http://www.thelisteningprogram.com/
This is something that the Speech Therapist is starting to implement in to Darren's speech sessions. The website is very informative about the benefits of this program. Darren is responding well. It seems to be very calming for him. We will be documenting his behaviors to see if it should be any everyday part of his routine.
Visual Schedules
http://www.autismnetwork.org/modules/environ/visualschedule/index.html
We are also implementing visual schedules for Darren. We have a daily calendar at home and also have a strip of pictures in the car. The idea is for him to be able to see and visualize his day...to see what happens first, next and so on. We are hoping to reduce some of his anxiety by allowing him to process and picture his day.
Check out a new play list feature that I added today. You can listen to some of my favorite songs. Trevor still sings SO WHAT all the time. It seems to be embedded in his brain. At his teacher conference I found out that he even quietly sings it at school...oops. He told me today that he wants his own ipod and cell phone. He's 5 going on 25.
Yesterday we went bowling again. But this time we played two full games. Trevor is getting really good and Darren played the whole time!!!!! We had a blast! Here's some video:
2 comments:
I think that you may want to thank Ingrid for the iPod idea. She is 6 going on 26 and thinks that an iPod is an essential item for all girls.
Sean said; What is she getting when she is 10? a car?
It was GREAT to see you all. I want to plan on this summer's trip!
I absolutely love the bowling videoes. Too cute.
Please ask Trevor what color ipod he would like and what provider he would prefer for his cell phone. I assume he will want a blackberry so he can check his e-mail throughout the day!
Love to you all...
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