Seeking Moms of Special Needs Children

y son has the same problem he is a little older though he has had that problem since he was 3 I found it helpful to bring something comforting with him for him it is a bear and let him take his time going into places that have a lot of people it does help but not all the time the majority of the time it does. My son has autism which causes him toact like that and what i also find helpful is giving him a massage before it helps whith autistic children i am not sure on others hopefully i helped a little and good luck

Hi M. just an idea for ya. I have a friend that comes over and her son had done the same thing her oldest one is the one i'm going to talk about first. She said he acted just like your son finally they took him to the doctor and of course called it adhd wether or not he was diagnosed correct i'm not sure but he does take medication for it. But my self I think it is something different I watch what he eats and how he changes so fast. Anything to do with a little sugar and I mean little his mood changes so fast like turning on a light switch now you take away the sugar make sure he eats everything real healthy for the day and drinks everything that is healthy you have an all together new boy.
Now her younger son is doing it now he is 4 years old very intelligent but most likely when she takes him to the doctors they will say the same thing adhd. But actually I think they are children who really have to watch what they eat and drink all sugar out of there system. Just a little something to think about. I have a daughter who Is mildly mentally retarded and they had her labeled adhd for years at age 14 they finally realized there was something else wrong with her so I know how flustrated you can get. Also when I mean healthy food means no chips, no fluff, and stuff like that. I wish you the best of luck.

what kind of special needs does your child have.....a diagnosis i mean? my son has severe brain damage & does similar things. he definelty shuts out after a little bit of stimulation. well if you need any advice or have any questions...i'm full of info. take care & good luck. ~C.~

My son is 4 and I still do not take him to restaurants or that many stores. He is quite active and I know what to expect from him. He can last in Friendly's but I introducted that recently. Some kids can sit for hours, others can't. I also take him to the store only when I'm running in to get something quick. I can't expect a 3-4 year old to last an hour while I shop or eat. The noise level also drives him crazy. I can only keep testing him at different age intervals to see if he is ready. My pediatrician once said to me "don't set your kids up to fail." I always try to remember that. (I'll bet your daughter could sit for hours though!...)

Hi M.,

My advice is JUST DON'T GO with children. Plan your trips so you can leave kids with Hubby, family or friends. Esp. going out to restaurants. Just don't do it. I have three boys and it's just not worth the stress and money. Try to go alone.....for now.

T. - Marlboro MA

Hi M.,
That is a tough issue. I still have issues with my 4.5 year old at birthday parties and other places with lots of people (Edaville Railroad!). A 2 year old is difficult enough in the best situation, as you know. Do consider checking out Yahoo! Groups. I have been reading comments lately and learn a lot through other people's issues. Take care,
-J.