Preschool

Alex attended a two day per week 3-yr old program. She loved school. It was a very positive experience for her. Her preschool teacher did note that Alex was very easily frustrated and often refused to try things which may be more challenging. She had to do it her way and with no help. If she wasn't successful, she was done with the activity.

The following year, we moved to Greece and Alex began a 5 day per week program. Although she still appeared to enjoy school her new teacher reiterated many of the concerns her former teacher had. As well as her level of expectation and frustration, Alex was unusually shy and had trouble making friends.

All previous issues continued as well. Alex still battled daily with constipation, though incorporating Miralax helped a great deal. Alex would still not wear buttons. We tried everything from ingnoring the issue to bribery to removing priveledges. But nothing would force her to wear buttons.

Temper tantrums also began to emerge about this point. Extreme tantrums were often over what seemed like non-issues.

Car sickness was identified and Alex became nervous of long trips.