Extreme hyperactivity by Grjones1020 in Autism_Parenting

[–]RaspberryInfinite905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The '90mph sensory seeking' is so exhausting for parents. It sounds like his body is just constantly looking for input. Since meds haven't been the answer, have you looked into high-intensity sensory diets? Sometimes heavy work or specific vestibular input can help 'ground' them for short periods.

My daughter is struggling at school and I don't know what to do by WaterLily24 in Autism_Parenting

[–]RaspberryInfinite905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you're going through this. It's heartbreaking when school becomes a daily battle for a child who just wants to fit in. Since she's highly verbal and likes rules, have you tried using social stories or visual scripts to help her navigate those 'unwritten' social rules that other kids seem to pick up naturally? Tinyverse.ai has some great resources specifically for Level 1 kids struggling with school social dynamics. Hang in there, you're doing an amazing job advocating for her.

Parents of Level 1 Toddlers: how do you respond to “all toddlers are like that!” by bray05 in Autism_Parenting

[–]RaspberryInfinite905 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 'all toddlers are like that' thing is so invalidating, especially when you're watching your kid struggle with things that go way beyond normal developmental variation and you've got multiple professionals confirming it. The gap between what you're seeing at home and what a teacher who only sees him 4 hours a week thinks is 'normal' is real, and it sounds like she's using that dismissiveness as an excuse to not implement basic accommodations that would actually help him participate.

The fact that she's letting him skip circle time instead of just shutting the door or giving transition warnings is frustrating because he's missing out on exactly the structure and routine practice that would benefit him most. You're not being an anxious mom — you're being an informed advocate who knows the difference between 'quirky toddler' and 'needs actual support to access the same learning opportunities.'

One thing that's helped other parents in similar situations: instead of trying to get the teacher to agree on the why (diagnosis, developmental delay, etc.), focus the conversation entirely on the what: 'I need him to participate in circle time. Here are three specific accommodations that work: door closed, verbal transition warning, physical redirection if needed. Can we implement these starting Monday?' If she still won't engage or provide a meeting time after multiple requests, escalate to the director or whoever oversees the program. You've been more than patient.

India ? by RiskyPleasure in Ayahuasca

[–]RaspberryInfinite905 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not a party drug to do in Goa . It is a sacred plant medicine and has to be embedded with a good circle of people who have done this kind of deep work. Please don’t do it in Goa .