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[quote=Anonymous]I had a 3 year old who had major meltdowns. Most likely sensory based. DS is now 6 and a lot of that has faded. We did do OT (started right before the start of the pandemic so not in long term). I think it helped but a big part of it was because the OT took place in a kids style gym with things to climb and swing from. We also did a brushing protocol that was calming for my DS. My DS really liked it. You mentioned that he is melting down at home - maybe he does need some more undivided attention. Maybe you need a more PITC approach? This was really helpful for my child. I am ADD (inattentive) myself so I am sure I was distracted with my son. I did give my son plenty of one on one time but maybe it wasn't enough "quality" time. And my son is more on the anxious side so I think he needs more time then typical kids his age do to have their "cup filled".

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Op here. You make a good point. School is out for the summer but I’ll ask them when it resumes.

I should also note that we have a full time nanny, and he doesn’t meltdown with her either, and he’s with her 30 hours a week.

I’m not sure what DH and I are doing wrong that DS melts down so much specifically with us. It makes me think it’s our parenting. I’ve asked our nanny and she doesn’t have any magic wand. I do think it helps that she’s with him nearly one on one all day and she gives him her undivided attention pretty much every minute of the day, whereas DH and I tend to be more distracted/multi tasking and also aren’t able to provide continuous one on one nurturing attention every minute.[/quote][/quote]

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