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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Activity toys |
| kbarr |
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Posted: 27 Jan 2008, 4:52 pm
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Thanks everyone!
I will see if I can find the swing chair. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Activity toys |
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Posted: 25 Jan 2008, 4:47 pm
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| I got my son one of those bouncy balls for the Holidays. It looks like those big gym balls with a handle on it. He sits on it and happily bounces all over the house. I have found this is very good for him. He has been more calm and collected it seems. The little trampolim we have for him since he wa... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Transitions - GULP |
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Posted: 11 Jan 2008, 5:53 pm
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Replies: 6
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ster wrote: it's possible that the transition may not go as badly as you're anticipating......in fact, if you act as if he's definitely going to have a hard time he might just pick up on your antcipatory anxiety~ and then become anxious merely because you are.
Good point. I will watch that. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Transitions - GULP |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 2:19 pm
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ster wrote: i know the sadness can be overwhelming, but there's nothing wrong with being sad.........acknowledge that change is very difficult~for many of us NTs too.
Yes. I wonder how much harder it can be for him you know? Because the confusion can only add to the feelings. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Transitions - GULP |
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Posted: 10 Jan 2008, 2:18 pm
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Triangular_Trees wrote: Can he invite a friend over from the EC class for a couple hours each saturday?
That is a good idea. It will help with the socialization plan as well.
Thanks! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Transitions - GULP |
| kbarr |
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Posted: 09 Jan 2008, 5:41 pm
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| One more for you all: Marcus current school schedule is half day kindergarten and half day Early Childhood. The half day kindergarten class is a transition class where all the kids will become full day this coming January 22nd. So Marcus will then transition to full day kindergarten and no longer at... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Social Interaction 5 year old |
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Posted: 03 Jan 2008, 11:20 am
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Replies: 14
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| I would do the same as Ster. And tell in advance what the plan was. I do two things: if it's a play date for the sake of my son, I try to keep visits relatively short - and say up front how long. Board games/UNO or something very structured where I play too is a good option if he doesn't now the vi... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Social Interaction for 5 year old |
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Posted: 30 Dec 2007, 9:59 pm
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gbollard wrote: Quote: He decided it was time to watch a movie. The tape was not working so well and he almost had a melt down. Whew... lucky that you're a good technician.
The stars were lined up just right. All we needed to do was to rewind it LOL |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Social Interaction for 5 year old |
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Posted: 30 Dec 2007, 8:56 pm
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| Things worked out beautifully! We only had one basic rule: that if he started to fill overwhelmed that he went to his room or came to talk to me. I also asked him if he would feel upset to share any toys with the other boy and he said he wouldn't. When they arrived, my son and the other boy both too... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Social Interaction 5 year old |
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Posted: 30 Dec 2007, 8:52 pm
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Replies: 14
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| Things worked out beautifully! We only had one basic rule: that if he started to fill overwhelmed that he went to his room or came to talk to me. I also asked him if he would feel upset to share any toys with the other boy and he said he wouldn't. When they arrived, my son and the other boy both too... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Social Interaction 5 year old |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007, 2:38 pm
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Replies: 14
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| Questions for my son who is 5. I am making a point of inviting folks over to the house for lunch once a week to help him feel more comfortable in social situations. He has been trying really hard to "hold it together" and is always excited about having "a party" This weekend we have a couple who jus... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Social Interaction for 5 year old |
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Posted: 28 Dec 2007, 2:36 pm
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| Questions for my son who is 5. I am making a point of inviting folks over to the house for lunch once a week to help him feel more comfortable in social situations. He has been trying really hard to "hold it together" and is always excited about having "a party" This weekend we have a couple who jus... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: fixation |
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Posted: 12 Dec 2007, 9:53 am
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Replies: 21
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| It's my understand it that you should not only embrace it but also try to expand on it. I watched a workshop with Maria Wheeler a few weeks ago. She told us the story of her autistic brother and how he was obsessed with trains. Their dad not only helped him build a big train track in their house but... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Agressive, offensive verbal behavior |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2007, 12:01 pm
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Replies: 15
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| i don't mean to sound judgmental, but.......you really probably need to get control over the angry outbursts going on in your house. i'm not saying they're your fault~ just that your son seems to be picking up on all the negatives and not so many positives. i'm sure there's plenty of positives at y... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Agressive, offensive verbal behavior |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2007, 11:58 am
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| Well, he sounds as if he's modelling what he's hearing. Even if you don't swear-he's likely picking up on the tone and pitch. I'm now having to define and explain all sorts of cuss words for my 7 year old. My husband doesn't like it, but the more relaxed and bookish these discussions are, the less ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Agressive, offensive verbal behavior |
| kbarr |
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Posted: 11 Dec 2007, 10:37 am
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Replies: 15
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| Thank you all for the great insights. Situation at home: yes, there is quite a bit of aggression at home. Earlier this Summer, I sent my 17 year old to anger management and that seemed to have helped a lot. Also, husband is a screamer. BUT, we are very careful about swear words and we always follow ... |
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