Hello! Im new!!

Hello Everyone,

 

Ive just discovered this chat site so thought id post!!

Ive got a nearly 5 year old daughter who does not have any special needs. She starts 'Big School' next month - scary!!

Ive for a nearly 3 year old son who was diagnosed with Austism on 28th Feb this year. He is starting at a special school in their nursery in September too.

Plus, Im pregnant with bubs no3 - due in January!

So, lots going on for me at the moment!! Have been reading through some of the posts on here and its so nice to be in contact with so many people in a similar situation with me and learning to live life with Autism in it! I love my son to bits and would not change him for the world.

A quick question for everyone - my son grinds his teeth really badly. Is this an Autistic trait? Hi Peaditrician did ask me at our last appointment is he did this, but i didnt think to ask her! It has got really bad recently and he is doing it increasingly. Not only does it sound awful, but im worried that it might be damaging his teeth! Does anyone have any tips on how to stop/reduce him doing it?

Thanks!!

Sue x

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  • Its good to know that someone else's little one does it too!! My son sleeps really well at night, and doesnt seem to grind his teeth at night, more during the day! Initially we thought he did it when he was anxious about something, but now he seems to do it for no apparant reason! Hopefully its something he will grow out of, and the sooner the better!!!!

    Sue x

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  • Its good to know that someone else's little one does it too!! My son sleeps really well at night, and doesnt seem to grind his teeth at night, more during the day! Initially we thought he did it when he was anxious about something, but now he seems to do it for no apparant reason! Hopefully its something he will grow out of, and the sooner the better!!!!

    Sue x

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