I have some questions regarding SDP and OEs and phobias.
My oldest son has never been Rxed SPD, but has a lot of the traits. I thought that they were just OEs, like sensitivity to sound (ever since he was a baby), sensitivity to some things--some slimey things, but he will help me bake bread now. ... so I don't know. I wish I could think of more SPD examples, but they're failing me now.
He is Mr. OEs... everything is very dramatic with him. But he has this phobia of dummies, mannequins. He begs us to never take him to disneyland, and if he even just sees a picture of the mannequins at the pool, for instance, you know, the cpr mannequins? He looks terrified and begins to cry.
I feel so badly for him.... and don't know what to do. It is really limiting and the anxiety is too much for both of us now.
Does anyone know if any of this stuff is related? Has anyone helped their child with phobias?
Help!
