So last week I had the opportunity to meet with a mother of a 7-year-old girl. Mom is, like many in the same situation, at the end of her ropes. Her daughter does not have any definitive diagnosis, minus Sensory Processing Disorder. Her symptoms are rapidly changing for the worse. Specifically, in the area of behavior. She has began to have terrible fits of rage, which transition into a fight or flight response quickly. She is intolerable to the word “no”, resulting in belligerent behavior. I am suspect of both a behavior disorder as well as something biological/neurological going on here. I referred mother of child to local Children’s Hospital and OT specializing in sensory diets, however, any suggestions I can pass on to her with those in the same situation would be invaluable to her at this time. It may take some time to find out specifically what is going on and practical recommendations in the meantime would be great.
Mom is unable to allow her to go to friends houses as it ends in a terrible fit when mom says its time to go. Mom is unable to attend woship services as well which mom states is much needed. The girl will ask random questions in which she knows the answer is no, resulting in fits of rage. I gave mom some suggestions, however, it would be great to get additional perspectives. For suggestions, comment on this post or email me directly at becky@everydayrehab.com
