys deep pressure.

My son used to kiss too hard like that. He couldn't form a pucker and he

would press too hard against my mouth. I don't think he can gauge how hard

he hugs, kisses, leans into, tugs on, etc... When he was evaluated by the

Communications Disorders Clinic in November they all agreed he had sensory

integration issues and needed some O.T. specifically geared toward

addressing those sensory issues.

[Guest guest]

He hasn't had one to my knowledge, who would perform one? He goes

into the developmental pediatrician again in April, is this something

she could assess?

Best,

--- In , " TRB " <thosebishops@h...>

wrote:

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> Has he had a sensory eval?

[Guest guest]

That does sound like him, he's very strong and everything is all out,

never gentle or soft. He even walks like he stomps. I can always

tell when he's up and moving about, the sound of his steps are

unmistakable.

Best,

[Guest guest]

I don't think I know how old your son is. Our Birth to 3 Early

Intervention Program Occupational Therapist can assess for sensory

integration issues. Maybe someone from the school district, I don't

know - we haven't crossed that road yet, my son is only 2.5. I also

know that there are many centers popping up around the country that

deal with this. You may want to ask the pediatrician for a referral

for a sensory eval, usually insurance requires it. She may know

where to turn. Also, many hospital's speech and physical therapy

centers are equipped with OT's who can provide this assessment. It

is all very interesting and you may find some answers! There is a

good book related to sensory issues called, " The Out of Sync Child " ,

and it may be of interest to you. Good luck!

~Tracey

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