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Flying isn’t going to happen…

by Theresa Yeager

Flying isn’t going to happen…

Well, if there was ever a doubt in my mind; it has been laid to rest. There is absolutely, positively, no way that The Boy would ever be able to tolerate flying. I mean even if we were able to get him through the trauma of an airport, surrounded by hundreds of people all bustling to somewhere in a hurry – there would be the safety check to deal with. Taking off the shoes would be no big deal, I mean it’s keeping them on him in the first place that is our typical problem. But to have him stand in a machine, holding his arm up for 3 seconds? Ummm nope. Or allowing someone to pat him down? Yeah, right.

on the planeBut even if by some miracle we were able to get through all of that; the onslaught of sensory input involved in moving a plane and getting it into the air would be too much for the poor kid to bear. The high-pitched whir as we were taxing to the runway seemed to last for-EVER.  I was extremely thankful when that part of my pre-flight journey had ended.

Then there is the full body experience of actually getting the plane off the ground. I was sitting in my chair, all nice and buckled in. I sat waiting for takeoff and relaxing the best I could with all the noise going on. By keeping my eyes closed, I became more aware of all the sensations involved – the pressure on my body as we accelerated in order to get the plane into the air. The subtle movement of the plane, up and down as well as left and right. Nothing overly noticeable to me under normal circumstances, but this time I was focusing on the sensory input. sunriseMy sensitivity to sensory stimuli has increased over the years and I won’t lie, the beginning of the flight was uncomfortable. Even now, as I write this, the noise of the aircraft seems almost deafening to me. I can’t wait to douse myself in Stress Away, exit the plane and find a quiet place to decompress for a little while.

Although, I will say that the sunrise I experienced while flying was pretty amazing.

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Sand Sensory Play :)

by Theresa Yeager

Sand Sensory Play :)

For Easter this year The Boy and the Baby received the same gift. It was the COOLEST thing ever! It is a little sand box with trucks and boulders. I think there are a few guys in there too. No matter. BOTH of them loved it!

sandplay

The baby has played with it for hours at a time. And the mess hasn’t been too bad either. The Boy was super happy squishing the sand in his hands. I think I need to figure out some new ways to meet his sensory needs at home because he was really enjoying this <3 We can’t do the normal rice bins because he eats the rice and is allergic to it. I’m thinking a full fledged sandbox outside might be just what the doctor ordered. At least it will work until the cold sets in around October.

How are you handling your child’s sensory needs?

What is your kiddos favorite thing?

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Happy New Year!!

by Theresa Yeager

Happy New Year!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s Eve and is ready to start of the new year right.

2016 is going to be amazing!

Hopefully you are coming to terms with whatever demons are in your life. Change what you can and accept what you can’t. Don’t give up on moving forward, but make sure your expectations are REAL. My post My Mop is Evil explains that you need to have realistic expectations for those with special needs in your life. Don’t give up on them. By all means, push them to grow – just make sure you don’t push them too hard. Each person is unique – each has their own challenges and strengths. With Autism, sometimes we are focused SO much on the challenges that we overlook the good, the amazing blessings these people bring into our lives. This is a new year, a blank slate waiting for you to write your story on. You can make it whatever you want! You want to try some new therapies, take a hard look at your diet, or maybe you are ready to dive into the world of essential oils.

Whatever this new year brings you – face it head on.

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Don’t run from it!

Want to learn how to blend some essential oils for your family? Check out my brand new e-class on blending! It will rock your socks off 🙂

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