tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817534420224769131.post5685745859963491580..comments2023-11-02T06:14:18.081-07:00Comments on thru the tulips: So Frustratedtiptoe mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01809154050148418788noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817534420224769131.post-36225986608294490472009-04-01T19:41:00.000-07:002009-04-01T19:41:00.000-07:00When he hits I would be so over dramatic and run t...When he hits I would be so over dramatic and run to the other child and be super sypathetic to what had happened. I would show Marshall how HIS actions hurt HIS friend. I would repeat it a couple of times to the friend about how sorry you feel for him, and how hitting is not how we play. The friend might think your kookoo but Marshall will see your facial expressions and here your wording.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186105693175131337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817534420224769131.post-87405852146025331672009-04-01T15:54:00.000-07:002009-04-01T15:54:00.000-07:00Hey Anita,I know in the past you have looked for a...Hey Anita,<BR/>I know in the past you have looked for a special trampoline with a handle for Marshall, but they were alot of money. I don't know if that is the case, but today I was looking on a website and came across this.. http://www.flaghouse.com/spd/search.asp?skw=spdfn_cat8&category=spdf.Vestibular <BR/><BR/>It is a stabilizer bar you can use with any trampoline, like the cheap ones you can buy at walmart. The price was pretty reasonable. Just an FYI for you.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry you have had such a hard time... it seems like things always go in cycles. For awhile things will be going OK, then you have rough stretches. I hope you can find the strenghth you need to get through this. If you need anything else... don't hesitate!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17986134596025619230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817534420224769131.post-50122504836196867062009-04-01T15:40:00.000-07:002009-04-01T15:40:00.000-07:00Thanks for the advice Jessica. I want him to be ch...Thanks for the advice Jessica. I want him to be challenged. He needs to be!! Right now he has a friend from school over. His friend is 5 and Marshall is 4. The friend keeps saying, "Marshall, don't hit me." I don't know how to stop it. <BR/>I should video tape the hand flapping for you. I KNOW he isn't what people think of when they think Autism. I know he's different. I also know there is something wrong and I keep wondering why nobody will diagnose him. I'm tired of skirting around the issue. It's time to get this boy diagnosed so we can get the services he needs.Anita Naphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430060799465128260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817534420224769131.post-16876160786358800202009-04-01T15:19:00.000-07:002009-04-01T15:19:00.000-07:00prayers being lifted.......love & hugs sent fr...prayers being lifted.......love & hugs sent from moms across the states.....hope you catch them & that they will bring some sunshine from SC that helps ~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691671878285889439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817534420224769131.post-16576995038310145742009-04-01T13:56:00.000-07:002009-04-01T13:56:00.000-07:00Aprilyn I am so sad that you are struggling with f...Aprilyn I am so sad that you are struggling with frustrations. I know life can be so over whelming and demanding. Some days it's too much. I have a little bit of advise, Im not sure how much it will help but take what works. Before Jonah got sick, I was a director of a wonderful preschool/daycare. My back ground is in early childhood education. I have had a lot of expierience with children with social/emotional problems, Autism and behaioral problems. I will let you know non of this is new to the teacher. She may have a difficult time with marshall and does not want it to reflect on her teaching skills. She may have a hard time dealing with confrontation so she always gives in to what Marshall wants, or the school may have an inside policy to just try to handle situations on their own.<BR/>If you want Marshall to be challenged let the teacher know. Challenge for children = learning.<BR/>If he ends up not qualifing for the OT have his teacher learn what is best for him and have her start working with him on these areas during free play or outside time. You are a great mom and I know you will fight for your beautiful boy. I am just helping light the fire...As for the hand flapping, Jonah is struggling with that as well... Good Luck!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186105693175131337noreply@blogger.com