Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 does he do anything sensory wise? carrying a book is a good idea, i would also have him wear a weighted vest or backpack with a few good books for weight. Have him push a cart or something, or pull a wagon with books in it, or a fav toy. a transition item may be of help too. for nathan he had great sensory input thrugh out his day at school and was allowed to carry a transition item of his choice, usually a shoestring or a matchbox car or his woody. He was given the choice after each work time (the work time started off very small, even just one word or write one letter etcand graduated up to entire worksheets or his computer time) then he got the choice work or break and he would sign break or play usually, and then he got to get his items out of his basket that he kept them in while working and play for i think it was 10min to sart and gradually got down to around 5min, they set a timer and he learned rather quickly timer goes off putt he toys in his basket have to let him do it so he has the control, and time to work again. In between classes they had a picture scedhule and would say its time to go to reading or PE, he would be allowed to get one item and carry it to class, and then put it in his pocket or in his desk until he did his work. That combined with all the SI activities through out the day (he did more in the afternoon as was his time to be al wild too) cut his behavior to practically none. He is in jr high, now and still takes certain toys to school, woody, a couple strings and usually a monkey (dangly arms and legs) and they go into his locker at school and he gets them out i do beleive at lunch but mostly not at all anymore, but he knows they are there if he needs them.shawna ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Jayne, Can't really say that I saw an increase in behaviors around 8 yrs. but we always note that in the spring we have a " blossoming " of behaviors. Some new and some old. Could there be any other things going on with : ie. teeth erupting through gums, ear infections or GI tract irritations? Our son wil awake sometimes at around 4 or 5 am, but we have an arrangement where he cannot crawl in bed with us. We hear him calling out and we just go in and turn on his music player. This calms him enough that at least we sleep, and eventually he does too. Prayers you find the answer for . Hugs, Donnell Jayne Hickey wrote: What a week it's been! 's aide and I are hoping it's all related to the full moon and the snowstorm we had yesterday but I'm not sure I can blame it on Mercury, Venus, and Mars! Last night J woke in the middle of the night - not anything new around here for sure. Usually he wakes, crawls into my bed and goes right back to sleep. Last night he came in at 3am and stayed awake until 5:30am! He kept sitting up and the whole time he was making that noise we're seeing more and more of - I know you all know it - " ughhhhhh " " mmmmmm " , and so forth. He finally crashed at 5:30am and I let him sleep til 8ish. I drove him to school and his Special Education Teacher said afternoons have been really tough with him lately - lots of uncontrolled laughter, stop - drop - and flopping, running around the room, etc... His aide has mentioned that transitions have been really hard lately too. She does try signing, PECS, all the tricks in the book - once he gets to where he's going it's fine though... I mentioned today that maybe if he had a " job " when they were off to the next place it might help. Example, " could you please carry this book so we can give it to Mrs. Malcolm " as they walk to Regular Ed... Just a thought Anyone else see an increase in this kind of stuff around 8 years old? THanks, Jayne --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hey, Jayne! How is the thyroid????? Has it been checked lately? Liz behaviors... What a week it's been! 's aide and I are hoping it's all related to the full moon and the snowstorm we had yesterday but I'm not sure I can blame it on Mercury, Venus, and Mars! Last night J woke in the middle of the night - not anything new around here for sure. Usually he wakes, crawls into my bed and goes right back to sleep. Last night he came in at 3am and stayed awake until 5:30am! He kept sitting up and the whole time he was making that noise we're seeing more and more of - I know you all know it - " ughhhhhh " " mmmmmm " , and so forth. He finally crashed at 5:30am and I let him sleep til 8ish. I drove him to school and his Special Education Teacher said afternoons have been really tough with him lately - lots of uncontrolled laughter, stop - drop - and flopping, running around the room, etc... His aide has mentioned that transitions have been really hard lately too. She does try signing, PECS, all the tricks in the book - once he gets to where he's going it's fine though... I mentioned today that maybe if he had a " job " when they were off to the next place it might help. Example, " could you please carry this book so we can give it to Mrs. Malcolm " as they walk to Regular Ed... Just a thought Anyone else see an increase in this kind of stuff around 8 years old? THanks, Jayne --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Thaks Donnell, Darn - so I can't blame it on 8!!! LOL! Okay mabe it's spring... although we had that cookey snow storm yesterday.... Yes, he does have other things going on - see long post I just sent... LOL! also - tons of fluid in ears causing moderate to severe hearing loss, both tubes have come out, we're waiting on surgery. Should be soon - coordinating with Dentist to clean and x-ray while under. Waiting for approval for Beckett waiver so it picks up the rest of what our insurance doesn't cover. We meet Thursday with nurse to find out if we qualify - can't imagine we won't! I appreciate the hugs!!! Jayne Donnell Kenworthy wrote: Jayne, Can't really say that I saw an increase in behaviors around 8 yrs. but we always note that in the spring we have a " blossoming " of behaviors. Some new and some old. Could there be any other things going on with : ie. teeth erupting through gums, ear infections or GI tract irritations? Our son wil awake sometimes at around 4 or 5 am, but we have an arrangement where he cannot crawl in bed with us. We hear him calling out and we just go in and turn on his music player. This calms him enough that at least we sleep, and eventually he does too. Prayers you find the answer for . Hugs, Donnell --------------------------------- TV dinner still cooling? Check out " Tonight's Picks " on Yahoo! TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 We did labs not too long ago... like 2 months ago I think. I planned on doing bloodwork when he's under for his surgery. Thanks, Jayne Liz D wrote: Hey, Jayne! How is the thyroid????? Has it been checked lately? Liz behaviors... What a week it's been! 's aide and I are hoping it's all related to the full moon and the snowstorm we had yesterday but I'm not sure I can blame it on Mercury, Venus, and Mars! Last night J woke in the middle of the night - not anything new around here for sure. Usually he wakes, crawls into my bed and goes right back to sleep. Last night he came in at 3am and stayed awake until 5:30am! He kept sitting up and the whole time he was making that noise we're seeing more and more of - I know you all know it - " ughhhhhh " " mmmmmm " , and so forth. He finally crashed at 5:30am and I let him sleep til 8ish. I drove him to school and his Special Education Teacher said afternoons have been really tough with him lately - lots of uncontrolled laughter, stop - drop - and flopping, running around the room, etc... His aide has mentioned that transitions have been really hard lately too. She does try signing, PECS, all the tricks in the book - once he gets to where he's going it's fine though... I mentioned today that maybe if he had a " job " when they were off to the next place it might help. Example, " could you please carry this book so we can give it to Mrs. Malcolm " as they walk to Regular Ed... Just a thought Anyone else see an increase in this kind of stuff around 8 years old? THanks, Jayne --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Thanks a - the weighted vest or backpack may work. Or pushing or pulling something. They do the breaks, the items to play with for rewards, etc.. the picture schedule. Just haven't tried the transition item which is what I sugggested today. They do brush him and do joint compressions, swing, jump in balls, etc... thanks for the ideas - I appreciate the brainstorming and sharing what worked for you guys. Take care, Jayne sewshawna@... wrote: does he do anything sensory wise? carrying a book is a good idea, i would also have him wear a weighted vest or backpack with a few good books for weight. Have him push a cart or something, or pull a wagon with books in it, or a fav toy. a transition item may be of help too. for nathan he had great sensory input thrugh out his day at school and was allowed to carry a transition item of his choice, usually a shoestring or a matchbox car or his woody. He was given the choice after each work time (the work time started off very small, even just one word or write one letter etcand graduated up to entire worksheets or his computer time) then he got the choice work or break and he would sign break or play usually, and then he got to get his items out of his basket that he kept them in while working and play for i think it was 10min to sart and gradually got down to around 5min, they set a timer and he learned rather quickly timer goes off putt he toys in his basket have to let him do it so he has the control, and time to work again. In between classes they had a picture scedhule and would say its time to go to reading or PE, he would be allowed to get one item and carry it to class, and then put it in his pocket or in his desk until he did his work. That combined with all the SI activities through out the day (he did more in the afternoon as was his time to be al wild too) cut his behavior to practically none. He is in jr high, now and still takes certain toys to school, woody, a couple strings and usually a monkey (dangly arms and legs) and they go into his locker at school and he gets them out i do beleive at lunch but mostly not at all anymore, but he knows they are there if he needs them.shawna ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 > > Anyone else see an increase in this kind of stuff around 8 years old? > > THanks, > Jayne Well Trihsa is far from being 8 but this past week has been a tough one here as well. Maybe it's spring fever starting? Anyway I hope this next week of vacation will help her to get back to her old ways. I'm thinking for Trisha maybe she just needs a break from school and it's perfect timing with spring break all next week. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2007 Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Actually, 8 is when we started going for more help and started suspected something besides DS....and eventaully that lead to ASD. Dylan yells most of the time - just repeating himself over and over, no words, just annoying noises. He also has the seemingly uncontrollable giggles at inappropriate times too, and school has their hands full with him. It was at that age we opted to medicate.....and has helped. Dylan stared ritalin, and it seems to help control some of the impulsivity. Not everyones answer, medicating, but it helps our sanity & seems to help Dylan too. Hang in there! Becky Jayne Hickey wrote: What a week it's been! 's aide and I are hoping it's all related to the full moon and the snowstorm we had yesterday but I'm not sure I can blame it on Mercury, Venus, and Mars! Last night J woke in the middle of the night - not anything new around here for sure. Usually he wakes, crawls into my bed and goes right back to sleep. Last night he came in at 3am and stayed awake until 5:30am! He kept sitting up and the whole time he was making that noise we're seeing more and more of - I know you all know it - " ughhhhhh " " mmmmmm " , and so forth. He finally crashed at 5:30am and I let him sleep til 8ish. I drove him to school and his Special Education Teacher said afternoons have been really tough with him lately - lots of uncontrolled laughter, stop - drop - and flopping, running around the room, etc... His aide has mentioned that transitions have been really hard lately too. She does try signing, PECS, all the tricks in the book - once he gets to where he's going it's fine though... I mentioned today that maybe if he had a " job " when they were off to the next place it might help. Example, " could you please carry this book so we can give it to Mrs. Malcolm " as they walk to Regular Ed... Just a thought Anyone else see an increase in this kind of stuff around 8 years old? THanks, Jayne --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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