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[quote=Anonymous]I see some similarities with my DS who has HFA and anxiety.  He has the rigidity and the constant need to be with other people and the meltdowns.  Some kids who suffer from anxiety take tremendous reassurance from physical contact too.  He craves it because it helps him feel regulated.  I also wouldn't be shocked by OCD.  Anxiety seems to play a big role in what's going on either way.  You definitely need to take him to a psychologist for a neuro-psych evaluation.  There are lots of threads on here about where to go and what to expect.

That said, stop explaining how mom needs to work.  Logical explanations aren't going to make an impact on what is an emotional issue and it just centers the whole conversation around mom working which is not the problem at all.  I agree it would be good to ditch the TV in favor of games, reading, or a walk.  Unless everyone is suffering from lack of sleep, I would also put the sleeping arrangements towards the bottom of the priority list to address.  Could you encourage your 8yo DD to start moving towards her own room?  A typically developing 8yo shouldn't have a problem, especially if you really make her sleeping space special for her.  It's not surprising at all that an 8yo with anxiety needs to be with another person, though.  My 9yo with HFA and anxiety shares a room with his brother and has lots of aids such as nightlights and music but for a long time he needed DH or me with him in order to fall asleep.

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