Our Shining Stars

Dominic

Dominic is 7-years-old. While other children his age have had the opportunity to go to school and socialize with their peers, Dominic has not. Per Dominic’s mother, Dolores, he has been unable to attend school due to his behaviors. Dominic has serious difficulties with any type of change and is over stimulated with patterns and colors, even having “fits” when his family wear bright colors and patterns on their clothing.

He has no history of any neurological or medical diagnosis and has not had any previous developmental diagnostic evaluation.

Dominic also has severe trouble with incontinence. His family has tried, but have been unsuccessful with potty training and, at 7-years old, he is still in diapers. His behaviors are also becoming more difficult for his family to control. When Dominic is over stimulated and upset, he lashes out at his family and his mother receives the brunt of it, being hit and bitten by Dominic on some occasions. Dominic’s mother, and entire family, are desperate to understand what is going on with their child. Dominic is due to begin school in the fall and his family need to be able to coordinate and communicate with his school.

Dominic has been unable to get a diagnosis. Dominic’s parent’s insurance does not cover evaluations, and even thought his mother was able to place him on a wait list, the wait list has a 6+ month wait. Dolores feels that a proper diagnosis for Dominic is necessary to get the care he needs to grow and succeed. She also wants to be able to understand her son and be able to help him and be there for him.