WDW special needs card?

[PrincessMom4]

See we don't have an actual label for her condition. There are so many venues this could be. Sensory disorder is common too as well as learning disabilities. Its worth checking out in your area. Have you tried the "bucket" method??

 

[kymmyk13]

Princesssmom4, have they mention ODD, oppositional defience disorder, at all. my DD 4 was diagnosed with ODD, ADHD, Speech delay and cong. delay when she was 2.Her symptoms are very similar to aspbergers. She has fits very easily especially when tired. We are going to WDW in April with her and I am scared to death as to how she will handle it.

 

[PrincessMom4]

Kymmyk13,

Oh yes, we have officially had ODD and adhd since Dec. 2005. I was informed that ODD can't be diagnosised until at least 6yrs of age. I had one doctor tell me that I was not "tough" enough on my daughter. We go in soon for a cat scan as my daughter had a brain injury at 17months. My new doctor since 2005 has said you can't properly diagnsis ODD until at least age 6. One book that is amazing is the Explosive child by Dr. Ross Greene. It has really help out a lot and trust me my child's behaviour is off the charts.

 

[mechurchlady]

ODD can actually be spectrum, SID, or other things. I kid is defiant if it is not understanding what is asked of it. Sit down command is followed by ignorance or defiance because the kid does not understand what mom is saying. I would be very hesitant to label a child ODD. I thought mom and I were but realized she reacts so strongly as her senses are hyper and mine are about half as bad as hers.

All children have triggers and in your case it is being tired. Get a stroller and a stroller as a GAC to save her energy and know when she is a little tired so by the time you get to your room she is very tired but not so bad as to meltdown.

Keep shopping for the right specialist who will not stamp labels on kids. How do you test a 2 year old and get an accurate reading. I do not trust the medical profession except nurses.

 

[PrincessMom4]

Mechurchlady, I totally agree with you. They put her on medication (and I agreed because I thought we didn't have other options-well my daughter could have been kicked out of school<--not an option!!!) and its not even (possibly we find out for sure on soon) the correct diagnosis.

 

[SueM in MN]

It's very difficult to get an accurate diagnosis for any child under the age of 6. Because children develop at different ages, immaturity can make something look a lot different at an earlier age than it looks after 6.

 

[sharadoc]

We recently used a GAC in January, when the lines were longer and had roofs. The CMs are VERY accommodating. I assume that it is a little more "obvious" during busy times, but for us, it was fairly smooth. In January, unless the ride is one of the busier fastpass attractions, we could walk right on the regular line. Otherwise, the fastpass line is easy and discreet.

In our case, my son's autism can be very apparent, so I took him into City Hall, said I needed a Guest Assistance card for him, and the CM knew exactly what I needed just by looking at him. Made it all very comfortable. Just remember to ask questions if you're not sure. We weren't sure how to use it and missed out on a few experiences because we didn't know exactly what to do. Just show the card to the CM at the show or attraction, and they'll tell you what to do.

In our case, we also wanted to sit near an exit in noisy or dark shows, and they didn't even ask us for proof of why.

Disney is wonderful for kids with autism - here's wishing that you'll have a magical time!!