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OK, How do I get my little N to wear Glasses???
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<blockquote data-quote="timer lady" data-source="post: 134265" data-attributes="member: 393"><p><strong>wm had the same diagnosis, the same problem keeping glasses on (or even around his person) & he did end up having the surgery. Still needs the glasses however.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The rule then, as is now, is that glasses are to remain on his face. Period. It sounds harsh but is actually a health issue - husband & I take no prisoners on health issues. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Saying that, we used (& it worked until he was about 8) a reward system for each week we got a positive report from school about his glasses & we had the same positive behavior at home. That was hard for wm. We gave him help in that we used those little elastic glasses things that held the things on his head. We found a source somewhere here in town that had "cool" ones - he didn't get teased if it was Batman.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Rough outdoor play the glasses came off. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The poor kid hated the glasses; he also had slight Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) issues so we allowed the last 2 hours of the day for him to go with-o glasses. On the weekends, he had to have his glasses on by 10 a.m. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>I can't tell you it worked all the time but it worked (watch out here - I'm an IEP, Residential Treatment Center (RTC), day treatment warrior mom) at least 70&#37; of the time. For husband & myself that is acceptable.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>wm now spends more time looking for his glasses - he knows that he will end up paying for half of his glasses out of his own pocket if they end up lost or broken or both. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>And saying all that toto, your N is going to have to get used to the feeling on her face; going to have to get used to seeing straight - this is a whole new sensation for her. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>I'd start out slow - a couple of hours in the morning. Hours where she is occupied. I don't know if N watches TV, but those were the best times of day for wm to keep his glasses on. The same with coloring, playing board games, etc. wm got a small reward (cup of chocolate milk) if he kept his glasses on during that time frame. I didn't even tell him up front.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>The time he kept his glasses on slowly climbed until wearing glasses became a habit for him. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Good luck - change for kids is rough. This one is rough. by the way, don't make a big deal about how pretty she is in her new glasses - kt ripped hers off each & every time we told her that. Instead I made sure she had outfits that "matched" her glasses, if you will. Wasn't hard as the color glasses she picked out matched just about everything. She had the same rules as wm, but didn't have the stabismus. Just needed the things to see. No biggy there - right???</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>If I think of any other tricks to the trade I'll let you know. The big one is if N is agitated or threatening to have a glasses throwing tantrum - grab those su<kers off her face & put them out of reach. The glasses will be the first thing to be broken. I kid you not.</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Keep us updated!</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timer lady, post: 134265, member: 393"] [B]wm had the same diagnosis, the same problem keeping glasses on (or even around his person) & he did end up having the surgery. Still needs the glasses however. The rule then, as is now, is that glasses are to remain on his face. Period. It sounds harsh but is actually a health issue - husband & I take no prisoners on health issues. Saying that, we used (& it worked until he was about 8) a reward system for each week we got a positive report from school about his glasses & we had the same positive behavior at home. That was hard for wm. We gave him help in that we used those little elastic glasses things that held the things on his head. We found a source somewhere here in town that had "cool" ones - he didn't get teased if it was Batman. Rough outdoor play the glasses came off. The poor kid hated the glasses; he also had slight Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) issues so we allowed the last 2 hours of the day for him to go with-o glasses. On the weekends, he had to have his glasses on by 10 a.m. I can't tell you it worked all the time but it worked (watch out here - I'm an IEP, Residential Treatment Center (RTC), day treatment warrior mom) at least 70% of the time. For husband & myself that is acceptable. wm now spends more time looking for his glasses - he knows that he will end up paying for half of his glasses out of his own pocket if they end up lost or broken or both. And saying all that toto, your N is going to have to get used to the feeling on her face; going to have to get used to seeing straight - this is a whole new sensation for her. I'd start out slow - a couple of hours in the morning. Hours where she is occupied. I don't know if N watches TV, but those were the best times of day for wm to keep his glasses on. The same with coloring, playing board games, etc. wm got a small reward (cup of chocolate milk) if he kept his glasses on during that time frame. I didn't even tell him up front. The time he kept his glasses on slowly climbed until wearing glasses became a habit for him. Good luck - change for kids is rough. This one is rough. by the way, don't make a big deal about how pretty she is in her new glasses - kt ripped hers off each & every time we told her that. Instead I made sure she had outfits that "matched" her glasses, if you will. Wasn't hard as the color glasses she picked out matched just about everything. She had the same rules as wm, but didn't have the stabismus. Just needed the things to see. No biggy there - right??? If I think of any other tricks to the trade I'll let you know. The big one is if N is agitated or threatening to have a glasses throwing tantrum - grab those su<kers off her face & put them out of reach. The glasses will be the first thing to be broken. I kid you not. Keep us updated! [/B] [/QUOTE]
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