sensory integration disorder
laurie c
My 3yo son was diagnosed with 'sensory integration disorder' about a year
ago. At the time I did'nt understand how that had "anything to do with
anything". And honestly, I still question what the heck it really is and how
does it change him or me or how we do things.
The local library has no information regarding my sons 'disorder'. The
internet is a great resource for reports,definitions and general
characteristics but it can't help me to understand the personal aspects of
it.
Are there any other parents on this list who have children with sensory
integration or know of children who have it? If so, I would love to hear
anything and everything that you may have to say about the subject. What
have you learned? What advice do you have for my son? for me? for our family
and friends who use this as fuel for why we should not homeschool?
Any and all opinions,experiences and information PLEASE!!
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ago. At the time I did'nt understand how that had "anything to do with
anything". And honestly, I still question what the heck it really is and how
does it change him or me or how we do things.
The local library has no information regarding my sons 'disorder'. The
internet is a great resource for reports,definitions and general
characteristics but it can't help me to understand the personal aspects of
it.
Are there any other parents on this list who have children with sensory
integration or know of children who have it? If so, I would love to hear
anything and everything that you may have to say about the subject. What
have you learned? What advice do you have for my son? for me? for our family
and friends who use this as fuel for why we should not homeschool?
Any and all opinions,experiences and information PLEASE!!
_________________________________________________________________
Don�t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search!
http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
soggyboysmom
Head over to the Shine with unschooling group - you'll find lots of
folks there with kids with assorted similar issues - SID, spirited
kids, others - who are unschooling to let their children be Who they
Are rather than a diagnosis to be "fixed"
folks there with kids with assorted similar issues - SID, spirited
kids, others - who are unschooling to let their children be Who they
Are rather than a diagnosis to be "fixed"
Danielle Conger
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Head over to the Shine with unschooling group - you'll find lots of
folks there with kids with assorted similar issues - SID, spirited
kids, others - who are unschooling to let their children be Who they
Are rather than a diagnosis to be "fixed"
===
Yes, lots. It'll be a haven! Not many diagnoses (some, though) but a
whole lot of understanding and wisdom.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shinewithunschooling/
~~Danielle
Emily (7), Julia (6), Sam (4.5)
http://www.danielleconger.com/Homeschool/Welcomehome.html
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"With our thoughts, we make the world." ~~Buddha
Head over to the Shine with unschooling group - you'll find lots of
folks there with kids with assorted similar issues - SID, spirited
kids, others - who are unschooling to let their children be Who they
Are rather than a diagnosis to be "fixed"
===
Yes, lots. It'll be a haven! Not many diagnoses (some, though) but a
whole lot of understanding and wisdom.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shinewithunschooling/
~~Danielle
Emily (7), Julia (6), Sam (4.5)
http://www.danielleconger.com/Homeschool/Welcomehome.html
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"With our thoughts, we make the world." ~~Buddha
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Mary
From: "laurie c" <pmocl@...>
<<My 3yo son was diagnosed with 'sensory integration disorder' about a year
ago. At the time I did'nt understand how that had "anything to do with
anything". And honestly, I still question what the heck it really is and how
does it change him or me or how we do things.>>
I am wondering why the need to search out answers if you really don't see a
problem with how your son is? Maybe it was just the way it was worded but it
sounds like you don't see a "problem" or the need to change anything. If
that's the case, just enjoy your son for who he is. Labels can be a tricky
thing sometimes and cause more harm than good. Especially if the situation
isn't a drastic physical one.
After you mentioned this in the post, I did some research on the net and
came to the conclusion that two of my daughters could very well be diagnosed
with something similar. To me it makes no difference. Yes there are
situations to handle with them that I don't have with my other two children,
but so what really? All 4 of my kids are different in many ways. And yes
sometimes those situations can cause turmoil around the house and
frustration on the part of my husband and me, but isn't that just a part of
parenting anyway? Figuring things out? Even children with similar problems
can react differently to what parents try and do to help, so I would say
it's pretty much trial and error anyway. Right?
Mary B
<<My 3yo son was diagnosed with 'sensory integration disorder' about a year
ago. At the time I did'nt understand how that had "anything to do with
anything". And honestly, I still question what the heck it really is and how
does it change him or me or how we do things.>>
I am wondering why the need to search out answers if you really don't see a
problem with how your son is? Maybe it was just the way it was worded but it
sounds like you don't see a "problem" or the need to change anything. If
that's the case, just enjoy your son for who he is. Labels can be a tricky
thing sometimes and cause more harm than good. Especially if the situation
isn't a drastic physical one.
After you mentioned this in the post, I did some research on the net and
came to the conclusion that two of my daughters could very well be diagnosed
with something similar. To me it makes no difference. Yes there are
situations to handle with them that I don't have with my other two children,
but so what really? All 4 of my kids are different in many ways. And yes
sometimes those situations can cause turmoil around the house and
frustration on the part of my husband and me, but isn't that just a part of
parenting anyway? Figuring things out? Even children with similar problems
can react differently to what parents try and do to help, so I would say
it's pretty much trial and error anyway. Right?
Mary B
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http://sandradodd.com/specialunschooling
http://sandradodd.com/anneohman
Anne Ohman has a list that might help you a lot.
This list will still be good too, though. Don't leave one for the other; you can have both! <g>
I think unschooling works the same for all kids. If they're doing what's interesting and new to them because they want to, it doesn't matter what their learning style or "disability" (not a nice word) or "gifts" or intelligences--unschooling will work because they'll be being helped and encouraged to taste, feel, smell, hear and see the world.
Sandra
http://sandradodd.com/anneohman
Anne Ohman has a list that might help you a lot.
This list will still be good too, though. Don't leave one for the other; you can have both! <g>
I think unschooling works the same for all kids. If they're doing what's interesting and new to them because they want to, it doesn't matter what their learning style or "disability" (not a nice word) or "gifts" or intelligences--unschooling will work because they'll be being helped and encouraged to taste, feel, smell, hear and see the world.
Sandra