Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Things I have learned... things that work.
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="totoro" data-source="post: 201047" data-attributes="member: 3155"><p>Great advice!!! </p><p>One thing I thought of... because my inlaws are visiting and I try to keep things simple for all of us when things get hectic, which makes it worse for both of my girls.</p><p>I keep little baskets around the house or easy to get to, filled with "handworks" we learned this from our Occupational Therapist (OT) because both of my girls have Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) but this goes for most Spectrum or special needs kid I would think. </p><p>We have wind up toys, squishy balls, rubber balls, the balls with lights in them, little dolls... anything small that feels good in your hand I put in the baskets. </p><p>So when I see K or N having an issue I just grab the basket and hand it to them. </p><p>I am amazed how many times this works. </p><p>Especially when they are watching TV. Because K can not sit still when watching TV, it is painful to watch her, she has to move, jump, bounce etc... she throws herself across the couch. So I have a therapy ball out in the family room and the basket within reach. </p><p>Even when playing a board game, if she can hold something in one hand she can play without freaking out! Or at least wait for her turn with a little more paitence.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="totoro, post: 201047, member: 3155"] Great advice!!! One thing I thought of... because my inlaws are visiting and I try to keep things simple for all of us when things get hectic, which makes it worse for both of my girls. I keep little baskets around the house or easy to get to, filled with "handworks" we learned this from our Occupational Therapist (OT) because both of my girls have Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) but this goes for most Spectrum or special needs kid I would think. We have wind up toys, squishy balls, rubber balls, the balls with lights in them, little dolls... anything small that feels good in your hand I put in the baskets. So when I see K or N having an issue I just grab the basket and hand it to them. I am amazed how many times this works. Especially when they are watching TV. Because K can not sit still when watching TV, it is painful to watch her, she has to move, jump, bounce etc... she throws herself across the couch. So I have a therapy ball out in the family room and the basket within reach. Even when playing a board game, if she can hold something in one hand she can play without freaking out! Or at least wait for her turn with a little more paitence. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
Things I have learned... things that work.
Top