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purepleasure -> RE: Seeking advice to help my UM... (11/12/2009 5:33:12 AM)
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pixie, I understand about having to work a change in his schedule in. When my brother has a Dr. appt., about a week before, I put a note on the refrigerator that says
Dr. _______ for <my brother's name>
on <date>
from <time he needs to start getting ready to leave>
until <usually 3 hours later, in case of long waiting>
If <my brother's name> is a good boy,
supper will be <pizza or taco bell - 2 of his favorite take out foods>
This way, he can process the information with little resistance on the date of his appt. I also do the same thing, if he has any changes to his medications. I list what he's supposed to take, and at what times, even though I have a pill organizer for him. If there's a pill he's not familiar with, he hands his pill cup back to me and says, "Incorrect", and won't take any of them.
Perhaps something like this would work for your son. For instance, create a simple schedule/calendar that you can print out, and itemize different activities for each day at a certain time. Maybe on Mondays, do an exercise video for 15 minutes. I'd keep the times short to start with, mainly because of his current condition. Here's a link for videos geared towards kids. Tuesdays, sit on floor and roll the ball to each other. Wednesdays, nature walk around the neighborhood, etc. Make them activities that involve the whole family. The time spent together is just as important as the exercise itself.
You mentioned that he rocks. Christmas is coming, and a core balance ball would be a great gift idea! Some of them come with dvd or video workouts. Even if he just sits on it alone and rocks, it's still exercise. You could also use the ball for rolling across the floor or yard to each other.
Years ago, we would have "butt races" . Sit on the floor and "walk" across the room on your butt. This doesn't take alot of balance or good gross motor skills.
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