[ShannonMVT]

I haven't talked a lot about it on here, but I have some sensory issues, it's mostly sounds that can really bug me. I think I could have been or even now could probably be diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. But I compensate for it most of the time by the way I live my life, other than getting severely irritated by things that wouldn't bother most people.

Anyway, because of that I am probably more on the lookout for something like this in my kids.

There are some things I've been noticing and I just wanted to see if they sound like just normal toddler behavior or something more.

Lately Matthew has been a little funny about things around his neck. His teething necklace broke and it was off for a few days. I got a new one but now he won't wear it, I tried for a day but he kept tugging at it and whining and acting like it bothered him. Sucks b/c he has two canines coming in! He also has started pulling his bib off some of the time and the other day I changed him and put a button down shirt on him (haven't in forever) and he tugged at it and acted like it bothered him especially up around the collar.

He also can't stand to have something on his hands like food or dirt. If it's just a little bit it may not bug him, but definitely if he gets yogurt or applesauce he asks for help to wipe it off. He plays in the sandbox and seems to like that and will wipe his hands on his pants each time he gets dirt on them and be okay with any remaining dirt on there. He used to eat PB&J and lately has refused to eat it and tells me "sticky" which I assume means he doesn't want to get his hands sticky. But then I tried to have him just let me hold it and him bite it and he still didn't want to eat it.

And finally, I think he may be a little "behind" on gross motor skill of climbing. He can do it, he just doesn't seem as nimble as most kids or something. I think maybe it has to do with he has trouble getting his legs up high? Maybe we can blame genetics on that one, because Dh and I both used to fail that flexibility test in gym class every year!

Anyway, I feel like maybe some/a lot of this is just normal toddler behavior as some kids are more "picky" about things than others. Just wanted to check and see what everyone else thought?

[Resi]

Just to compare.. Oliver will almost never keep a hat on, hates having a coat on, gets upset when I wash his hair, usually doesn't want a shirt pulled over his head, wants to wash his hands if they are dirty, stopped like foods like rice and cottage cheese (maybe doesn't like the texture right now?). All of the above wasn't an issue in the past.

I think Matthew sounds like a typical toddler. I myself would not worry about it to much. I know it's hard not to when it's your child.

[ShannonMVT]

yup, he won't wear a hat either, doesn't like shirt over his head, doesn't like his hair washed/water running down his face.

I figured it was probably normal and not something I am super worried about...just thought I would ask others what they thought and keep an eye on it. I just want to make sure if he DOES ever have any issues that I find out as early as possible so I can help him with it.

[Mjp121212]

Well here's your measuring stick: Brayden LOL! Given his autism and sensory issues, what I read going on with you is just normal stuff. Brayden's cousin wouldn't even touch sand and when he would it wasn't just wiping off his hands, it was a screaming fit to get them clean NOW! Brayden not so much, he just threw it every where hahahahahaa! If he seems to feel normal amount of pain in a typical manner that is a good indication there's nothing wrong. B's cousin would freak over tiny amounts of pain or touch. B on the other hand needed MORE stimulation and didn't feel pain. When he got to his avoidance stage where he was "picky" over textures and stuff he would also cry and go into a tantrum over stuff, or completely avoid it all together. the necklace thing, no biggy. Just a kid thing and typical for his age. he was used to to while he had it, but when it broke that couple of days was enough for him to get un-used to it and now he knows it's there and it bugs him. Same for hats etc. It's very rare to find a small kid who will keep a hat on. Oddly, Brayden was one of those kids who would keep his hat on LOL! B would get irritated by tags, wet clothes, too tight clothes, and well clothes! Not just one or 2 things, kwim?

[Nami]

It sounds normal to me but I'm not very good at "normal" since my son has Autism so I'm not sure on what is normal and what isn't. Chris does hate having things on his hand and always wants us to clean them but I know I was like that as a kid though I'd throw a fit if you didn't clean them right away. Alissa really hates things on her head and will pull them off right away so I'm guessing that is normal. Seems normal but maybe you can say something to his doctor?

[soImarriedAnerd]

Sounds normal to me but if you have concerns bring them up at the next Dr appointment. Its not like having an evaluation causes any harm/side effects and then you will have a better idea.

[Mars]

It sounds pretty normal to me. Amara does not care for hair bands or stuff like that in her hair, she'll tug them out most of the time. She only recently let me put a hat on her head but before that she couldn't stand it. She also doesn't like for her hads to be too dirty. I'm actually trying to get her to stop wiping her hands on me, MIL and DH when they're dirty and she needs them cleaned. She will not wear anything around her neck unless she put it there herself and the list goes on.

As for the climbing, I can't make any comparisons because Amara loves to climb and will attempt to climb on anything. Thankfully though she has never attempted to climb our her crib.

Since we started potty training, she now likes to take off her clothing when we're home and running around butt naked.

So, his reactions don't seem out of the ordinary.

[~* Helen *~]

Sounds normal to me .. Ryan can still be like that at times .. hate wearing certian things etc and hes 7 lol!!!

If you are worred then just mention them to your GP x