Hey, does anyone have any ideas for keeping an autistic spectrum child entertained on a 25 hour car ride? We're driving to Utah for my brother's wedding, and Nathan doesn't do well driving to the grocery store, let alone cross country.
He doesn't play with toys (other than throwing them) and only really loves to push the buttons on our dvd player at home over and over and over again. He also loves Dora, but we can only watch so much Dora before he needs something to throw, or someone to bite. Let me know if you have a stroke of genius.
Also, he learned how to unlatch his carseat, and will not leave it on. I'm almost to the point of duct tape, but wanted to know if any of you have had this problem, and found a good solution.
Thanks for your support, and help. I really need it.
Katie
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Katie! I've been thinking about you all day. I wish I had some helpful advice, but we DON'T do car trips. I'm sorry about the swine flu and all the other troubles. Good luck. I hope you'll have lots of help once you get to Utah and will have something of a break! We'll pray for you guys!
katie,
email me...i have a few ideas. :)been there, done that, still doing it...
meghrn (at) gmail (dot) com.
Sounds like you are worn out :( so sorry. I am glad Meghan is around to give some advice. One day at a time :) The Lord is aware of your extra efforts with your sweet boy. He will bless you.
This is an excerpt from Joesph B. Wirthlin's talk "come what may and love it." It touched me and gave me strength. Hope it will help you. This is just a small part. But the whole talk is great.
The third thing we can do is understand the principle of compensation. The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.
One of the blessings of the gospel is the knowledge that when the curtain of death signals the end of our mortal lives, life will continue on the other side of the veil. There we will be given new opportunities. Not even death can take from us the eternal blessings promised by a loving Heavenly Father.
Because Heavenly Father is merciful, a principle of compensation prevails. I have seen this in my own life. My grandson Joseph has autism. It has been heartbreaking for his mother and father to come to grips with the implications of this affliction.
They knew that Joseph would probably never be like other children. They understood what that would mean not only for Joseph but for the family as well. But what a joy he has been to us. Autistic children often have a difficult time showing emotion, but every time I’m with him, Joseph gives me a big hug. While there have been challenges, he has filled our lives with joy.
His parents have encouraged him to participate in sports. When he first started playing baseball, he was in the outfield. But I don’t think he grasped the need to run after loose balls. He thought of a much more efficient way to play the game. When a ball was hit in his direction, Joseph watched it go by and then pulled another baseball out of his pocket and threw that one to the pitcher.
Any reservations that his family may have had in raising Joseph, any sacrifices they have made have been compensated tenfold. Because of this choice spirit, his mother and father have learned much about children with disabilities. They have witnessed firsthand the generosity and compassion of family, neighbors, and friends. They have rejoiced together as Joseph has progressed. They have marveled at his goodness.
Hang in there :)
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