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Post by lillian on Apr 14, 2008 11:00:51 GMT -5
For instance, I had another student with Asperger's (Caucasion, by the way) who was very interested in the slave trade of the 1700 and 1800's -- and the injustice of it all. Using that we were able to study all sorts of things, including geography and math, and of course, reading. It was also an interest he could share with his class. He got extra respect from his teacher for knowing so much about such a significant event in American and world history. Cool!
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Post by misty on Apr 14, 2008 11:25:22 GMT -5
This is interesting. Last year Shannon's LD teacher used animals (particularly horses which she was highly into) to help get her interest for learning. He found that she was much more willing to read, write, etc if it involved animal issues. Once he started that her grades went up considerably. She was even doing extra credit work by looking up animal interest articles at home online & writing stories about them.
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Post by katiekat on Apr 14, 2008 13:01:32 GMT -5
Similar to the Pokemon, Sean's big interest is Yugioh. It is the topic of conversation 99% of the time. I would not expect his teacher to incorporate Yugioh into her lesson plan LOL. I am hoping that once we get a confirmation or a no on the Aspergers/RAD that we can come up with something that helps.
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Post by rakuflames on Apr 14, 2008 13:55:14 GMT -5
Similar to the Pokemon, Sean's big interest is Yugioh. It is the topic of conversation 99% of the time. I would not expect his teacher to incorporate Yugioh into her lesson plan LOL. I am hoping that once we get a confirmation or a no on the Aspergers/RAD that we can come up with something that helps. Oh dear. That is a hard one to build off of. I know -- I tried!!
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Post by anon4now on Apr 14, 2008 14:58:34 GMT -5
My son and I play pokemon and I teach him strategy and math. There are a lot of rules, but you can skim them down to the basics. Every time we play we add a new rule from the rule book. And sometimes we're both so confused we just flip a coin to make a decision.
But strategy is the main play involved. I'll point out why he chose a certain pokemon or which attack would work best etc. It's more bonding time with me. But I figured if he likes it, I learn it.
But on the same note, he's not obsessed with it to the point of talking about it constantly. When the baby goes down for her nap, he'll whip those cards out really quick, but other than that I hardly hear anything from him.
I guess the question is kk, do you want him to stop talking, or do you want to find a way for you to deal with it? Is there a behavior modification that you could work with him, or will it get less as he gets older and you just have to grin and bear it. I guess if it were grin and bear it, I would have my ipod on. Then you can lower the volume just enough to hear whats going on but not listen. It's a mothers technique I know.
Anon
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Post by katiekat on Apr 15, 2008 7:53:54 GMT -5
I think that some of it definitely needs to stop. Especially the play-by-play of everything he does. He does this in school as well, getting out of his seat 50X a day to tell the teacher everything.
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Post by jill on Apr 16, 2008 6:17:13 GMT -5
My girl has been more talkative as of late non stop and I notice it more when I try putting her to bed and watching something on TV. I love trying to watch something and the mouth goes and goes and i hear nothing lucky for her I love her.
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Post by dimples74 on Apr 18, 2008 20:36:25 GMT -5
I sooooooo feel your pain. I never tell my kids to shut-up, but one Sunday when we were coming home from church he sat there yapping away and every other sentence he has to say, "Mommy, Mommy, I blah blah blah blah, Mommy, Mommy, listen to me Mommy." Over and over again. I finally told him to "Shut UP." I had enough for one day. I still don't know what is wrong with my baby. He is 5 and he has been told he has a little bit of everything. In my "professional" opinion, he is bi-polar, even though they don't diagnose it at 5. Bi Polar disorder is everywhere in my family tree. We are just a bunch of nuts I guess, but I am the only one who stays treated...Noah was such a good baby. All chaos started around age 3 1/2.....I think his med's have calmed him down some, but he goes nuts in the pm when he gets home from school. I actually found this sight to see if I could find any sanity. It is quiet right now------Thank You Clonodine!
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Post by misty on Apr 18, 2008 20:48:25 GMT -5
Dimples, I think you will find some sanity here, or at least some help & a shoulder to lean on if you need it. I'm glad you joined us.
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Post by jj on Apr 18, 2008 21:58:00 GMT -5
Welcome Dimples! It sounds like you are dealing with what many of our members are so you should fit right in here.
I think "shut up" has come out of most every parents mouth at one or more occasions. Sometimes it just slips out.
I'm glad you found us. I hope you can find a little reprieve by coming here. For certain you will find a lot of parents who are understanding and supportive.
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