Re: boring behaviour

Posted By A Son-Rise Message Board Participant on October 10, 1999 at 17:12:21:

In Reply to: boring behaviour posted byHenk and Jeannette Vlot on October 10, 1999 at 09:34:48:

Consider that Rutger does want to play but perhaps has his interest in a different type of play. If he's only wanting to run and jump, make up games that involve running and jumping. We spent the first year of our program doing that and really got into shape :). Red light, green light is a fun one. Playing tag, having him run past you as you play "gotcha," pretending to be super heros who must run to various cities and save people in need, being jumping rabbits, playing rocket ship and he jumps for the take-off, being racing horses, etc. Make the games really fun and give them simple names for him to ask for.

Another possibility to consider, given that his eye contact is worse, is that maybe something physical is going on with him. Have you had tests run for digestive function, heavy metals and allergies? If not, get a copy of the DAN! Protocol from the Autism Research Institute (they have a website you can find with a search). It explains all of the recommended tests. Also, look at any changes he's had in diet, what he's been exposed to, etc, for clues.

Another possibility is that Rutger is "pulling the equipment down for repairs" and getting ready for a huge leap in progress. That happens with alot of kids. What appears to be regressions are actually periods of the kids processing stuff and getting ready to move forward. The best way to help this is to stay comfortable and respectful, join in the isms and wait it out. Curty has done this numerous times and I must admit I still get a little uncomfortable during these times. On one hand I cheer thinking we're in for some great progress, but on the other hand I worry that something physical is going on. However, we've found a strong correlation in the length of time he pulls inward and our comfort level, kind of like our discomfort keeps him from concentrating on the rewiring so it takes longer.

As for inconsistent speech, take the words he has said and come up with as many different games, activities, circumstances, etc. to encourage him to say them again. The more he says them, the more likely he'll be to say them again.

Wish I lived closer to you and could go in and run with Rutger. Now that Curtis sits for most of his session, I've been putting on weight :(. Hard to believe I'm now the one encouraging him to get up and run, you'll get there.
Gaylen

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Comments:: Consider that Rutger does want to play but perhaps has his interest in a different type of play. If he's only wanting to run and jump, make up games that involve running and jumping. We spent the first year of our program doing that and really got into shape :). Red light, green light is a fun one. Playing tag, having him run past you as you play "gotcha," pretending to be super heros who must run to various cities and save people in need, being jumping rabbits, playing rocket ship and he jumps for the take-off, being racing horses, etc. Make the games really fun and give them simple names for him to ask for. : Another possibility to consider, given that his eye contact is worse, is that maybe something physical is going on with him. Have you had tests run for digestive function, heavy metals and allergies? If not, get a copy of the DAN! Protocol from the Autism Research Institute (they have a website you can find with a search). It explains all of the recommended tests. Also, look at any changes he's had in diet, what he's been exposed to, etc, for clues. : Another possibility is that Rutger is "pulling the equipment down for repairs" and getting ready for a huge leap in progress. That happens with alot of kids. What appears to be regressions are actually periods of the kids processing stuff and getting ready to move forward. The best way to help this is to stay comfortable and respectful, join in the isms and wait it out. Curty has done this numerous times and I must admit I still get a little uncomfortable during these times. On one hand I cheer thinking we're in for some great progress, but on the other hand I worry that something physical is going on. However, we've found a strong correlation in the length of time he pulls inward and our comfort level, kind of like our discomfort keeps him from concentrating on the rewiring so it takes longer. : As for inconsistent speech, take the words he has said and come up with as many different games, activities, circumstances, etc. to encourage him to say them again. The more he says them, the more likely he'll be to say them again. : Wish I lived closer to you and could go in and run with Rutger. Now that Curtis sits for most of his session, I've been putting on weight :(. Hard to believe I'm now the one encouraging him to get up and run, you'll get there. : Gaylen