Re: toy & play website

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

You mentioned in march that you had friend who was creating a website that

discusses toys and play skills for parents (see below). I am interested in the

website...could you please post it and/or email me directly.

Thanks.

Wanda

Re: [ ] Re: A step back

It is true that sometimes a step back is needed. I am a therapist and often

we see things that may or may not be there due to experience. Sometimes

waiting is good to see if suspicions are warranted. Many children have been

diagnosed as autistic because of quirky behaviors and the real culprits were

not

autistic related issues but rather emotional issues that if not nurtured will

result in a lifetime of depression and lonliness leading again to alcohol and

drugs during adolescence. Take a step back but be smart. Just because one

diagnosis may be incorrect the fact is that something is probably causing the

abnormal behavior or abnormal physical/neurological development. Be smart and

explore alternatives as you will probably be helping many issues

simultaneously. It won't hurt and will probably help. Labels are not needed

at such a young

age unless it is a known physical or mental impairment.

Play therapy is the answer for our young ones. They are treated like

children having fun while at the same time engaging in cognitive, physical,

and

language development. Toys are not just toys. They are tools if the right ones

are used and bought for the individual just as an IEP is written in the

schools

for individuals. I know another therapist who will be launching an

interactive web site where she will sell toys at a discount and also speak to

her

customers about the best toys for their individual children all based on

their

specific needs. Other therapists will be answering questions for her. The

toys

are going to be mostly toys that you cannot find in the stores and are used

by

therapists. Some of them will be found elsewhere but she will only choose

those that are of learning value to special children as well as those who are

typical. If anyone is interested in the website address I will get it from

her

and pass it along.

Debbie