Well, today we went to the Early Steps Clinic Evaluation. That was my way of getting a 2nd opinion on the diagnosis that we received. It was confirmed that Hayden has Sensory Integration Dysfunction (aka Sensory Processing Disorder) and Tactile Defensiveness. The developmental pediatrician that was in the meeting prescribed him Melatonin for his sleep issues. We start that tonight. It amazes me that even though I have complained about his weird sleep (or lack there of) patterns for the last 2 1/2 years that just now are we getting ANY kind of suggestion as to how to help him.
The child psychologist that was there was just stumped ... said so himself. He couldn't believe how busy Hayden was. I think Hayden wore him out ... hehe! I am happy with the end results and I don't feel like I have settled, mostly because I pursued a second opinion and spoke with a CARD representative at length.
Now, the next step is to get him into the correct therapy regimin and pattern. I haven't heard from the school yet, so I will be calling them tomorrow. I am anxious to meet his therapists and teachers and get insight into what kind of transition period we are looking at. We have adapted our home to him, so school will be a huge change. I will keep the blog updated as we go along.
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