Please Help!!

[momof5b1g]

I have a 3 yr. son that developed asthma when he was 14 mos. old. He was hospitalized for a week. Since then we have had him working with an occupational therapist.Other than asthma he sits on the couch i would say anywhere from 8 to 10 hrs a day and rocks back and forth. When he rocks he often hums or makes hand motions.Autism has been ruled out. Other symptoms include screaming fits when he is in public wanting to go home and he has to be held the whole time. We have ..for the most part conquered this but it is still apparent on occasion. He is on pulmicort at bedtime...albuterol as needed and a nasal spray once a day for allergies. He seems to be developing okay..almost appears to be very bright. Noone has been able to tell me why he behaves this way.  He was a healthy normal child untill he developed asthma..which was first diagnosed as pneumonia and three days later was told he had asthma. Even with the medicine he is still constantly sick.

[bsmsl]

I would recommend that you take the child to a teaching hospital with a good pediatric dept.  My friend is a nurse at such a hospital.  It was only through constantly talking to the nurses and doctors there that she finally got an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.  Be patient and persistent.

I was with the child a few weeks ago and really could not tell he had a problem.  

[momof5b1g]

He alraedy does the blanket over his head at times while he is rocking. He also used to lay on the ground to play outside. They said that it may be an equalibrium problem.

[bsmsl]

Have you discussed sensory disorders with his dr.  I have a firend whose son behaves very similarly to what you describe.  Too much stimulation and he acts out.  He cannot be in a classroom setting.  Occupational therapy has helped him a lot.  He is now about 8 and will tell his parents when he needs to leave a situation.  His OT started by giving him a blanket to pull over his head to block out some of the stimulants and help him control his environment some.

I hope you get some answers.  It was a long road for my friend, but you will find the right diagnosis and treatment for him.  Keep me posted.