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Category Archives: sensory processing disorder

Symptoms v. Behaviors

Symptoms. Behaviors. What is the difference when you are speaking about a child? Since, I like to be clear what I am talking about, let’s go to the dictionary site merriam-webster.com to see what they say about the word symptom. Definition of symptom 1 a : subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance; broadly : something that indicates the presence of bodily disorder b : an evident reaction by a plant to a pathogen 2 a : something that indicates the existence of something else symptoms of an inner turmoil b : a slight indication : trace Then we look to meriam-webster.com to see what they also have to say about the word behavior. Definition of behavior 1 : the way in which someone conducts oneself or behaves (see behave 1) We were grateful for the gracious behavior of our hostess. The children were rewarded for good behavior. Be on

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Tags: ADHD, behavior, IEP, Symptom ·

An Update regarding a Father’s Pride

Just got a call from the doctor.  All five moles removed from T’s face, came back benign.  Excellent news. Can’t wait to tell him. He isn’t much of one for worrying about things, but it is a load off the minds of mom and I.   Tweet #fighting4answrs

Tags: autism, Health, Sensory Processing Disorder, SPD ·

A father’s pride.

I am proud of each of my kids.  Everyday, each one does something that just blows me away in awe. Today for example… Mr T and I went to dermatology.   He has a lot of moles on his face, so we are working on getting them removed.  He was a bit nervous going in, I could tell, that, but with the autism, the average person wouldn’t have known.  He was his usual self though, cracking jokes and what not.  Until they stuck the first needle in him. I swear, if I could have traded places with him, I would have done so in heartbeat.  It is difficult for parents to see their child in discomfort.  Truly, it was more than discomfort, it bordered on an anxiety attack.  A teeth chattering, chin quivering anxiety attack.  I have never seen him like that. Still, he opted to continue.  They were able to

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Tags: anxiety, autism, Dadchat, DadRT, NDBlogger, Panic attack, SPD, Special_Happens ·

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