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> From: Karen <karens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Tri-Med <tri-med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Specifically I would like some ideas on attention issues (I can find some
on line but would prefer practical ones) and sensory integration issues.
Karen,
How about the "little room." Morgan used to have one at home, borrowed
from the early childhood folks. He loved it! Even now, at school, if he
gets fussy or whiny they just put him in the little room and he is happy as
a clam. Also, the o.t. at school made him a texture board for when he is
sitting on the floor. If he has that either on his lap or next to him to
rub on it he will sit up for much longer periods of time, we are talking 20
mins. or more to listen to stories, etc. The board is just homemade with a
square each of artificial turf, big nuts (as in nuts and bolts), bubble
wrap, ribbon, sandpaper, a row of straws. You get the idea.
Rather than beover stimulatedated by sensory "stuff" Morgan is very sensory
seeking. I don't know if this helps or not.
"If I were someone's baby an 11% chance [to live] would be enough."
Will Smith, I, Robot
--- Holly, wife of Mike, mom of Morgan (7 yrs.) unbalanced translocation
t18q+ and 9p-, & IS, mommy to Bonnie (border collie, spaniel mix)
Des Moines, IA
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