Re: Playroom here we come!!!

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Posted By A Son-Rise Message Board Participant on August 26, 1999 at 20:23:48:

In Reply to: Playroom here we come!!! posted byAnna Parton on August 26, 1999 at 16:23:09:

: Hello to everyone!

: After running aSon-rise programme for the last 18mnts
: without a specific playroom (and having HUGE sucess) we have decided to go for gold and set up a playroom.

: Robert is almost 5, Autistic quite verbal and can understand most of what is said to him. We know we are going to have to do this gradually but I am wondering if anyone has been through something similar.

: The sort of things we're thinking about is perhaps having a timetable so he knows who's coming, how long before the door gets opened etc

: I am so excited that we have finally decided to do this and I just know it's going to stretch us all and help Robert fly. Thank you Max Impact team for helping us be that bit more daring. You know its hard for us Brits but we are learning!!

: Any hints/tips/comments greatly appreciated

: with love and gratitude

: Anna

hi anna :)

nothing to worry about! the entering and leaving of the playroom is smooth within the first week. when another person enters the room - welcome that person and make your exit. you can be honest and tell your child you are leaving and that so and so is here now to play with them. i would strongly suggest keeping the door locked. and here too be honest. if the child goes to the door and it is locked. just say "oh, the door is locked we cant get out - come on lets play and have some fun together." the door will no longer be an issue within a week as well. one thing we have really learned is to always stay comfortable. to not react when a child is crying when wanting something. things will fall into place you will see. your child will know that the people entering the room really love him and he can feel safe. good luck and please keep us up to date.

love, jamie

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Comments:: : Hello to everyone! : : After running aSon-rise programme for the last 18mnts : : without a specific playroom (and having HUGE sucess) we have decided to go for gold and set up a playroom. : : Robert is almost 5, Autistic quite verbal and can understand most of what is said to him. We know we are going to have to do this gradually but I am wondering if anyone has been through something similar. : : The sort of things we're thinking about is perhaps having a timetable so he knows who's coming, how long before the door gets opened etc : : I am so excited that we have finally decided to do this and I just know it's going to stretch us all and help Robert fly. Thank you Max Impact team for helping us be that bit more daring. You know its hard for us Brits but we are learning!! : : Any hints/tips/comments greatly appreciated : : with love and gratitude : : Anna : : hi anna :) : nothing to worry about! the entering and leaving of the playroom is smooth within the first week. when another person enters the room - welcome that person and make your exit. you can be honest and tell your child you are leaving and that so and so is here now to play with them. i would strongly suggest keeping the door locked. and here too be honest. if the child goes to the door and it is locked. just say "oh, the door is locked we cant get out - come on lets play and have some fun together." the door will no longer be an issue within a week as well. one thing we have really learned is to always stay comfortable. to not react when a child is crying when wanting something. things will fall into place you will see. your child will know that the people entering the room really love him and he can feel safe. good luck and please keep us up to date. : love, jamie