Guest guest Posted January 29, 2002 Report Share Posted January 29, 2002 , And " they " say kids with DS have no imagination! LOL Many " professionals " say that kids with DS are not able to perform imaginary play. Where they got this idea, I don't know. But, I'd be happy that is showing this type of extensive imagination. To name her dog a name that is appropriate for dogs is very intelligent! I would encourage her to think even more imaginative (after all, she's only 8!) and ask her not only how is Sparky, but " what color is Sparky? " and " what does Sparky eat? " and other such questions. Does Sparky have a collar? What is written on the collar so that if he is lost people can return him to you? (That maybe over her head, but it doesn't hurt to introduce these ideas.) Maybe she'll take Sparky out for a walk... encouraging her to visualize Sparky maybe a big step in her pyschological development (right now it sounds like maybe she is not visualizing Sparky, since he remains under the bed where you can't see him.. so maybe she is mimicing behavior of a friend?). I think I am taking my cognitive psych class too seriously! LOL I would also take this opportunity to teach social behavior! It is wonderful that she left Sparky home and didn't take him to school! This shows that she knows when it is appropriate to have an imaginary dog and where it is not. That's great to encourage! Many 8 year olds (with or without DS) do not practice this type of constrant! Anyway.... to wrap this up.. I think that it's great play on 's part. And it sure is cute! Cheers, Sara --On Tuesday, January 29, 2002, 8:24 AM -0500 Rusty and Medrano <rmedrano@...> wrote: > > Got a question for yall... anyone kid had a imagary*sp* friend? > > 8yrs(DS) got up this morning.. and playing with a dog under her > bed..who she has named Sparky.. LOL.. Where she heard the name or even > thought of a imaginary friend I have no idea.. So thought mabey I ask > yall.. I know this is typical in kids.. also do you play along when she > mentions it or just act like nothing is going on.. Really.... I do not > have a clue. Also do I ask her how is sparky?? like I said.. am tickeled > she has a friend you know.. Oh this dog.. is under her bed.. she said BYe > sparky..after school.. and left..LOL.. WOW > > Ok.. little bit long.. but curious > thanks > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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