Re: Drawing drawing drawing...

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Hi ,

Yes! Sonny has been an artist. Endless drawings on page after page after page - he used to get through hundreds of notebooks. Lots of his sketches were exactly the same though. Then he discovered the joys of drawing on walls and managed to draw a detailed map of our part of London all over one side of hallway wall! Thankfully, he just sticks to paper now but this was an obsession that petered out like all the others.

Love

xx

Drawing drawing drawing...

Has anyone been through the "artist" phase? My daughter can't stop drawing. Its like a compulsion.Lately she has been drawing on the floor, walls, and herself. She has come home with some lovely marker doodles on her shirt. When I remove all writing instruments (hard to do because she is 6 and has homework) she will improvise. She drew with her mashed up snack on my windows today. She took apple slices and used them as a "pen" on my table.She draws like a maniac on her schoolwork, and gets home and still can't control the urge. She ruined 2 pairs of her shoes and several toys because she couldn't STOP drawing. She'll use shampoo, chapstick and even water when I hide the pens/pencils/markers/crayons. She draws people and letters, and if I stop her in mid stream, she freaks out. She MUST finish and she just gets more detailed and detailed and frantic.Anyone had this glorious experience? Is this Autism related? What IS this and how do I help her through it? I've heard of hypergraphia but this is unique, she has problems writing and weak hands, but just won't STOP.Thanks- StoeckerMom to Sophie, the Unique, Autistic Miracle God gave to me."Its hangin' on when your heart has had enoughIts giving more when you feel like giving upI've seen the lightIn my daughter's eyes"-a McBride__________ NOD32 1.1454 (20060321) Information __________This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.http://www.nod32.com

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, our grandson, Karac, went through this for several months. He has written all over everything, including his white bedroom furniture with an ink pen. I don't know why he stopped. I have a friend who is an art therapist, and she has started coming on Sunday morning before church and working with Karac for an hour doing all kinds of art projects. He looks forward to it, and it has a very calming effect on him. I am wonderinf if that had anything to do with his loss of interest in drawing all over everything. I will be interested in how you resolve this problem. blessings, Pat K

[Guest guest]

>

> Has anyone been through the " artist " phase? My daughter can't stop

> drawing. Its like a compulsion.

>

> Lately she has been drawing on the floor, walls, and herself. She

has

> come home with some lovely marker doodles on her shirt. When I

remove

> all writing instruments (hard to do because she is 6 and has

homework)

> she will improvise. She drew with her mashed up snack on my windows

> today. She took apple slices and used them as a " pen " on my table.

>

> She draws like a maniac on her schoolwork, and gets home and still

can't

> control the urge. She ruined 2 pairs of her shoes and several toys

> because she couldn't STOP drawing. She'll use shampoo, chapstick

and

> even water when I hide the pens/pencils/markers/crayons. She draws

> people and letters, and if I stop her in mid stream, she freaks

out. She

> MUST finish and she just gets more detailed and detailed and

frantic.

>

> Anyone had this glorious experience? Is this Autism related? What

IS

> this and how do I help her through it? I've heard of hypergraphia

but

> this is unique, she has problems writing and weak hands, but just

won't

> STOP.

>

> Thanks

> - Stoecker

> Mom to Sophie, the Unique, Autistic Miracle God gave to me.

>

> " Its hangin' on when your heart has had enough

> Its giving more when you feel like giving up

> I've seen the light

> In my daughter's eyes "

> -a McBride

>In a message dated 10/26/2006 8:07:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

autism writes:

She draws like a maniac on her schoolwork, and gets home and still

can't

control the urge. She ruined 2 pairs of her shoes and several toys

because she couldn't STOP drawing. She'll use shampoo, chapstick and

even water when I hide the pens/pencils/markers/crayons. She draws

people and letters, and if I stop her in mid stream, she freaks out.

She

MUST finish and she just gets more detailed and detailed and frantic.

Anyone had this glorious experience? Is this Autism related? What IS

this and how do I help her through it? I've heard of hypergraphia but

this is unique, she has problems writing and weak hands, but just

won't

STOP.

Thanks

- Stoecker

Mom to Sophie, the Unique, Autistic Miracle God gave to me.

Dear ,

My grandson Elliot began to draw rather obsessively at a young age

and we were quick to provide a place and materials to accommodate

same. Today he is a rather accomplished artist having had a real show

and enjoys good sales of his work. These monies are going into a

trust account for his future. Might I suggest that you encourage

Sophie's efforts and foster whatever talent she might exhibit very

carefully. You might be surprised at the results....we were.

Barbara B

Elliot's grandmother

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Yes, we went through that and the cutting stage and the glue stage. Just give them paper and lots of room i say!! We went to Costo and bought a roll of butcher block paper, it is much cheaper!!! Made a special space and let him go to town!! BethBeth Pennington Mother-Wife-Teacher-Grant Writer Need I say more!

Stay in the know. Pulse on the new .com. Check it out.

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, a detailed map of London is impressive. Are you sure your son isn't a savant? smile. blessings, Pat K

[Guest guest]

If

you’re still trying to get the ink off, hairspray breaks it down. Was able to get

permanent marker off the paneling with it.

Tonya

Re: Drawing

drawing drawing...

, our grandson, Karac, went

through this for several months. He has written all over everything,

including his white bedroom furniture with an ink pen. I don't know why he

stopped. I have a friend who is an art therapist, and she has started

coming on Sunday morning before church and working with Karac for an hour doing

all kinds of art projects. He looks forward to it, and it has a very

calming effect on him. I am wonderinf if that had anything to do with his

loss of interest in drawing all over everything. I will be interested in

how you resolve this problem. blessings, Pat K

[Guest guest]

Those

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work great on things like that too.

Re: Drawing

drawing drawing...

, our grandson, Karac, went

through this for several months. He has written all over everything,

including his white bedroom furniture with an ink pen. I don't know why he

stopped. I have a friend who is an art therapist, and she has started

coming on Sunday morning before church and working with Karac for an hour doing

all kinds of art projects. He looks forward to it, and it has a very

calming effect on him. I am wonderinf if that had anything to do with his

loss of interest in drawing all over everything. I will be interested in

how you resolve this problem. blessings, Pat K

[Guest guest]

the best hairspray is aqua net... yes the old stuff, but they still sell it... I use it in my library to get ink off books...

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Tonya Hettler" <txua@...>

If you’re still trying to get the ink off, hairspray breaks it down. Was able to get permanent marker off the paneling with it.

Tonya

-----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of pkuenstleraolSent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:55 AMautism Subject: Re: Drawing drawing drawing...

, our grandson, Karac, went through this for several months. He has written all over everything, including his white bedroom furniture with an ink pen. I don't know why he stopped. I have a friend who is an art therapist, and she has started coming on Sunday morning before church and working with Karac for an hour doing all kinds of art projects. He looks forward to it, and it has a very calming effect on him. I am wonderinf if that had anything to do with his loss of interest in drawing all over everything. I will be interested in how you resolve this problem. blessings, Pat K

[Guest guest]

Tonya, you are so smart! I immediately got my can of spray net and went upstairs to check it out. It works; so now I have to go buy several cans because the little bit of spraynet that I have will not be enough. Thanks, LOL, Pat K

[Guest guest]

Well, I'll check that out too! Boy, you girls are smart. Pat K

[Guest guest]

OK, I'll be sure and buy Aqua net. Pat K

[Guest guest]

Not

really, my mom is a hairdresser and the ladies that use hairspray need their

colors redone more often.

Tonya

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drawing drawing...

Well, I'll check that out too!

Boy, you girls are smart. Pat K

[Guest guest]

If

you go to a beauty supply, you can buy a gallon cheap. Seems the cheap stuff works best. I also use it to preserve dried flowers.

Tonya

Re: Drawing

drawing drawing...

Tonya, you are so smart! I

immediately got my can of spray net and went upstairs to check it out. It

works; so now I have to go buy several cans because the little bit of spraynet

that I have will not be enough. Thanks, LOL, Pat K

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the tip; I have a beauty supply place right next to my grocery store.

Now if I can just get Karac to let me cut his hair! smile I was able to get him to cut the gum out of his hair. I think some kid at school put it in his hair to be mean. Pat K

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the tip; I have a beauty supply place right next to my grocery store.

Now if I can just get Karac to let me cut his hair! smile I was able to get him to cut the gum out of his hair. I think some kid at school put it in his hair to be mean. Pat K

[Guest guest]

Hi Pat,

Well, maybe - who knows??!! ((smile)).

I have had such a lovely few days. I am lucky enough to have a very supportive ex mother-in-law (Sonny's gran) who has looked after him for a few days while I have just completely chilled out. Bless her! I feel so much more relaxed and I do not know what I would do without her.

But - alas! - back to work tomorrow...........batteries re-charged.

Trying to catch up with all the posts over the weekend which should take me a while. In the meantime, I hope everyone is OK.

Kat - you called me a sweetie over a week ago and I only just read the post! Have been meaning to say thank you!!

Hugs,

xx

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, a detailed map of London is impressive. Are you sure your son isn't a savant? smile. blessings, Pat K __________ NOD32 1.1454 (20060321) Information __________This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.http://www.nod32.com

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The next time he gets gum in his hair try peanut butter, it really works. Massage it in and wash as usual.pkuenstler@... wrote: Thanks for the tip; I have a beauty supply place right next to my grocery store. Now if I can just get Karac to let me cut his hair! smile I was able to get him to cut the gum out of his hair. I think some kid at school put it in his hair to be mean. Pat K

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If

we say “haircut” our son goes into a meltdown. If we say “trim” he will

sometimes sit still for it. Big

bribes help too!

Tonya

Re: Drawing

drawing drawing...

Thanks for the tip; I have a beauty

supply place right next to my grocery store.

Now if I can just get Karac to let me cut his hair! smile I was able to get him

to cut the gum out of his hair. I think some kid at school put it in his

hair to be mean. Pat K

[Guest guest]

it works with silly putty too.

-------------- Original message -------------- From: Caldwell <dianacaldwell2004@...>

The next time he gets gum in his hair try peanut butter, it really works. Massage it in and wash as usual.pkuenstleraol wrote:

Thanks for the tip; I have a beauty supply place right next to my grocery store. Now if I can just get Karac to let me cut his hair! smile I was able to get him to cut the gum out of his hair. I think some kid at school put it in his hair to be mean. Pat K

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Tonya, I hadn't thought about how "cut" must sound to an autistic kid who takes things so literally. We can't ask Karac if he wants a "bite". because he thinks we are asking to bite him. We have to say do you want a taste.

Karac cut his own hair and it looks great!! Pat K

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Tonya, I hadn't thought about how "cut" must sound to an autistic kid who takes things so literally. We can't ask Karac if he wants a "bite". because he thinks we are asking to bite him. We have to say do you want a taste.

Karac cut his own hair and it looks great!! Pat K

[Guest guest]

That’s

wonderful! Another thing that works

with Garrett is to let him choose if he wants his hair trimmed with scissors or

the clippers. He usually chooses

the scissors.

Tonya

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drawing drawing...

Tonya, I hadn't thought about how

" cut " must sound to an autistic kid who takes things so literally.

We can't ask Karac if he wants a " bite " . because he

thinks we are asking to bite him. We have to say do you want a taste.

Karac cut his own hair and it looks great!! Pat K

[Guest guest]

That’s

wonderful! Another thing that works

with Garrett is to let him choose if he wants his hair trimmed with scissors or

the clippers. He usually chooses

the scissors.

Tonya

Re: Drawing

drawing drawing...

Tonya, I hadn't thought about how

" cut " must sound to an autistic kid who takes things so literally.

We can't ask Karac if he wants a " bite " . because he

thinks we are asking to bite him. We have to say do you want a taste.

Karac cut his own hair and it looks great!! Pat K

[Guest guest]

Yes, these kids like to have a choice about things. That's a good idea. Pat K

[Guest guest]

Yes, these kids like to have a choice about things. That's a good idea. Pat K