We had OT today. Bug fussed when we pulled into the driveway but was calm and compliant about getting into the office. He didn't want to go in his therapy room, he first ran down to a different room and I had to bring him back. Once inside, he started back up on the cling-to-mom stuff. We tried to give him some time, but eventually Geri encouraged me to keep him from sitting in my lap so he would be more likely to explore the room. He was a little bit better about going around looking at and fiddling with the equipment, but every time Geri would try to enter his space or talk to him, he would run back to me. We did have a smidge of success when he took trains from her, and then in the last 5 minutes, he was OK with her handing him balls to roll down a slide. He then was pushing a swing but when she asked if he wanted to go in, he reverted back to clinging again.
I. Am. So. Frustrated!
Number one, I feel like he's putting us on a bit. Last week he truly did seem anxious, but today I got more of a power-play feeling from him. Or perhaps, he behaved the same because that's what he remembered from last time.
And that's the problem. Geri wants to keep the room the same next week to build comfort and familiarity, but if he's found a rut, changing things up would actually be more beneficial.
Number two, what the heck happened?! He was plain old excited his first session and did great, and now he won't even swing? Which is weird because he typically loves swings and swinging should help calm him down.
I just have no clue. I feel like we're playing a game and I don't know any of the rules and I can't see the board either.
I do recognize that this might be some rebellion against all the therapy and evaluation we've put him through. It's been a long week. We have speech tomorrow, but I think we're going to try for a relaxing weekend. I had hoped to attempt potty training but I think it's better to wait.
Oh Bug. You make us fight for every tiny success. You're worth it though.
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