Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Commiseration, I have. (5) likes to dump, then fill, then dump, then fill, over and over. He invariably tires of this during a " fill " and leaves a mess. Fun. Sent from my iPhone > Hi guys, > > So has a behavior that we just can't seem to tame, she dumps things. Cups, bowls containers.......really anything. Stuff on/in her desk at school, stuff on counters etc etc. Have any of you dealt with this? have any of you " cured " it? tips/tricks/commiseration? > > Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Yes, this is getting old for us too! Wish I had some good advice! We transition today from our floortime therapy to ABA focusing on Verbal Behavior Approach and hoping this will make a difference! Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Heidi, can you please explain these two approaches to me? Re: Dumping Yes, this is getting old for us too! Wish I had some good advice! We transition today from our floortime therapy to ABA focusing on Verbal Behavior Approach and hoping this will make a difference! Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Elie cleared table tops. NOThing seemed to work except redirection - which meant he went to another place and activity. But then he would return to the same place, he would still clear tabletops. Seemed compulsive at the time - I learned - as did his teachers- not to leave things on table tops. MAde for neatness and frustration. HE outgrew it . We did not change the behavior - but we did try! > > > Commiseration, I have. > > (5) likes to dump, then fill, then dump, then fill, over and over. > He invariably tires of this during a " fill " and leaves a mess. Fun. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > Hi guys, > > > > So has a behavior that we just can't seem to tame, she dumps > things. Cups, bowls containers.......really anything. Stuff on/in her desk > at school, stuff on counters etc etc. Have any of you dealt with this? have > any of you " cured " it? tips/tricks/commiseration? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 it does seem compulsive. Once she fixes her eyes on something she HAS to dump it, even if it's an hour later. at what age did he outgrow it? Re: Dumping Elie cleared table tops. NOThing seemed to work except redirection - which meant he went to another place and activity. But then he would return to the same place, he would still clear tabletops. Seemed compulsive at the time - I learned - as did his teachers- not to leave things on table tops. MAde for neatness and frustration. HE outgrew it . We did not change the behavior - but we did try! > > > Commiseration, I have. > > (5) likes to dump, then fill, then dump, then fill, over and over. > He invariably tires of this during a " fill " and leaves a mess. Fun. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > Hi guys, > > > > So has a behavior that we just can't seem to tame, she dumps > things. Cups, bowls containers.......really anything. Stuff on/in her desk > at school, stuff on counters etc etc. Have any of you dealt with this? have > any of you " cured " it? tips/tricks/commiseration? > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 He stopped at about age 6 or 7. EXCEPT I remember a amemorable time at age 10 - he cleared the class computer from its table!!! Would you believe in a class of kids with disabilities there was a computer on a little stand without any kind of locking - not even duct tape?? We used a lot of duct tape for TV, vhs player, microwave, etc. > > > it does seem compulsive. Once she fixes her eyes on something she HAS to > dump it, even if it's an hour later. at what age did he outgrow it? > > > Re: Dumping > > Elie cleared table tops. NOThing seemed to work except redirection - which > meant he went to another place and activity. But then he would return to > the same place, he would still clear tabletops. Seemed compulsive at the > time - I learned - as did his teachers- not to leave things on table tops. > MAde for neatness and frustration. HE outgrew it . We did not change the > behavior - but we did try! > > On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Cookson > wrote: > > > > > > > Commiseration, I have. > > > > (5) likes to dump, then fill, then dump, then fill, over and over. > > He invariably tires of this during a " fill " and leaves a mess. Fun. > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > > > > > > Hi guys, > > > > > > So has a behavior that we just can't seem to tame, she dumps > > things. Cups, bowls containers.......really anything. Stuff on/in her > desk > > at school, stuff on counters etc etc. Have any of you dealt with this? > have > > any of you " cured " it? tips/tricks/commiseration? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Darwyn (6) is the king of dumping. Has been for years. He seems to need surfaces to be cleared off. And any box of crayons or lego is like a magnet. Once at preschool he ran across the room to dump a bag of flour that was left on a counter for 30 seconds (and the teacher had even checked to make sure he was far away before she left it out). At home we keep almost everything up above the level he can reach and we have a " minimalist " decor. We don't have a coffee table because when we did Darwyn would clear it off with a big sweep of his arm. I had to keep warning people not to put anything on it. Here's what we also try: When he throws a box of something he does not get to participate in picking it up because he likes the process of cleaning up. But he does have a PECs picture of a puzzle that he is allowed to dump out and then puts the pieces back in the box. So when he NEEDS (and I agree that there is often a compulsive need) to dump something he can ask for that as an activity. I've noticed that when he's overstimulated or tired or doesn't know what is happening he actively looks for things to throw. For example if he has to wait (because I can't find the keys) by the door when we're going out to the car he'll search for something to throw, but if we're on track he's fine. At his preschool they ducttaped the boxes of crayons to the table. He is strong enough to pull them off, but it gave them a precious 5 seconds to notice and stop him. They also covered the shelves with blankets so he didn't see so much stuff. And the kids learned not to leave their glass of juice within his reach. Also, his assistants all learn to move quickly to stop him. He seems to dump stuff less lately, but that might just be because there's less to dump. Good luck and don't leave out any bags of flour! Mom to (age 10 NT) and Darwyn ( age 6 DS ASD and a few heart surgeries) , Canada Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry Dumping Hi guys, So has a behavior that we just can't seem to tame, she dumps things. Cups, bowls containers.......really anything. Stuff on/in her desk at school, stuff on counters etc etc. Have any of you dealt with this? have any of you " cured " it? tips/tricks/commiseration? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 My dh remined me that Elie did NOT stop at 6 or 7 - that was throwing. He was still clearing shelves and emptying drawers, clearing tables at 10. Then it gradually faded. > > > Darwyn (6) is the king of dumping. Has been for years. He seems to need > surfaces to be cleared off. And any box of crayons or lego is like a magnet. > Once at preschool he ran across the room to dump a bag of flour that was > left on a counter for 30 seconds (and the teacher had even checked to make > sure he was far away before she left it out). At home we keep almost > everything up above the level he can reach and we have a " minimalist " decor. > We don't have a coffee table because when we did Darwyn would clear it off > with a big sweep of his arm. I had to keep warning people not to put > anything on it. > Here's what we also try: > When he throws a box of something he does not get to participate in picking > it up because he likes the process of cleaning up. But he does have a PECs > picture of a puzzle that he is allowed to dump out and then puts the pieces > back in the box. So when he NEEDS (and I agree that there is often a > compulsive need) to dump something he can ask for that as an activity. > I've noticed that when he's overstimulated or tired or doesn't know what is > happening he actively looks for things to throw. For example if he has to > wait (because I can't find the keys) by the door when we're going out to the > car he'll search for something to throw, but if we're on track he's fine. At > his preschool they ducttaped the boxes of crayons to the table. He is strong > enough to pull them off, but it gave them a precious 5 seconds to notice and > stop him. They also covered the shelves with blankets so he didn't see so > much stuff. And the kids learned not to leave their glass of juice within > his reach. Also, his assistants all learn to move quickly to stop him. > He seems to dump stuff less lately, but that might just be because there's > less to dump. > Good luck and don't leave out any bags of flour! > > Mom to (age 10 NT) and Darwyn ( age 6 DS ASD and a few heart > surgeries) > , Canada > Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry > > Dumping > > Hi guys, > > So has a behavior that we just can't seem to tame, she dumps things. > Cups, bowls containers.......really anything. Stuff on/in her desk at > school, stuff on counters etc etc. Have any of you dealt with this? have any > of you " cured " it? tips/tricks/commiseration? > > Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what she says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what she says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 That made me laugh! We have a serious deer infestation in our city (or they have a human infestation). I looked around our living room which now has no lamp behind the chair because Darwyn discovered shaking it would disodge the top and I'm wondering if we'll have to raise our pictures higher - which will look ridiculous. During school break, for the first time ever, he stood on the couch and pulled a framed painting off the wall. He was mad about not going to school and looking to make a point about how I should not be cleaning up in the kitchen, but should be watching him! Also he can almost reach the top of the fireplace mantle so we will soon have nowhere to put anything. I tried putting a tiny plant on the windowsill once and he spotted it immediately and went to pull it down. On the other hand he leaves the books on the bookshelf now so we at least can have a bookshelf. He used to pull books down all the time and that stopped a few years ago. Now he only pulls books of the shelf in his sister's room, but I chalk that up to goading his sister which is wonderfully typical behaviour! Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry Re: Dumping I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what she says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 All the lamps in our house are attached to the wall! No floor lamps, no table lamps. IKEA is our friend. Remember, we drilled a hole thru Elie's dresser from top to bottom and put a rod through it to keep him from dumping clothes out. > > > That made me laugh! We have a serious deer infestation in our city (or they > have a human infestation). > I looked around our living room which now has no lamp behind the chair > because Darwyn discovered shaking it would disodge the top and I'm wondering > if we'll have to raise our pictures higher - which will look ridiculous. > During school break, for the first time ever, he stood on the couch and > pulled a framed painting off the wall. He was mad about not going to school > and looking to make a point about how I should not be cleaning up in the > kitchen, but should be watching him! Also he can almost reach the top of the > fireplace mantle so we will soon have nowhere to put anything. I tried > putting a tiny plant on the windowsill once and he spotted it immediately > and went to pull it down. On the other hand he leaves the books on the > bookshelf now so we at least can have a bookshelf. He used to pull books > down all the time and that stopped a few years ago. Now he only pulls books > of the shelf in his sister's room, but I chalk that up to goading his sister > which is wonderfully typical behaviour! > > Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry > > Re: Dumping > > I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it > was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " > or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We > call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all > tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables > and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are > wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am > going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what > she says. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 I got rid of the dresser and hang everything in the closet Sara Cohen wrote: >All the lamps in our house are attached to the wall! No floor lamps, no >table lamps. IKEA is our friend. > >Remember, we drilled a hole thru Elie's dresser from top to bottom and put a >rod through it to keep him from dumping clothes out. > > > >> >> >> That made me laugh! We have a serious deer infestation in our city (or they >> have a human infestation). >> I looked around our living room which now has no lamp behind the chair >> because Darwyn discovered shaking it would disodge the top and I'm wondering >> if we'll have to raise our pictures higher - which will look ridiculous. >> During school break, for the first time ever, he stood on the couch and >> pulled a framed painting off the wall. He was mad about not going to school >> and looking to make a point about how I should not be cleaning up in the >> kitchen, but should be watching him! Also he can almost reach the top of the >> fireplace mantle so we will soon have nowhere to put anything. I tried >> putting a tiny plant on the windowsill once and he spotted it immediately >> and went to pull it down. On the other hand he leaves the books on the >> bookshelf now so we at least can have a bookshelf. He used to pull books >> down all the time and that stopped a few years ago. Now he only pulls books >> of the shelf in his sister's room, but I chalk that up to goading his sister >> which is wonderfully typical behaviour! >> >> Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry >> >> Re: Dumping >> >> I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it >> was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " >> or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We >> call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all >> tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables >> and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are >> wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am >> going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what >> she says. >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 knocked down many a lamp as a kid. He outgrew it during his early teens.  Now, as an adult, he still insists on removing towels from towel racks and dumping them on the floor. He also will remove jackets or clothes if they are hung on a chairback. He doesn't do it out of anger or acting out. These items, hanging in this way, seem to annoy him for some reason. ________________________________ To: Sent: Thu, February 17, 2011 8:44:10 PM Subject: Re: Dumping  I got rid of the dresser and hang everything in the closet Sara Cohen wrote: >All the lamps in our house are attached to the wall! No floor lamps, no >table lamps. IKEA is our friend. > >Remember, we drilled a hole thru Elie's dresser from top to bottom and put a >rod through it to keep him from dumping clothes out. > > > >> >> >> That made me laugh! We have a serious deer infestation in our city (or they >> have a human infestation). >> I looked around our living room which now has no lamp behind the chair >> because Darwyn discovered shaking it would disodge the top and I'm wondering >> if we'll have to raise our pictures higher - which will look ridiculous. >> During school break, for the first time ever, he stood on the couch and >> pulled a framed painting off the wall. He was mad about not going to school >> and looking to make a point about how I should not be cleaning up in the >> kitchen, but should be watching him! Also he can almost reach the top of the >> fireplace mantle so we will soon have nowhere to put anything. I tried >> putting a tiny plant on the windowsill once and he spotted it immediately >> and went to pull it down. On the other hand he leaves the books on the >> bookshelf now so we at least can have a bookshelf. He used to pull books >> down all the time and that stopped a few years ago. Now he only pulls books >> of the shelf in his sister's room, but I chalk that up to goading his sister >> which is wonderfully typical behaviour! >> >> Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry >> >> Re: Dumping >> >> I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it >> was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " >> or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We >> call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all >> tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables >> and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are >> wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am >> going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what >> she says. >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi, Everyone....I know this is dating myself, but for those of you that remember the movie *Close Encounters of the Third Kind* --- when that movie came out, it clicked as to how I use to view Gareth's dumping, swiping, and hurricane activity. It was sooooooooo compulsive....he had to do it. Take care, Everyone. Margaret Mom to Gareth, 22 y/o, DS/ASD/OCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yes - chair tipping is Darwyn's (age 6) activity of choice if there's nothing to throw. And if he wants to leave a place like the Dr's office - its a rather effective mode of communication. You can't ignore chair and table tipping for long. Darwyn finds clean up rewarding so if you really want to try to reduce dumping, you might consider not allowing to pick up (or even watch the picking up) of things he dumps. It really upsets Darwyn not to be allowed to participate in cleaning up and I think it has maybe reduced his throwing a bit. Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry Re: Dumping > > >> > > >> I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it > > >> was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " > > >> or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We > > >> call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all > > >> tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables > > >> and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are > > >> wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am > > >> going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what > > >> she says. > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 nathan kind of outgrew this too, still has to dump toys out even at grandmas,lol, and NO clothing put away in his room!lol but hasnt even dumped drinks in years. shawna   http://sewshawna.blogspot.com To: Cc: Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: Dumping  My dh remined me that Elie did NOT stop at 6 or 7 - that was throwing. He was still clearing shelves and emptying drawers, clearing tables at 10. Then it gradually faded. > > > Darwyn (6) is the king of dumping. Has been for years. He seems to need > surfaces to be cleared off. And any box of crayons or lego is like a magnet. > Once at preschool he ran across the room to dump a bag of flour that was > left on a counter for 30 seconds (and the teacher had even checked to make > sure he was far away before she left it out). At home we keep almost > everything up above the level he can reach and we have a " minimalist " decor. > We don't have a coffee table because when we did Darwyn would clear it off > with a big sweep of his arm. I had to keep warning people not to put > anything on it. > Here's what we also try: > When he throws a box of something he does not get to participate in picking > it up because he likes the process of cleaning up. But he does have a PECs > picture of a puzzle that he is allowed to dump out and then puts the pieces > back in the box. So when he NEEDS (and I agree that there is often a > compulsive need) to dump something he can ask for that as an activity. > I've noticed that when he's overstimulated or tired or doesn't know what is > happening he actively looks for things to throw. For example if he has to > wait (because I can't find the keys) by the door when we're going out to the > car he'll search for something to throw, but if we're on track he's fine. At > his preschool they ducttaped the boxes of crayons to the table. He is strong > enough to pull them off, but it gave them a precious 5 seconds to notice and > stop him. They also covered the shelves with blankets so he didn't see so > much stuff. And the kids learned not to leave their glass of juice within > his reach. Also, his assistants all learn to move quickly to stop him. > He seems to dump stuff less lately, but that might just be because there's > less to dump. > Good luck and don't leave out any bags of flour! > > Mom to (age 10 NT) and Darwyn ( age 6 DS ASD and a few heart > surgeries) > , Canada > Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry > > Dumping > > Hi guys, > > So has a behavior that we just can't seem to tame, she dumps things. > Cups, bowls containers.......really anything. Stuff on/in her desk at > school, stuff on counters etc etc. Have any of you dealt with this? have any > of you " cured " it? tips/tricks/commiseration? > > Thanks, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 heheheehee, i completely blocked out the pet water!lol nathan just would not leave that in the bowl, the carpet was perpetually wet, uuugh. the only thing that helped that were baby gates, and after enough redirections and getting into trouble he did finally stop that whew!!!!shawna   http://sewshawna.blogspot.com To: Cc: Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:46 AM Subject: Re: Dumping  My son, Liam is notorious for dumping things, puzzles, toys, books, dog and cat water bowls, etc. HIs cup full of juice/milk was the big one and would literally drive me mad, he rarely does that anymore. If he does it usually means he's not feeling well. He used to be awful with clearing tables but that has become less of an issue. Thank goodness as my kitchen table is a magnet and seems to attract everything. We don't have a coffee table b/c of this issue. Our stance is, if he dumps, it he cleans it up, he hates that part. We put all his books up high so he can't get at them. He loves books but would not leave them on the shelf and then to top it off he would start ripping the pages. I have to keep his school library books up high and he has to request for them b/c I can't trust him not to destroy the book. I find he does it more when frustrated. If he has " down time " and doesn't know what to do, it's his way of telling me he's bored. If he has no computer, TV, or one on one time with someone he just doesn't know what to do. Sometimes I can get him to interact and " play " with his little brother and I LIVE for those moments but that doesn't usually last very long. I think that's what frustrates me the most at this stage of his life is that he doesn't know how to play. Marie mom to Liam, 7, DS,PDD-NOS, Celiac Owen,4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I wish I could understand why must slam doors. That drives me bonkers. Open-SLAM-giggle, repeat. Sent from my iPhone > We call it swiping. We finally had to screw our lamps to the end tables from underneath. That is the only issue we have resolved. everything else gets swiped to the floor no matter how many times we make pick it up. Just wonder why they need to do it. Sometimes he turns the furniture over too. {end tables, kitchen chairs, living room chairs} Rose > > > > > > > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> That made me laugh! We have a serious deer infestation in our city (or they > > > > >> have a human infestation). > > > > >> I looked around our living room which now has no lamp behind the chair > > > > >> because Darwyn discovered shaking it would disodge the top and I'm wondering > > > > >> if we'll have to raise our pictures higher - which will look ridiculous. > > > > >> During school break, for the first time ever, he stood on the couch and > > > > >> pulled a framed painting off the wall. He was mad about not going to school > > > > >> and looking to make a point about how I should not be cleaning up in the > > > > >> kitchen, but should be watching him! Also he can almost reach the top of the > > > > >> fireplace mantle so we will soon have nowhere to put anything. I tried > > > > >> putting a tiny plant on the windowsill once and he spotted it immediately > > > > >> and went to pull it down. On the other hand he leaves the books on the > > > > >> bookshelf now so we at least can have a bookshelf. He used to pull books > > > > >> down all the time and that stopped a few years ago. Now he only pulls books > > > > >> of the shelf in his sister's room, but I chalk that up to goading his sister > > > > >> which is wonderfully typical behaviour! > > > > >> > > > > >> Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry > > > > >> > > > > >> Re: Dumping > > > > >> > > > > >> I can & #39;t believe the broad response to the dumping issue! I thought it > > > > >> was something unique to Stuart (age 8). You know how there are " tree lines " > > > > >> or " deer lines " of how far up a tree a deer can reach to clear foliage? We > > > > >> call the rooms in our house the Stubie line because we had to clear all > > > > >> tables and shelves above his reach! It is getting bad now- he broke 2 tables > > > > >> and 2 lamps in the last 6 months. , I think that your insights are > > > > >> wonderful- it happens during transition times or when he is very tired. I am > > > > >> going to ask our new ABA behaviorist for ideas. Will let the group know what > > > > >> she says. > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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