Old Macdonald had a farm.....x 1000

[Nikkole]

My son Angelo who is 2 won't sleep no more well we found background noice knocks him out so I have been listening to his See and Say Farmer says all night
All I can hear is old Macdaonald had a farm it's not the lycrics it's the music over and over..
We had specialist at our home "early intervention", for two days Angelo might have sensory problems he is aggressive and rocks alot ,my son is in speech therapy which is doing wonders I hope that whatever is wrong we can correct now, I feel bad like it's my fault but I have to remain positive and strong..

[MrsSpeed]

(((Nikkole))) It's not your fault. It's great that you are aware and are getting him some help. Alot of children have sensory problems and with therapy they can correct them. I'm going to talk to my children's pediatrician at their 2 y/o check up because I'm concerned about Ryan's speech.

Like you said stay positive and strong. :)

[shelhop]

My daughter was diagnosed with sensory problems when she was about 2 years old. Sunlight made her scream, the lights at the grocery stores made her scream (they give off a high pitched noise) and even certain fabrics made her cry. The treatment they suggested for her was unusual, and I was leery, but it really did seem to help.
We brushed her body (arms, legs, back) with a stiff vegetable brush. Yeah, I know. Sounds painful, but it wasn't to her. Because she didn't feel things the way we do. It calmed her down, and in a sense, desensitized her. She loved it, and eventually she was having normal reactions to sunlight, textiles, and high pitched sounds.
No, I'm not insane. This was the actual treatment suggested by the specialists at University of Michigan hospital. And this was 11 years ago. I now have a normal, healthy 13 year old daughter. And at one time I felt the same way, like I did something wrong, or that my child would never be "normal". Well, I have 5 children now, and I've felt that way about all of them at one time or another, but they're all okay.
Good luck to you. Keep smiling.

[juliegirl78]

You are willing to admit that there is an issue, and so many parents are not... So that already puts both you and him ahead! :) Thank you for getting him the help he needs!

[captorquewrench]

(((((big hugs))))) to you and your son.

one thing I want to mention, I have a friend who has worked with autistic children and she described some of this same type of behavior. Have they also considered this possibility with your son? I am not trying to scare you or say that he has it, but you may want to ask your doctor his opinion on the possibility or look into testing.

hope you find out what is going on soon.