help with 2 year old daughters strange behaviors?
she cries alot. she likes to play by herself even if there are other kids around. she will spend a good bit of time spinning around til she gets dizzy or she jumps and jumps and jumps. she seems to zone out alot and will stare at something for awhile or stare at the ceiling fan. we can not take her out to the store because she just cant handle it we stopped taking her out to eat it was just to hard. she hates and wont keep on socks or shoes. she has a speech delay. its very hard to get her to eat something unless she wants to eat (yes i know she is 2 but what do you do if she wont eat she has gone for 4 days at a time with out eating) she only has 3 bottles a day (hey pick your battles as my pcp says) and 1 sippy cup of juice. she dont sleep through the night and naps are far & few and cries alot after waking up she cant self calm (behavorist is even stumped what to do) she throws a temper that could scare nanny 911.
HELP
Answers:
What you are describing sounds like Autism. But I know that doctors don't like to diagnose Autism this young. But she may have Sensory Integration Dysfunction. First, I think you should call your local Early Intervention office and have her evaluated. If she is delayed, she should be receiving Speech Therapy. If her bahavior is in fact, due to Sensory Integration Dysfunction, your daughter will benefit tremendously from Occupational Therapy as well. A speech therapist can help with talking, but with the feeding issues you are describing as well.
Your next step should be to consult a Neurologist and request an MRI and an EEG. Frequent staring spells and "spacing out" can mean seizure activity.
And lastly, I'd suggest a support group online to get additional information and emotional support. Try: www.specialparent.org
I truly hope that you find answers for your daughter. I know how upsetting and stressful this is for you, as I have a special needs daughter myself (with Cerebral Palsy). Good luck and don't back down. You are and always will be the best advocate for your child.
have you looked into getting her checked for autism???
this sounds very much like it.
oh, and by the way...autism isn't necessarily like "rain man". there are varying degrees and symptoms.
You might have her checked for autism. Good Luck, and I hope you have someone close to you to help you through what sounds like a very difficult time.
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