Guest guest Posted December 1, 2001 Report Share Posted December 1, 2001 Another question for you folks. Neither of my children like to play ball or ride bikes. Do any of you out there have the same problem. I am reading a book on Vision Therapy and it talkes about eyesight vs vision. Eyesight being 20/20 and vision involving the whole body and movement. It also talks about missing some of the developmental milestones which then later can be learned and help with vision. I have heard of vision Optometrists before and wasn't sure what it was all about. Rochelle will roll on the ball and bounce on the ball but forget passing the ball. And occassionally she will kick the ball. Any insights, been there, done that or is this part of the Autism? Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2001 Report Share Posted December 2, 2001 Thanks Beverly , Its nice to hear about Colin . Its always good to hear what other kids can do , oh , excuse me young adult . I have to get to use to saying this as mine has approached the teen years . Please share some more when you can . Diane , when was Rochelle's age he did not want anything to do with playing ball either . They will when the time is right , especially when their around positive friends or have positive PT or teacher to guide them in the right direction . Its just understanding how to use the ball . Starting slowly so that they will not lose interest . The trike is another story , enjoyed it as he was introduced to it when he was younger at a private school with velcro straps to hold his feet in place . Working on getting a bike for him but I would have to agree with Beverly he would need constant supervision . That will be ok with me as I know he'll be doing something active . Hang in there , the time will come . Since you're reading on vision have you seen this site on vision therapy , www.pavevision.org , P.A.V.E. Parents Active for Vision Education . Irma, 13,DS/ASD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2001 Report Share Posted December 3, 2001 natha has also been pretty much a " jock " type of child, loves vigorus gross motor sports, needs hlep paying attention, but has the main idea down for them, espeically wrestling,lol. He also has been unable to learn to ride a regualr bike, even with training wheels, because of his size, and after a good year of trying to get funding and failing at every corner, ther GOOD LORD embraced our prayers and our church bought a trike(3 whell bicycle) for him. Granted he still needs close supervision while on it, cant yet to hills and still doesnt understand road safety, and weve been teaching tis since 3-4yrs old, but does get stop signs and stops at every one,lol. I remember just repetively having to keep showing him how to pedal, he kept pushing backwards so the brakes would be on, then we got that mastered and i showed him his hand brake but now he wont use his pedal brake, uugh, and he gets to use at school or SI and practice too. shawna. ===== shawna __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2001 Report Share Posted December 4, 2001 In a message dated 12/1/01 1:03:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, dben937342@... writes: > Rochelle will roll on the ball and bounce on the ball but forget passing the > ball. Diane, Well, Miss Maddie is QUEEN of ball dribbling!!!!!! Now, including someone else in on the game has taken LOTS of extra work. After all, that requires being social---her most hated activity..LOL But we started with using Floortime and then little by little she would do it. First of all, sit close to Rochelle, so that she doesn't have far to throw/roll it. When she doesn't throw it to you, have someone sit behind her and toss it hand over hand. BE HUGELY ANIMATED!!!! Hold the ball above your head, GIANT smiles AND giggles, and roll it back REAL quick (or you'll lose her). After a while, when you get the ball, hide it in your shirt and see if she'll come get it. Another thing that sort of got Maddie interested in rolling hte ball to us was this!! We would bounce the ball on the wall and she would absolutely Roll on the floor laughing (maybe hte sound of it hitting hte wall,,,,I don't know), so then she'd be eager to toss it back to us so we'd do it again. Hitting it against hte wall was her reward for having a few back and forths of ball play. Good luck!!! It takes a LONG time!!! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2001 Report Share Posted December 4, 2001 Thanks Donna, It's nice that you spelled it out for me on how to play ball. I will print this and give it a try. I realize I need to really engage Rochelle even if she doesn't want to play. The Psychologist said, do whatever it takes. Motivation is the key. But he said, it's ok if she is slightly bothered to make her reach out to the world. He even said throw something at her to get a response. He also said have fun with Rochelle. I guess I'll throw some balls but when you say looooooooong time. Do you mean years? I think you do. I guess it will be one the list to do everyday. After sometime I'll let you know how it goes. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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