I've been bad with keeping up with the blog lately.
A friend sent me this website and it really touched me. It says a lot about Autism Spectrum Disorders without any words. The imagery is beautiful.
Take a look: Autistic Artists
I'll try to update more often.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Fever
John started running a fever yesterday. Today, when he woke up from his nap, he was "barking" in chest. I took him to the doctor and he is beginning to get croup. No wonder our week has been so bad. Most children's behavior is worse when they are sick. Autistic spectrum kids are no different. Many of the "stereotypical" behavioral patterns are worse when they are coming down with a cold, fever, or sickness of some sort. Our week has been terrible after such a good first two weeks of school. I feel bad for the little guy. Daddy comes home from his business trip on Saturday. Can life please return to "normal"!!!??? Thank you.
weighted blankets
I am researching weighted blankets and came across these sites. I am not endorsing them over any other site, but providing you links for you to easily access, read, and decide for yourself.
Weighted blankets are thought to calm, relax, and aid in sleeping for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder, who are anxious, have trouble sleeping, or crave deep pressure. They come as small as lap blankets to help a child sit still when seated at a table or desk, doing homework, busy work, computer time, listening to someone lecture/read/talk, or eat. They also have toddler size, twin, full, and queen sizes for sleeping. They come in different fabrics and with different amount of weight. Most OTs agree that the weight of the blanket should not be more than 10% of a child's body weight.
http://www.weightedblanket.net/index.htm Monthly Giveaway of a blanket
https://www.cozycalm.com/ Owned and Designed by a woman with Asperger's
http://www.quietquilt.com/ Owned and Designed by parents with a son on the Autistic spectrum
http://www.affordableweightedblankets.com/ Owned by grandparents of a boy with Autism who is non-verbal
Weighted blankets are thought to calm, relax, and aid in sleeping for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder, who are anxious, have trouble sleeping, or crave deep pressure. They come as small as lap blankets to help a child sit still when seated at a table or desk, doing homework, busy work, computer time, listening to someone lecture/read/talk, or eat. They also have toddler size, twin, full, and queen sizes for sleeping. They come in different fabrics and with different amount of weight. Most OTs agree that the weight of the blanket should not be more than 10% of a child's body weight.
http://www.weightedblanket.net/index.htm Monthly Giveaway of a blanket
https://www.cozycalm.com/ Owned and Designed by a woman with Asperger's
http://www.quietquilt.com/ Owned and Designed by parents with a son on the Autistic spectrum
http://www.affordableweightedblankets.com/ Owned by grandparents of a boy with Autism who is non-verbal
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Rough Days
Today John ran a fever. This could explain some of his erratic behavior over the last couple of days. I've noticed that when anything out of the ordinary makes John not feel well, the stereotypical behavior is brought to the forefront. With my husband out of town on business and John coming down with something, we have had a rough day every day since Monday.
Today, John was triggered when my mom wasn't staying for dinner. He wanted her to eat with us, but she was heading to her home to eat. He purposely spilled his orange juice, which then set him off, bolting to another room, spinning in circles, crying and disrupting "order" by taking balls out of the ball pit and throwing them. He was put in a time out, but wouldn't stand against the wall and ran to the freezer, opening and closing the door. A second attempt sent him bolting to the ball pit, throwing his whole body clumsily into the edge and over the top, laying very still saying "mommy don't take me out. no time out." I told him he had a few minutes to calm down and then he needed to finish the time out. It took coaxing and a stronger will than his and I managed to get through the time out. As soon as the timer beeped, the smile appeared on his face and he came to me for the hug. The beep of the timer not only ends the time out, but is ending the behavior. I need to use that.
Today, John was triggered when my mom wasn't staying for dinner. He wanted her to eat with us, but she was heading to her home to eat. He purposely spilled his orange juice, which then set him off, bolting to another room, spinning in circles, crying and disrupting "order" by taking balls out of the ball pit and throwing them. He was put in a time out, but wouldn't stand against the wall and ran to the freezer, opening and closing the door. A second attempt sent him bolting to the ball pit, throwing his whole body clumsily into the edge and over the top, laying very still saying "mommy don't take me out. no time out." I told him he had a few minutes to calm down and then he needed to finish the time out. It took coaxing and a stronger will than his and I managed to get through the time out. As soon as the timer beeped, the smile appeared on his face and he came to me for the hug. The beep of the timer not only ends the time out, but is ending the behavior. I need to use that.
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