neighbors must think Im crazy He had a great time and got out alot of wiggles, but I hope this isnt a new fixation...he hasnt cared about the thomas the tank engine sprinler in months, and today he decides he must play in it. We live in FL, so it is already warm out, and he is almost 5 and loves water. Should I have not let him because its so early and now he may think, tomorrow, 6 am!I guess as long as it was warm enough and he wasn't being noisy, I would just think he was an early riser if I were a neighbor or passer-by. But if your son insists on certain routines, I'd be afraid that this would become a new routine. So I'd to avoid doing it again tomorrow morning.
Is there a local ordinance against doing something this active so early (noise?) If not, I see no harm. However, you are correct that our children get into patterns of behavior. Rigidity is a core feature of autism, so once a routine is established, it's hard to break. If you're concerned, use social stories and schedules and a positive behavior plan to adjust his sprinkler time to a time you think more appropriate. I don't think this is about the neighbors. If it is, you are going to have a very long row to hoe since worrying about what other people think turns autism into torture for us parents. It takes a long time to develop a thick skin, but it has to happen or we parents (me included) find ourselves doing things that are not necessarily in the best interests of our children but are in the best interests of our social sensitivities. This may not be the case right now. But rest assured there will come a time when you'll have to choose to do something in the best interests of your child and others won't approve. The sooner you learn to ignore those "looks," the better. ANd it can take a LONG time. Trust me. Sounds like harmless fun..summer wont last forever and this wont either:) If I saw him running around having fun it would make smile or laugh out loud..cant imagine someone getting mad..with the exception if he is screaming his head off and I lived right next door and sleeping (need my sleep). If he having fun~let him! Hopefully the neighbors are cool:) Ok, I had to smile when I saw this. Oh well, so the neighbors think you are insane....Just kidding. I would let him do it. After all it is all in what makes our life easier. I hope he had fun!  He was having a really good time, and he wasnt screaming- luckily
Oh how adorable Its so nice to see the simple pleasures our kids can get out of life - I learn from it everyday Here are some of R 's favortie things The measuring tape that must go everywhere with us
The calender
And a broken Margarita glass made of red plastic - R just loves to look at everything through his rose colored glass
I think it sounds like your son had fun..My 8 yr old is out on the trampoline somedays at that time..sometimes he just is in underwear..we are in country and there is an 8' fence though...i know my neighbors think i m a terrible mom..my son would have joined in the fun.. Sarah Mom2Braxton Age 8, SBS & Autism Mom2Sarita Age 3, & bossy :) Before I had kids I probably would have thought you were nuts if I drove by and saw that LOL! Of course, now that I have kids of my own, I wouldn't think twice about seeing a 5 year old running through the sprinkler at 7 am. Heck, most of us with small kids have been up a few hours already by that time. If it keeps him happy and it isn't hurting anyone (or waking anyone up) than no worries. Now, if your son was 16 years old and naked running through the sprinkler that would be a different story. I personally wouldn't give it a 2nd thought. Have fun!
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because that soemtimes happens when he is excited! He does know he has to wear a bathing suit in public, because he swims alot at our community pools. Inthe backyardwhen no one is around, we hava bi provacy fence, so you couldnt see his lil naked butt , but anyone walking by wuld have heard some squealin!
