How do I tell when he's ready to try PT'ing?
DS is non-verbal. I know he knows when he has to go #2 at least most of the time. He sometimes runs off on his own to do it in his diaper (today he ran to his room). With peeing I am not sure that he knows, but have noticed him grabbing at himself periodically. I'm guessing he's either noticing he has to go or that he IS going.
How do I go about PT'ing?
I am working on the sign with him, but it hasn't taken yet. He's never really taken to PECS. My biggest concern with attempting this is not knowing how he'll tell people he has to go. There are some other issues we'll have to address, like that he doesn't really remove his pants on his own (he's capable and has helped me do it on occasion, just doesn't on his own), but those I know we'll work through. I guess maybe we'll sort it out wit the communicating as well...he does find a way to get his point across with everything else...
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Re: PT questions
Most of his communication is physical. He's a hugger/kisser/jumper/wrestler sensory seeker type. He generally brings things to me that he wants (ie open a snack for him) or whines until I get him a drink or a meal. He started pointing about a month ago and is starting to understand how important that is in getting what he wants...but isn't to the point of pointing to the bathroom door.
He turned 2y9m today, so we are getting close to three but still have some time. I have a newborn at home as well. Not really looking to PT tomorrow or anything... it's more that I want to be ready and want to know what I'm doing. I'm starting to see signs he's headed in that direction. Excited about that.
He has ABA therapy. During the school year he is in a program in the public schools as well. They would have to be on board if I pt him during the school year. I guess in an ideal world I'd like him to have been trained by summers end.. but that's probably wishful thinking.
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I'd lean on the ABA team for this. They've been there, done that. Start working on the stuff like independently removing clothes in the meantime.
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