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[quote=Anonymous]Whooa there PP. Stop judging.

Four is still young and OP sounds like she's doing a lot for her son already.

Some kids who have meltdowns at that age are perfectly fine later. Sometimes is is the environment.
Our own DC used to have a lot of rigidity in routine and would meltdown one to two times a week or so at drop off in preschool. Then we switched schools he almost melted down one morning because his routine was off and the teacher raised one eyebrow and said something neutral but firm to him and that was that. No more meltdowns in the mornings.

OP, a diagnosis can be useful because it provides a frame from which to look at certain behaviors and it can help with insurance and getting services in public schools, but it's by no means necessary if you already know where his challenges lie.

It sounds like he's young for his grade and in a mainstream religious private. Is this right? Have you tried to look at Junior K programs in the area? Those tend to be very nurturing and can often be very similar to pre-K but with more academics. That might give you more time to see if he grows out of his behaviors.

Good luck, OP. Thinking of you.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  for the PPs who say i am in denial and i know in my gut what is wrong...back off!!  i have an older daughter who has zero issues and i have a son who has issues.  i am not blind nor am i in denial.  i have advocated for my son and gotten him the help he needs.  it is working.

not every child needs to see a developmental ped.

not every child has a diagnosis.

not every family is going through what you went through.

my kid is happy at school NOW.  the school he is at works for him.  we want to replicate that environment because he is graduating.  he is only 4 and he is functioning well and i want to keep up the support he needs.  i don't "know" anything in my gut about him, i am not in denial that he has some challenges.  but not all challenges equal something greater.  when the time comes, IF we all think he needs it, he will get a work up.  [/quote]

OP, if you sought out EI and an OT and are wondering in the SN forum where to send your kid to school, then YES you are in denial that your kid doesn't need to see a developmental pediatrician.  They are not infallible, but your are probably trying to avoid getting a diagnosis that actually finding a one.

Not every family goes through what you're going through that's true, we get our kids in to see a developmental pediatrician early, so we knew what support they needed.

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