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Posted by McSpeech1
on March 25, 2009, 2:15 pm, in reply to "Difficult behavior/receptive delay"
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I have found with EI kids that often I must "go with the flow" at first before reining them into a certain structure. For very active kids I often start with throwing/catching/rolling a ball and associating words with actions or even sounds. I have also found that you must change activities very frequently (sometimes every 5-10 minutes or even less at first). I think wooden puzzles are a good place to start too because that encourages eye contact and reciprocity (especially if you are holding the puzzle piece, saying the name and giving it to him or gently directing his hand to the position).
I also use bubbles and blow or have him try to blow and encourage "pop" or stomp on the bubbles with your foot.
I think it is important to set up structured movement activities. Also, if possible, I try to do therapy in a small space that is more confined
I have found with super active kids, that if I just have a really good time with the puzzle, bubbles, ball, etc. then the curiosity builds and he will interact. Sometimes we have to teach children how to play first.
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