Posts by beachcomber

Another fan of Superflex. My DD has been in a group working through this method and it's working well for her. For older kids, any of the stuff written by Michelle Garcia Werner is amazing. She's a total guru in the field of social...

You're welcome. Books and websites about Sensory Processing Disorder help a lot, as well. SensorySmarts.com is an excellent resource.

My DD has definite interoception issues. At 5 1/2 she regularly has what we call little tinkles. She literally starts to pee before she realizes she has to. Getting her to explain what is wrong when she has a headache, sore leg, tummy...

  Quote: I was just looking for some emotional support from parents who feel similarly - who "get it" because they live with the daily struggles that can wear the best mother down to nothing.     Hi...

Yes, using melatonin is safe but it won't guarantee to make your child sleepy, per se.  If you want to keep him a bit on the groggy side, you could try children's Gravol. Also good in case of air-sickness. Bring along his...

Welcome to the SN forum. I'm sorry to see you're struggling to find appropriate services for Becca. I live in Canada so don't have much to offer in the way of practical advice. I just wanted to welcome you aboard.

Hopped over from the SN forum to see your birth pics and read your story. Hugs to you, Mama, on a very beautiful boy there. He's a trooper - a strong little survivor. Congratulations to you all.

  Quote: I'm sure there will be more tears to come as he starts to become himself. I'm sure it will make our family stronger and he will be the light of our lives, but for me it didn't start out that...

  Quote: She asked about it for 2 hours straight, repeating the request about every 2 minutes. My DD does this. If she wants something, she repeatedly asks for it or about it until she gets it. Even if we tell her...

Quote: Originally Posted by Smithie  "His real "Mother" takes the boys for a few hours every couple of weeks when she isn't drunk or have something better planned."   You're the real mother, and...