PeterPan Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 but my ds didn't wet today! And, what's even weirder, is he seemed to wake up dry this morning! We've been doing Therapeutic Listening, and we had a string of about 3 weeks where it was just off the charts, with him even wetting in situations where he never used to have problems. *Maybe* we are coming to the other side and something is clicking in his brain? I sure hope so! So go for it, tell us a small thing! :) 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Girl Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That's great news! My "small" thing...instead of losing control of his emotions yesterday when he couldn't focus, my DS agreed to take a walk with me--and walked for an hour. These successes may be small, but they're mighty! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes, these successes may seem small to one who has not been down a similar path...but they are mighty. They are mighty even if it is only for one day or one hour or a month or a year or a lifetime. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That is so not small! Sounds pretty big to me! My ASD kid's moods have stabilized, and we have much more peace in the house after a really difficult summer. He and I are connecting, and both of us enjoy our relationship now. (Also, he brushed his teeth the other morning without me having to prompt him to.) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Ariel Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That is great! Years ago, that happened with both of my dc by the time they were finished with IM training. It's a change I was definitely pleased with! I think these therapies can work in interesting ways for different children. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My son is walking into school from the drop-off lane, by himself, no aide, no big brother waiting to hold his hand. I am so proud of him. If he is not doing well, his aide comes out after she sees my other 2 kids walk in. But she is waiting inside instead of outside, so that he can have a chance to walk in by himself. And he has been doing it most of the time! He did it this morning! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 My son is walking into school from the drop-off lane, by himself, no aide, no big brother waiting to hold his hand. I am so proud of him. If he is not doing well, his aide comes out after she sees my other 2 kids walk in. But she is waiting inside instead of outside, so that he can have a chance to walk in by himself. And he has been doing it most of the time! He did it this morning! That's really interesting, because there's stuff like that I do for ds. After a year and a half at the gym, doing the same thing four days a week, he's now to the point where he can hang up his bag, wave, and go in. I never just drop him off at the door though like other kids. I actually walk him in, back to the locker rooms, watch him hang up, prompt to go to the bathroom, and make sure he goes in the door to get to his class. Then I can stand there and just kind of watch to make sure he joins his group. Before I actually stood there till class started to make SURE he connected to his group. When we started doing this, I thought it was because he was little. I didn't think of it in terms of initiation and self-advocacy, hmm. But even just to be able to take a sling bag, put his shoes in it, hang it up, these are good things and recent. Anyways, interesting. Sounds like good changes and growth for your ds! :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Those sound like such huge successes! DS2 talked to the psychologist yesterday!! He never talks to medical professionals (PTSD). He is also often cooperating with my reminders to say the "v" sound. DS1 only complained about schoolwork for an hour this morning despite having 3 days off in a row (kryptonite to my routine boy). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 A big celebration for everyone! :party: :party: :party: :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 DS11 has started saying, "I love you," first when I am putting him to bed. He's always accepted affection but has never initiated it before. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yay! All accomplishments are big accomplishments! That's wonderful! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 DS11 has started saying, "I love you," first when I am putting him to bed. He's always accepted affection but has never initiated it before. :001_wub: :hurray: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooksandBoys Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 DS11 has started saying, "I love you," first when I am putting him to bed. He's always accepted affection but has never initiated it before. I'm feeling a little teary over this one. That's so wonderful! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 This whole thread has me all teared up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleBears Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 :party: I think this calls for a celebration! way to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkbab5 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 My son finally started accepting praise without getting upset over this past month. It's been absolutely wonderful to be able to say "good job!" to him! :) Love this thread! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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