Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 That is great. Keep up the good work with him. Qadoshyah <feargod@...> wrote: Just thought I'd share what my brother did this morning. He has always had a hard time with doing fine motor activity, because of his short and wide fingers and hands . We bought a whole bunch of knob puzzles and fine motor building games several months ago and have been working on him with them. He has never been able to pick up small knob puzzle pieces by holding the little knob (the knobs are so small, he has to hold it with two fingers [pincer grasp] to be able to do it). He would always just put the pieces in the puzzle by holding to the piece itself - never attempted to hold it by the small knob. Well, I decided to let him try to do the small knob puzzle this morning and guess what?!! He picked up the pieces by the small knob and was putting them in the puzzle and taking them out of the puzzle. He did it over and over again and was very excited to show mom his new thing he learned . This may seem a small milestone to some, but it surely is a huge accomplishement for him . Thanks for letting me share ! QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome.netBlog: http://gotdownsyndrome.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Whoo hoo! That is so cool and I know he was so proud of himself for his new skill! You are such a great big sister! , Mom to 13, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html Accomplishment! Just thought I'd share what my brother did this morning. He has always had a hard time with doing fine motor activity, because of his short and wide fingers and hands . We bought a whole bunch of knob puzzles and fine motor building games several months ago and have been working on him with them. He has never been able to pick up small knob puzzle pieces by holding the little knob (the knobs are so small, he has to hold it with two fingers [pincer grasp] to be able to do it). He would always just put the pieces in the puzzle by holding to the piece itself - never attempted to hold it by the small knob. Well, I decided to let him try to do the small knob puzzle this morning and guess what?!! He picked up the pieces by the small knob and was putting them in the puzzle and taking them out of the puzzle. He did it over and over again and was very excited to show mom his new thing he learned . This may seem a small milestone to some, but it surely is a huge accomplishement for him . Thanks for letting me share ! QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome.netBlog: http://gotdownsyndrome.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Learning to use the pincher grasp is no small accomplishment!!! Congratulations and now the lint and dirt on the floor is no longer safe. ;-) Carol in IL AIM doihavtasay1Mom to seven including , 6 with TOF, AVcanal, GERD, LS, Asthma, subglottal stenosis, and DS.My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me. Join our Down Syndrome information group - Down Syndrome Treatment/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace.com/vennamusic----- Original Message ----From: Qadoshyah <feargod@...>Down Syndrome Treatment Sent: Monday, September 3, 2007 1:44:43 PMSubject: Accomplishment! Just thought I'd share what my brother did this morning. He has always had a hard time with doing fine motor activity, because of his short and wide fingers and hands . We bought a whole bunch of knob puzzles and fine motor building games several months ago and have been working on him with them. He has never been able to pick up small knob puzzle pieces by holding the little knob (the knobs are so small, he has to hold it with two fingers [pincer grasp] to be able to do it). He would always just put the pieces in the puzzle by holding to the piece itself - never attempted to hold it by the small knob. Well, I decided to let him try to do the small knob puzzle this morning and guess what?!! He picked up the pieces by the small knob and was putting them in the puzzle and taking them out of the puzzle. He did it over and over again and was very excited to show mom his new thing he learned . This may seem a small milestone to some, but it surely is a huge accomplishement for him . Thanks for letting me share ! QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome .netBlog: http://gotdownsyndr ome.blogspot. com Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thanks . . . he's always been one who is super picky when he sees trash or "icky" things (as he'll say) on the floor or anywhere. If he doesn't pick it up, he'll come get someone to pick it up and throw it away . QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome.netBlog: http://gotdownsyndrome.blogspot.com Accomplishment! Just thought I'd share what my brother did this morning. He has always had a hard time with doing fine motor activity, because of his short and wide fingers and hands . We bought a whole bunch of knob puzzles and fine motor building games several months ago and have been working on him with them. He has never been able to pick up small knob puzzle pieces by holding the little knob (the knobs are so small, he has to hold it with two fingers [pincer grasp] to be able to do it). He would always just put the pieces in the puzzle by holding to the piece itself - never attempted to hold it by the small knob. Well, I decided to let him try to do the small knob puzzle this morning and guess what?!! He picked up the pieces by the small knob and was putting them in the puzzle and taking them out of the puzzle. He did it over and over again and was very excited to show mom his new thing he learned . This may seem a small milestone to some, but it surely is a huge accomplishement for him . Thanks for letting me share ! QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome .netBlog: http://gotdownsyndr ome.blogspot. com Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles.Visit the Auto Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Good morning Qadoshyah, I read your post and it is a big deal and a wonderful accomplishment for your brother. I have a little guy named River who is 4 years old and everything that he does which he coulnt do before is a big deal. Im sure all who have someone special with DS knows exactly how you feel when our little ones jump hurddles. I also am very happy to hear that you are so proud of your brother. it sounds like u are close with him. Thanks for sharing that happy moment with all of us. Take care, Debbie Ludwig www.authordebbidludwig-galich.com Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Qadoshyah have you explored the probability that your little brother may have a bit of a sensory thing with touch? He sounds alot like my eldest and a bit like how Nate use to be. We have worked alot with losts of sensory stimulation and vibration and he is now so much more comfortable exploring all types of textures with his hands from sticy to liquid to playdough to grass to sand, etc... Also with the find motor Nate has always done well but he is somewhat oral defensive so he has had lost of exposure ripping up and crunching paper and working with small manipulative objects. Awesome with the puzzle...it is a huge finemotor milestone!! Sherry Mom to Evan(7), Olivia(6), and Nate (3 on Friday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Hi Sherry, No, we haven't thought about my brother having a sensory thing with touch. He doesn't seem to have any problems touching different textures. He will play with and feel pretty much any texture - I can't think of one he wouldn't touch. He really likes to rub his hands on different textures. If someone has something smooth and silky on, he'll rub his hands on it. He'll play with playdough. I've always viewed not being able to do the puzzle because of the way his hands are - short and wide fingers. Thanks for mentioning it though, it's something to think about. QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome.netBlog: http://gotdownsyndrome.blogspot.com Re: Accomplishment! Qadoshyah have you explored the probability that your little brother may have a bit of a sensory thing with touch? He sounds alot like my eldest and a bit like how Nate use to be. We have worked alot with losts of sensory stimulation and vibration and he is now so much more comfortable exploring all types of textures with his hands from sticy to liquid to playdough to grass to sand, etc... Also with the find motor Nate has always done well but he is somewhat oral defensive so he has had lost of exposure ripping up and crunching paper and working with small manipulative objects.Awesome with the puzzle...it is a huge finemotor milestone!!SherryMom to Evan(7), Olivia(6), and Nate (3 on Friday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Qadoshyah, That is wonderful news. Everything our precious lit'l ones accomplish is always a big deal. Another milestone to be remembered and cherished. He did it! Mom to The Fantastic Four!!!! 33,31,22, and of course 9, will be 10 in 3 wks. Qadoshyah <feargod@...> wrote: Just thought I'd share what my brother did this morning. He has always had a hard time with doing fine motor activity, because of his short and wide fingers and hands . We bought a whole bunch of knob puzzles and fine motor building games several months ago and have been working on him with them. He has never been able to pick up small knob puzzle pieces by holding the little knob (the knobs are so small, he has to hold it with two fingers [pincer grasp] to be able to do it). He would always just put the pieces in the puzzle by holding to the piece itself - never attempted to hold it by the small knob. Well, I decided to let him try to do the small knob puzzle this morning and guess what?!! He picked up the pieces by the small knob and was putting them in the puzzle and taking them out of the puzzle. He did it over and over again and was very excited to show mom his new thing he learned . This may seem a small milestone to some, but it surely is a huge accomplishement for him . Thanks for letting me share ! QadoshyahGot Down Syndrome?www.gotdownsyndrome.netBlog: http://gotdownsyndrome.blogspot.com Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with FareChase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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