tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post3771144938765939274..comments2024-01-26T05:21:36.865-08:00Comments on Motherscribe: The MeetingJCKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-41954393606710965022009-02-15T15:10:00.000-08:002009-02-15T15:10:00.000-08:00My oldest went through 8 months of OT for sensory ...My oldest went through 8 months of OT for sensory processing. I see some of the same things (and symptoms manifested differently) in the other two. We had a period where I was "brushing" all three of them three times a day for over-stimulation issues. What a difference treatment has made. The process was VERY slow at first and then it just seemed to click. SPD is a funny thing because it affects each kid completely different. I am glad your school system understands. It is still a very unrecognized diagnosis.<BR/><BR/>Email me if ya have any specific questions. I was a physical therapist in my pre-kid life so when we got the diagnosis I went into hyper-research mode! I have been to professional seminars and read 10+ books on it 'cuz that is the way we roll...<BR/><BR/>The good news is: it is SO VERY TREATABLE. And treatable without medication.Texashollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982077447405220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-22726682775905455052009-02-08T07:48:00.000-08:002009-02-08T07:48:00.000-08:00I'm so glad you go the answers you needed - and th...I'm so glad you go the answers you needed - and that the people you're dealing with recognize BOY for all his uniqueness. <BR/><BR/>It seems that moving him to where he'll be better understood is the best (albeit not the easiest) decision.Manic Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397835927560496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-56453990601983476622009-02-08T07:44:00.000-08:002009-02-08T07:44:00.000-08:00He sounds so much like my Dino--not crossing midli...He sounds so much like my Dino--not crossing midline, both sides not coordinating and many of the other traits.<BR/><BR/>I completely feel your pain. Dino is in the pubic pre-k 3 days a week and a private pre-school 2 days a week. This has been a great combo. Do you think this might work for BOY? <BR/><BR/>Also, please feel free to email me, you are in the same spot I was in last summer. it is very hard :(Miss Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430066224876012848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-86810514913212264032009-02-07T21:55:00.000-08:002009-02-07T21:55:00.000-08:00cheers, mama. your hard work is paying off!cheers, mama. your hard work is paying off!. . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/18250552123712604320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-91768234955651974292009-02-07T15:43:00.000-08:002009-02-07T15:43:00.000-08:00For what it is worth, I am a big fan of an inclusi...For what it is worth, I am a big fan of an inclusion program.<BR/><BR/>My son had speech and fine motor skill delays and within such a program, he grew leaps and bounds. He thrived socially. His teacher worked with him on his strengths too, seeing him in a more holistic way.<BR/><BR/>(I have shed some tears this week over budget cuts that might dismantle this lovely program. It worked wonders! ACK!)<BR/><BR/>I just know you will find the right thing for him. We are rooting from here.Lisa Wheeler Miltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386193798727387546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-2761147112248976582009-02-07T09:38:00.000-08:002009-02-07T09:38:00.000-08:00oh, it's so hard making educational choices for yo...oh, it's so hard making educational choices for your kids! best of luck figuring out the best thing to do!painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-32253340018737205102009-02-07T01:15:00.000-08:002009-02-07T01:15:00.000-08:00I don't like the word 'disability'... I prefer 'sp...I don't like the word 'disability'... I prefer 'special attention needed'. Ok maybe I'm deceiving myself, but that's a negative word isn't it... <BR/><BR/>anyhow, I know you'll handle this well, much better than most, cos' you always have that positive energy in you.... <BR/>*big hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-28679032745195133902009-02-06T22:01:00.000-08:002009-02-06T22:01:00.000-08:00I am impressed with how thorough the observation a...I am impressed with how thorough the observation and eval was. And I can only imagine the relief and validation you must feel. BOY is on his way to higher ground. Yahoo for you all.shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-6022827091606425872009-02-06T21:10:00.000-08:002009-02-06T21:10:00.000-08:00How wonderful! You have answers and a plan of act...How wonderful! You have answers and a plan of action and a fantastic attitude. I have no doubt that your BOY is going to do very well and you will make the right decisions for him.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319951305724993484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-21880753073471250722009-02-06T18:10:00.000-08:002009-02-06T18:10:00.000-08:00How empowering to know exactly what he needs help ...How empowering to know exactly what he needs help with and how to help him! I am struggling with that for my 10 year old and just GETTING him to the evaluation stage has already taken like 5 months and it's still not done. I keep having to fight with out insurance to get the referrals. Sucks. I'm excited for your family! Answers are GREAT! :DAmy *aka willa*https://www.blogger.com/profile/11956093438525975592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-31407241298492945502009-02-06T18:01:00.000-08:002009-02-06T18:01:00.000-08:00It's good to have specifics to focus on. It may b...It's good to have specifics to focus on. It may be hard to make the switch now but it might be best to get him the attention he needs now so he doesn't fall behind later. Kids are very resilient. It's us who have difficulty with change. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-18868359674694664912009-02-06T17:41:00.000-08:002009-02-06T17:41:00.000-08:00Glad you got the answers you have been needing for...Glad you got the answers you have been needing for so long. You will make the right decision for him I am sure.Ellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907807448468020160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-58081971724573064862009-02-06T16:56:00.000-08:002009-02-06T16:56:00.000-08:00It's good to get it sorted out. Our son had mening...It's good to get it sorted out. Our son had meningitis as a baby and it destroyed the fine motor and balance parts of his brain and inner ear. Thanks to OT and a lot of work, he managed to hang in there. He's now in his second year of college. He still can't write legibly, but he can type like a maniac. And the most important thing is that he has become a very good skier just using visual cues for balance. He falls over even just standing if he closes his eyes, but the OT has let him get on with life in the main stream.<BR/><BR/>Good luck - and I know the pre-school question is hard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027973862125764895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-32956307167871906752009-02-06T14:47:00.000-08:002009-02-06T14:47:00.000-08:00You will do what's right of course. You always do!...You will do what's right of course. You always do! But my goodness, you've all gone through it haven't you?<BR/><BR/>I recognize some of those qualities in the Queen. Of course, in the dismal educational environment we have in this state, no one will notice or care if she needs occupational therapy, and it wouldn't be available if they did. We really need to move.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190489990653412687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-23895398512346144052009-02-06T14:38:00.000-08:002009-02-06T14:38:00.000-08:00My daughter's City school, which is otherwise kind...My daughter's City school, which is otherwise kindergarten-only, has a preschool program like this, and everyone says it's FABULOUS! They are particularly high on how much the general ed students are unquestioningly loving and helpful; peers who grow up knowing that OF COURSE special needs kids are first of all kids just like they are. It sounds like a God-sent opportunity, as was all the careful expert evaluation.Kalynne Pudnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804224012895512550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-89090997565543835282009-02-06T12:52:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:52:00.000-08:00I'm glad you got good, helpful information. I thi...I'm glad you got good, helpful information. I think you will know what is right for him in due time; just give yourself some time to digest all this information.blognuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161713516407124717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-4367060924133856562009-02-06T12:06:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:06:00.000-08:00Change preschools. My GIRL -- who is now 13 -- ha...Change preschools. My GIRL -- who is now 13 -- has some similar issues, especially in regards to sensory integration. She also has visual processing deficits. She was in occupational therapy for several years. The good news is it is really fun; kids love it. But the changes occur slowly. It's not like a pill. But the more you can integrate occupational therapy sorts of things into his daily life the better, and a preschool that is equipped to help him with his difficulties the better. Good luck. Email me if you ever have any questions with this kind of stuff.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08668487489667818687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-34194818131945686282009-02-06T11:57:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:57:00.000-08:00Would it be the elementary school that he will att...Would it be the elementary school that he will attend in the fall? In that case you're just making a move earlier than anticipated.<BR/><BR/>If you don't want to move him, can you take him for the OT, etc. on your own?Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-14049486027895299432009-02-06T11:56:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:56:00.000-08:00Oh, nothing is ever simple, is it?!? But how wond...Oh, nothing is ever simple, is it?!? But how wonderful to have BOY's gifts and challenges understood so thoroughly -- that alone must have been a tremendous relief and affirmation. BOY is a delight, and there are lots of us who adore him. We'll be rooting for you!<BR/><BR/>XO<BR/>J&E's mommyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-12896539717783412502009-02-06T11:38:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:38:00.000-08:00I'm so glad you were able to get some answers! Un...I'm so glad you were able to get some answers! Unfortunately, answers usually come with more questions, right? Good luck, and you know where to find me if you want to "talk".Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164420416881517854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-54507751448208305632009-02-06T11:21:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:21:00.000-08:00Oh, that is so hard, what do you think you'll do?Oh, that is so hard, what do you think you'll do?flutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271931822987740572.post-60121036447608030842009-02-06T11:17:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:17:00.000-08:00"And he would be able to excel in the areas where ..."And he would be able to excel in the areas where he has strengths." <BR/><BR/>That is the very best part...because that will feel sooooo good for him.Mary Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923591889426758103noreply@blogger.com