My neighbor's 3 year old has for some reason been crying at daycare for the last few weeks. His mother is looking to make him a soothing object that he can bring to daycare. She is looking to make something out of fabric with different textures to wear around his wrist. Does anyone have any experience with soothing objects or have ideas for a pattern? My kids are 29 and 30 and this is a new concept to me.
Thanks for your help. |
She could make a tube, with somthing smooth on one side, and strips of textured fabrics on the other. Put in a little batting or stuffing and a strip of elastic to make a bracelet that can be played with.
|
I will search and see if I can find an idea for you
article to read: http://www.autism-pdd.net/testdump/test1776.htm soft fabric balls all sizes link tutorial how to make: http://www.purlbee.com/fabric-beach-balls/ cozy quick blanket http://www.purlbee.com/cozy-quick-blankie/
Originally Posted by Minnisewta
My neighbor's 3 year old has for some reason been crying at daycare for the last few weeks. His mother is looking to make him a soothing object that he can bring to daycare. She is looking to make something out of fabric with different textures to wear around his wrist. Does anyone have any experience with soothing objects or have ideas for a pattern? My kids are 29 and 30 and this is a new concept to me.
Thanks for your help. |
Originally Posted by isnthatodd
She could make a tube, with somthing smooth on one side, and strips of textured fabrics on the other. Put in a little batting or stuffing and a strip of elastic to make a bracelet that can be played with.
|
OR START WITH GETTING ANSWERS AS TO WHY THE RECENT CHANGE? sorry bout caps. but seriously-get answers
|
Originally Posted by cherrio
OR START WITH GETTING ANSWERS AS TO WHY THE RECENT CHANGE? sorry bout caps. but seriously-get answers
|
The tag blankets are wonderful. I've seen them as small as 12 inches square. Each tag is a different texture and very soothing.
|
yes i'd go and sit with him during day care to see why he crys. scary. i was lucky.
no idea on soothing object though. maybe just a small stuffed toy to play with. |
Originally Posted by cherrio
OR START WITH GETTING ANSWERS AS TO WHY THE RECENT CHANGE? sorry bout caps. but seriously-get answers
so that is the story with my neighbor. thanks for your concern and help with ideas. |
It is helpful to squirt some of Mom's colgone or hand lotion or something familiar to the child on the object. It will help him remember Mom and may be soothing to him.
When I taught Sp. Ed. PreK, we suggested to parents that they saturate a hankie with "their scent" for the child to carry in his pocket for children who were having separation issuses. Or, a squishy ball or soft ball with spikes (I don't know what they call them) he can carry in his pocket might be helpful. It sounds like he is just reacting to all of the changes in his life....... |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:25 AM. |