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 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: does vibration help your child?

otmommy
Posted: 30 Jan 2011, 8:34 pm 

Replies: 3
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So, I'm an OT (and a mom of a child with auditory defensiveness, among other things). I'm working with a little boy who has autism and responds really well to vibration. We got him a vibrating oral Jiggler toy, which works great, but he's struggling at daycare. He is almost 3 and non-verbal. I was w...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: When you have a shutdown...

otmommy
Posted: 30 Jan 2011, 8:30 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
Hi, I'm a mom of a 4 year old who probably has Aspergers and who frequently experiences sensory overload. I also happen to be an OT. I've had to do a lot of advocating for my kid, as well as the kids I work with on a professional level. Has anyone discussed these shutdowns with the teacher at a time...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: questions to ask the teacher

otmommy
Posted: 24 Jan 2011, 9:14 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
i always say, if i'm a perfect mom, they'll have nothing to talk about in therapy later...the assumption being, of course, that they will all end up in therapy regardless! I've also come to accept that anything I decide to do now in the best interest of my children's heath and safety, will be conclu...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: questions to ask the teacher

otmommy
Posted: 24 Jan 2011, 7:29 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
So far, she's only been to part-time preschool, and from what I understand, this isn't usually diagnosed until the kids are a bit older (7ish). I'll be registering her for Kindergarten soon, and I'm nervous about that. I get enough crap from my family about how I handle the behaviors and meltdowns a...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: just getting started down this road...

otmommy
Posted: 24 Jan 2011, 8:49 am 

Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
Thanks for the insights. The only reason I would pursue a diagnosis at this point is because it is counterproductive for her "quirks" (note the use of quotes) to be addressed in an exclusively behavioral manner. With Sophie, it has always been critical to address the INTENTION behind the actions FIR...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: questions to ask the teacher

otmommy
Posted: 23 Jan 2011, 10:01 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Hi, I'm a mommy, and also a pediatric OT. I happen to have a 4 year old daughter who, it occurs to me, just might have Aspergers. I'm happy to fill you all in on why I think this, but the purpose of this particular post is to reach out to those of you who have been down this road before and ask for ...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: just getting started down this road...

otmommy
Posted: 23 Jan 2011, 8:14 pm 

Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
This is my first time using this site, so thanks for the advice, I think I will check out the parenting forum as well. In response to your questions, here's an overview of our journey so far (through the eyes of a mommy who is also an Early Intervention OT): (oh geez I just re-read this and it's a n...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: just getting started down this road...

otmommy
Posted: 23 Jan 2011, 5:45 pm 

Replies: 7
Views: 1,235
Hi, I'm a mommy, and also a pediatric OT. I happen to have a 4 year old daughter who, it occurs to me, just might have Aspergers. I'm happy to fill you all in on why I think this, but the purpose of this particular post is to reach out to those of you who have been down this road before and ask for ...
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