Who's the right professional for this?

malcivar · March 2013

I'm becoming increasingly concerned about Chris's inability to stay still. I don't want to use the term "hyper" because I'm not sure what the appropriate use of the word actually is but that's the best one I can think of to describe him. It's like he's revved up all the time.

He just cannot stay still. If he's in the living room watching tv, he'll bounce (literally) from the couch to just in front of the tv, to the other side of the room, climbs back on the couch, climbs to the other side of the couch, walks over to the kitchen (right off the living room), climbs up on the chair, back down, back on to the couch, back in front of the tv. You get the idea.

I have a team meeting this Thursday at the school but I'm not sure which of the team members I should direct my question to.

kcisthebombdotcom · March 2013

I would check with the OT. OT helped my hyperactive child immensely. Of course he is still an active kid but much better organized and controlled.

bumpuser511563 · March 2013

I would 2nd the OT.

If he is like that at school, they might recommend a weighted vest to help him sit still. They will make the measurements for how much weight should be put on the vest. Other than that I don't know how you would acquire one.

DS is like this sometimes. He is all energy and some people have started noticing.

The OT has been putting a vest on DS every time he comes in for therapy. The OT has been working on getting a weighted blanket together for nap time at daycare and the weighted vest was something on her mind, too.

bumpuser511563 · March 2013

As PP has said, the OT might help your DS stay still in other ways. The weighted vest is just one idea and may not work for all kids.

malcivar · March 2013

Sailor Saturn:
As PP has said, the OT might help your DS stay still in other ways. The weighted vest is just one idea and may not work for all kids.

Yeah I think she mentioned they tried a weighted vest but he wasn't a fan. We'll see what else they can suggest. I believe he may be like this at school too. We'll see what they say on Thursday.

bumpuser511563 · March 2013

Sounds like they make have to do some trial and error to see what will work best for your DS.

bumpuser511563 · March 2013

Oops "may." Still sleepy waiting for coffee to kick in.

kcisthebombdotcom · March 2013

malcivar:
Sailor Saturn:
As PP has said, the OT might help your DS stay still in other ways. The weighted vest is just one idea and may not work for all kids.
Yeah I think she mentioned they tried a weighted vest but he wasn't a fan. We'll see what else they can suggest. I believe he may be like this at school too. We'll see what they say on Thursday.

My son took a while to warm up to his weighted vest. He initially fought it (took some bribery on my part, lol) but it was immensely helpful.

There are also other strategies they can try as well. With my son, we find lots of heavy work during the day, jumping breaks when he gets disorganized (he's actually gotten to the point of self regulation where he just goes and jumps when he finds he's getting out of control), a vibrating toothbrush, deep pressure massage, and lots of crunchy foods offer him the sensory input he needs. Of course that may not work for your child--my DD is also a sensory seeker and what helps my son disorganizes her. It's likely going to be a long period of trial and error and needs can change with time.

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