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mummy_becks 
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Posted: 07 December 2008 at 12:49pm |
I think this can kinda come in here.
I am sure Andrew has this, an example that lead me to this was that the other day he was saying something and after the 2nd time I told him I had heard him, he said no mummy I have to say it 3 times  . A lot of other things he does have to be done in groups of threes.
Who should I see about this?? (bearing in mind we live in the wops and not under the best DHB) I do have health insurance which I think will cover seeing someone maybe
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Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:31pm |
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Does he say why he has to do it three times?
ETA: does it impact on his interaction with others or on his daily tasks? Just asking because different services may be available depending on how it impacts him.
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Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:14pm |
I haven't asked why he has to do things 3 times.
I haven't noticed it impacting at home or with others, apart from being very slow at getting things done as he has to do things over and over again, but will ask at daycare today when I pick him up.
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Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:17pm |
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It can sometimes also be just simply a personality trait. For example I don't have OCD although I have a thing about symmetry, straight lines and needing things to be even numbers. I also add up number plates lol.
Kind of weird but not OCD as it doesn't impact on my rational thoughts.
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Posted: 08 December 2008 at 2:08pm |
I wouldnt be in any rush to label him either and like Emz has said we can all sometimes have personality traits that may seem weird but do not impact on peoples lives.
Children can also go thru phases and stages of doing things like doing things 3 times too. this behaviour can be anything from attention seeking to trying to get things perfect or even just a little control thing he can do. For whatever reason he is doing this he may grow out of it or try something else that maybe just as weird to us but not to him. For now I would just continue as you are and stay away from labels as OCD etc... dangeous territory when we start to label kids with behaviour problems. (btw:not saying you are)
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Posted: 08 December 2008 at 4:56pm |
I spoke to daycare and he has to do things in 3's there as well. And when asked it is because he has to do it that way or it isn't right. DC said it is time consuming with him having to do things 3 times over or saying something 3 times.
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Posted: 09 December 2008 at 9:41am |
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It might be worth ringing the local GSE (Group Special Education) - probably the one in Taupo or maybe Palmy and having a chat to one of their early intervention psychologists - see if they can give you some advice over the phone. It's highly highly highly unlikely he would qualify for their services as it's not affecting his function other than things taking longer. From what you're saying, a bit of advice/reassurance is probably what is needed at this point rather than direct intervention from a pscyhologist. I'm with Kels about stages and labelling, but sometimes talking to someone who knows about this area can be helpful.
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Posted: 09 December 2008 at 3:17pm |
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I agree with Flissty....Ocd normally doesn't show itself till later(roughly 8-12) .. have you asked him why he needs to? as this site says it's an anxiety disorder so normally it's because something will happen to whoever or whatever.. I guess a little one would probably just say it makes him feel bad if he doesn't?
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/OCD.html
as others have said it is totally 'normal' for some kids and a lot of adults have to do certain things a certain way and don't have OCD..
having said all that I'm glad you are keeping an eye out for him.. it's a hard thing that needs support if he does grow to have it.. (speaking from someone with it)
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Posted: 15 December 2008 at 9:13pm |
Thanks for you suggestions and PM's and emails  .
I spoke to daycare today about arranging something for next year and the teacher had it on her list of things to do before xmas to ask my permission to get GSE in to look at him. So first thing next year they will be coming in to look at him.
Daycare said that his "order" is starting to cause problems with other children so good thing they have seen it too.
Hopefully we can get it under some control before he is off to school in the second term next year.
It was quite good having that talk with the teacher to get somemore info from them. And I am friends with one of the teachers sisters (does that make sense ), and she said that he has to have things in his order and if not he freaks and packs a real paddy.
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