Yesterday my daughter got diagnosed with this gratification disorder. It all started when I took her to the doctor because I thought she had stomach pain / reflux / wind. Several times a day she will get into a position on her side, bend her legs and stretch her arms and look in discomfort. We got referred to a pediatriation in the hospital and after several discussions with various doctors and a neurologist they confirmed it was this disorder. Basically they have told us it's normal and eventually she will grow out of it. It's her way of comforting herself.
We are finding it happens more when she is tired, or not happy. She also rocks and we think this could be linked.
I would love to hear from anyone who has experienced this to see what they have done to help the sitaution, how long it will go on for, has there been any adverse affects later on in their development?? Etc.
We are finding it happens more when she is tired, or not happy. She also rocks and we think this could be linked.
I would love to hear from anyone who has experienced this to see what they have done to help the sitaution, how long it will go on for, has there been any adverse affects later on in their development?? Etc.
