Guest guest Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I didn't have a swinger but I did have a spinner. My youngest one, , always really liked to spin on things like chairs and stools. Kelley in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 In a message dated 11/2/2006 1:56:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sdonovan1@... writes: Just wondering if anyone else's kids seem to get a therapeutic benefit from swinging. Sharon - I wonder if that's like rocking? Also something kids do for comfort. LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Probably. She did rock as a toddler. And she still does her " humping " , but now that I think of it, not nearly as much since she started all the swinging. Hmmmm. Sharon Re: swinging? In a message dated 11/2/2006 1:56:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sdonovan1@... writes: Just wondering if anyone else's kids seem to get a therapeutic benefit from swinging. Sharon - I wonder if that's like rocking? Also something kids do for comfort. LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 as an Occupational therapy asst (by trait) mind you it's been 7 years of mommyness- but we always started with swings - it helps her " organize " her thoughts and she'll be able to concentrate better after - great that she knows it helps Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>: > Anyone else have a kid (probably younger) that loves swings? Abby > is 5 and has always loved swings. We got a Rainbow playsystem at > the end of the summer. It has regular swings and a tire swing. The > swings seem to be therapeutic for her. Sometimes when she is > having a hard time, she will ask to go outside to swing, sometimes > even alone. She got up early this morning and was outside in the > freezing COLD by 8 am on the tire swing. She really seems to know > when she needs to do this. Just wondering if anyone else's kids > seem to get a therapeutic benefit from swinging. > > Oh, the other thing - which I love - Abby has started to enjoy is > folding laundry. Things like towels, wash clothes, other easy > things (not shirts with long sleeves!) to fold she really likes. > Again, it seems therapeutic for her. She will actually ask if she > can fold laundry! I really appeciate the fact that she seems to > know when she needs these " zoning out " times. > Sharon > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 She did do some swinging when she had OT, lots of different kinds of swings, plus different ways of spinning. It did help her then, too. It is so nice when she knows she needs something like this and does it on her own! Thanks Sharon Re: swinging? as an Occupational therapy asst (by trait) mind you it's been 7 years of mommyness- but we always started with swings - it helps her " organize " her thoughts and she'll be able to concentrate better after - great that she knows it helps Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>: > Anyone else have a kid (probably younger) that loves swings? Abby > is 5 and has always loved swings. We got a Rainbow playsystem at > the end of the summer. It has regular swings and a tire swing. The > swings seem to be therapeutic for her. Sometimes when she is > having a hard time, she will ask to go outside to swing, sometimes > even alone. She got up early this morning and was outside in the > freezing COLD by 8 am on the tire swing. She really seems to know > when she needs to do this. Just wondering if anyone else's kids > seem to get a therapeutic benefit from swinging. > > Oh, the other thing - which I love - Abby has started to enjoy is > folding laundry. Things like towels, wash clothes, other easy > things (not shirts with long sleeves!) to fold she really likes. > Again, it seems therapeutic for her. She will actually ask if she > can fold laundry! I really appeciate the fact that she seems to > know when she needs these " zoning out " times. > Sharon > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 > Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>: > > > Anyone else have a kid (probably younger) that loves swings? Janie(7)was always calmed by swinging before beginning her speech, ot, and pt sessions. She loves it, however, sadly we don't have one at home any more. I wonder if there is any way to get one big enough for her on a very limited budget??? She also has become obsessed with folding things. I'll have to try the laundry folding idea. She obsessively unloads her folded clothes from the drawers so maybe she can learn to fold them and put them back instead of cramming them in all messy! P.- Mom who likes new ideas to try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I used to love swinging as a kid. I also used to rock in bed while laying on my side to help me fall asleep. My sister and I also used to sit on the floor and rock for hours while listening to music. I really think these things helped me alot. We had kind of a crazy house (5 kids, dad an alcoholic, mom had depression). None of my kids rock but I kind of wish they would. I think rocking or swinging is a great way of self comforting. > > Anyone else have a kid (probably younger) that loves swings? Abby is 5 and has always loved swings. We got a Rainbow playsystem at the end of the summer. It has regular swings and a tire swing. The swings seem to be therapeutic for her. Sometimes when she is having a hard time, she will ask to go outside to swing, sometimes even alone. She got up early this morning and was outside in the freezing COLD by 8 am on the tire swing. She really seems to know when she needs to do this. Just wondering if anyone else's kids seem to get a therapeutic benefit from swinging. > > Oh, the other thing - which I love - Abby has started to enjoy is folding laundry. Things like towels, wash clothes, other easy things (not shirts with long sleeves!) to fold she really likes. Again, it seems therapeutic for her. She will actually ask if she can fold laundry! I really appeciate the fact that she seems to know when she needs these " zoning out " times. > Sharon > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Abby actually ASKS to fold laundry, even when I dont have any to do! It is great. She doesnt fold as well as I would do it, but I am NOT a perfectionist, so that is ok with me - just as long as *I* dont have to fold the laundry! :0) This evening she was remembering something from several months ago and to show me the time frame of when it was she actually said " awhile ago when I had a lot of worries " . She said she doesnt have many worries anymore, but still wants to go see the " worry doctor " . She really likes therapy and her therapist. :0) Sharon Re: swinging? > Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>: > > > Anyone else have a kid (probably younger) that loves swings? Janie(7)was always calmed by swinging before beginning her speech, ot, and pt sessions. She loves it, however, sadly we don't have one at home any more. I wonder if there is any way to get one big enough for her on a very limited budget??? She also has become obsessed with folding things. I'll have to try the laundry folding idea. She obsessively unloads her folded clothes from the drawers so maybe she can learn to fold them and put them back instead of cramming them in all messy! P.- Mom who likes new ideas to try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Ben likes to fold laundry, mostly washclothes as long as he gets to make up his own way to do it. He has many designs. Bathcloth origami he calls it. Oh, great news, no bad thoughts for over a month. Woohoo!!! And we went to Disney World and he rode all fo the scary rollercoasters he wouldn't ride last spring. My parents were so happy to see him back to normal. She said " maybe it was all just a phase and wasn't OC-whatever " . yes, months of complete terror and talking about stabbing us then crying for an hour about it. Hhhm, interesting stage. My parents are king and queen of De Nile!! Hey works for raising you and your brother, pretend nothing is wrong and hey, nothing IS wrong. I'm sure she will find a way to blame me for when it comes back. I'm a realist, its when, not if. J Re: swinging? > Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>: > > > Anyone else have a kid (probably younger) that loves swings? Janie(7)was always calmed by swinging before beginning her speech, ot, and pt sessions. She loves it, however, sadly we don't have one at home any more. I wonder if there is any way to get one big enough for her on a very limited budget??? She also has become obsessed with folding things. I'll have to try the laundry folding idea. She obsessively unloads her folded clothes from the drawers so maybe she can learn to fold them and put them back instead of cramming them in all messy! P.- Mom who likes new ideas to try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 you crack me up - LOL!! glad the kid of the de Niles is more on top of this - glad he's doing better - mom sounds like our current therapist - should I run far away?? I'm thinking yes!!! eileen Quoting <lauraj2@...>: > Ben likes to fold laundry, mostly washclothes as long as he gets to > make up his own way to do it. He has many designs. Bathcloth > origami he calls it. > > Oh, great news, no bad thoughts for over a month. Woohoo!!! And we > went to Disney World and he rode all fo the scary rollercoasters he > wouldn't ride last spring. My parents were so happy to see him back > to normal. She said " maybe it was all just a phase and wasn't > OC-whatever " . yes, months of complete terror and talking about > stabbing us then crying for an hour about it. Hhhm, interesting > stage. My parents are king and queen of De Nile!! Hey works for > raising you and your brother, pretend nothing is wrong and hey, > nothing IS wrong. > I'm sure she will find a way to blame me for when it comes back. > I'm a realist, its when, not if. > J > Re: swinging? > > > Quoting kidsnpets <sdonovan1@...>: > > > > > Anyone else have a kid (probably younger) that loves swings? > > Janie(7)was always calmed by swinging before beginning her speech, ot, > and pt sessions. She loves it, however, sadly we don't have one at > home any more. I wonder if there is any way to get one big enough for > her on a very limited budget??? > She also has become obsessed with folding things. I'll have to try the > laundry folding idea. She obsessively unloads her folded clothes from > the drawers so maybe she can learn to fold them and put them back > instead of cramming them in all messy! > P.- Mom who likes new ideas to try... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 My son is 6 and last summer I really had to push him to be outside too. I was really worried that he was never going to play outside because he started obsessing about the heat. But this year he has been out non-stop riding his bike. He also bugs me about 5 or 6 times a day. Once he gets it in his mind that he wants to do something he will obsess about it until it's time for him to do it. If I give him a certain time that he will be allowed to do something then he will obsess over the clocks, checking them every 2 or 3 minutes. I am just glad that he has finally learned that playing outside can be a lot of fun if he can get past the heat. Sossity > > Is anyone else's kids fascinated with swings? My son will be nine in a couple months and he just learned how to swing by himself. He's now gone from the kid I had to force to stay outside for 20 minutes at the playground a day, the a kid who bugs me to go outside and swing at least 5 times a day. I have no complaints, I'm glad to see him enjoying being outside more, it's just kind of funnuy to see the complete 180. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 My daughter who has asperger's loves to swing. She is now 13 and still swings. Within the last of couple of years she has been riding her bike about 3-4 times a day. She goes around the same path and watches the wheels spin. I was told that the motion of swinging and riding a bike are great for getting their brain organized. LouiseFrom: <scrappingmom3@...>Subject: Swinging?Autism and Aspergers Treatment Date: Friday, September 19, 2008, 12:24 AM Is anyone else's kids fascinated with swings? My son will be nine in a couple months and he just learned how to swing by himself. He's now gone from the kid I had to force to stay outside for 20 minutes at the playground a day, the a kid who bugs me to go outside and swing at least 5 times a day. I have no complaints, I'm glad to see him enjoying being outside more, it's just kind of funnuy to see the complete 180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 > > Is anyone else's kids fascinated with swings? My son will be nine in a couple months and he just learned how to swing by himself. He's now gone from the kid I had to force to stay outside for 20 minutes at the playground a day, the a kid who bugs me to go outside and swing at least 5 times a day. I have no complaints, I'm glad to see him enjoying being outside more, it's just kind of funnuy to see the complete 180. > > Hi, My son also likes to swing. I was told it could be because of " vestibular stimulation " (?SP) makes him feel good. pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 My son loves the trampoline. When he was little he would love to bounce, we nicknamed him tigger. At that time we had no idea of that he was ASD. Now it all makes sense. I think that helps him cope with aniexty. HunterAvon - Independent Sales Representativewww.youravon.com/lhunter0615 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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