I posted about this last week I think. Anyone else have P.T. for their kids. We are still at it. The main things she does are the treadmill, a tricycle and putting him in this big barrel, a little taller than him and having him go down and pull up some toys. He screams the whole time he does all of these things. It's been 5 or 6 weeks now. She keeps telling me that he just doesn't like to do new things and using his muscles is really hard for him. I feel so bad and I am no authority on this issue. At o.t. she made him sit there and get brushed(which he always hated when I tried at home) while he cried not screamed, but he enjoyed most of the rest, except when it was time to go. He also seems to enjoy the new speech person. This private stuff is so much different from the home visits we had from ei and from the useless school district these last few months. I guess I am looking for some reassurance that it is o.k. to make him do things that are so bothersome, because it will help him in the long run. On another thread today, there are comments about us "babying" our kids a bit. Maybe this is what I am doing. It sure is hard, though.The good news is, the new pt and the ped have written up a rx for a special need stroller and it looks good for m.a. paying. We will be meeting with someone next week to find a good fit. We have been strollerless for a few months now. He is so heavy and doesn't walk very much. Thanks for listening. This is what happens when I have a day off
You're his mom and you know him best. If your son is unusually distressed by what he's doing and your instincts tell you something isn't right, then say something. Also, how does your son feel after it's all over with? It's only been 5-6 weeks, but are you noticing any improvements? I would consider these things as well.
I'm glad to hear he likes his new speech therapist and a new stroller is on the way!