Well did you realize it can also be a good therapy experience for kiddos with sensory issues?
Maxwell's OT and I have really been working with him on his high sensitivity to various textures. You take it for granted that a child will touch whatever, whenever...but when the brain is sending different messages, new textures can be quite overwhelming! It's quite fascinating to watch how particular Max is and how adamant he is about what he likes and does NOT like.
To help with this, we tried sitting in leaves (that was ok) and rocks (absolutely NOT ok) today. I also bought more toys and items with random textures. We have tried a few and the response was mixed! But we'll keep trying.
In the meantime, here are some super cute photos. Note that Mr. Max never actually touches a leaf...he accepted me sitting him there and throwing leaves but would not touch. :)
What's this all about Mommy?
Oh cool! I like when they float through the air. Keep doing that Mom. Just please don't let them touch me!
Ok, are we done? Look at how cute I am? We're done right?P.S. To all the Mountaineers in Max's fan club, how CUTE is Max in his WVU sweatshirt??? Thanks Uncle Dan and Aunt Carolyn! :)
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Well, I'm a Marshall grad, but he is still totally cute!
The first time my husband and I took our son (born 3 mos early) to the beach - he was 16 mos old and not quite walking yet - he *hated* the sand. We'd hold his hands and he'd just lift his legs up, straight out in front of him. Hilarious. He is almost 9 and still has some problems with textures. He used to hate having a dirty face or hands. Now, he proudly wears Dorito "dust" on his face. The other day, he refused to touch a wild mushroom my husband picked. It just depends... LOL.
Great Fall Photos!
I read your blog about how a year can change a person...so true. Isn't it funny? I never would have thought a year ago that playing with leaves can be therapeutic? Or brushing one's teeth (that's the one that struck me with Dylan~ great oral therapy)? If that is just one way we have changed in a year...
Kristy
What precious pictures of you Max !!!! You look really spiffy in your WVU sweatshirt and the leaves are falling here in WV too. I love the fall season.
Love & Prayers,
Carolyn
hugs maxwell,
next year mommy will have you running out there with your walker taking pictures in the fall leaves kiddo..Keep going toward the goal.
Ah, Come on, Max! ;)
Can somebody get that boy a Marshall sweatshirt?
Great picture, though. He looks so happy.
OMG!! MAX YOU ARE SO CUTE!! I just want to reach through the screen and give you a big hug!!
Now can you and mommy come to Illinois and show Eva how to do that sitting thing?? Oh and bring Evan with you ;)
Hugs,
Crystal and Eva
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