Need Suggestions

[Guest guest]

Bill I second you on that one!. Messygirl sorry but their idea will not

float! Unless the whole DOD system finally acknowledges the problem with

anthrax vaccines and starts caring for with the TOP OF THE LINE Medical care

and compensation of those already injuried! DOD has not done that and that

is why there is an active legislative effort to stop the program. Also those

Marines better study the history of WWI gas veterans, Atomic vets, Vietnam

Agent Orange Vets, and now gulf war vets and anthrax vets. They refuse to

provide the health care and compensation needed until after the vet dies.

Read the interview re Zumwalt they knew agent orange caused what 38 diseases

and the OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET deterrmined the country could not

fulfill the promise made to Vietnam Vets.....I think they are up to what

maybe 12 of those diseases covered now but most have to occur with in a very

restricted time frame? and they did the same thing with the GUlf War vets re

Pres Bush sent to OMB again....Again Gee we cannt pay! And thus the battle

continues. Finally now the Atomic vets from 50 yrs ago have almost all the

cancers listed but AGAIN HOW MANY DIED WITH NO HELP OR HEALTH CARE OR

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE! TIME FOR ACTIVE DUTY TO WAKE UP FOR MANY OF US WE

WROKE UP TOO LATE! ALSO THE RETIRED MILITARY ARE ALSO FIGHTING LEGISLATIVELY

FOR THE HEALTH CARE THAT WAS PROMISED RE COL DAYS LAWSUIT ETC> AND ALSO IF

YOU FULFILL THE 20-30 yrs military service and are disabled due to service

exposure...you do not draw both retirement and disability pay thus this

year again(been introduced several times in past years) a legislative effort

for CONCURRENT RECEIPT.

Nope you never get those briefings at the recruiters or from the active duty

or the reserve or guard.....Ignorance is Bliss huh! When you are young you

just dont think it will happen or matter........RUDE AWAKENING. SOLDIERS

Warriors are dispensable according to our government and laws. But yet we

send money to take care of Russian officers and other overseas AID in the

name of national security.

Ha and I only thought national security started at home with a will trained

military and such! Remember those words of so many commanders: " Our

greatest resource is our personnel " Will not when you are ill or sick or no

longer physically fit.

Better study history of veteran military care...................NOW

[Guest guest]

Hi Messygirl,

You have an admirable idea, but your husbands command will never sign

nor will they ever be held accountable for any problems incurred by the

vaccine. Accountability and responsiblity are a thing of the past. There

are a few leaders out there that know the problems and dangers of this

vaccine, and they are steadily speaking up. Only until the Executive and

Legislative branch of OUR government takes full responsibilty for the

health and well being of our troops will we ever get the proper care for

injuries caused by this vaccine or any other injury incurred while

serving. As we all know, the military health care system has almost

ceased to exist. If the troops at your command are really concerned

about this vaccine and want responsible health care if they are sickened

by this so called protective measure, they need to get with their

Congressmen and Women and express their concerns. TELL THEM TO WRITE

CONGRESS AND EXPRESS THEIR CONCERNS!!!!!! THEY HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO DO

SO!!!!!! A mass letter writing campaign can get answers!

Bill

messygirl77@... wrote:

>

> From: messygirl77@...

>

> Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well.

>

> I need a little help with writing up a form for the marines in my husband's

squadron. Many of them have decided to take the anthrax vaccination, but they

are willing to have the command sign a form agreeing that the government is

responsible for any adverse reactions that may occur, and that it is understood

that no approved scientific testing has been done to prove that the vaccination

does not cause cancer or infertility. I'm not quite sure how to word the form

so that it covers everything. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

>

> Also, I'm wondering if any of you might have any legal advice reguarding the

wording of the form ( What needs to be covered, does it need to be notarized?).

>

> Thank you for your support, take care and God bless!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

They won't sign it. The Doctor that briefed my husband wouldn't even

sign anything that stated he did the briefing.

messygirl77@... wrote:

> From: messygirl77@...

>

> Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well.

>

> I need a little help with writing up a form for the marines in my

> husband's squadron. Many of them have decided to take the anthrax

> vaccination, but they are willing to have the command sign a form

> agreeing that the government is responsible for any adverse reactions

> that may occur, and that it is understood that no approved scientific

> testing has been done to prove that the vaccination does not cause

> cancer or infertility. I'm not quite sure how to word the form so

> that it covers everything. Any suggestions would be GREATLY

> appreciated.

>

> Also, I'm wondering if any of you might have any legal advice

> reguarding the wording of the form ( What needs to be covered, does it

> need to be notarized?).

>

> Thank you for your support, take care and God bless!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Maybe you could find or make him a pillow I suggest

out of foam ( I like convoluted or egg crate foam like

the hospital foam pads are). but you may have to try

different levels of firmness behind his head to see

what works best. Maybe you could use his hospital foam

pad if you have one you brought home. A big sharp

scissors will cut through the foam or an electic one

will. We made a pillow for me for my bed this way.

Maybe velcro stuck to the back of the car seat and the

pillow would keep it in place? You can find the velcro

at Walmart.

Hope this helps. Let me know if it does.

Sharon

--- Livermore <evan217@...> wrote:

> I do have a question for everyone. Evan is getting

> to big for his

> infant car seat and is unable to hold his head up

> for the upright car

> seats. What have some of you done or bought to help

> with this

> problem. He is so uncomfortable in his baby seat.

> Any suggestions

> would be helpful.

>

> Thanks,

>

> (mom to Evan 15 month old boy with Achondroplasia

> and kidney failure)

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Livermore wrote:

> <I do have a question for everyone. Evan is getting to big for his

> infant car seat and is unable to hold his head up for the upright car

> seats. What have some of you done or bought to help with this

> problem. He is so uncomfortable in his baby seat. Any suggestions

> would be helpful.>

>

what about one of those neck support pillows that people use to sleep

on planes? or a rolled towel or receiving blanket? try calling a physical

therapy facility; perhaps they'll have some ideas to help you out.

good luck...

{s}

luthien

[Guest guest]

,

When was having this problem we bought Century's Smart Move car seat.

This car seat reclines more and can be used facing backwards until 30 lbs.

I also used a rolled up towel to recline it a little more. was never

able to use a regular car seat. But he can use a regular booster seat now.

will be 5 years old in 9 days, and he still fits in the Century's Smart

Move, we use it on long trips so he can sleep.

Do not buy a car seat with a shield, when your child is older you will not

be able to get him in the car seat.

I have to warn you, about a year after I bought it Consumer Reports said

that is was not a great car seat, it allowed too much head movement, during

an accident. So it you do buy it, make sure it is installed as tight as

possible in your car - a car seat should not move even an inch with an adult

pushing on it. And when Evan is in it make sure the straps are snug.

One other thing that I have done is use quilting batting to add cushion to

all of 's car seats and booster seats. Quilting batting is better then

the foam, because it can breath and it is easier to work with, just take the

cover off of the car seat and fold the batting until you think you have the

right thickness then put the cover back on.

> Livermore wrote:

>

> > <I do have a question for everyone. Evan is getting to big for his

> > infant car seat and is unable to hold his head up for the upright car

> > seats. What have some of you done or bought to help with this

> > problem. He is so uncomfortable in his baby seat. Any suggestions

> > would be helpful.>

> >

[Guest guest]

Patty,

I feel so bad for you-headaches are so impossible to deal with. This

may not be at all helpful but just in case, have you been on

Indomethacin for some time? Because when I tried that drug after

about 3 days I got this headache that would not quit and felt like my

head was going to explode. When I told the dr. and then quit

Indomethacin the headache went away. Could this drug actually be

increasing the headache? Only things a friend who has severe

migraines has found relief from are someone massaging specific

pressure points in the temple/forehead area and heated gel packs over

the eyes and back of neck-don't know if that can do anything for your

situation. Will pray for your relief.

Joan

[Guest guest]

I've been off line for several days. See if you can get a referral to a

pain management clinic. I take my mother to one for her cervical stenosis.

They have a number of resources. She is presently on medication and gets a

cortisone injection between the vertebrae every two weeks. They do this by

X-ray. She is feeling much less pain than she has experienced for over two

years! Good luck.

[Guest guest]

Hi Q,

Welcome to the group! Unfortunately your story is a common one around

here. :-(

I think you've got your bases covered. I do think that you should

call Cranial Tech and ask them if you come in w/a script and they

feel your baby would benefit from a DOCband could they cast him that

day. It takes 2 weeks from casting to get the band. Time is NOT on

your side. Do you think your pediatrician would give you a scirpt for

for a band? If so, you really should try and have him casted that

day, should they say he'd benefit from a band. Let us know how your

appointment goed. Good luck and keep us posted.

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call to

CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

Hi Q,

Welcome to the group! Unfortunately your story is a common one around

here. :-(

I think you've got your bases covered. I do think that you should

call Cranial Tech and ask them if you come in w/a script and they

feel your baby would benefit from a DOCband could they cast him that

day. It takes 2 weeks from casting to get the band. Time is NOT on

your side. Do you think your pediatrician would give you a scirpt for

for a band? If so, you really should try and have him casted that

day, should they say he'd benefit from a band. Let us know how your

appointment goed. Good luck and keep us posted.

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call to

CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

It sounds like after a lot of run-around you are on the right track.

I have found that the clinicians at CT will give you an honest

assessment of where your child falls on the severity scale and they

will make a recommendation...... THe decision will ultimately be

yours to make. Good luck and let us know how the appointment goes.

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see

this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call

to CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription

from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

It sounds like after a lot of run-around you are on the right track.

I have found that the clinicians at CT will give you an honest

assessment of where your child falls on the severity scale and they

will make a recommendation...... THe decision will ultimately be

yours to make. Good luck and let us know how the appointment goes.

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see

this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call

to CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription

from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

Q,

Welcome. You have done great so far. Your story is similar to alot of

parents here so don't feel alone. You are in good hands with CT and

they will provide you with an honest opinion. Unfortunately waiting

is all you can do right now, but relax, you have done alot all ready.

CAROLG

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call to

CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

Q,

Welcome. You have done great so far. Your story is similar to alot of

parents here so don't feel alone. You are in good hands with CT and

they will provide you with an honest opinion. Unfortunately waiting

is all you can do right now, but relax, you have done alot all ready.

CAROLG

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call to

CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

q-

What area are you from? I live in the San Valley, so I

might be able to recommend a Ped. What insurance do you have?

Maybe someone else has the same coverage.

Amy Posner

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see

this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call

to CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription

from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

q-

What area are you from? I live in the San Valley, so I

might be able to recommend a Ped. What insurance do you have?

Maybe someone else has the same coverage.

Amy Posner

> I am new to this forum and found it is very helpful. The Ped. did

> check-up for my son at his 12th months and did not find anything

wrong

> (maybe the hair hides this problem). Last weekend, after hair-cut,

the

> problem is noticable and obvious to me. His ear positions got

affected

> clearly. Then I did research on Monday. Called CT (Los Angeles) on

> Tuesday, got reference to other ped. from CT at LA. Went to see

this

> Ped. today and the Ped. (a old guy) say my son's case is normal and

> somehow mild. He did not do any measurement and refer me to see

> another good doc on pediatric NeuroSurgeon for decision.

>

> But I found my insurance did not cover this docotor, even can not

find

> any peditric neurosurgeon speciality. So I decide to give a call

to CT

> (San Diego). Got a free consultation on next Tuesday.

>

> I was told they will do measurement and give me recommendation, if

> they think DOC BAND is required and will request a prescription

from

> my Ped. and deal with my issurance.

>

> Until now, I can calm down on this issue. And wondering if I have

> already done everything what I can do now since I donot want to

> waiting too long, my son is already 13 months.

>

> Could you give me some suggestions, advices anything I miss?

>

> Thank you very much.

>

> q

[Guest guest]

My son is 6 but he is 4'3 " which is the size of most 8 year olds and

we got him heavy duty training wheels from a therapy catalog. They

are pretty close to being flush with the ground so balance is not

compromised too much. They were $80 so you will have to decide if

its worth it but you could take him to the park so he could practice

without the other children watching him.

The kids in my development are so tiny and they also ride bikes like

pros, and scooters, etc. They also throw balls and play sports like

pros. I am often terribly heartbroken and share your blue

feelings. My husband, who has lots of AS traits doesn't think its

important but I feel it keeps them socially isolated. I guess my

husband thinks eventually my son will connect with somebody with

some common interest that doesn't involve physical play.

My other suggestion is to get a PT to work with your son on bike

riding (which is really balance and motor planning). Enough

reptition can help to hard wire the skill. I had my son's PT at

school take him outside to work on mastering the playground

equipment. I wonder if during ESY the PT could work on bike

riding. Just a thought. If you want the info of the catalog you

can email me at melamedj@....

Take care,

Debbie

[Guest guest]

My son was 8 when he learned to ride a bike too. Lucky for us though, there were

no kids around to tease him so we tried the training wheels. It made him feel

WAY more comfortable but his balance was worse with them. We ended up taking

them off and my husband just held onto the back of the seat to keep the balance

until he got the hang of it. We also got him a much smaller bike and that was

easier to learn on because he was more comfortable being able to just put he's

feet down. His biggest challenge was being able to push off and get the bike

going so he could start peddling. That was also easier to do with the smaller

bike.

haackia <haackia@...> wrote: Hi, Everyone!

Need advice. We are trying to teach our 8 yr how t oride a bike. He

has some serious balance issues. Can anyone give us some tips on how

to help him. He is too big for the training wheels and we bought a bar

to help him, but it's so hard.

The kids around here are (of course) younger and ride their bikes like

pros. He gets teased about being weak and delicate. He was very upset

the other day. I am feeling so sad and heart broken for him.

All I want for Christmas is a friend for him.

Sorry, but I am really blue today.

Ide

[Guest guest]

So sorry about your troubles:( My son is 14 and still tips his bike and I just

have a hard time letting him ride it at all... he did have training wheels for a

long while, just for safety. You can adjust them so they don't hit the ground

unless he is in danger of tipping. It's just a gross motor thing that all

aspies have, as far as I know... good luck!! Tami

( ) Need suggestions

Hi, Everyone!

Need advice. We are trying to teach our 8 yr how t oride a bike. He

has some serious balance issues. Can anyone give us some tips on how

to help him. He is too big for the training wheels and we bought a bar

to help him, but it's so hard.

The kids around here are (of course) younger and ride their bikes like

pros. He gets teased about being weak and delicate. He was very upset

the other day. I am feeling so sad and heart broken for him.

All I want for Christmas is a friend for him.

Sorry, but I am really blue today.

Ide

[Guest guest]

Hi, we are new to this group. We have a 10 year old son with Asperger's and

live in Michigan. I am also an occupational therapist. My son learned how

to ride a bike this summer on the " orange county style chopper bike " . It has

larger wheels and you sit differently on the seat with a lower " sense of

gravity. " We tried the physical therapy route with no luck, but this style

bike

made all the difference for him. Of course, I can't get him to tie his

shoes yet!!!

Good Luck,

Farrelly

[Guest guest]

Ide, We have bike issues too. There is a bike camp called Lose THe Training

Wheels. If you can find one near you they teach kids with disabilites to ride

bikes. First they start on adaptive bike then by the end of the week they

convert to conventional bikes. I live in MD and we are hosting a camp this

summer. Go to their web site. I have asked the bike question to many OT's and

they all say that there is a lot to riding a bike. The steering,balance,pedals

all at the same time is hard for our kids but not impossible. Some suggestions

were starting with a bike that is too small for the child that their feet can

touch the ground. This helps when they start to fall and catch themselves. Also

start with the pedals removed so they can work on coasting and balance then

progress to the pedals. Small inclines are best to start.

All the best,

Jill

" And all things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive. " Matt

21:22

[Guest guest]

A friend with NT kids swears that the easiest way to teach a kid to ride a

bicycle is to put

the seat way down and take the pedals off. The kid sits on the bike and pushes

it around

with his feet, gradually going faster and faster and developing a sense of

balance and a

feel for turning the bike, etc. Then, when you put the pedals back on, it's

just a matter of

coordinating the pedal pushing, not everything all at once. They've had a lot

of success

with their kids.

We took our kids to the school parking lot after hours so they could practice in

an area

where they had a lot of space and didn't have to worry about going straight as

much as

you do on a sidewalk.

My own Aspie obsessed about bike riding all day every day for about two weeks

straight

when he was 7yo, but would only practice if no one was watching him " practice

his bike

riding skills. " I gave him total privacy and he taught himself. However, he's

never been

really proficient and, now that he's older, seldom uses his bicycle. He's

always been

awkward and just enjoys things that don't require a great deal of physical

coordination.

Sue C.

16, NT

Ian 15, AS/BP/Tourette's

Liz 13, BP/ADD

J'alex 11, BP/ADHD/ASD 'traits'

Evan 8, BP/ADHD/ASD 'traits'

>

> Hi, Everyone!

>

> Need advice. We are trying to teach our 8 yr how t oride a bike. He

> has some serious balance issues. Can anyone give us some tips on how

> to help him. He is too big for the training wheels and we bought a bar

> to help him, but it's so hard.

>

> The kids around here are (of course) younger and ride their bikes like

> pros. He gets teased about being weak and delicate. He was very upset

> the other day. I am feeling so sad and heart broken for him.

>

> All I want for Christmas is a friend for him.

>

> Sorry, but I am really blue today.

>

> Ide

>

[Guest guest]

>

> We also got him a much smaller bike and that was easier to learn on

because he was more comfortable being able to just put he's feet down.

His biggest challenge was being able to push off and get the bike

going so he could start peddling. That was also easier to do with the

smaller bike.

>

This is what worked for my daughter who was also a late bike rider. We

kept her old bike and let her ride it on a park field. She was much

less worried about hurting herself on the grass and with her center of

balance lower to the ground on the smaller bike, she found it easier

to learn how to keep her balance on the two wheeler.

good luck

Vicki

Burnaby, BC

mom to 11 yog w AS and 5 yo boy w. possible ASD

[Guest guest]

My son's really weird with coordination. He has trouble running

or moving his whole body for athletics, even walking, my sister

says the word " lumber " to describe walking was invented just for

him! He can barely tie shoes at age 17, and hardly ever does,

just keeps his shoes tied and slips them on and off. But, he

draws really well, is good at video games, is now typing pretty

well, and he learned to ride a bike at about age 7. He is

sometimes wobbly on it. My daughter (age 23 - typical) and

he actually learned to ride a bike all by themselves or by

listening to directions from kids their age.

>

> >

[Guest guest]

Ide,

I am not sure how to go about teaching your son to ride but I look forward to

reading the replies that you get as our 6 year old is in the same boat. We took

his training wheels off and he freaked out and refused to get on it. We've been

trying to teach him and he is content to let us walk with him holding the bike

but as soon as we let go he stops and puts his feet on the ground or tips off.

Beck

( ) Need suggestions

Hi, Everyone!

Need advice. We are trying to teach our 8 yr how t oride a bike. He

has some serious balance issues. Can anyone give us some tips on how

to help him. He is too big for the training wheels and we bought a bar

to help him, but it's so hard.

The kids around here are (of course) younger and ride their bikes like

pros. He gets teased about being weak and delicate. He was very upset

the other day. I am feeling so sad and heart broken for him.

All I want for Christmas is a friend for him.

Sorry, but I am really blue today.

Ide