Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

[Guest guest]

Thanks! Hopefully my son will grow out of it too.

Jenn

 

>> One bad habit my son just started a few months ago is when he gets > upset and frustrated he hits himself. Does anyone else go thru > this? I am wondering if it is part of going thru puberty and having

> Aspergers.>> JennLouie did this when he hit puberty, so I think it may be hormonal. We couldn't figure out how to get him to stop, outside of saying something every time he did it to try to find out what was upsetting

him so. He eventually grew out of it.Annie annie@...---- " I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens. " --Woody

[Guest guest]

Well I guess you could say that about any kids and any parents. You

shouldn't judge the parents harshly if any kids make wrong choices, kids

in the same family with the same set of rules and the same set of

parents make different choices and this is what gets them in trouble. I

believe in teaching personal responsibility for everybody and even to

those with disabilities, but of course they do get a bit more of a break

at times, but not always.

Carolyn

> On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Annie Shank <annie@...

> > wrote:

>

>

>

> All we can ever do is try. The rest is up to our kids and their

> functional level. If your kids are at a higher functional level,

> good for them. But you can't judge all auties and their parents

> by that yardstick. It just doesn't work.

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally

when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many

people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in

meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back

to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this.

It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled

like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him.

>

>

>

>

> Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone

> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.

>

> I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair

> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the

> child. There are times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I

> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream

> at his sibling.

>

> We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to

> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks

> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,

> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but

> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.

>

> We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to

> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our

> towns.

>

> It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop

> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions

> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how

> they would feel if something similar was said about their child.

>

> I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as

> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day

> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in

> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a

> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but

> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does

> this action endanger anyone.

>

> So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing.

>

> To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that

> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I

> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple

> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized

> it had happened. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never

> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me

>

> I hope that you all have a wonderful evening

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally

when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many

people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in

meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back

to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this.

It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled

like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him.

>

>

>

>

> Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone

> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.

>

> I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair

> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the

> child. There are times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I

> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream

> at his sibling.

>

> We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to

> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks

> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,

> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but

> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.

>

> We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to

> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our

> towns.

>

> It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop

> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions

> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how

> they would feel if something similar was said about their child.

>

> I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as

> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day

> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in

> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a

> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but

> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does

> this action endanger anyone.

>

> So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing.

>

> To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that

> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I

> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple

> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized

> it had happened. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never

> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me

>

> I hope that you all have a wonderful evening

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there online and they're so expensive.

Thanks,

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:02:34 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there online and they're so expensive.

Thanks,

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:02:34 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Hi

I didn't even think about that, meaning as he gets older, kids will probably start to ask questions....pre-school kids are not that harsh! I am seriously praying that by the time he goes to Kinder he will not have to wear it.....

Thanks

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of R. TuckerSent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:03 AMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

Hi

I didn't even think about that, meaning as he gets older, kids will probably start to ask questions....pre-school kids are not that harsh! I am seriously praying that by the time he goes to Kinder he will not have to wear it.....

Thanks

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of R. TuckerSent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:03 AMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

They do run 80-100 dollars if not more depending on size, like a quilt would run. www.funandfunction.com

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:05:05 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there online and they're so expensive.

Thanks,

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:02:34 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

They do run 80-100 dollars if not more depending on size, like a quilt would run. www.funandfunction.com

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:05:05 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there online and they're so expensive.

Thanks,

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:02:34 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

, What site do I go to? I want to try the blanket. My friends told me they never heard of it. To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 8:05 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there online and they're so expensive.

Thanks,

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:02:34 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

, What site do I go to? I want to try the blanket. My friends told me they never heard of it. To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 8:05 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there online and they're so expensive.

Thanks,

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 11:02:34 AMSubject: Re: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son wore the weighted vest but it made him sooooooo hot and it was also an issue b/c in Kindergarten (as his peers got older) people said stuff to him and he was embarrassed. All my children love covers and blankets!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 10:10:47 AMSubject: RE: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

Hi ,

I have heard many things about the weighted blanket, I am wondering if Jayden will like this if he doesn't particularly care for covers while sleeping, no matter how cold it is!! However, he does wear a weighted vest in pre-school.....I was shocked when I showed up at his school one day and he was sitting at the table eating his snack wearing this vest. I asked about it and the teacher says he wears it everyday and it often calms him down....isn't it funny how our children do certain things at school but not at home.....

In addition to that, he often comes and climbs on my lap and place my arms around him to squeeze him while giving him a hug.....

From: autism-aspergers [mailto:autism-aspergers ] On Behalf Of joshua5graceSent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:53 PMTo: autism-aspergers Subject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

My son is 3 and he hits his head, legs, chest, or bangs his head. It is usally when more that one thing is going on like frustrated and tired; or too many people and too much noise; etc. And he can not hear you if he is deep in meltdown mold. It is like he is in another world. And we have to bring him back to our world. has a weighted blanket and lap pad that helps with this. It makes him feel like he is getting a firm hug or like he is being swaddled like when he was a baby. It is very comforting to him. > > > > > Well, I am coming in late to this party, but I have gone> back and read ALL of the related posts linking back to this topic.> > I agree that when dealing with issues like combing hair> and a booger wall that it would totally depend on the parent and the> child. There are

times when it is simply best to pick your battles. I> would MUCH rather my son wipe boogers on his wall than strike or scream> at his sibling.> > We have gone through self mutilation (sp), refusal to> take baths, refusal to get his hair cut, meltdowns at bedtime for weeks> on end, only eating a certain type of food and refusing all others,> striking me, screaming and throwing things, etc. I could go on but> really, I think most of the parents here have a lot of the same issues.> > We are all here for SUPPORT. We NEED other parents to> talk to and a lot of us can't get this tpe of support system in our> towns.> > It isn't often that I find the time to post on this loop> but I felt the need in this case. Before anyone voices negative opinions> about anothers child they should really think long and hard about how> they would feel if

something similar was said about their child.> > I am not in any way trying to speak badly about as> I (and everyone else here) do not know what goes on in her day to day> life. By the same token I am not sure what I would do if I were in> 's shoes. I think that getting her son to clean the wall is a> wonderful step. Maybe it will help to break the habbit...maybe not, but> there are worse things he could be doing. Icky? Yes but by no means does> this action endanger anyone.> > So to I say, Keep doing what you are doing. > > To I say that sometimes there are some habbits that> are picked up that may NEVER be able to be broken. Even the icky ones. I> have been a nail bitter my entire life. While I have stopped a couple> times, stressfull situations got me going again before I even realized> it had happened. I have

resigned myself to the fact that I will never> have pretty nails and I deal. There are bigger fish to fry for me > > I hope that you all have a wonderful evening> > > > > ------------------------------------> >

[Guest guest]

I got my son a weighted lap pad from Etsy. It was $25 and I had them sew loops

of ribbon on it as fidgets. We also were able to choose the fabric. We got a

space theme and he still loves it one year later.

http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=weighted+lap+pad & order=price_asc & page=0

We have been considering going to a SPIO suit instead of the lap pad now that we

are entering kindergarden. http://www.spioworks.com/

For my kiddo its about the pressure not necessarily the weight. We also got a

stretchy lycra sheet from etsy, also $25. We only put it on his bed during times

of great transition. It helps alot.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61349943/lycra-sheet-red-with-blue-band?ref=sr_list_\

1 & ga_search_query=lycra+sheet & ga_search_type=handmade & ga_facet=handmade

I have a weighted blanket for him that was made by a local group. Its too heavy.

They did not make them per OT recommendations. It still sits in the top of our

closet waiting till he weighs enough to use it.

Amy

PS

One hint on if a weighted lap pad would work. I made my son a weighted snake

from a pair of his Dads tube socks some buttons and a little thread. He was 4 at

the time and I made it to weigh 3 lbs. It made a huge difference in his ability

to attend during seated activites. It also changed everything about car rides.

He went from a fidgety kid to a kid who could play quietly in the back seat.

Before you spend any money. Grab some socks and a bag of beans and test it out

in numerous settings.

>

> Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and

there

> online and they're so expensive.

>

>

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

I got my son a weighted lap pad from Etsy. It was $25 and I had them sew loops

of ribbon on it as fidgets. We also were able to choose the fabric. We got a

space theme and he still loves it one year later.

http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=weighted+lap+pad & order=price_asc & page=0

We have been considering going to a SPIO suit instead of the lap pad now that we

are entering kindergarden. http://www.spioworks.com/

For my kiddo its about the pressure not necessarily the weight. We also got a

stretchy lycra sheet from etsy, also $25. We only put it on his bed during times

of great transition. It helps alot.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61349943/lycra-sheet-red-with-blue-band?ref=sr_list_\

1 & ga_search_query=lycra+sheet & ga_search_type=handmade & ga_facet=handmade

I have a weighted blanket for him that was made by a local group. Its too heavy.

They did not make them per OT recommendations. It still sits in the top of our

closet waiting till he weighs enough to use it.

Amy

PS

One hint on if a weighted lap pad would work. I made my son a weighted snake

from a pair of his Dads tube socks some buttons and a little thread. He was 4 at

the time and I made it to weigh 3 lbs. It made a huge difference in his ability

to attend during seated activites. It also changed everything about car rides.

He went from a fidgety kid to a kid who could play quietly in the back seat.

Before you spend any money. Grab some socks and a bag of beans and test it out

in numerous settings.

>

> Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and

there

> online and they're so expensive.

>

>

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 8:37:40 PMSubject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

I got my son a weighted lap pad from Etsy. It was $25 and I had them sew loops of ribbon on it as fidgets. We also were able to choose the fabric. We got a space theme and he still loves it one year later.http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=weighted+lap+pad & order=price_asc & page=0We have been considering going to a SPIO suit instead of the lap pad now that we are entering kindergarden. http://www.spioworks.com/For my kiddo its about the pressure not necessarily the weight. We also got a stretchy lycra sheet from etsy, also $25. We only put it on his bed during times of great transition. It helps alot.http://www.etsy.com/listing/61349943/lycra-sheet-red-with-blue-band?ref=sr_list_1 & ga_search_query=lycra+sheet & ga_search_type=handmade & ga_facet=handmadeI have a weighted blanket for him that was made by a local group. Its too heavy. They did not make them per OT recommendations. It still sits in

the top of our closet waiting till he weighs enough to use it.AmyPSOne hint on if a weighted lap pad would work. I made my son a weighted snake from a pair of his Dads tube socks some buttons and a little thread. He was 4 at the time and I made it to weigh 3 lbs. It made a huge difference in his ability to attend during seated activites. It also changed everything about car rides. He went from a fidgety kid to a kid who could play quietly in the back seat. Before you spend any money. Grab some socks and a bag of beans and test it out in numerous settings. >> Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there > online and they're so expensive. > >

> Thanks,> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info!

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 8:37:40 PMSubject: Re: breaking kids out of certain behaviours

I got my son a weighted lap pad from Etsy. It was $25 and I had them sew loops of ribbon on it as fidgets. We also were able to choose the fabric. We got a space theme and he still loves it one year later.http://www.etsy.com/search/handmade?q=weighted+lap+pad & order=price_asc & page=0We have been considering going to a SPIO suit instead of the lap pad now that we are entering kindergarden. http://www.spioworks.com/For my kiddo its about the pressure not necessarily the weight. We also got a stretchy lycra sheet from etsy, also $25. We only put it on his bed during times of great transition. It helps alot.http://www.etsy.com/listing/61349943/lycra-sheet-red-with-blue-band?ref=sr_list_1 & ga_search_query=lycra+sheet & ga_search_type=handmade & ga_facet=handmadeI have a weighted blanket for him that was made by a local group. Its too heavy. They did not make them per OT recommendations. It still sits in

the top of our closet waiting till he weighs enough to use it.AmyPSOne hint on if a weighted lap pad would work. I made my son a weighted snake from a pair of his Dads tube socks some buttons and a little thread. He was 4 at the time and I made it to weigh 3 lbs. It made a huge difference in his ability to attend during seated activites. It also changed everything about car rides. He went from a fidgety kid to a kid who could play quietly in the back seat. Before you spend any money. Grab some socks and a bag of beans and test it out in numerous settings. >> Where does anyone buy the weighted blankets from? I've seen them here and there > online and they're so expensive. > >

> Thanks,> >