We had OT today. Lauren, our therapist, brought a student named Kelly. Apparently Bug was quite taken with her, because he was in amazing form! We had, by far, the most engaging, productive session we've ever had! :-D
Bug was very excited when the therapists came up and he was immediately very talkative and active. I showed Lauren the new game we play that involves holding Bug and twisting around very fast while saying "vooo" (who knows where these things originate.) He absolutely loves it and would do it all day if we would let him. We also did squishes and swinging and he kept asking me to do it again and again. He was communicating with all of us, asked Lauren to stand up, asked us to come. After a good amount of play, he brought over a book and sat in my lap to read it. Lauren came and sat by us and did some firm squeezes on his feet. She tickled him and he repeatedly asked her to tickle his belly! She also colored on him with chalk (he does this to himself sometimes) and he really enjoyed that too.
At about 45 minutes, he decided he needed a snack, so we all sat at the table. Lauren went to get her computer, and sly little Bug went over to her to get a peek and press some buttons. Then he asked to sit in her lap! She said that she had to let him, since he never ever asks her for stuff like that. :) He kept trying to give her a book so he could type. It was very funny.
The whole time Lauren and I were just astounded (and THRILLED) at how engaged Bug was. Such a far cry from last session!! Lauren suggested that we continue doing as much sensory stuff as we can, as obviously Bug enjoys it and it's a good way to motivate him to work on language and playing with us.
I also found out about a weighted vest pattern that will be going on sale starting tomorrow, so I'm planning on making Bug one. Lauren was really supportive of this too. Assuming he doesn't mind wearing it, she said it could be very beneficial. She said we might have to start just by putting it on for a minute or two, then taking it off and slowly working our way up. Weighted vests help kids with SPD or autism get more input so they can focus better. Basically the vest is weighted with poly beads or washers sewn into the vest. They also make weighted blankets and lovies with the same concept. If you buy them, they are quite expensive, but not hard to make, so I'm excited to give it a try!
I'm so glad we had a great session today! I'm hopeful that last session was a fluke and that we can continue having good, productive therapy sessions. Here's hoping speech tomorrow goes just as well!
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