Does your 6 year old still blurt out nonsense?

[Anonymous]

11:34 here. Goodness. OP, I've been on DCUM enough (ok, probably too much, I admit) to notice that people go and say "maybe it's this X serious thing (autism, Tourets, speech problems", etc. when OPs give a lot of detail. Don't pay attention to that. (And don't get mad PPs, yes sometimes it is something serious, but I doubt it in the case of OP's daughter.)

I think that since you're child is an only child, that must be then why she is trying to get other people's attention. My first born would probably be trying to get everyone's attention more if it wasn't for her having her little sister.

Just try to organize more playdates for her, or take her go more playgrounds, etc. to get her around more kids.

[Anonymous]

OP again. She is not an only child, she has a younger brother. The pp that mentioned the speech language problem is correct. She does have a delay in expressive language, and that is part of the problem. I know that she is at a loss for words at times. I try to encourage her to say nothing sometimes, that it is OK to be silent. I have hopes that s her speech develops (she is done with therapy, which was free), she will have better tools. In the mean time, I really wish that I could get my hands on a book that can coach us through these times.

[Anonymous]

OP I would have go to the school and ask for her to be tested for behavior disorder. Just tell them all that is going on. Keep on it. If your child is in a public school they have to test her if you want it. Keep at it.

As for her blurting out nonsense stuff some people do that as adults.

[Anonymous]

OP - no advice really, but a word of encouragement. My son is a little like this. He's ten now, but has always been a bit of an attention getter with funny sounds, songs, etc. He sings very well, but sometimes sings in inappropriate situations. He grew up in a bilingual (almost trilingual) environment and was a bit slow to speak, but now is fine. His behavior can be embarrassing. I do think I have to be very careful not to get too critical at his age (10) or he will just do more and more (since in his case it is a bid to get attention). Good luck!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. She is not an only child, she has a younger brother. The pp that mentioned the speech language problem is correct. She does have a delay in expressive language, and that is part of the problem. I know that she is at a loss for words at times. I try to encourage her to say nothing sometimes, that it is OK to be silent. I have hopes that s her speech develops (she is done with therapy, which was free), she will have better tools. In the mean time, I really wish that I could get my hands on a book that can coach us through these times.

NP here. I'm not often on this site so I just saw this. I'm sorry you think "This is not any syndrome, and I have no plans to pay anyone $200/hr (that I don't have) to tell me what it is. I just want to know who else has dealt with this. " Your DD sounds exactly like my 6 year old DS who was just diagnosed with ADHD. Both of your posts just reek of ADHD. Developmental delays (including speech) are all part of ADHD. Numerous studies have documented the link between slower brain maturation and ADHD. It seems you suspect something else is going on or else you wouldn't have posted here. Early intervention is critical and I strongly encourage you to investigate it further.

NIMH has several studies regarding ADHD. In the one below (which we have participated in), they will evaluate your child for ADHD at no monetary cost to you. You just have to take the time to go there. Our DS isn't hyperactive but he does have problems with impulse control - which your daughter clearly does as well.

http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/chp/adhd/index.html

If ADHD is diagnosed, you are under no obligation to continue to the second part of the study which involves an MRI. We did but we experienced no pressure to do so.

[Anonymous]

My son blurts things out, has little sense of what would annoy others, and he is on the autistic spectrum (very high functioning). The language delay is a possible red flag. And remember, girls on the spectrum present differently than boys, who are the majority, and so what you read on the internet about early signs may be a bit off. I also thought of Tourette's when i read your post.

I know you don't want to consider any "syndromes" and I hope your daughter doesn't have any, but consider this: she is behaving in a way that embarrasses both her and you and you've reached the point where you feel you need help. So get help, get a professional consult (child psych or developmental pediatrician). If your daughter does have something going on, you do her no good by avoiding the possibility.

I don't think you should jump into a study for ADHD or any other specific disorder until you have a generalist examine your child. There are too many possibilities here to pick only one to rule in or out.

And for those who say those of us who raise the possibility of more serious issues are being alarmist, I just have to say I wish someone had flagged my son's early signs to me. If it doesn't fit, you eliminate the possibility and move on. But if it does, early intervention makes a huge difference.

Trust your gut. You know this isn't typical behavior.

[Anonymous]

You have gotten some good advice PP. I'd start with the school psychologist and request an evaluation if you cannot do it through private health insurance. If you do have insurance coverage, I'd do a private evaluation. Ask your pediatrician for recommendations. If I were you I might try the NIH study, we've found them helpful for ruling stuff out, they are free, and you can generally get an appointment quickly. It isn't a source of ongoing treatment though but it is a few more pairs of eyes looking at your child. I'm curious, what have teachers at school had to say?