Hey everyone I am sorry for not posting an update or blog in a while. I promise to get back into it really soon.
I am trying to find ways to help him understand the little things... Like, why he can't get a new toy daily, why he has to wait til the end of the season for a trophy, why he can't eat McDonald's everyday after school....
These things are so tough in his lil head. He expects everything he wants when he wants it and acts like I am a bad person and crushing his world when he doesn't get something.
I need to find a way to teach him it is not an everyday thing... but how? He thinks I am saying no to make him sad. Like I am purposely doing this.
My goal right now is to help him feel stable and secure in his life and his surroundings. I know he needs to see me happy to get the full effect of his life.
How do you handle it when your child doesn't understand "Not right now huni maybe next time" and you watch his heart crush?
On another note, Tee Ball started I was SO excited about this and so was he... He has had one practice and since then everything has been canceled do to rain. Definitely not what i was expecting from $200. The games wont be made up either. He really wants to play too...
Also, how do I control myself at games and practice and not run to him when he doesnt understand or when a coach doesnt understand him? I want him to become independent.
Any input would be helpful! Thanks
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Hope is at Hand
If your child has been labeled with word like like difficult, picky, oversensitive, clumsy, or inattentive... there may be a new explanation - and new hope.
How often do you wonder - "Is it out of my hands?" "How can I help?"
Well, the answer is - There is hope!!! The earlier the better, but even adults can benefit from therapy.
First things first. Evaluate your child, jot down situations and characteristics you find "different". Take note of anything that concerns you. Sickness, hearing, walking, speaking, over/under reacting. Anything. Google them, talk to your child's doctor, their teacher, anyone you feel might have additional information for you.
Be an active parent. Get involved and don't be afraid to ask questions. Remember, there is no one that knows everything. Every child is different, every experience is different. You can read all the books in the world and they may never compare to what you are going through. In some way, we all understand. Even if it is just the frustration of it all.
Early Childhood Intervention
ECI assures that families with young children with developmental delays have the resources and support they need to reach their goals.
The Texas number for ECI is 1-800-628-5115. Call this number to be directed to a local advocacy.
Treatment helps the child process all the senses, so they can work together.
How often do you wonder - "Is it out of my hands?" "How can I help?"
Well, the answer is - There is hope!!! The earlier the better, but even adults can benefit from therapy.
First things first. Evaluate your child, jot down situations and characteristics you find "different". Take note of anything that concerns you. Sickness, hearing, walking, speaking, over/under reacting. Anything. Google them, talk to your child's doctor, their teacher, anyone you feel might have additional information for you.
Be an active parent. Get involved and don't be afraid to ask questions. Remember, there is no one that knows everything. Every child is different, every experience is different. You can read all the books in the world and they may never compare to what you are going through. In some way, we all understand. Even if it is just the frustration of it all.
Early Childhood Intervention
ECI assures that families with young children with developmental delays have the resources and support they need to reach their goals.
The Texas number for ECI is 1-800-628-5115. Call this number to be directed to a local advocacy.
Services can include:
- Assistive Technology: Services & Devices
- Audiology
- Developmental Services
- Early Identification, Screening & Assessment
- Family Counseling
- Family Education
- Medical Services (diagnostic or evaluation services used to determine eligibility)
- Nursing Services
- Nutrition Services
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychological Services
- Service Coordination
- Social Work Services
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Vision Services
What if a child is age 3 or older?
Services are available for children and young adults with a disability, ages 3 through 21, through your local school district. A referral for assessment may be made by contacting the director of special education for your local school district. The telephone number can be found in the white pages of the phone book.
Determining Eligibility
Income is not a factor in determining eligibility. ECI determines eligibility for children under age 3 based on:
Developmental delay
Children who are delayed in one or more of the following areas of development:
- Cognitive: difficulty with playing, learning and thinking
- Motor: gross, fine and oral
- Communication: limited understanding or responses in communicating with others
- Social-emotional: attachment problems, limited parent/family interactions or behavior concerns
- Self-help skills: feeding
Atypical development
Children who may perform within their appropriate age range on test instruments, but whose patterns of development are different from their peers.
- Atypical sensory-motor development: muscle tone, reflex or postural reaction responses, oral-motor skills and sensory integration
- Atypical language or cognition: state regulation, attention span, perseveration, information processing
- Atypical emotional or social patterns: social responsiveness, affective development, attachment patterns, and self-targeted behaviors
Medically diagnosed condition
Children who have a medically diagnosed condition with a high probability of developmental delay are automatically eligible for ECI services.
- Review list of medical diagnoses
- Children with auditory and/or vision concerns should be referred for eligibility determination.
Treatment helps the child process all the senses, so they can work together.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
He cannot decode
Whether the child has severe, moderate, or mild dysfunction, he or she needs understanding and help. Ignoring the problems won't make them disappear.
My son is an under sensitive child, meaning he seeks more stimulation.
Taste
He seems unaware of pain. He chews on inedible objects. He bumps into people and rubs against walls and furniture.
Movement
He loves fast and spinning movement, and does not seem to get dizzy. He is constantly moving, fidgety, and has daredevil actions.
Body Position
He slumps and slouches and has completely inaccurate actions. He stomps his feet and bumps into things.
Sights
Although he is able to see, but his vision is not sufficiently coordinated so he touches everything to learn about it. He misses visual cues such as facial expressions. He also shows characteristics of the over sensitive child in this area. Like, he becomes over excited when there is too much to look at. He has poor eye contact, over reacts to bright light, and is very inattentive.
Sounds
He ignores voices and has a difficulty following verbal direction.
Smells
He avoids unpleasant odor and smells food, people, and objects constantly.
Tastes
He licks and tastes inedible objects and prefers warm foods.
He falls in the category of the under sensitive child in every category, except for sight. Which is very common. A lot of children show characteristics of multiple categories. Every child is different.
He may seem non compliant or may not follow directions well, because he cannot decode what was said.
My son is an under sensitive child, meaning he seeks more stimulation.
Taste
He seems unaware of pain. He chews on inedible objects. He bumps into people and rubs against walls and furniture.
Movement
He loves fast and spinning movement, and does not seem to get dizzy. He is constantly moving, fidgety, and has daredevil actions.
Body Position
He slumps and slouches and has completely inaccurate actions. He stomps his feet and bumps into things.
Sights
Although he is able to see, but his vision is not sufficiently coordinated so he touches everything to learn about it. He misses visual cues such as facial expressions. He also shows characteristics of the over sensitive child in this area. Like, he becomes over excited when there is too much to look at. He has poor eye contact, over reacts to bright light, and is very inattentive.
Sounds
He ignores voices and has a difficulty following verbal direction.
Smells
He avoids unpleasant odor and smells food, people, and objects constantly.
Tastes
He licks and tastes inedible objects and prefers warm foods.
He falls in the category of the under sensitive child in every category, except for sight. Which is very common. A lot of children show characteristics of multiple categories. Every child is different.
He may seem non compliant or may not follow directions well, because he cannot decode what was said.
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