Mommy Ramblings

Feeling Rejected

Sometimes it’s hard not to take the feelings of rejection personally from my oldest son. I know it’s the Asperger’s, but I’m only human, and sometimes it hurts. He was my first baby. The bond between mother and baby was supposed to be magical according to all the books. It’s been anything but. What really hit me the hardest... [Read more of this review]

IEP Progress and a Book Report

We had our meeting last week between snow storms to determine what testing Zach needs from the school district. The social worker was able to attend since they changed the date, but it was all pretty straight forward, so I was OK with signing the papers. They have sixty calendar days from that date to get Zach’s testing done, and then we reconvene... [Read more of this review]

From in-home therapy to pre-school

Since Little Miss was an infant I always knew something was different about her. She was a hard baby to deal with; constantly screaming, never happy, didn’t smile, didn’t make good eye contact, had problems with transitions, terrible separation anxiety, and much more. I worried that she was autistic. Why wouldn’t she calm down when... [Read more of this review]

IEP Help

Chances are if your child has any sort of limitations, and are in school, then they have an IEP or individualized education plan. Children with disabilities are entitled to a “free and appropriate education.” I am so thankful to the doctors who diagnosed Zach with Asperger’s. They gave us this thick packet on IEPs in our state to help... [Read more of this review]

Finding Support

Since getting Zach’s Asperger’s diagnosis, it’s been kind of odd for us. We’re avoiding telling Zach what the doctors have said because he’s so high functioning and just needs a little help in the social areas. We don’t want him to use his diagnosis as a crutch for poor choices in behavior because he can try to be... [Read more of this review]

Back With a New Diagnosis

I’m sorry I’ve been away for so long. I’m thankful to Stef for not booting me from this blog though. I think I’m going to need it now more than ever. The last several months I have spent fighting for my son. The school had pretty much just labeled him as a “problem child” until I walked into our last meeting in December... [Read more of this review]

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Therapy Sessions & Advice

Symptoms of a Vision Processing Disorder

As most of you know my oldest daughter (8 1/2) has a Vision Processing Disorder. I have seen lately, through my stat counter, that there are a lot of people searching for symptoms of a Vision Processing Disorder (VPD),  so I thought I’d give some symptoms. Keep in mind that I am not a doctor, do not pretend to be one,  have never played one... [Read more of this review]

Vision Therapy – Building Visual Skill

My oldest daughter is currently in Vision Therapy for a Vision Processing Disorder and I have had people ask me what it is exactly. It is hard for me to explain in a way that is reliable and understandable so last week when we were at the office I picked up a pamphlet about it so everyone can understand it a little better. We first knew something wasn’t... [Read more of this review]

Our experience with Therapeutic Listening!

  A week or so ago I told you all about Therapeutic Listening and that children with SPD, among other things, can benefit from it. I also told you how it can make your child sick if not done properly. TL is very strong and should not be fooled around with. Well now I have my own proof to that. [Read more of this review]  Read More →

Therapeutic Listening

If you have a child with SPD or any sensory issues then you probably already know about Therapeutic Listening and what it offers. But in case you don’t know what I’m talking about then let me explain a little. [Read more of this review]  Read More →

Edible Playdoh Recipe

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Water therapy works!

Well my friends this week has been a tough one! Little Miss seems to think that since she’s the youngest that she is the boss and that any and every tantrum will get her her way! Umm….NO! So this week has been F.U.L.L of tantrums and meltdowns. (sigh) Thank goodness she is cute! One night this week my hubs was at work and I had to: ~ make... [Read more of this review]

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From the Therapists

Therapeutic Listening

Auditory intervention is a relatively new theory in SPD. Therapeutic Listening (TL) is one form of auditory intervention that can be used as a part of a sensory diet. TL is considered a form of vestibular intervention as it works to activate the semicircular canals located in the ear which is where our vestibular system is housed. Our vestibular system... [Read more of this review]

Therapy Thursday Question

“So my son is 14 months old, but is a preemie, so his adjusted age is 12 months. Anyway, my big frustration is, he won’t drink from cups – only bottles, he thinks cups are toys. Then, the whole table food thing, he does eat it sometimes, but prefers baby food. I feel like a failure as a mom because he doesn’t use a cup yet and... [Read more of this review]

Incorporating Sensory Input into Daily Activities

A couple of weeks ago I got a sheet from our Occupational Therapist (who will be coming on board soon) about how to incorporate sensory input into your child’s daily activities. I think they’re great ideas so I wanted to share them with you. BATH TIME: Scrub with washcloth or bath brush, try a variety of soaps and lotions for bathing, play... [Read more of this review]

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