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Rachey1082Rachey1082 member
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Thanks for your advice the other day. I played a few games with L and was able to watch him at a busy birthday party.

We played what he called "the cooking game" I said, "go get me the pot from the cabinet next to the stove, the chocolate chips from the counter, a spoon from the drawer" he happily agreed, followed by more directions, and enjoyed the game. Then, we played "Simon says" I gave him 2 to 4 directions similar to "rub your tummy, jump 6 times, run around the coffee table, bring your brother his lovie" he did fine, maybe a slip up once.

Getting ready to leave for his cousins party I told him I was going outside to turn on the car, please put on your socks, shoes, hat and coat. When I came back in his socks and shoes were on and he was in the process of putting his coat on. He was excited to leave bc he loves his cousin and birthday parties.

At the party: this was the first party I've been with him at that he followed directions and did all of the activities properly. He got bored during the craft, it was a Pink a licious party and they made flower and sticker covered hats, he did go to play by himself briefly. During the gift exchange he wanted to pick something out right away but listened when we told him to wait for his turn.

Overall, I'm ecstatic at how far he's come since starting preschool. I think, along with the martial arts and swimming, I'm going to send him to school one to two afternoons a week during the summer.

WDYT?
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  • Monsieur_et_Madame_HaMonsieur_et_Madame_Ha member

    Not Manana but I just want to butt in and tell you that is great! :D

    Can I ask you when you started the martial arts? Our friend opened a karate school a few months ago. I took DD1 to maybe 4 or 5 classes in January, but every time, she would just sit down and refuse to participate in any way. She'd be super excited to go, but only if she was allowed to act as a spectator. I'm not sure if she's just too young (though the class starts at 3 and I see other small kids doing just fine) or if it's just not for her... 

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    imageMonsieur_et_Madame_Ha:
    Not Manana but I just want to butt in and tell you that is great! :DCan I ask you when you started the martial arts? Our friend opened a karate school a few months ago. I took DD1 to maybe 4 or 5 classes in January, but every time, she would just sit down and refuse to participate in any way. She'd be super excited to go, but only if she was allowed to act as a spectator. I'm not sure if she's just too young though the class starts at 3 and I see other small kids doing just fine or if it's just not for her...nbsp;


    We haven't actually started yet! He's signed up, but it's a class that goes by a 12 week session then they have a little test out. He starts the first Saturday in May.

    What I keep reading is martial arts is the best thing you can put kids with sensory problems in. Even if his are mild, it still addresses every single issue he has. Which are impulsiveness, following directions, and relating to kids his age.

    But, I'm a fan of putting kids in karate or martial arts! It seems like all my friends with girls put them in dance, why not karate?

    What if you gave it some time, or went to a less busy class? Maybe in the summer? Maybe she needs to watch a few more times, then she'll feel more comfortable?
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    imagemananana:
    Hey!nbsp; Glad to hear such positives!nbsp; I think it's easy to overanalyze and get caught up in minutiae when it comes to development especially when you've got some pushy people in your world. :It sounds like he follows directions just fine when it's a desired activity, which is good.nbsp; It shows that the capability is definitely there, even if he isn't as eager to show it when he's more interested in something else.nbsp; ;I think continuing the routine you have in place sounds great.nbsp; School a couple of days a week will help prevent a summer skill loss and keep him accustomed to the routines and structures of the school setting. It also couldn't hurt to continue to play games occasionally that involve following chains of directions if you feel like he needs the practice.nbsp; As far as an eval goes, do what you'll feel the most peace of mind with.nbsp; If I were in your shoes, I feel like I'd wait through summer. nbsp; Will he have the same teacher?nbsp; At that point you can always ask if she feels progress has been sufficient or if there's cause for concern/ need for an eval.nbsp; In your OP it didn't sound like the teacher strongly felt like you should do an eval.nbsp; Was the eval conversation with the teacher initiated by you or by her?I think that end of summer/next year during 4 yearold preschool would be a perfectly acceptable time to look into an evaluation if you're not seeing progress or if you simply feel like there's more that could be done.nbsp;


    I said to DH tonight on the phone that a following direction game should be done often! I think it really helped him and he enjoyed it. I feel goofy for never trying to make following a chain of commands fun before.

    I asked his teacher about the evaluation. She said to talk to the pedi about it. She also told me her personal story about her oldest son. She said he and Liam act just alike at that age. She didn't tell me her sons diagnosis, but said they did martial arts and have done OT a few times. Hes in 6th grade now and is smart smart smart but is in OT for his cursive at the moment. She also said, looking back, she wishes she took him for an evaluation at 3 or 4 when he first started having trouble with things.

    The school he's in is very small. There are only six kids in his class, all of them very rough and wild boys. His teacher says being in a class with other boys that are on the wild side doesn't or couldn't possibly help him. He's clearly easily distracted and probably could use a more calm setting. There are 105 kids in the entire school and only a handful of teachers. He went last year only one day a week, but it didn't do anything for him behavior wise. I'm not sure if that's because it wasn't enough time or because he was so young. Anyway, the summer program is ran by the teacher he had last year. He will also have her next year. So, in a child that doesn't like change and when we need to make sure he's still progressing, it's really ideal.

    I also found a cooking class in the area I can sign him up for. But, maybe I should gear his energy towards something more athletic.
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  • Rachey1082Rachey1082 member
    imagemananana:

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    YGPM  :)



    Aw man, I dont know how to check pm's on my phone and my laptop is still out of commission.

    How about fb or email? I'll delete this in a few mins.

    Edited to take out my last name.

    I read your message! Thank you for the advice! I'll let you know when he gets evaluated what happens next!

    Thanks again!
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