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why does my grandson chew on his shirt
I've been reading the "out of sync" I definitely feel my son meets some of those descriptions in the book. He is a "sensory seeker". I also read that a lot of kids with ADHD also have sensory issues, interesting, he might have a little bit of both. I am still working hard on finding out what the issue is with him. I wrote down some of the things you suggested. He is one on one right now at school.
Yesterdeay evening after I got home from work, he said he had a couple of times yeterday at school where he was not very patient he got out of his seat to run around. I did not scold him, but told him to try harder next time. Sometimes I wonder if he doesnt' even realize what he is doing at the time until after he does something.
Yesterdeay evening after I got home from work, he said he had a couple of times yeterday at school where he was not very patient he got out of his seat to run around. I did not scold him, but told him to try harder next time. Sometimes I wonder if he doesnt' even realize what he is doing at the time until after he does something.
Thank you so much for tour time and your knowledge! I will use all your info! Another question for you, does your son play independently? My grandson always needs to be entertained :(
Jupsie . . . I feel your pain. I'm an OLD first time mom at 44! I had my kids at 38 and 39--------- and had no idea what I was in for.
You've already raised your kids though . . . this is my first go at it. So I commend you for stepping in to help. It IS very tiring and when you have a challenging child---- the days can be long. Often I feel . . . pooped. I'm sure you do too.
Sensory system is very intricate in many bodily functions. My son has trouble with his vestibular and procieptive systems. Are you saying HUH? I did too. But these control things such as movement. My son does things a little bit intensely because he is seeking input into the nervous system. When his muscles are working---- he is getting input into the nervous system. As his feet jar the ground after jumping, he is getting input into his nervous system. He is a sensory seeker.
If my son's nervous system is feeling disorganized or jumbled, he will try to find ways to quiet it. That is when chewing comes in. That is when swinging, bike riding, deep pressure will help. It quiets a whirling nervous system.
Motor planning is a huge issue with many sensory kids. This is how our brain organizes activity-------- everything from speaking to writing, to plotting out how to play a game or ortanizing thought to answer a question. Why the heavy activity helps the brain calm and organize--------- I don't really know. But it does. My kid can sit and do homework much better if he has run around right before. What is funny is that my husband often paces while he is talking and thinking at the same time. Many people need movement to focas.
Again, sensory is only a disorder if a child has trouble coping. But all kids benefit from sensory activities. Feel free to ask me anything at any time. good luck
You've already raised your kids though . . . this is my first go at it. So I commend you for stepping in to help. It IS very tiring and when you have a challenging child---- the days can be long. Often I feel . . . pooped. I'm sure you do too.
Sensory system is very intricate in many bodily functions. My son has trouble with his vestibular and procieptive systems. Are you saying HUH? I did too. But these control things such as movement. My son does things a little bit intensely because he is seeking input into the nervous system. When his muscles are working---- he is getting input into the nervous system. As his feet jar the ground after jumping, he is getting input into his nervous system. He is a sensory seeker.
If my son's nervous system is feeling disorganized or jumbled, he will try to find ways to quiet it. That is when chewing comes in. That is when swinging, bike riding, deep pressure will help. It quiets a whirling nervous system.
Motor planning is a huge issue with many sensory kids. This is how our brain organizes activity-------- everything from speaking to writing, to plotting out how to play a game or ortanizing thought to answer a question. Why the heavy activity helps the brain calm and organize--------- I don't really know. But it does. My kid can sit and do homework much better if he has run around right before. What is funny is that my husband often paces while he is talking and thinking at the same time. Many people need movement to focas.
Again, sensory is only a disorder if a child has trouble coping. But all kids benefit from sensory activities. Feel free to ask me anything at any time. good luck
Specialmom thank you so much for the ideas and im sure he will love them because he loves to be on the move. So i guess these things help release all that energy? Is that the whole point? I just want to make sure i am getting it. :) Wow this means even more work fo me. Im sorry i get frusterated because i feel stuck. I am 46 yrs old and i thought my job was done considering i have a 25yr old and a 22yr old. My daughter is the mother but she works a 50 hr week. They live with me and i also work a thirty hr week but take care of my grandson more than she does. Im sorry i am just venting:( My garandson is my world and i want the best for him. It just gets tiring and i feel unappreciated. Im sure i will come back to you for more advice. Thank you so much:)
Yes, I read the "out of sync child". At first I didn't think my son fit . . . then I read it again and he fit a little more . . . and the third time, he fit for sure. Carol Kranowitz wrote another book called "the out of sync child has fun" which is an activity book.
Jupsie------ there is SO much you can do that helps the nervous system. If he is oral, simply blowing bubbles is calming. Drinking applesauce or milkshake or thick smoothie through a straw is calming. Chewing chewy things is good (fruit chews or a fruit roll up). A piece of red licorice tied in a knot is good. Also, thick bubble gum before he has to sit is good. We do a piece on the way to the bus stop and he spits it out before he gets on. Blowing a cotton ball across a table in race style is good (cut straws in half).
"heavy work" is a term that occupation therapists use. We do tons of this. You can fill a laundry basket full of something and have him crawl pushing it. You can put books in a bag and ask him to "help" you move it. Wheel barrow walk is awesome as is animal walks. The bear, crab, slithering like a snake or lizard, leap frogging are all really good heavy work. Any type of jumping, rolling, climbing is good. Swimming is the perfect activity with the resistence that is involved. Crashing into a bunch of pillows in a pile is good. Wall push ups or tug of war. Take an exercise ball and place it between you and him. Have him push on it as hard as he can and you push back to give resistence. We do this and call it summo wrestler. Then roll that ball over him like a steam roller. (he'll love or hate that, but my kid craves deep pressure). Swinging is very calming as is bike or scooter riding. We started doing "boot camp". He has to army crawl around the room, then we do some kick boxing (like in exercise class --- lol), then we do target practice which is up on his knees an diving from side to side. Just have fun with it. My kid likes wrestling. Like I said, he craves deep pressure---- so my husband wrestles with him. Climbing monkey bars is awesome. He may get slightly hyped up during some of these activities but it has a calming affect afterwards. It can last a day or two---- no joke.
I have plenty of more ideas if you need more!!! Contact me anytime. good luck
Jupsie------ there is SO much you can do that helps the nervous system. If he is oral, simply blowing bubbles is calming. Drinking applesauce or milkshake or thick smoothie through a straw is calming. Chewing chewy things is good (fruit chews or a fruit roll up). A piece of red licorice tied in a knot is good. Also, thick bubble gum before he has to sit is good. We do a piece on the way to the bus stop and he spits it out before he gets on. Blowing a cotton ball across a table in race style is good (cut straws in half).
"heavy work" is a term that occupation therapists use. We do tons of this. You can fill a laundry basket full of something and have him crawl pushing it. You can put books in a bag and ask him to "help" you move it. Wheel barrow walk is awesome as is animal walks. The bear, crab, slithering like a snake or lizard, leap frogging are all really good heavy work. Any type of jumping, rolling, climbing is good. Swimming is the perfect activity with the resistence that is involved. Crashing into a bunch of pillows in a pile is good. Wall push ups or tug of war. Take an exercise ball and place it between you and him. Have him push on it as hard as he can and you push back to give resistence. We do this and call it summo wrestler. Then roll that ball over him like a steam roller. (he'll love or hate that, but my kid craves deep pressure). Swinging is very calming as is bike or scooter riding. We started doing "boot camp". He has to army crawl around the room, then we do some kick boxing (like in exercise class --- lol), then we do target practice which is up on his knees an diving from side to side. Just have fun with it. My kid likes wrestling. Like I said, he craves deep pressure---- so my husband wrestles with him. Climbing monkey bars is awesome. He may get slightly hyped up during some of these activities but it has a calming affect afterwards. It can last a day or two---- no joke.
I have plenty of more ideas if you need more!!! Contact me anytime. good luck
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