This is gonna be a quickie but I had to get it down somewhere.
We are taking casein away again. This is the protein found in dairy. It was soooo nice to have it back but behaviors that had been gone are back in the B-man and I am just wondering if they will go away again with no casein.
To document so that I can keep track....
kicking, hitting, spitting, fits, yelling, grunting, throwing, aggression in general.
I have also noticed more spinning, toe walking and other behaviors that indicate his need to stimulate. He has been running full force into us at random times as well. Not wanting to cooperate with his brushing therapy as well. This of course may have nothing to do with the casein but it is just part of his general attitude issues.
He is still there underneath it all. That sweet boy that I know and love but lately he has been pushing me to tears again with his aggression. With me and with his sisters. He is just not himself.
I was reading in a book the other day on SPD and was again reminded that it really can factor in to these kiddos behaviors. While it may be a pain in the ass for me to start cooking without again it is definitely worth a try if it will truly help him.
After this weekend please send small random slices of pizza to me. Oh and large chunks of Havarti cheese also...mmmm.
Showing posts with label brushing technique. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brushing technique. Show all posts
October 1, 2010
September 22, 2010
A good day in the neighborhood
So today is starting off good, albeit early. It is Wednesday and we have nothing going on until after school. Josey has a dentist appt. and then we will have dinner with some friends who are watching the littles for me while Josey is at the dentist.
I am still trying to get a handle on, or feel like I even understand, Brady's SPD(sensory processing disorder). It is a daily struggle to try to stay a step ahead of him and what he may need. Or to just curb any meltdowns or problems before they happen. So the occupational therapist thought that perhaps Brady could benefit from this technique called "brushing" or the Wilbarger Protocol. Basically I have a surgical scrub brush, which has very soft flexible bristles, and am to use that to apply deep pressure on his arms, back and legs. Then to do joint compressions for counts of ten. After that we do "heavy play". This is anything from wheelbarrows, push-ups(on wall or with me) or pushing totes or laundry baskets with some heavier contents around. He will also push his "brushing stool" around or take books from one place to another. There are various things we can do for the heavy play. We have started this therapy. It is recommended that it be done every 2 hours for about 2-3 weeks. After that the frequency can decrease to a few times a day with definite use before an activity that may be difficult for him to get through. He seems to like it so far, was doing it to himself not long after our first time this morning, so we shall see how things go.
Josey is at school and the littles are doing their thing. I am going to get some breakfast and then fold some clothes I think. you know...fun stuff like that.
I am still trying to get a handle on, or feel like I even understand, Brady's SPD(sensory processing disorder). It is a daily struggle to try to stay a step ahead of him and what he may need. Or to just curb any meltdowns or problems before they happen. So the occupational therapist thought that perhaps Brady could benefit from this technique called "brushing" or the Wilbarger Protocol. Basically I have a surgical scrub brush, which has very soft flexible bristles, and am to use that to apply deep pressure on his arms, back and legs. Then to do joint compressions for counts of ten. After that we do "heavy play". This is anything from wheelbarrows, push-ups(on wall or with me) or pushing totes or laundry baskets with some heavier contents around. He will also push his "brushing stool" around or take books from one place to another. There are various things we can do for the heavy play. We have started this therapy. It is recommended that it be done every 2 hours for about 2-3 weeks. After that the frequency can decrease to a few times a day with definite use before an activity that may be difficult for him to get through. He seems to like it so far, was doing it to himself not long after our first time this morning, so we shall see how things go.
Josey is at school and the littles are doing their thing. I am going to get some breakfast and then fold some clothes I think. you know...fun stuff like that.
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