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keltic63
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 Posted: 07/20/04 - 23:33 Post subject: some suggestions please
I'm going to visit my brother and his wife and little boy. it's a 10 hour drive to MA and I haven't seen my bro in well over a year, maybe 2.
as far as a gift for the bro in SIL, I've got a selection of wine that I've made, heck, I can take 2 or 3 varieties. Their little boy is 4. and believe it or not, this is where I'm stuck. (even with a 6yo of my own) my nephew is autistic, but very high functioning, most likely Aspbergers syndrome, but that's not a confirmed diagnosis. He loves the alphabet, playing with soap, shampoo and toothpaste, the latter 3 are quite a problem for his parents. what do I take this little one? suggestions are more than welcome. I can shop wed or thurs. so I've got a little time. I'm heading out thurs evening.
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coachmarkos
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Posted: 07/20/04 - 23:40 Post subject:
I have no idea.
You need to consult some wimmins on this one.
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Ms. Jenn
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Posted: 07/20/04 - 23:47 Post subject:
What about a wooden alphabet puzzle?
Alphabet magnets for the refrigerator? My daughter still will spend a lot of time on the floor in front of the fridge arranging the letters.
One of those electronic pads that when you push the letter it speaks to you "A is for Apple." "A is for Alligator".
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bburgoyne26
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 00:06 Post subject:
| Ms. Jenn wrote: | What about a wooden alphabet puzzle?
Alphabet magnets for the refrigerator? My daughter still will spend a lot of time on the floor in front of the fridge arranging the letters.
One of those electronic pads that when you push the letter it speaks to you "A is for Apple." "A is for Alligator". |
Excellent ideas....anything with letters....just go to the toy store or a school supply store....he may be hyperlexic (some consider it related to Aspergers)...is he reading and writing yet? I once tested a kindergardener who could read at the high school level....didn't necessarily know what the words meant, but he could read them! He loved sidewalk chalk and would spend all day writing out there.....also loved to spell words with those plastic letters.....
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keltic63
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 00:19 Post subject:
| bburgoyne26 wrote: | | Ms. Jenn wrote: | What about a wooden alphabet puzzle?
Alphabet magnets for the refrigerator? My daughter still will spend a lot of time on the floor in front of the fridge arranging the letters.
One of those electronic pads that when you push the letter it speaks to you "A is for Apple." "A is for Alligator". |
Excellent ideas....anything with letters....just go to the toy store or a school supply store....he may be hyperlexic (some consider it related to Aspergers)...is he reading and writing yet? I once tested a kindergardener who could read at the high school level....didn't necessarily know what the words meant, but he could read them! He loved sidewalk chalk and would spend all day writing out there.....also loved to spell words with those plastic letters..... |
I think he has the plastic letters, and I am pretty sure he has markers (a problem for the walls of their house). he likes to put things in order though, so some kind of something that is in a set that can be ordered is a good idea. my bro informed me tonight that we will be spending the day on saturday with him and the nephew, the SIL is working. however, we will not be going to a restaurant, as that is entirely too stimulating for Jacob; he becomes overwhelmed (can't shut out all the peripheral stuff) and then the behavior problems start. they have a sitter lined up for sat evening, we'll go to dinner without Jacob.
education store is a good idea. I'll go check it out tomorrow I think
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Kimba90
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 05:44 Post subject:
What about one of those little construction kits-with a plastic hammer, and shapes, and the kids can hammer these through the plastic wood? From Little Tykes?
I would also consider a toy truck. Boys likes trucks!
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Gogirlgo
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 06:43 Post subject:
How about some soap he can spray in the tub? How about a video?
I have autistic twins in my life. They're 13 now, but I've known them since they were about 8. They like to watch videos. It's very soothing to watch the same one over and over. Pick one that the parents could stand to hear again and again, like Finding Nemo or something.
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 07:16 Post subject:
school supply in hempfield has ordering and sorting sets, some color based, with tons of pieces. my daughter still loves these sorting things!
good luck shopping and have a good visit 
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 09:06 Post subject:
What about soap crayons or something along those lines? If he draws on something he's not supposed to then it just washes off.
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 09:38 Post subject:
Not sure how autism changes a kiddo's interests at that age, but my boys at 4 are lego and train junkies. Could the Duplo size legos or some easy to build train set be a possiblity?
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keltic63
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Posted: 07/21/04 - 10:12 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | | Not sure how autism changes a kiddo's interests at that age, but my boys at 4 are lego and train junkies. Could the Duplo size legos or some easy to build train set be a possiblity? |
it's a unique situation with this kid. in so many ways he is very far advanced of other kids. for instance at the age of 3 he was arranging his alphabet blocks in order, then messing them up and putting them in reverse order. he memorizes storybooks and lips the words as he's being read to, but won't verbalize the word if you pause for him (he actually puts his hand on your mouth to move your lips to make you say it) he doesn't socialize very well, and has some developmental issues.
I like the idea of sorting sets. some of the suggestions, like the construction kit, I know he has, I bought the hammering block thing for him a while ago. the soap might be a good idea too. Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
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