FAO Larisa

just wondering if you have made a weighted vest for your son & maybe have some tips? Boo (5 in August) is getting increasingly 'touchy' (leaning on the other kids, poking at them, etc) near the end of his preschool class. i want to try a weighted vest for him for quiet work & circle times next year. i think he needs the propriception input (doesn't it stink that parents of SID & autie kids have to learn a foreign language :p )... anyone else having ideas of how to make a 'cool' weighted vest/shirt that won't make him feel he's too different from the other kids, i'm open to suggestions. this kid has already made me an expert at French seams (they don't irritate him so he'll wear a shirt without complaining). lee

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enigma
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In article , enigma of Wynn Farm uttered

Can I just ask a question? And please don't take it the wrong way?

Is he really called "Boo" or is it just a nickname? Cos every time you call him that, I think of Boo Radley in Mocking Bird - and you can bet by the time he's about 9 some rotten little s0d at school will spot it and use it to take the mickey.

The other thing is, while kindergarten might be a bit much full-time, I've experience of kids with both autism (and similar disorders) and learning difficulties, and they really do seem to benefit from spending time with other kids and other families. Even better if it's kids he'll be in school etc. with, because then they'll be used to him and won't think him half as "peculiar" as they get older. It also spreads the load a bit for you and stops you feeling quite so isolated.

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She who would like to be obeye

I call mine "Boo" (he's 12)......but I don't yell it out at a baseball game or anything. You might find things like that just stay....I can't immagine not. Joy

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Joy Hardie

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