MomatHWTK
-
Posts
4,662 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Blogs
Classifieds
Store
Posts posted by MomatHWTK
-
-
Another article, this on from NOVA.
I am horrified that so many children have been poisoned. As I understand it, other municipalities may be sitting on similar situations. : (
-
Comprehensive review of what went wrong.
-
No. They have bedrooms and we let them roam the house freely. (All four of them.) LOL
-
10
-
-
I think this might be useful for emotional regulation and anticipating meltdowns:
-
2
-
-
I guess I should expand, I don't really "leave it." We regularly talk about goals, future, etc. But if the child won't do the work, at some point it becomes his or her issue. There are legal requirements for school and I make clear that we will meet those. But I can't make a child prep for the Ivy's it his or her heart isn't in it. I do always give my kids the information they need so that if they change their minds they know how to regroup and recover.
-
2
-
-
Don't think of it as him refusing help, think of it as him not being able to process the help being offered. These mental conditions cause roadblocks in the mind that it is nearly impossible for the person to get past. A part of them may know that they need to do X, but they just can't. This happens with more than one neuro condition- ADHD, autism, anxiety...
Trying to force the issue or assuming that "disrespect" must be punished just tears these kids apart. I don't know what it is like to discipline a NT child, but I feel so much pity for non-NT children who are being punished based on advice received from parents who only have NT or compliant children. It is the 21st century equivalent of "just beat it out of them." It is emotionally abusive. In your case, you know something is wrong and genuinely want to do the right thing. Actively pursue those evaluations and ask the psychologist for reference materials that can help you learn to deal with your child's unique situation.
My kid's doc recommended reading The Explosive Child. True confession- I've ordered it, along with a few books on ADHD and autism, but haven't read them. I tend to do better researching online and hopping from site to site. But, if you are a reader-- get the books. Start seeing what therapist and counselors have written on the topic. Even if not everything in a book applies to your child, you can gain valuable tips on coping and communication strategies. Even understanding the theory of mind of the child can help a great deal. It is very much a "I say" / "he hears" situation.
-
3
-
-
I establish minimum requirements and then leave it at that.
-
1
-
-
I stay up to date via Twitter. I subscribe to several feeds of news publications and the individual reporters. I also visit the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and New York Times. On Twitter, I follow AP, NPR, The Economist, and Market Watch. Flipboard is also a good, newer, resource. I also like Sky News. Some of the outlets do a better job of reporting on international news than others. BBC comes to mind.
-
1
-
-
Here are a few undergrad programs that I'm familiar with:
https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/schools/aviation-and-transportation-technology/undergraduate-majors
https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/professional-flight
https://www.indstate.edu/technology/avt
Both ends of the spectrum: ISU is an easy school to gain entry and offers remediation, etc. Purdue is where future astronauts go to learn.
-
We sometimes pull the "it's our stuff" (because we paid for it) line here, but not often. I don't really understand the whole "the house is mine and the kids just get to live here 'til 18" thing. It is our house, my kids are always welcome and there isn't much that is "mine." Now, of course, they aren't allowed to touch my scissors or my stapler...
-
7
-
-
Sad about the towels. I have a kid who breaks dishes while doing the dishes. It really used to bug me and I'd get upset with ds. Then dh pointed out that the enameled cast iron sink probably contributes along with the brain fog. He also said his grandfather was always on his case about being a "bull in a china shop" and how he felt it was so unfair at the time. He admitted he probably was more likely to break things as a kid, but just didn't see it at the time.
I don't want to add dishes back on to my plate, so I laugh and buy new ones. I usually buy cheap-ish ones and then I don't feel so badly about the expense or having my nice stuff broken. Sure, I wish the kid was more aware of the details that are important to me. On the other hand, it's just stuff. I have accepted that this is the season and that someday he'll no longer be here everyday and unlikely to break my stuff.
So....white towels? And I'll be looking for a softer sink. Maybe rubber? :p
My guy doesn't know his own strength. He'll push a dish onto the shelf and accidentally shatter it. He gets so upset. I'll admit, I've kind of given up on having him put breakable dishes away for awhile. He just doesn't remember how big he is now.
-
2
-
-
IMO what may help is medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and parental training or therapy.
Schoolwork accommodations may be needed. at the very least he probably needs a high level of support and scaffolding to meet deadlines. And yes, he will be oppositional. The child is basically in fight or flight mode most of the time. Nights, when others are sleeping are the best times because he's alone and the sensory input is less. Computers allow him to focus on something mundane while his brain redirects itself.
A child who is overwhelmed by his brain wiring and needs to reset each day is very fragile. In my experience, you cannot fix everything at once. The child just doesn't have the emotional reserve for it. This is especially true if he's already used his reserve avoiding problems during the day. With my kid, we choose one issue. I approach it cautiously. I explain why the situation is a problem- in detail. I discuss the steps we'll take to correct the problem and then we s-l-o-w-l-y begin implementing the change. Once that issue is resolved, we move to the next. Moving from one issue to the next or expecting the child to correct the situation by just obeying does not work. It is a step by step progression until we achieve our joint goal. I have to be his teammate and coach. It takes encouragement, communication, and patience. The minute the child in this situation feels like he can't succeed or that you are angry or impatient, he will shut down. All the punishments I read about on this forum would destroy my kids. It just doesn't work with a child who is wired different and trying to get it to work is cruel.
Yes, my house is chaotic. Yes, we are frequently late. Yes, there are places we don't go and things we don't do. But hoping my child will fit into the box that everyone expects children to doesn't work. It just destroys his self-esteem. I conform my lifestyle to the real needs of my child, I don't expect them to be miraculously changed to conform to my preferences. (And I definitely don't send them to boot camp!)
-
6
-
-
Well, what is it? A few more years and you won't have a teen in your house messing with your stuff, right?
-
3
-
-
Trying to get all that stuff off is almost impossible, IMO. I've ruined our towels the same way. They are just pieces of fabric. I've just decided that when this phase of life is over, I'll buy new towels again. If you entertain guests and want nice towels for that purpose, you could always keep one set put away and don't allow anyone to use them.
-
32
-
-
I'd look at adult voc. ed resources. They will probably be doable for a high school student. Study.com might have something suitable as a starting point.
-
I'm sure this has been mentioned before. But I ran across the topic yesterday and thought I'd raise the concept here for those who may have missed it.
Theory of mind. Humans have varying levels when it comes to the ability to understand what some else is thinking. So when someone says they don't or didn't understand, even when it seems obvious, they might be telling the truth. : )
http://www.hanen.org/helpful-info/articles/tuning-in-to-others-how-young-children-develop.aspx
-
1
-
-
DD18, is the type of person who if you put in a box, would explore every, single inch of the box. She would hang from the top, go under the flaps. She would touch, feel and taste every little bit of it. She will put a hole in the box to see what it is made of, and sit on top of the box (with one leg dangling inside-so she is still in the box). She isn't trying to cause trouble. she just is a very curious person and is only confined by true boundaries. She is highly intellegent, and ADHD.
...
Was this kid. Grew up to go to law school. Raising these kids. We work on achieving our goals not punishing communication fails. One of mine does have underlying issues and takes medication. I do too. ADHD is a bear! Unmedicated, I have a terrible time sleeping.
-
3
-
-
I totally get the 2 a.m. argument. It is morning.
-
I'm not sure what the professor means by electronic databases. Sorry.
-
Try
Company Name
two columns of services
Then NAP across the bottom
You might also consider if you are better served with less details of what you do and more contact information such as web and social media addys.
Do you help design products or content? I might change the tagline to something that expresses your ability to cover the process from start to finish.
-
1
-
-
Just an FYI: My GC email from today says that the every course sale ends tonight.
-
Search for "pedagogy methods" and/or "teaching strategies." A search for "learning styles" may also yield tips for teaching to different styles.
-
1
-
-
Hope all is well.
-
Look up the symptoms of heart failure and if you are seeing those, I would seek immediate attention. :grouphug:
-
1
-
Biology Green and Tech
in General Education Discussion Board
Posted
This website shows you the tree coverage for cities all over the world.
http://senseable.mit.edu/treepedia
From the website:
"Increasing a city’s tree canopy contributes to lowering urban temperatures by blocking shortwave radiation and increasing water evaporation. Creating more comfortable microclimates, trees also mitigate air pollution caused by everyday urban activities. Their absorptive root systems also help avoid floods during severe rains and storm surges. So overall, trees are pretty awesome."