Special Needs
- Special Needs Does anyone have a dc at Avenues? Are they able to handle high functioning special needs kids?
- Did you read the NY Mag article? That snapshot of the parents would prevent me from considering that school
- What issue?
- I know one family there whose dc spent some time at an SN school, they are very happy and the dc is thriving.
- Op: I was told they don't have supports in place and may have taken too many kids with issues, but I'm not sure I'm buying that. It is not ideal for my dc but it has some...(more)
- Did you read the NY Mag article? That snapshot of the parents would prevent me from considering that school
- Special Needs Can a private (mainstream) school ask you about medicating your child for ADHD? I was under the impression it was illegal to discuss medicating. Is that only in public?
- Why would it be illegal, seems like a logical question.
- I thought they could not tell you you need to medicate your child, and/or couldn't open a discussion with suggesting medication
- Yes, they can. And if it's private, and he's disruptive, they can not renew your contract for the following year unless he gets professional help
- So they can ask : are you going to medicate your child?
- Why would you not want them to ask you?
- because I thought it was illegal to ask/pressure to medicate. When we were in public, it seemed like that kind of thing was totally forbidden.
- np: Private schools can do whatever you want. It's like "at-will" employment - you can leave or they can ask you to leave at any time.
- ^whatever they want
- I get that they can ask you to leave at any time, but I didn't think they could ask you to medicate.
- They can say "you need to make XYZ changes and otherwise we will not renew your contract" - the changes can be whatever they want to ask for.
- OR - Our school finally did this with a little asshole in DD's class. I was so happy to see the end of that family
- Psst, it's not nice to refer to kids as little assholes, especially if they have issues and are trying their best.
- OR - Our school finally did this with a little asshole in DD's class. I was so happy to see the end of that family
- They can say "you need to make XYZ changes and otherwise we will not renew your contract" - the changes can be whatever they want to ask for.
- I think it's best to have an open discussion about all options.
- np: Private schools can do whatever you want. It's like "at-will" employment - you can leave or they can ask you to leave at any time.
- because I thought it was illegal to ask/pressure to medicate. When we were in public, it seemed like that kind of thing was totally forbidden.
- Why would you not want them to ask you?
- And public can't ask this?
- course they can and do. But you can tell them that you take medical advice from medical experts only. And they can't not renew your contract like private school. They can start...(more)
- No idea. Never heard that it was illegal to ask
- So they can ask : are you going to medicate your child?
- Why would it be illegal, seems like a logical question.
- Special Needs How long did you let dc sleep with you? Ds needs to be in his own room. Dh lets ds stay with us because he will cry.
- Does your dh want your ds to stay in his own room, or does he like having him in the bed with you?
- No, he says ds should and can stay with us, he's little and afraid etc.
- That is the conflict you need to resolve, then. Do you think your dh wants ds in your bed because it helps keep you guys from being intimate? Not just sex, but also from...(more)
- wouldn't surprise me, and ds does cry when put in his bed. I feel like we barely had the bed since he was born.
- Is dh open to a calm talk about how you miss being in a bed with just him and how you see ds's ability to sleep alone differently?
- I've tried. I'm being selfish, so he says. I've complained about ds in my post below about ss walking. Complete opposite of what I think or want.
- Are you guys in couples counseling? I think if you're not seeing eye to eye on more than one thing, it's worth it to investigate.
- We haven't started yet. But we are going to go. I don't remember always being so different.
- Are you guys in couples counseling? I think if you're not seeing eye to eye on more than one thing, it's worth it to investigate.
- I've tried. I'm being selfish, so he says. I've complained about ds in my post below about ss walking. Complete opposite of what I think or want.
- Is dh open to a calm talk about how you miss being in a bed with just him and how you see ds's ability to sleep alone differently?
- wouldn't surprise me, and ds does cry when put in his bed. I feel like we barely had the bed since he was born.
- That is the conflict you need to resolve, then. Do you think your dh wants ds in your bed because it helps keep you guys from being intimate? Not just sex, but also from...(more)
- No, he says ds should and can stay with us, he's little and afraid etc.
- let dh sleep with him and you can sleep in dc's room. :)
- Well, I have thought about that, but sn or not. I lose my bed to my kid. No way!
- oh, but a whole bed to yourself? sounds kind of great to me. :)
- he has a toddler bed, and I am pregnant. No way. I'm trying to save my marriage with dh and he wants ds in the bed. We'll divorce for sure.
- oh, then that is a different story. how old is ds and what is his dx?
- 3.8 cp, non verbal.
- oh, we may have chatted earlier today. difference of opinion about walking?
- yes.
- and I'm venting because I have a wild sleeper who is forevee weeping and whining in his sleep. drives me batty.
- i have no answers, but i want to tell you that you have my every sympathy. nothing harder than not being on the same page as dh, and hormonal, and just doing your best and having...(more)
- ^^^i think i'm with the poster who says get him an *awesome* bed.
- thanks. I know I can vent here. And not to dh.
- yes.
- oh, we may have chatted earlier today. difference of opinion about walking?
- 3.8 cp, non verbal.
- Get that child a queen bed with a bitchin' mattress
- yeah, I do need to get him a bigger bed.
- oh, then that is a different story. how old is ds and what is his dx?
- he has a toddler bed, and I am pregnant. No way. I'm trying to save my marriage with dh and he wants ds in the bed. We'll divorce for sure.
- oh, but a whole bed to yourself? sounds kind of great to me. :)
- Well, I have thought about that, but sn or not. I lose my bed to my kid. No way!
- Does your dh want your ds to stay in his own room, or does he like having him in the bed with you?
- Special Needs Ds is so out there sometimes. He will be so engaged and quick with peers but then when adults ask him questions, he always takes a really long time to respond, looks anywhere but...(more)
- social skills?
- I've done social skills with him but he really does fine with other kids - I don't know why his processing speed seems to tank when dealing with adults. anxiety maybe?? He was a...(more)
- adults ask too many questions?
- But the issue is his - he stands out from his peers in this area quite a bit. He just gets so lost and out of it.
- well adults can be intimidating.
- honestly he's like that with me a lot of the time and I'm his mom!
- maturity may help. he might just not be "present" for adults even you.
- honestly he's like that with me a lot of the time and I'm his mom!
- well adults can be intimidating.
- But the issue is his - he stands out from his peers in this area quite a bit. He just gets so lost and out of it.
- adults ask too many questions?
- I've done social skills with him but he really does fine with other kids - I don't know why his processing speed seems to tank when dealing with adults. anxiety maybe?? He was a...(more)
- Sounds like a typical almost 6yo to me.
- no - you can see a real proessing issue with him. his peers look right at you and can answer quickly and correctly - that's not what I am seeing with ds.
- He is 5 years old. Adults are intimidating. They are bog and louder and have power and use...(more)
- He sounds like he's afraid of saying the wrong/incorrect thing.
- social skills?
- Special Needs I don't get insurance. So they finally approve adapting seating for ds but not the seat we would like for him. So they gave us a comparable. But the seat we would like has...(more)
- Yes, fight, because they are EXPECTING to wear you down so you give up.
- Yes, we were denied any adaptive equipment and appealed and now its like sure, but not what you want. Sigh. Why must it be so hard?
- Because it costs them less to block you than to pay for what you want them to pay for.
- I mean but if I take the seat they offer they'll probably deny the stroller! Feels never ending.
- Because it costs them less to block you than to pay for what you want them to pay for.
- Yes, we were denied any adaptive equipment and appealed and now its like sure, but not what you want. Sigh. Why must it be so hard?
- Why not take what they offer and just buy the base.
- because the seat they want doesn't have a stroller base.
- Yes-have ped write letter on your behalf-you are doubly insured correct?
- doubly insured? we went to a sesting clinic and everything, got his measurements and of course its their job to offer the cheaper choice.
- Private and Medicaid. Then they could pay x% and the balance to Medicaid
- Yes. I'll call medicaid and see what they can do.
- If they can cover cost difference you might be able to cobble together the total. GL
- Thanks. I hope it works out the way.
- If they can cover cost difference you might be able to cobble together the total. GL
- Yes. I'll call medicaid and see what they can do.
- Private and Medicaid. Then they could pay x% and the balance to Medicaid
- doubly insured? we went to a sesting clinic and everything, got his measurements and of course its their job to offer the cheaper choice.
- Yes, fight, because they are EXPECTING to wear you down so you give up.
- Special Needs My 7 yo ds loses focus a lot and can be really inattentive. I'm wondering if he has ADD. I am just lately wondering this bc it's bc a huge problem.
- only one way to know for sure, but don't discount getting enough sleep and getting good protein and complex carbs all day long
- yes, he gets all that. is there a diff b/t private evaluation vs the free one, besides that it's free? is the quality the same?
- I don't know anything about school-district-sponsored neuropsych evaluations. I would use a neuropsychologist or a psychiatrist to get started though
- i know, it's just that i'm tight on money.
- ADHD is a medical diagnosis, not educational. School will not pay for neuropsych.
- ah
- ADHD is a medical diagnosis, not educational. School will not pay for neuropsych.
- i know, it's just that i'm tight on money.
- I don't know anything about school-district-sponsored neuropsych evaluations. I would use a neuropsychologist or a psychiatrist to get started though
- yes, he gets all that. is there a diff b/t private evaluation vs the free one, besides that it's free? is the quality the same?
- only one way to know for sure, but don't discount getting enough sleep and getting good protein and complex carbs all day long
- Special Needs Moms with kids on ADHD meds, do you medicate on weekends? Ds is so hard to handle recently without meds but I feel guilty medicating on weekends. Flip side is it's awful if I am...(more)
- I take add meds and my psych told me not to skip weekends. the goal is to keep balanced as much as possible
- We medicate because it allows her to be more successful. She is predominantly hyperactive though.
- We have given dd the option and she prefers to be on it on weekends. She did not like being so distracted.
- My DD does not take them weekends nor do I ( and I have adhd). My pulse is lower on weekends...(more)
- Special Needs ASD book reccomendations...(more)
- The Autism Sourcebook
- Overcoming Autism is great, very concrete and positive, good tips.
- rather than think about specific books I'd suggest you go to the local library and flip through every book. borrow the ones that itnrigue you. then if you want to reference them...(more)
- Special Needs Want to pull out my 2nd grader and home school for remainder of the year. What do I need to do to be in compliance?
- Again, only 20 days left.
- Why do this?
- why now?
- Special Needs How am I going to have my highly anxious 8yo's four cavities filled?!
- gas?
- One at a time with the help of a good pediatric dentist and laughing gas
- this. we did 2 at a time - laughing gas, videos to watch on the flat screen in the room, patient pediatric dentists are VERY well versed at this.
- any recos.?
- sure - where do you live? NYC? or elsewhere?
- Brooklyn. but would travel to manhattan for good experience
- Downtown a lot of people love Louise Jackson...she's near NYU I believe.
- ^^she has a large base of SN clients - I would try her.
- does she work with sn population a lot?
- oh yeah - do a search on this board & you'll see she's recommended many times. My friend takes her nonverbal son with autism there - she is well versed with a variety of SN
- here's a link to her office info:...(more)
- oh yeah - do a search on this board & you'll see she's recommended many times. My friend takes her nonverbal son with autism there - she is well versed with a variety of SN
- np: This was exactly our situation, and we had a great experience with Dr. Zev Tendler. Google him. He's great, we had videos and laughing gas that he could scent with dd's...(more)
- ^^^ For some reason Dr. Tendler isn't listed here, but just saw him this week so I know he's still with the practice:...(more)
- Downtown a lot of people love Louise Jackson...she's near NYU I believe.
- Brooklyn. but would travel to manhattan for good experience
- sure - where do you live? NYC? or elsewhere?
- ^^and btw - the laughing gas takes the edge off. My DC didn't even realize he had a novacaine shot - the dr. was so fast
- see I think it is the numbing of the novocaine that will freak her out afterwards. anything that is "not normal" feeling and she could easaily have a full on panic attack
- I posted above about Louise Jackson. I would speak to her & ask - I hear she's great.
- see I think it is the numbing of the novocaine that will freak her out afterwards. anything that is "not normal" feeling and she could easaily have a full on panic attack
- any recos.?
- this. we did 2 at a time - laughing gas, videos to watch on the flat screen in the room, patient pediatric dentists are VERY well versed at this.
- sn?
- laughing gas?
- We gassed my 9yo.
- ditto
- we had to do IV sedation
- OP: I am extremely nervous about gas. weren't you?
- OR above: no - pediatric dentists receive specific training on the nitrous oxide gas. It's pretty benign and very safe.
- poster from above...no. My son is adhd and it was really the only way. We told him what was going to happen. He came in and practiced putting on the mask before we went. It will...(more)
- np - it's very safe. What is slightly less safe is IV sedation, which some ped dentists who specialize in SN kids will do if needed - usually in a clinic attached to a hospital.
- OP:thanks everyone
- Special Needs Anyone know about waldorf school? dd is 8 adhd social anxiety gen anxiety in cotaught class but very anxious worried all the time on aderall, anyway do you know about the school...(more)
- There are scholarships. We have one down the street and we will probably send dc when they are old enough.
- What are you doing for the social and general anxiety? The adderall will 100% heighten those feelings, as I'm sure you know. Have you considered adding a SSRI to see if it cuts...(more)
- yes tried zoloft terrible side effects, also intuniv which did nothing. Psych wants us to try risperidone.
- ^^ also she sees a great child psychologist weekly, who role plays social issues with he, helps her look people in their eyes, and problem solve, it has been so helpful and I...(more)
- yes tried zoloft terrible side effects, also intuniv which did nothing. Psych wants us to try risperidone.
- adderall is exacerbating her anxiety - no amount of waldorf will counteract that.
- she really really was like this before the meds, but I know that aderall can increase theses issues.
- Special Needs DD is 7 and is GREAT with animals. I really think she would benefit from a pet to take care of (with our help of course). We have a cat that she loves, but he's old and not that...(more)
- We loved our guinea pig - unfortunately it died but it was so ridiculously social and snuggly. Easy to care for, good company really.
- Was it OK to just have one? It wasn't lonely/socially maladjusted (for a guinea pig)?
- No, actually they can fight. They only have one gender per store so they can't multiply.
- ^and ones of the same gender can fight with each other.
- itd. If you look on guinealynx they clearly say that guinea pigs are social and need a companion animal. If you get 2 baby males they will not fight (too much)
- No, actually they can fight. They only have one gender per store so they can't multiply.
- Was it OK to just have one? It wasn't lonely/socially maladjusted (for a guinea pig)?
- seriously Id get a dog. Get a trained therapeutic dog and he wont drive the cat nuts
- where can one get a trained therapeutic dog? And do you have to document some kind of diagnosis?
- not sure- I know two families that got them for different issues. If dc has spectrummy behavior Id put down ASD as a diagnosis anyway just to get the right type of dog.
- np: usually therapy dogs are for children with severe disabilities. Just spectrummy behavior will not get you a therapy dog.
- not sure- I know two families that got them for different issues. If dc has spectrummy behavior Id put down ASD as a diagnosis anyway just to get the right type of dog.
- where can one get a trained therapeutic dog? And do you have to document some kind of diagnosis?
- I am hoping to get a dog this weekend.
- We loved our guinea pig - unfortunately it died but it was so ridiculously social and snuggly. Easy to care for, good company really.
- Special Needs Is there any downside to having an evaluation for educational testing via the Board of Ed. Dc now 11 was last tested/evaluated if ever via of the Board of Ed at 4 years old.
- i think the only downside might be that it may not be comprehensive enough. you would benefit from a private neuropsych eval.
- np: It depends on the school and the tester. One option would be to let the school do it and then show the results to a private person and see if additional testing is needed. I...(more)
- i think the only downside might be that it may not be comprehensive enough. you would benefit from a private neuropsych eval.
- Special Needs Putting on sticky. Finding it so hard coming to terms with ds's issues. Recently dx as ASD. I always suspected spectrum but When he was younger he did well at dr visits one and...(more)
- This post has been disliked 3 times. not to be an asshole but it sounds like your situation is so much better than many on here, sounds like you have a lot of positive to be happy about
- Op, really, I don't think so. It seems like most posters have kids with high IQs with social issues and/or ADHD. My ds has a low iq and watches barney still at 9. Don't get me...(more)
- Np- I just posted about this last night. There seem to be so many posts about whether G&T classes can accommodate IEPs on here, it's hard when your dc will never have that problem...(more)
- Op, same here. My 6 year old is more advanced than 9 year old in most areas. So hard.
- Np- I just posted about this last night. There seem to be so many posts about whether G&T classes can accommodate IEPs on here, it's hard when your dc will never have that problem...(more)
- np: I think anyone has the right to feel conflicted about where DC is, especially if they had to move to a more "restrictive" situation -- I don't think it means that a person...(more)
- Op has a right to her feelings regardless of what others have to deal with. It's all relative.
- Op, really, I don't think so. It seems like most posters have kids with high IQs with social issues and/or ADHD. My ds has a low iq and watches barney still at 9. Don't get me...(more)
- Listen, 9 is VERY young to worry about ALWAYS. Tak
- Op, I hope you are right. Ds is so immature and has no friend's. Tries socially but he doesn't know how to appropriately engage his peers. He used to be good with adults but that...(more)
- maybe you need to tweak the therapy? If interactions even with adults are worse it's probably due to the deficits and anxiety from that
- Op, I hope you are right. Ds is so immature and has no friend's. Tries socially but he doesn't know how to appropriately engage his peers. He used to be good with adults but that...(more)
- He can still change. Don't count him out yet, but yes it does suck. No one wants tonswe their child struggle and be different.
- Going through something similar - I hear you. I think with kids like ours, they can 'hide' and compensate when they are younger, but once older, the challenges are more apparent....(more)
- Op, exactly. It's so hard to see the gap btn ds and his peers widen.
- This post has been disliked 3 times. not to be an asshole but it sounds like your situation is so much better than many on here, sounds like you have a lot of positive to be happy about
- Special Needs Everything is packed we move tomorrow!
- whoops sorry meant for toddler.
- where are you moving? how exciting!
- a few mins away, same neighborhood(forest hills)
- Special Needs Anyone else have a child with horrific handwriting skills? My dc is in K and writing is maybe at a 3.5 age level. Can not write name or draw. Has been doing well in ICT, but...(more)
- I would not hold back without consulting with a NP and having a somewhat long term game plan for dealing with this issue. I'd also suggest starting keyboarding now so dc can...(more)
- I disagree. The demands the kids are under right now in PS is outrages. If I were in your position I would listen to the...(more)
- ^^^teachers. If there are social issues as well dc may benefit from holding back. 1st grade is rigorous....(more)
- Thanks we NP when she turned right before she turned 4 (Dec bday). Going to book another fall.
- dec bday then hold back a year
- I disagree. The demands the kids are under right now in PS is outrages. If I were in your position I would listen to the...(more)
- my dd has hemiparesis, a form of cp that affects one side of her body. I think she would have been right handed (the affected side) because she is quite behind in fine motor in...(more)
- ^^ I am starting her in K next year and will probably hold her back for a second year of K, but she is also socially immature.
- I would not hold back over this. Once you hold back then all services are based on...(more)
- I wouldn't hold back just for this. Can you get her some extra help with this over the Summer?
- I would not hold back without consulting with a NP and having a somewhat long term game plan for dealing with this issue. I'd also suggest starting keyboarding now so dc can...(more)
- Special Needs Are there any parents on this board from suffolk county who were able to receive dual recommendation for your child?...(more)
- Special Needs NYC moms - have you put in window air conditioners yet? A few people on our street have
- last week
- not yet--we usually have by now, but dh keeps putting it off. it has been HOT in our apt recently and i'm cranky. but it looks like a cold front is coming through, so we'll...(more)
- this weekend for the kids.
- We have windowless and used it yesterday.
- Special Needs What do you think of this article?...(more)
- Special Needs Any have a link to a great beet/quinoa salad recipe?
- both or either/ or...(more)
- Special Needs How has your dh handled dc's SN? Wondering specifically about when you started getting services
- He was sad for a bit. had hope it would cure ds. not the case.
- Not very well. The first year and through EI he constantly told me I was over reacting and our twins...(more)
- op - I have that feeling with dh as well. There's this sort of pause before he says, "okay" when we talk about it, like he's reserving judgement and is saving up to just blow up....(more)
- Absolutely. It's not about him, it's about your child. Just ask him to give the services a chance. There's no harm in it and it's free.
- op - I have that feeling with dh as well. There's this sort of pause before he says, "okay" when we talk about it, like he's reserving judgement and is saving up to just blow up....(more)
- My DH has been amazing. While he cannot keep track of the details and minutiae of getting services and keeping track of therapy. But because he has his own social challenges and...(more)
- Special Needs I need a summer tote for being out and about with dc. Need room for diapers, water bottle, etc. but want something cute and maybe nautical. Suggestions!
- try posting on toddler
- Baggu is cute...(more)
- Special Needs Whomever suggested contacting ECDC for my ds, thank you so much! Spoke to someone in the Brooklyn office, and they are going to try to push him through for Early Intervention (he...(more)
- This board has been great for me. I think I would have still been calling places!
- It was me. I'm so glad it helped! I wish someone had told me about it way back when. Good luck & keep us posted,
- ^^FWIW - we started the ball rolling with EI at the same age. We simultaneously went through EI and CPSE (december birthday, so school placement didn't happen until this past...(more)
- Special Needs Is a neurologist the first stop after ped if concerned about low tone in a pre-schooler?
- OT and PT and maybe speech eval through your school district. Many people do not see a neurologist at all, some do.
- if you feel something big is causing it, or neuro related yes. We did PT eval and got our dx from a neurologist and ds low tone turned out to be muscular dystrophy.
- There are so many big and small things that can cause low tone, that I would get a neuro eval. to make sure there isn't something big going on that you need to know about. Once...(more)
- op - Great, thanks all.
- this was in infancy but we did see a neuro to start but I was worried about CP etc. we did EI eval and got PT services and eventually saw a dev ped in toddler stage.
- My DD is low tone. We had an EI evaluation done that turned up some other things as well. She's been getting OT .PT, and ST for years and the low tone is no longer a real issue...(more)
- Special Needs Feel like a jerk. Ds has CP, walks very slow and needs lots of support. I made him walk to therapy today, as I felt I was too laxed with him earlier in the week. Fast forward, I...(more)
- maybe have him walk on days he's not going to therapy?
- well that would just be sat and sunday. most of those days its us indoors and stuff.
- you did what you thought was right at the time. don't beat yourself up. try to find a happy medium. ds can probably use a little challenge, but try to watch for his cues too.
- The thing with ds is,, he is very lazy and yes it sounds rude and harsh but if you gave him the choice he would always choose the wheelchair. He will not try otherwise.
- push him, but take it in baby steps. maybe don't make him walk the whole way, but some part of the way.
- I'll try that more often.
- or maybe make him walk home afterwards so that you wear him out after, not before, something
- he's usually worn out after therapy anyway.
- then maybe put this on hiatus until he's not worn out afterwards
- sigh. That will be the day.
- then maybe put this on hiatus until he's not worn out afterwards
- he's usually worn out after therapy anyway.
- push him, but take it in baby steps. maybe don't make him walk the whole way, but some part of the way.
- The thing with ds is,, he is very lazy and yes it sounds rude and harsh but if you gave him the choice he would always choose the wheelchair. He will not try otherwise.
- You feel bad because a professional dressed you down for your actions. But you're still the parent and if your gut says he should walk, he probably should.
- Physical therapist here. For every block you...(more)
- I do bring the chair. I always have the chair but he also shuts down a lot and sometimes will not move unless in the chair. And if he is with dh he doesn't even bring his walker...(more)
- perhaps have him out walking, but not right before or after therapy so he gets a break
- we all, ALL, make mistakes with our kids that are clear in hindsight. nt kids, sn kids, doesn't matter. re-read your post, and you will realize that your intentions were good, and...(more)
- Yeah. But I feel I am the only one who encourages his walking. Even at school they just push him around unless he goes to pt. I dont understand. he'll barely walk if I don't make...(more)
- why don't you & dh talk to school & pt to work out some kind of schedule or standard for when he should be walking? that way everyone is on the same page, and some of the emotion...(more)
- We all disagree on his primary mode of transportation. School PT thinks he is far off from walking. And its easier for them to push him etc. Safety concerns etc. And for him to...(more)
- The industrial building where I take dd to therapy has a small movie studio in it, a woman with CP works there who walks to and from work with her walker, independently. IMO it's...(more)
- I am trying to get him independence. No one seems to get it but me. He can walk, he works hard just to stand, but perhaps walking won't be his only way of transportstion, but PT...(more)
- The industrial building where I take dd to therapy has a small movie studio in it, a woman with CP works there who walks to and from work with her walker, independently. IMO it's...(more)
- We all disagree on his primary mode of transportation. School PT thinks he is far off from walking. And its easier for them to push him etc. Safety concerns etc. And for him to...(more)
- why don't you & dh talk to school & pt to work out some kind of schedule or standard for when he should be walking? that way everyone is on the same page, and some of the emotion...(more)
- Yeah. But I feel I am the only one who encourages his walking. Even at school they just push him around unless he goes to pt. I dont understand. he'll barely walk if I don't make...(more)
- How far is the walk? We're just starting to have dyspraxic/hypotonic ds walk more. We keep it to very short outings, and keep a weather eye. When he looks tired, back in the...(more)
- The walk was 3 blocks. I drove most of the way. I don't always want to put him in his chair. He builds no endurance that way and he has and can pretend to be so tired because he...(more)
- interesting. My dd has mild CP, her PT told us to try to make her walk a mile a day, the more she walks the better. And once a week she arrives at PT/OT after having had swimming...(more)
- If he is tired, it seems good to me. It means his muscles are working! As soon as he slows down even slower dh is ready to strap him in. Why do I have to feel like a bad guy for...(more)
- I think that it is good that you push . . .
- so do I.
- is he in PT 5x a week? How about saving the walks for those days when he doesn't have therapy? On the days he does have therapy, mabye a shorter stroll.
- yes therapy 5x a week. 3 of which is private therapy. if he didn't have he would lose the skill to stand i feel. I let him resy sat and sunday because I recognize he works hard...(more)
- can you do one block and back daily (not anytime near therapy) and then reward him with iPad or something else? I agree with you on the pushing.
- Thats the thing therapy is right after school for him. So he gets home and we immediately have to leave for therapy. Mon, weds and friday. Call me crazy but I wanted 4 days of...(more)
- can you do one block and back daily (not anytime near therapy) and then reward him with iPad or something else? I agree with you on the pushing.
- yes therapy 5x a week. 3 of which is private therapy. if he didn't have he would lose the skill to stand i feel. I let him resy sat and sunday because I recognize he works hard...(more)
- maybe have him walk on days he's not going to therapy?