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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are also months long waitlists for private therapists.[/quote]

I tried to find a therapist/psychologist/counselor/someone for my 9 year old at [b]the beginning of the summer. He was withdrawn, angry, had no appetite, had no interest in things he had normally enjoyed.[/b] Started summer little league and summer soccer and in a few weeks he was back to his old self. Kids need IN PERSON social interaction. Virtual is not the same.[/quote]

We had a very similar experience with our 11 yo dd, who improved all summer and fall due to sports and outdoor activities but now with fall sports over she seems to be getting depressed again :(. [/quote]

my 8 year old literally runs laps around the house all day due to the sensory deprivation of DL. I actually joined him for a few laps to see what it’s like. [/quote]

My 6 year old too. I take him to the park daily, but I also have to keep the toddler from falling off playground equipment or running into the road, and with no one to run with he just doesn't get enough energy out. I'm trying to set up weekend outdoor play dates but they are not enough. I can't wait until he can burn off energy at the school park with classmates after school again. We didn't sign him up for spring or fall sports due to covid safety fears but I think we will for something starting outdoors in April. Maybe we'll get covid, I hope not, but my husband will be vaccinated through work and younger DC is no longer an infant, at least.[/quote]

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