Hello!
I've been looking after my fc for 6 weeks now. She came with quite a record. Tantrums were her speciality!
Now I've gotten to know her a bit, I think I may have stumbled upon the root of her problems!
I'll try and explain as briefly as possible!
When she came, she had a school skirt on and a fleece. She had them on for 5 days and nights! When ever I tried to persuade her out of them, a tantrum would happen. She would repeat the same sentence over and over.
So, 6 weeks later, and still no underwear, but one summer dress. ( maxi dress, off the shoulder) My baggy cardis, and that's it. My baggy t shirts for bed. She wont entertain any of her own clothes. Even the ones she arrived in will not be contemplated now.
She's 10 years old. I have tried to gather some past information, and the clothes issue does pop up now and again. Apparantly she refused to wear socks for a long time.
She often says things like, 'I wish I was just normal'.
I think she really does want to be able to wear normal stuff. When I ask why she cant she just says 'feels funny'. She becomes aggitated whenever I bring up the subject.
I do think she has sensory problems. But I really dont know which way to turn! To carry on as we are, (not even sure whether she's staying with us yet.) or risk bad moods by bringing up the problem (Even when I do, I dont get very far!)
Any advice very welcome!