I dunno.... the more I think about it... my sweet beagle *was* smart - what if she *was* PG and I never recognized it?
If that is the case.... my whippets must be PG as well, as all three of them puke their guts up the minute we pull out of the driveway. LOL!!
DS3 was assessed by an OT just two weeks ago. We brushed off the issues with tags in clothing for a while. And he pushed people away when they tried to hug or touch him because he liked his space. It was the panic attack-type reactions to loud noises that finally convinced us something was amiss. We had to buy him a set of earmuffs made for drummers so that he could do A Day out with Thomas (his obsession since 9 months of age). He loves trains more than anything, but he cannot stand the whistles. Nor, hairdryers or electric razors or coffee grinders. Nor, loud applause or noisy restaurants or stores, etc. When we actually started to make a list, it was quite an eye opener. We had stopped taking him to so many places because he 'acted out' there. Here is the kicker: when he put the earmuffs on for the first time he said, "This is what I have always needed!!" He was finally able to identify that noises upset him. The hard part now? Convincing him not to wear them 24/7!
The OT said that, no question, he has sensory issues. We are meeting with her this week to start the sensory diet. We are really keen to get things rolling while he is still in preschool. Some of his issues have gotten better as he gets older (the tags and the hugging), but some are getting worse (the noise). I can't bear to think what would happen to him during the first fire drill in grade primary. We need to help him cope or, at the very least, identify his triggers so they can be communicated to his teachers when he starts school next year.
If you search online, you can find checklists for Sensory Integration Disorder. This is what led us to seek an OT's help.
