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#1 2008-06-15 06:00:35
- AWETISM
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Being Board!
Hi I was wondereing when you child is boad
what do you do to help?
My son dosen't play with toys or watch t.v..
He ends up walking around the house listening to music
and looking out the windows.
He has a swing, trampolinre inside too, big sensory balls
fiber opitc lights, music toys, sand, water , things to chew on
lots and lots of soft pillows. A trike to ride ????
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#2 2008-07-10 20:14:55
- LisaAutismAdvocate
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Re: Being Board!
Good Question...and Discussion....I think sometimes we as parents dont realize that our auties do get bored...in as much as they crave the same routines...they also like our normal kids get Bored and crave change too! Isnt that crazy! But I know my son does....its really hard...but richie has to get out of the house at least 2xs a week if not more...I have to take him to the park....or find some nifty thrift store toy/tape....to help him overcome the boredom....I have to say, summers are better for him to be outside...but winters are better when he can go to school too. So there are pros and cons to both around here! LOL...I know i probably didnt answer your question uh!
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#3 2008-08-20 02:16:54
- Pepperpots
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Re: Being Board!
We have this problem. My son will rarely play with toys on his own. He would prefer to just play on computer, watch television or follow me around the house. We limit tv and computer, and he will just sit and do nothing and talk talk talk talk talk....talking is a stim for him, I think.....will always go back to a few special topics and talk about them over and over.
So, I made a photo booklet of things he can do -- He has has to play for 15 minutes at something before he can go to something else. He can choose what he wants to do. Some activities include (following a recipe and cooking something) writing an email to a relative, riding his bike, brushing the dog, coloring at his desk, etc....
If I don't do this ... he essentially does NOTHING. He seems glad to have ideas, like he won't think of them at all if he doesn't see them in his book.
Oh, he's ten. I'm hoping I can translate this into recipe books for when he gets older, so he can enjoy cooking meals. He really likes to cook.
I worry a little bit about him relying on getting his ideas from me (or a book) and that he might become prompt-dependent, but I don't really care right now. It works and fills out his life somewhat.
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