Guest guest Posted August 10, 1999 Report Share Posted August 10, 1999 Howdy, I do not know if this qualifies, but there is a sensei here in Laramie that is 4'10. " I realize that this is upper limit for Achondroplasia. Is there anything I can do to act as an intermediary to get some questions answered? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 My doctor Dr. Sponsellor at s Hopkins Hospital told me karate is not good for children with achondroplasia. but he could participate if there was no contact. He could only learn tecniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 Regarding the question about karate... I studied karate for 4 years, and reached the rank of brown belt. I am an achondroplasia dwarf, while at the time I was studying, suffered from minimal spinal stenosis. Let me say that I loved my karate class and would still be taking the classes if I had not suffered from an unrelated accident several years ago. The class was one of the best things I ever did for myself. Besides boosting self esteem, I became stronger and was in the best shape of my life. Now, I did obtain permission from Dr. Kopits before beginning the class and he gave me a few guidelines as to what I could and could not do. The best part about the class was the instructor I had, a man by the name of Sensei Gene. He was phenomenal, not only did he work within my doctor's guidelines but he also modified many of the combinations for me to achieve the maximum benefit. For instance, one combination involved a roundhouse kick to the head area. Sensei Gene pulled me aside and told me the chances such a move would ever benefit me were slim and none. Instead he taught me moves to bring my adversary (remember this is a self defense course) down to my height rather than try the impossible and bring myself " up to them. " He even involved the other blackbelts, who's training also consisted of learning to be a karate teacher, to come up with techniques that would bring the most benefit to me while at the same time incorporating the basics of karate. I was never treated differently than any of the other students, just had some moves modified. I did spar right along with the other students, however our sparring was not about hurting whomever we were up against but showing the techniques we were learning. So after this very long post, my advice to you is to consult your son's doctor who specializes in dwarfism and talk to him. Then find a teacher who will work with your son to achieve as much as he can. I would not go to a special class unless it was absolutely necessary. The part I loved most about my karate class was that I was just like everyone else, no different. Try to avoid the " karate school chains, " but find a smaller school owned by the instructor, some with a hands on role in your son's teachings. That will be your best bet. Even when I wanted to do things that my doctor was against, my Sensei never allowed it. He asked me what good would it do me to do a move that might injure me and thus never be able to learn anything more? Good luck to you and I hope it all works out. If you have any more questions, feel free to e-mail me, I'd be glad to help. Sincerely, Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 My 9 year old daughter has been taking TaeKwonDo for 3 years. She is getting ready to test for her semi-black belt (she is of average size). When we thought of putting my 6 year old in it,(a LP) , We talked it over with the instructor. He was overjoyed. He teaches children with many different problems. His main goal is to make sure that the kids feel good about themselves. I would suggest TaeKwonDo to anyone. Although as someone else said, you want to make sure that you have a very good teacher. Luckily we do. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 1999 Report Share Posted August 11, 1999 Hey, Y'all I've been in TaeKwonDo (Korean style of Martial Art) for 22 years now. Obviously, I love it. It is such a part of my life and has helped me put challenges into perspective to overcome them. I do TKD with and without my crutches. Starting TKD at the University of Iowa as a grad student, it became such a wonderful family for me. As a side, it's was a great way to get close to big, hunky guys. Of course, I also enjoyed kicking them around, too. When I married and moved to Alabama it was devastating to leave my TKD family. My instructor, Master Woo Jin Jung in Cedar Rapids, told me to start my own class. Since no one tells Master Jung " I don't think I can " , I headed to the local community college in town and asked to teach TKD. Even though the guy probably thought I was crazy, he said " yes " . I have taught over 1,000 students, children and adults, disabled and non-disabled, in the past sixteen years. Some of my Black Belts have gone on to teach and compete nationally. My daughter, ne (14), who is an achon and an adoptee from Korea has her Brown Belt. It has given her so much self-esteem and perseverance along with teaching her about her Korean heritage. It also helps children learn how to interact with people of all ages because you work so closely with each other. She has friends for life that she has met through TKD. My recommendation for anyone interested in taking a Martial Art is to visit the class. Watch how the instructor interacts with the children. Does he/she have patience? Are the children disciplined and having a good time? Ask if the instructor is willing to work with you or your child, taking into consideration some of the obvious limitations. It is always a good idea to ask your doctor if it is okay for you to take a class. However, when I asked my Orthopedist at U of I hospitals if I could take TKD, he said he didn't think it would be a good idea. Naturally, I sheepishly told him I had already been taking it for three weeks. He wasn't happy. He told me to do whatever I wanted to do, because I would anyway. I love that man! Sorry this is so long winded, but I just love TaeKwonDo. Let me know if I can help. Questions? Keep kickin', Karate >From: Marie Bieniek <bieniek@...> > >Hello, > >My five year old achon son is interested in learning karate. I think it >would be great for both his strength and discipline. He is a bright happy, >outgoing kid with a huge attention span. Does anyone have any experience >with karate and achondroplasia? > >Thanks > >Marie > > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 1999 Report Share Posted August 24, 1999 Hi, Marie, Subject to a MD's okay, I think martial arts are wonderful for LP's. Prior to the divorce, my step-daughter was a Blue Belt in Tae Kwon Do (Watch out, teen guys - she hasn't forgotten the moves!<g>), and almost ready to test for Red Belt. In addition to the physical skills, established both self-confidence AND self-discipline, and I believe her later scholastic achievements are due, at least in part, to the training she received in martial arts classes. One word of caution: shop around for a " sensei " (master) who is both a caring instructor of children AND a master who is willing to work within the student's physical limits. We were fortunate to find someone on the first try who could do both. Master demanded that Sam give her best, but realized that when she did, in skills alone she might not be able to achieve all that an able-bodied student might achieve. We always felt that she was honestly promoted - she was not allowed to " let slide " on the forms she could achieve, but was not penalized for her inability to achieve certain movements that exceeded her physical abilities. And ALL Master 's students absolutely adored their " sensei " ! Regards, Jon Marie Bieniek wrote: > From: Marie Bieniek <bieniek@...> > > Hello, > > My five year old achon son is interested in learning karate. I think it > would be great for both his strength and discipline. He is a bright happy, > outgoing kid with a huge attention span. Does anyone have any experience > with karate and achondroplasia? > > Thanks > > Marie > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 , With the right form and the right instructor, it can have amazing positive results! My son, who is an Aspie, was in tae kwon do for almsot 4 years. He earned his black belt and is very proud of that accomplishment. His instructor was very methodical in his teaching and was very very consistant. The regular classes didn't have any sparing, so there wasn't any aggressive physical contact. He was able to overcome many of his sensory issues, was able to learn how to show and recieve respect, was able to learn how to stand up for himself without being overly aggressive or overstepping the rules set by his " master " , was able to make friendships based upon mutual training (side by side respectful interactions), and his self esteem benifited. Now we went to a good place that we had checked out thoroughly prior to his attending and that had been recommended to us. The teacher had a degree not only in martial arts but in child psychology as well, and he made sure that it was a positive experience for ALL students, reguardless of ability or " natural tallent " . It can be a good thing, but make sure that you have a real say in where and how it will happen... Good luck!!! ~hugs~ Rabecca > Hi everyone, > > I read the emails, and every now and then pop in and out of this group. > > I'm a recovering co-dependent and my son is 9 years old and diagnosed with high functioning autism. > > His father and I have been divorced for quite some time, but his father has decided now that his son is a person he wants to be part of his life. His father and his family are in denial of my son's diagnosis. > > My ex-husband's mother wants to purchase karate lessons for my son. I have told my ex no. The doctor even told my ex to stop rough housing with my son because my son doesn't know when it's appropriate, and he comes home from his dad's house and decides to use what he's learned on me also! My ex is a police officer, by the way. > > My current husband is dead set against it because he competed as a black belt in three different kind of karate through his teens. > > What does everyone else think? I personally think it would be a waste of money because there is no way my son can sit still and have the discipline it takes for these lessons just from what I've seen. > > God bless all you special parents of special needs kids. > > > Mother of Garrison > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 , With the right form and the right instructor, it can have amazing positive results! My son, who is an Aspie, was in tae kwon do for almsot 4 years. He earned his black belt and is very proud of that accomplishment. His instructor was very methodical in his teaching and was very very consistant. The regular classes didn't have any sparing, so there wasn't any aggressive physical contact. He was able to overcome many of his sensory issues, was able to learn how to show and recieve respect, was able to learn how to stand up for himself without being overly aggressive or overstepping the rules set by his " master " , was able to make friendships based upon mutual training (side by side respectful interactions), and his self esteem benifited. Now we went to a good place that we had checked out thoroughly prior to his attending and that had been recommended to us. The teacher had a degree not only in martial arts but in child psychology as well, and he made sure that it was a positive experience for ALL students, reguardless of ability or " natural tallent " . It can be a good thing, but make sure that you have a real say in where and how it will happen... Good luck!!! ~hugs~ Rabecca > Hi everyone, > > I read the emails, and every now and then pop in and out of this group. > > I'm a recovering co-dependent and my son is 9 years old and diagnosed with high functioning autism. > > His father and I have been divorced for quite some time, but his father has decided now that his son is a person he wants to be part of his life. His father and his family are in denial of my son's diagnosis. > > My ex-husband's mother wants to purchase karate lessons for my son. I have told my ex no. The doctor even told my ex to stop rough housing with my son because my son doesn't know when it's appropriate, and he comes home from his dad's house and decides to use what he's learned on me also! My ex is a police officer, by the way. > > My current husband is dead set against it because he competed as a black belt in three different kind of karate through his teens. > > What does everyone else think? I personally think it would be a waste of money because there is no way my son can sit still and have the discipline it takes for these lessons just from what I've seen. > > God bless all you special parents of special needs kids. > > > Mother of Garrison > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2006 Report Share Posted July 16, 2006 I'm and a lurker because my son is not yet diagnosed aspergers or autistic and I'm not sure he will be (he has SID and was diagnosed 3 years ago with that at age 5, he just turned 8, he's being evaluated later this summer or early fall for autism spectrum). My son's OT offered a martial arts therapy program for kids with all kind of issues. He participated it in it for 2 years and earned his yellow belt but then decided he didn't like it anymore and wanted to do Cub Scouts instead. Martial arts helped him with balance, self-control and coordination among other things. The goals of the program were primarily those kinds of things and the students moved at their own pace and were encouraged to work hard but to do what they personally could do since their abilities varied so much. I was okay with him quitting because he was much higher functioning than most of the kids in the program and needed social activities with mainstream kids (he's doing great in a regular classroom, with a shared parapro and going to the resource room for extra help one hour per day). When he started the program though, he fit in better. He progressed dramatically in the 2 years he was there (we were doing a ton of OT work during that time too). I would have liked him to continue with martial arts in a NT program but Cub Scouts has also been extremely good for him, satisfying a lot of his personal needs and my needs for him (participating in social situations, trying new things and finding more things he likes and is good at, etc.) and he plans to do that again next year. If you can find a martial arts therapy program (try googling it) that might be more appropriate for some of our kids than a regular program. Karate We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12).He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about oraddressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just "going through themotions" and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defensesituation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and hereally seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months.He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we droppedit. Every child is different.This was him with his yellow belt. Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 > > > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12). > He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about or > addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just " going through the > motions " and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defense > situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and he > really seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months. > He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we dropped > it. Every child is different. > This was him with his yellow belt. > > Charlotte >What a " cutie " . He is very handsome, maybe he will pick it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and he is earning more computer time based on the amount of time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck. Take Care, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 Oh that was cute, your son with his yellow belt. Yes, Karate is a lot of work. I took 2 of my grandkids for several months, can't remember exactly how many, a girl who was 8 then, and a boy, 5, and half the time had to lug the baby who was not walking yet. They worked hard, and I think the discipline was good for them. My daughter had won a session on a call in radio show while she was at work. She was so excited, but I had to take them! They started with a white belt, when they quit they had earned the next level, the girl a yellow, and the boy a camo one. They hang nicely in the closet with their suits. And here is a funny thing, when we went to graduation they said they were $25 a piece, and so far we have never gotten a bill. Guess they were a gift. Maybe I will send a picture too, I like pictures! Carolyn in Oregon Karate We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12).He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about oraddressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just "going through themotions" and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defensesituation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and hereally seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months.He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we droppedit. Every child is different.This was him with his yellow belt. Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 That was the last we saw if physical activity Tina and that was half the battle to get him to go was that they made them do push ups and sit ups and you would have thought they were asking him to stick a spike through his eye! My son is almost 13 and 145lbs. He’s 5’ tall and “chubby” around the middle. The word exercise makes him hide in his room. I think it’s a great idea that the electronics need to be earned through exercise! Good one! Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of ma2bellboyz Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:01 PM Autism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Karate > > > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12). > He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about or > addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just " going through the > motions " and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defense > situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and he > really seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months. > He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we dropped > it. Every child is different. > This was him with his yellow belt. > > Charlotte >What a " cutie " . He is very handsome, maybe he will pick it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and he is earning more computer time based on the amount of time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck. Take Care, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 When my kids were little they both wanted to do karate. That is until we got there and they found out you have to take your shoes off... That was the end of that! Toni > That was the last we saw if physical activity Tina and > that was half the battle to get him to go was that they > made them do push ups and sit ups and you would have > thought they were asking him to stick a spike through his > eye! > > My son is almost 13 and 145lbs. He's 5' tall and " chubby " > around the middle. > > The word exercise makes him hide in his room. I think > it's a great idea that the electronics need to be earned > through exercise! > > Good one! > > Charlotte > > > > _____ > > From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment > [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of > ma2bellboyz Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:01 PM > Autism and Aspergers Treatment > Subject: Re: Karate > > > > > > > > > > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 > or 9 (he is now 12). > > He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone > (not known about or > > addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just > " going through the > > motions " and would have no idea how to use it in a > legitimate self defense > > situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we > attended and he > > really seemed to have very little interest in it after > the first few months. > > He would wine about having to go and it became another > battle so we dropped > > it. Every child is different. > > This was him with his yellow belt. > > > > Charlotte > >What a " cutie " . He is very handsome, maybe he will pick > it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with > physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get > him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood > pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug > on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and > he is earning more computer time based on the amount of > time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck. > > Take Care, > Tina > > > > I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can CHOOSE which it shall be. Groucho Marx _________________________________________ Check your Email accounts at MyEmail.com Login from home, work, school. Anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 My son Nick is almost 13, 5"3, and 156 lbs. We bought a playstation 2, just so we could have a game- "dance, Dance, Revolution" It comes with a dance pad, and the game. The player scores points by using their feet on the pad. It works really well for exercise, and motor coordination. Our school(public) offered a after-school class on it, and all the moms signed their ASD kids up! They all loved it! Crystal Mom to Nick-13Charlotte <scottdesigns@...> wrote: That was the last we saw if physical activity Tina and that was half the battle to get him to go was that they made them do push ups and sit ups and you would have thought they were asking him to stick a spike through his eye! My son is almost 13 and 145lbs. He’s 5’ tall and “chubby” around the middle. The word exercise makes him hide in his room. I think it’s a great idea that the electronics need to be earned through exercise! Good one! Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of ma2bellboyzSent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:01 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Karate >> > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12).> He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about or> addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just "going through the> motions" and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defense> situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and he> really seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months.> He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we dropped> it. Every child is different.> This was him with his yellow belt. > > Charlotte>What a "cutie". He is very handsome, maybe he will pick it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and he is earning more computer time based on the amount of time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck.Take Care,Tina Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 My son Nick is almost 13, 5"3, and 156 lbs. We bought a playstation 2, just so we could have a game- "dance, Dance, Revolution" It comes with a dance pad, and the game. The player scores points by using their feet on the pad. It works really well for exercise, and motor coordination. Our school(public) offered a after-school class on it, and all the moms signed their ASD kids up! They all loved it! Crystal Mom to Nick-13Charlotte <scottdesigns@...> wrote: That was the last we saw if physical activity Tina and that was half the battle to get him to go was that they made them do push ups and sit ups and you would have thought they were asking him to stick a spike through his eye! My son is almost 13 and 145lbs. He’s 5’ tall and “chubby” around the middle. The word exercise makes him hide in his room. I think it’s a great idea that the electronics need to be earned through exercise! Good one! Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of ma2bellboyzSent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:01 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Karate >> > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12).> He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about or> addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just "going through the> motions" and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defense> situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and he> really seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months.> He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we dropped> it. Every child is different.> This was him with his yellow belt. > > Charlotte>What a "cutie". He is very handsome, maybe he will pick it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and he is earning more computer time based on the amount of time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck.Take Care,Tina Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 How cool is that!! Looking into it now! My son has a PS2 so now I need to find the game!~ Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of crystal visneski Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:25 PM Autism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: RE: Re: Karate My son Nick is almost 13, 5 " 3, and 156 lbs. We bought a playstation 2, just so we could have a game- " dance, Dance, Revolution " It comes with a dance pad, and the game. The player scores points by using their feet on the pad. It works really well for exercise, and motor coordination. Our school(public) offered a after-school class on it, and all the moms signed their ASD kids up! They all loved it! Crystal Mom to Nick-13 Charlotte <scottdesigns@...> wrote: That was the last we saw if physical activity Tina and that was half the battle to get him to go was that they made them do push ups and sit ups and you would have thought they were asking him to stick a spike through his eye! My son is almost 13 and 145lbs. He’s 5’ tall and “chubby” around the middle. The word exercise makes him hide in his room. I think it’s a great idea that the electronics need to be earned through exercise! Good one! Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of ma2bellboyz Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:01 PM Autism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Karate > > > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12). > He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about or > addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just " going through the > motions " and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defense > situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and he > really seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months. > He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we dropped > it. Every child is different. > This was him with his yellow belt. > > Charlotte >What a " cutie " . He is very handsome, maybe he will pick it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and he is earning more computer time based on the amount of time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck. Take Care, Tina Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Just a suggestion, we buy some of our video games from ebay. It saves quite a bit of money and every one we've bought has worked great! (an avid ebayer) Estevan, Saskatchewan Canada -- RE: Re: Karate How cool is that!! Looking into it now! My son has a PS2 so now I need to find the game!~ Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of crystal visneskiSent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:25 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: RE: Re: Karate My son Nick is almost 13, 5"3, and 156 lbs. We bought a playstation 2, just so we could have a game- "dance, Dance, Revolution" It comes with a dance pad, and the game. The player scores points by using their feet on the pad. It works really well for exercise, and motor coordination. Our school(public) offered a after-school class on it, and all the moms signed their ASD kids up! They all loved it! Crystal Mom to Nick-13Charlotte <scottdesigns@...> wrote: That was the last we saw if physical activity Tina and that was half the battle to get him to go was that they made them do push ups and sit ups and you would have thought they were asking him to stick a spike through his eye! My son is almost 13 and 145lbs. He’s 5’ tall and “chubby” around the middle. The word exercise makes him hide in his room. I think it’s a great idea that the electronics need to be earned through exercise! Good one! Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of ma2bellboyzSent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:01 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Karate >> > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12).> He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about or> addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just "going through the> motions" and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defense> situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and he> really seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months.> He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we dropped> it. Every child is different.> This was him with his yellow belt. > > Charlotte>What a "cutie". He is very handsome, maybe he will pick it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and he is earning more computer time based on the amount of time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck.Take Care,Tina Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Just a suggestion, we buy some of our video games from ebay. It saves quite a bit of money and every one we've bought has worked great! (an avid ebayer) Estevan, Saskatchewan Canada -- RE: Re: Karate How cool is that!! Looking into it now! My son has a PS2 so now I need to find the game!~ Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of crystal visneskiSent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:25 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: RE: Re: Karate My son Nick is almost 13, 5"3, and 156 lbs. We bought a playstation 2, just so we could have a game- "dance, Dance, Revolution" It comes with a dance pad, and the game. The player scores points by using their feet on the pad. It works really well for exercise, and motor coordination. Our school(public) offered a after-school class on it, and all the moms signed their ASD kids up! They all loved it! Crystal Mom to Nick-13Charlotte <scottdesigns@...> wrote: That was the last we saw if physical activity Tina and that was half the battle to get him to go was that they made them do push ups and sit ups and you would have thought they were asking him to stick a spike through his eye! My son is almost 13 and 145lbs. He’s 5’ tall and “chubby” around the middle. The word exercise makes him hide in his room. I think it’s a great idea that the electronics need to be earned through exercise! Good one! Charlotte From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of ma2bellboyzSent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 7:01 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Karate >> > We did karate for about a year when my son was about 8 or 9 (he is now 12).> He had some issues keeping up due to low muscle tone (not known about or> addressed until after Asperger's DX at 10) > My biggest problem was that I felt like he was just "going through the> motions" and would have no idea how to use it in a legitimate self defense> situation. They wanted a lot of money at the school we attended and he> really seemed to have very little interest in it after the first few months.> He would wine about having to go and it became another battle so we dropped> it. Every child is different.> This was him with his yellow belt. > > Charlotte>What a "cutie". He is very handsome, maybe he will pick it back up later. My son will have nothing to do with physical activity whatsoever. It is an all-out war to get him to do anything. He is overweight and had high blood pressure. We have just recently started pulling the plug on the internet and t.v. and that has helped somwhat and he is earning more computer time based on the amount of time he is getting excersise daily. Wish us luck.Take Care,Tina Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 > > Have other people done karate with their ocd kids? I have heard it can be great for them. Thoughts, comments? > Sharon > Hi Sharon, We did karate with our 12 year old son for about a year and it really did help him with focus and control. He then switched to gymanastics and has been doing that ever since (he is 16 now) and he even competes in this sport! It really surprises me in a very delightful way how hard he works to do this as the consintration level is very emense. He is on meds (risperdal & anafranil) and this has helped keep his weight under control also. Marilyn in PA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 Abby is very behind in her gross motor skills, so I want to find something that would help her in those areas, as well. That is great your ds is doing so well with gymnastics! Sharon Re: Karate > > Have other people done karate with their ocd kids? I have heard it can be great for them. Thoughts, comments? > Sharon > Hi Sharon, We did karate with our 12 year old son for about a year and it really did help him with focus and control. He then switched to gymanastics and has been doing that ever since (he is 16 now) and he even competes in this sport! It really surprises me in a very delightful way how hard he works to do this as the consintration level is very emense. He is on meds (risperdal & anafranil) and this has helped keep his weight under control also. Marilyn in PA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I'm enrolling my 4 yo in Karate this week based on a couple playground incidents and these stories. I think the rule will be " if anyone hits you, knock their head off " , " when they run or hit the ground, let 'em go " . Not sure how to handle the sexual deviants yet except the words my mom used - don't get into cars with strangers, nobody touches you there... Add one more, if you touch me there, my Daddy will kill you with his bare hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 For some on the spectrum the concept of stranger needs to be explained. The common definition is " somebody you don't know " which is usually not specific enough. Sometimes explaining family, friend, helper, acquaintance, stranger helps. S S <p>I'm enrolling my 4 yo in Karate this week based on a couple playground <br> incidents and these stories. I think the rule will be " if anyone hits <br> you, knock their head off " , " when they run or hit the ground, let 'em <br> go " .<br> <br> Not sure how to handle the sexual deviants yet except the words my mom <br> used - don't get into cars with strangers, nobody touches you there...<br> <br> Add one more, if you touch me there, my Daddy will kill you with his <br> bare hands.<br> <br> </p> </div> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlStart|**|-~--> <span width= " 1 " style= " color: white; " ></span> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlEnd|**|-~--> </body> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlStart|**|-~--> <head> <style type= " text/css " > <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;*font-size:small;*font:x-small;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;*font-size:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family: Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin: 0 0 1em 0; } #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family: Arial; clear: both; } #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top: 10px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 77%; margin: 0; } #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding: 0 1px; } #ygrp-actbar{ clear: both; margin: 25px 0; white-space:nowrap; color: #666; text-align: right; } #ygrp-actbar .left{ float: left; white-space:nowrap; } ..bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family: Verdana; font-size: 77%; padding: 15px 0; } #ygrp-ft{ font-family: verdana; font-size: 77%; border-top: 1px solid #666; padding: 5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom: 10px; } #ygrp-vital{ background-color: #e0ecee; margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 2px 0 8px 8px; } #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size: 77%; font-family: Verdana; font-weight: bold; color: #333; text-transform: uppercase; } #ygrp-vital ul{ padding: 0; margin: 2px 0; } #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type: none; clear: both; border: 1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight: bold; color: #ff7900; float: right; width: 2em; text-align:right; padding-right: .5em; } #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight: bold; } #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration: none; } #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; } #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color: #999; font-size: 77%; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding: 6px 13px; background-color: #e0ecee; margin-bottom: 20px; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding: 0 0 0 8px; margin: 0; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type: square; padding: 6px 0; font-size: 77%; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration: none; font-size: 130%; } #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color: #eee; margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0 8px; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding: 8px 0; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; color: #628c2a; font-size: 100%; line-height: 122%; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration: none; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin: 0; } o {font-size: 0; } ..MsoNormal { margin: 0 0 0 0; } #ygrp-text tt{ font-size: 120%; } blockquote{margin: 0 0 0 4px;} ..replbq {margin:4} --> </style> </head> <!--~-|**|PrettyHtmlEnd|**|-~--> </html><!--End group email --> <p> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2007 Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Great news, . Thanks for sharing it. F. --- cward_ri <cward_ri@...> wrote: > I wanted to post that my son , 12, has been > in karate now for > only two weeks and we have already seen a huge > increase in his > confidence level. He seems so much more assured of > himself. Maybe it > is too soon to really know, but so far, we are > extremely pleased. The > constant self-doubt of the ocd has taken its toll on > him and the way he > has been acting lately is so nice to see! > > Just wanted to share. > > in TN > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Games. http://sims./ ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. http://answers./dir/?link=list & sid=396545433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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