Wasn't sure if I should put this here or not. My son has done well with his OT over last four months. He however has started to manipulate us...he is 3 and a half. He sometimes wil "act" like he is having a sensory meltdown when in fact he knows his behavior will illicit a response from us. Sometimes it's very clear that I have met all his sensory needs and he still acts this way. His OT has suggested a behavior therapist to me....she said not necessary but it may be helpful.

My son definitely will push us to the limit. He tells us he is scared of everything and whines and cries about it. I have a hard time understanding if he truly is scared or he is saying it just to get out of doing something he doesn't want to do. Like sleeping or walking down the stairs. I don't ever give in but my husband does because he has no patience for the meltdowns.

I know some of this we have done ourselves just need ideas to get through this, the meltdowns/tantrums are just painful for all of us. Maybe I need to incorporate more sensory activities into his day? I have talked to his OT and she feels he is doing remarkably well, in fact he tells me when he needs to exercise! Or he will just stop in place and do downward dog or some other yoga pose. It's pretty remarkable really. Just confused.....

Any suggestions or have you dealt with a behavior spec and did it help?

Thanks,
Ashleigh