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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 176527" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>I'll have to take out shares in Nintendo if this keeps up... but honestly, if you're looking for something to get him out of a chair in winter but still sufficiently away from other people so he doesn't get embarrassed - get a Nintendo Wii with Wii Fit. It's fun, you can do it alone or with a family, you can get active mentally and physically.</p><p></p><p>I'm physically disabled, but finding this game system is great for getting my weight monitored, my fitness and balance improved. difficult child 3 is young and healthy, he is using the more active options like shadow boxing, ski slalom etc and getting stronger. And if we do it at the same time, we get to cheer for each other and laugh when we do anything silly. The Big Brain Academy is also good for mental gymnastics and fun to play in teams or singly. </p><p>Other options - what about wildlife carer? We have a charity here called WIRES (Wildlife Information and Rescue) which relies on trained volunteers to care for injured or orphaned wildlife. Do you have anything similar?</p><p></p><p>The other option I think I have suggested to you before - get him to tape-record (and maybe type up to a text file) an interview with an older person, perhaps a veteran. Anybody, really. An elderly relative or neighbour. Give him some questions to start him off, go with him if necessary to get him started. But from my experience, once the person starts talking in response to the questions, all difficult child will have to do is keep an eye on the tape to make sure it doesn't run out! </p><p>Information like this is vital in so many ways. It's a valuable resource. And older people generally LOVE the opportunity to share their early experiences with a young person.</p><p></p><p>There is so much this could lead to, including the possibility of a paying hobby. It can be quite lucrative. And it's an ideal cold weather task. </p><p></p><p>This teaches computer & technology skills, listening skills, social skills, general knowledge, history, geography - so much.</p><p></p><p>Sample questions:</p><p></p><p>Where were you born? Where did you grow up? What was your home like inside? Outside? What sort of food did you eat? How did you get it? Please describe a typical day from when you were ten years old. When did you first leave home? Why did this happen? How did you feel? What happened?</p><p></p><p>At about that point, the story should be telling itself. Not all the questions will be relevant, or needed. For some people their story may start earlier, or later.</p><p></p><p>I hope you can get him motivated and active.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 176527, member: 1991"] I'll have to take out shares in Nintendo if this keeps up... but honestly, if you're looking for something to get him out of a chair in winter but still sufficiently away from other people so he doesn't get embarrassed - get a Nintendo Wii with Wii Fit. It's fun, you can do it alone or with a family, you can get active mentally and physically. I'm physically disabled, but finding this game system is great for getting my weight monitored, my fitness and balance improved. difficult child 3 is young and healthy, he is using the more active options like shadow boxing, ski slalom etc and getting stronger. And if we do it at the same time, we get to cheer for each other and laugh when we do anything silly. The Big Brain Academy is also good for mental gymnastics and fun to play in teams or singly. Other options - what about wildlife carer? We have a charity here called WIRES (Wildlife Information and Rescue) which relies on trained volunteers to care for injured or orphaned wildlife. Do you have anything similar? The other option I think I have suggested to you before - get him to tape-record (and maybe type up to a text file) an interview with an older person, perhaps a veteran. Anybody, really. An elderly relative or neighbour. Give him some questions to start him off, go with him if necessary to get him started. But from my experience, once the person starts talking in response to the questions, all difficult child will have to do is keep an eye on the tape to make sure it doesn't run out! Information like this is vital in so many ways. It's a valuable resource. And older people generally LOVE the opportunity to share their early experiences with a young person. There is so much this could lead to, including the possibility of a paying hobby. It can be quite lucrative. And it's an ideal cold weather task. This teaches computer & technology skills, listening skills, social skills, general knowledge, history, geography - so much. Sample questions: Where were you born? Where did you grow up? What was your home like inside? Outside? What sort of food did you eat? How did you get it? Please describe a typical day from when you were ten years old. When did you first leave home? Why did this happen? How did you feel? What happened? At about that point, the story should be telling itself. Not all the questions will be relevant, or needed. For some people their story may start earlier, or later. I hope you can get him motivated and active. Marg [/QUOTE]
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