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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did not read through all the posts but wanted to say my kid is a sensory seeker and at top 3 doing really well in Kindergarten. I wouldn't rule it out but I would get good intervention now and keep an open and flexible attitude. I cant tell you how many times I was told kid would have ADHD and one preschool we were at briefly was a terrible fit.  My kid bit other kids under 18 months, played roughly, came home with I don't know how many bloody noises from crashing into things. Long story short we got OT early and used DC Early Stages intervention to get free developmental therapy and in home OT services. During the pandemic we paid for private OT. My kids worst sensory year was 2 - we did not seem on a good path but followed the advice doing the sensory diet, lots of physical play, found a supportive preschool (not one of the prestigious ones), gave our kiddo lots of queues, warnings, countdowns and a lot more structure. We were told if the sensory diet is properly implemented and works then they are not hyperactive but will need support until they learn to deal with transitions, extra energy, and sitting still. As we entered pre-K3 we noticed a lot of improvement with bedtime routines, following instructions, focus and attention but were still struggling with sitting still. We decided to look at privates and got testing. Throughout preschool we got feedback that kid was excelling at communications and with art but was very energetic, and physical. Ed testing confirmed this so we applied to several schools and a top 3 on whim and were accepted. Kiddo was discharged from all services mid-way through PK4 but we still work closely with teachers to make sure we are on track and these issues are not resurfacing. It is too early to say how this will pan it in the long-term and we remain open to moving to another private if is best. It was an emotional roller coaster because at some point we let go of the expectation that our could would thrive in a competitive environment (though I think all Kindergartens are pretty supportive) and focus on other options.  So it was heard to accept that a top 3 might be a fit.

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Thanks for sharing. Glad it worked out for you guys.

Is developmental therapy different than OT?

Our child is also a sensory seeker.

How long did OT take to start working?

What kinds of support did the preschool provide?

Hang in there and keep an open mind. Two was a very hard year for us and I really worried how my kid would thrive in school but at least some kids do improve with age and therapy and even those that progress to an ADHD diagnosis have some great treatment options and thrive with support.      [/quote][/quote]

It took about year to see real progress from when we found the right therapist but we only did twice a month therapy and it took us a while to get the right routine down and make adjustments for age.  I will be honest when we started I was a bit frazzled and didn't always implement the recommendations as well as I could have.

We did both OT and developmental therapy.  I think developmental therapy is more for the parents -- ie this how to dissuade you child from xx behavior in an age appropriate manner and here is a plan to work in with you daycare and at home to encourage sitting at circle time or discourage yanking toys away from other kids. They also reinforced specific tactics for bedtime routines, provided us parenting articles and resources, and answered our questions and helped set our expectations for what meal time success looks like at 2 vs 3.  For instance, our DT recommended " The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder" which really helped us understand what our kid was going through.

OT was all about exercises to sooth and stimulate our kid and establishing a sensory diet that worked for our lives. Our kid was diagnosed before 2 because they were in PT for a separate issue and the PT noticed sensory issues.  Still it took us until about 21/4 to find an OT that really knew about sensory integration therapy and our kid was always borderline sensory seeking and meeting other milestones except maybe self control related goals. If you are in the city I recommend Skills on the Hill or Sensational Kids (out of net for us) or Triumph Therapy (in net for us).     [/quote]

One more thought.  When I got to the correct therapy center, I was not the only parent in the waiting area from my kiddo's private though I don't know why they were there. And to echo what another parent mentioned, high energy and dysregulation can be sign of high intelligence as well as ADHD/ASD so while it is trying and taxing as the parent especially at this moment just remember that some amazing intellectuals/artists had early childhood struggles.     [/quote]

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