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3 Year, 10 months and will not listen!
Hi! My son is "spirited". He received occupational therapy for his activity level. He can pay attention and sit for age appropriate amounts of time, so attention deficient is not an immediate concern. He has trouble regulating himself once overly stimulated and works with the therapist on safety, following directions, deep pressure, etc. However, he does not listen to my husband or I! We are beyond frustrated. We try time outs, taking away toys, withdrawing attention, extinction, YOU NAME IT! He still doesn't listen and we battle at least once a day with him! What can we do?? Thank you so very much!
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Cognitive development
> 60 days ago
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Have you tried some of his occupational therapies at home? Deep pressure, swings, rocking, jumping on mini trampoline? He may need more hours of OT. My son was sensory seeking, and would dart/run off unless your hand was on him, now he walks side by side, and responds to "No". That was all done by 6 hrs a day of therapy through the county school. Impulse control is difficult, but in most cases it can be taught. Have you tried looking at his diet? Sometimes sugar, dyes in foods, caffeine, gluten, casein can irritate a sensitive child and make them appear hyper or uncooperative.
> 60 days ago
my nephew is some what like that.but when he is with me i try a softer approach. granted boys are hard headed by nature just stay persistent always hug and explain what is not acceptable using every detail possible but always with a calm firm voice.It really dose work in time and repetition.may take months but you will begin to see a change and you will enjoy i promise.
> 60 days ago
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