I realize I haven't wrote on here in a few weeks, but I have been more productive to the point where I really don't feel the need to post every night. I have been doing my have to's and want to's so I have been productive. I have been working regularly, and have been becoming more interested in keeping my household running efficiently. I have come to realize that I think that I have some anger issues to work out though. It might be pregnancy hormones though. I want to stand up for myself though, question people, and make sure I'm satisfied with the end result.
I've become more excited about this pregnancy, and have become more practical in what to expect this time around. I let myself nap, but I also make sure that I am doing my fair share of work. I don't want to be treated any differently. I know that I have some limitations too.
I mentioned earlier about having the want of becoming more efficient with my household. What I really am focused on is my oldest son. He was diagnosed with Unspecified Sensory Seeking disorder. I feel like it hurts him so much, as in that when he acts out, he gets into trouble, or we get frustrated with him. I worry about him in the long run, of being a successful adult, and being able to have every tool available to get there. My husband and I have been trying to be as proactive as possible with making sure that he gets the help he needs, but due to financial constraints with the insurance company, he can only see an occupational therapist three times a year, asides from the visit that diagnoses him. Our goals with him are as follows:
1,)Using sensory strategy, N. will be able to maintain position in line without disruption to others 90% of all attempts.
2.) N. will identify 4-5 calming strategies that he can use during movement activities to maintain attention to complete 4-5 step game.
3.) N. will develop use of visual tools to help compensate for poor attention at home with use of a daily schedule 7 of 7 days per week.
4.) N. will decrease number of meltdowns per week to 3 or less with use of home modifications, as well as sensory strategies. Goals will be met within 5-6 treatment sessions.
5.) Rehab potential : Good.
I'll admit that we haven't been as consistent as we should have been with the visual schedule as we should have been. I think lately though, it's as important as ever. We identified in the sessions we had that he has a problem transitioning from one activity to the next, and that physical activity can make him pretty excitable and hard to transition. It was to the point where we wouldn't engage him in tickle fights or play wrestle with him, because he would get so wild, someone or himself would get hurt, or it would lead to a meltdown. N.'s therapist was able to give N. some ideas about how identify when he's getting to wild, to ways to calm down. We talked about how his "engine" can run to fast, which leads to a tantrum and inability to transition to a new activity, to tooo slow, where he becomes inattentive. His "engine" should be just right. We learned about calming down by deep pressured , breathing through the nose and out the mouth, and checking his engine.
I have been talking with my therapist about some of his issues, like his tantrums, or his constant complaining. She recommended a book to read about his issue with tantrums called The Explosive Child. I read the intro part of it, and I think it will help. It talks about how many parents with temperamental children are often judged as not being harsh enough, but in reality, have actually tried everything under the sun. I'm hoping it helps, because
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