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jrandall10

Hello all

I may of mentioned this b4 but I cannot remember. Our seven year old daughter has sensory processing disorder and mild autism. I currently do for her what ever she struggles with n if she wants to try it herself then we give her lots of praise but I worry that I'm not allowing her to be independent. One of my biggest concerns is that she needs me to stay with her until she is asleep which I don't mind as I can then tell what time she is eventually settling but should I leave her too it?

Also when she has an injury she will worry about for ages afterwards even if we try playing it down. I comfort her if she is upset but I worry that pandering to her maybe making her act on it more.

I keep being toldthat she a seven year old girl too n will act up but others say that most behaviours are a signal for something

Thanks in advance xxx

  • Hello 

    Thank you for your reply, we have pets but she won't settle with them in her room. I haven't tried relaxation cds so I will get one. Thank you again xx 

  • I tend to agree with Supernanny that giving in to kids sleeping demands is making a rod for your own back! But... I don't have kids, and it must be very hard if you have a little one who gets distressed easily, especially if she is an only child.

    Could you get her a pet? Provided she is not allergic to them, having a purring cat to cuddle might help her settle, as well as being a distraction/comfort if she is worrying. 

    Someone else suggested meditation/relaxation CDs on another post - this worked well with a friend's kids, also they had a bedside lamp which slowly dimmed, helping them to drop off.