Posts by pitchfork

Only someone who has experienced something like a kid like this can get how blurry the lines of discipline can be in a situation like this. I have read the aforementioned books, and found them somewhat helpful. Two books I resisted...

One more thought on schedules, from a mom to a sensitive, disregulated , gifted SPD kid (I am so grateful to see that many of you who have responded have similar kiddos, I have not been using this board as a resource, but I will now!...

Hi,  I'm Mom to DS, who is a 2E (twice exceptional) child, both gifted and special needs (SPD and anxiety).  Honestly, I had been so focussed on his SPD that I overlooked the needs he has around his giftedness (he tests...

I was recently told by a gifted/special needs teacher that she has found it is socially acceptable to brag about our kids athletic abilities, or even talk about their challenges, but it's taboo often to talk about their...

Another iPad app we LOVE for geography:  http://www.barefootbooks.com/landing_pages/barefoot-world-atlas-app

My SN DS with behavior issues also responds well to some of the techniques in "Kids, parents and power struggles", I ffound it to be a good book, if not totally relevant to SN issues. It gives great modeling for helping kis deal with...

My DS also hated it. We worked up to the full hour slowly, his had to be with headphones and has bone conduction (iLs) so has an uncomfortable vibrating bump on the top of the headphone band. We also did OT excercises and played while...

Quote: Originally Posted by FarmerBeth  My DS was older than yours when we had this issue (9 years old at the time), but what the school did to help with the fire drills is something that could maybe...

Hi all, It's so nice to find you others here. My DS with SPD started Kindergarten last week. He insisted on "ear protectors" - a handkerchief tied around his head covering his ears. He is in an integrated public school in NYC, 40%...

much love and prayers coming your way...i am so sorry