Monday, March 25, 2013

Could be...

Well, according to the Behavioral Psychologist, Judy could have a bunch of different things!!! Who knows?! Always, the guessing game. Of course, nothing can be black and white.  Still grateful Judy is being joyful!! Met with the psychologist today.  This was the only behavioral psychologist that would see Judy, since she's so young. Most psych's don't see babies.  Anyway, she was very nice. She observed Judy for an hour.  She saw many of the same things we have always seen.  Doc agreed that Judy definitely has Sensory Processing Disorder.  She gave me several things I could be doing with Judy to help her when she gets frustrated (i.e. a weighted blanket).  Doc also didn't rule out autism.  She said that autism has a very WIDE spectrum- and that Judy could fall on that spectrum somewhere.  I'm not so sure about that. Doctor also said Judy could have ADHD.   I really feel like we can't truly diagnose her with something like that until she can speak to us.  Who knows?! Why can't I just get a clear answer?  It's exhausting to always be wondering and explaining her to every single doctor!

All I know is...I'm extremely grateful for Judy! She's just a little lovey!  I can handle the sensory stuff. However, she did bite me pretty hard today and it hurt!! But, she bit me out of love. That's the thing I'm worried about.  Judy expresses herself in very intense, weird ways- like, she bit me today, and I know, she was really trying to tell me she loves me.  I know this because I could tell by her eyes and her body language. I guarantee the teacher and classmate years from now, won't believe that's what Judy is biting for.  Who knows? I just need to take it one day at a time for now. I'm on spring break for 2 weeks and I'm excited to spend this time with my Joyful Judy, Precious Gracie, and Hilarious Jackson!  Today is my Jackson's 9th birthday!! So now, I have a 11 year old, 9 year old, AND 1 YEAR OLD! AHHH! I'm crazy!!!
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  1. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Courtney,

    I've got some great resources for you that I'll share later. This little video is awesome in explaining Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). The little boy is adorable and explains it in such a real way. Even I can understand it!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1G5ssZlVUw

    So glad you reached out for help. There is so much out there to help you and baby JUDY! She looks ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE in her pictures. Where ever she leads you as a parent, you are gonna be there for her - just like with your other two.... No matter what her needs might be....she's a Spears/Donofrio & that's who she'll be with lots a gifts, needs, quirks, pain-in-the-buttness, amazingness!!!!!!!!

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  2. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    The resources I was thinking of are "The Out of Sync Child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz and "Raising a Sensory Smart Child" by Lindsay Biel. Lindsay Biel has a cool FB page too - called Raising a Sensory Smart Child. Communities have sensory gyms - maybe there is one around you in Indy. They tend to be expensive I hear, but are helpful. The more input you get from professionals, the more empowered you will be!!!! Did anyone suggest that you might want to get an Occupational Therapy evaluation from Early Intervention? You are taking all the right steps Courtney!!!!! Keep turning over every stone!!! ANDDDDDDD......take time to breath......COURTNEY TIME!!!!!!

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