(11-10-2010, 08:51 AM)BusyMum Wrote: Sonja wrote:
Hi busy mum, thanks for your kind words and nice to know someone else on this side of the world. And I loved your analogy about the swan - it was so me! The NZ schooling system is the strangest thing out and my son is a year 6 (Aussie grade 5) but has to choose to either stay at his primary school for two more years (he's not keen) or move to an 'intermediate' school for two years, then on to a high school. Weird eh? its hard to know what's right for him. The intermediates are great at focusing the energy and excitment of 11-13year olds into lots of new areas of learning and fun stuff, but we aren't zoned for one and would take a miracle to get him in. Would also require him travelling a wee way on his own and he's not an overly confident kid (but therefore might be good for him).
Can you tell me what it was about the Steiner that worked for your son? We have one here, but nearly 40 mins away. We have the option also of a Montessori which is nearby, but again means staying at a primary till year 8.

Sonja

(11-10-2010, 05:09 AM)sgoldsack Wrote: Although I write with amazing calmness about these things, I have to say that as a single mum with two boys with quite real challenges I am desperate for any support. I have none (my family live in another country), and its a hard slog every day.

Hey Sonja... I'm in Sydney (not that far away!)... Mums specialise in the swan technique... all superficial calmness but my, those feet are paddling as hard as they can underneath!

Welcome!

Let us know how OT goes... we had great benefit from both the gross motor SIT but also auditory integration treament, really helped with alertness and attention. Every child with SPD is so different, you just have to work your way through. I hope your son's school days improve now. We almost went down the homeschooling route but ended up at a Steiner school where my son (now 12) is very happy.

BusyMum

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Hi Sila, Thanks for your warm welcome. Am feeling a wee bit out of my depth so far but am sure this will all become second nature to me and my son soon. Thanks for the info link. I am amazed at the people who already have said that they know what this is. Lets hope my son's school is just as cooperative, but I doubt it somehow.

Will be sure to post more questions as I have them,
thanks again, Sonja

(11-10-2010, 08:16 AM)Sila Wrote: Sensory re-integration therapy is helping vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile inputs; areas where many children with neurological issues have deficits. The approach seeks to encourage the nervous system to process and integrate sensory input in organized and meaningful ways, which will ultimately enhance the ability of the nervous system to function more adequately. Each adaptive response, as it provides feedback into the nervous system, encourages maturation and organization of the nervous system at increasingly higher levels. Ultimately the individual is able to interact with his/her environment in more successful and adaptive manners.

http://www.memorialhospital.org/sensoryi...#treatment

I knew the information but I'm half awake so I couldn't figure out how to word it. Hopefully this explains a bit though.

I can imagine how hard it must be with all 3 kids, glad you found this site though! We're a friendly bunch, and hopefully we can help you with some advice too :3

Feel free to ask questions.