Guest guest Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi..my son is 6 and has HFA (PDD). We noticed he gets very stressed out often with meltdowns w/certain Nintendo DS and WII games (the electronics he has)....we took away the high stress ones and this seems to help a little..and also trying to limit his time on them...any other suggestions/comments? Also, we have respite services through Broward Children's Center for a very nominal fee...but I liked ARC respite better but they raised their prices/fees....does anybody know of another facility that they would recommend for respite services? AMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Try UCP. (United Cerebral Palsy) they have respite services. If you have problems with BCC contact Katz - she is excellent at trying to find a good match and solving problems. I have been with them for about 14 years. To: slist <sList > Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 4:34 PM Subject: respite & video games Hi..my son is 6 and has HFA (PDD). We noticed he gets very stressed out often with meltdowns w/certain Nintendo DS and WII games (the electronics he has)....we took away the high stress ones and this seems to help a little..and also trying to limit his time on them...any other suggestions/comments? Also, we have respite services through Broward Children's Center for a very nominal fee...but I liked ARC respite better but they raised their prices/fees....does anybody know of another facility that they would recommend for respite services? AMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Regarding the video games, my son has the same issue though he doesnt really play them much anymore, it was worse when he was younger (he is 12 now) but you can reverse it and look at it as an opportunity to teach him some coping skills, have him practice some self regulation. There are going to be frustrating things in life, the video games can be kind of a practice of how to deal with those things. You can show him how to take deep breaths, how to soothe himself by self talk, such as "shoot this is so frustrating but I can handle it" etc. The frustration of the video games is something I dont see being able to do much about unless you ban them which seems severe. So use it as a learning opportunity if possible, and of course try to buy ones that seem less frustrating too. The Wii is good for that with the sports games and bowling type games. Clara To: sList Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:49:16 AMSubject: Re: respite & video games Try UCP. (United Cerebral Palsy) they have respite services. If you have problems with BCC contact Katz - she is excellent at trying to find a good match and solving problems. I have been with them for about 14 years. To: slist <sList > Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 4:34 PMSubject: respite & video games Hi..my son is 6 and has HFA (PDD). We noticed he gets very stressed out often with meltdowns w/certain Nintendo DS and WII games (the electronics he has)....we took away the high stress ones and this seems to help a little..and also trying to limit his time on them...any other suggestions/comments? Also, we have respite services through Broward Children's Center for a very nominal fee...but I liked ARC respite better but they raised their prices/fees....does anybody know of another facility that they would recommend for respite services? AMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 United Cerebral Palsy of Broward. The name of the coordinator is Arlene Cohen at . We first had Respite with ARC, and now for the past 3 years with UCP. We love them! The copays are $0, $2 or $4 per session (depending on your yearly income). This is NOT per hour, but per session. So, if they sit your child for 6 hrs, and your copay is $4, you only pay $4 for that day (NOT $24). Good luck! Ida > > > > > Hi..my son is 6 and has HFA (PDD). We noticed he gets very stressed out often with > > meltdowns w/certain Nintendo DS and WII games (the electronics he has)....we took away the high > > stress ones and this seems to help a little..and also trying to limit his time on them...any other suggestions/comments? > > Also, we have respite services through Broward Children's Center for a very nominal fee...but I liked ARC respite better > > but they raised their prices/fees....does anybody know of another facility that they would recommend for respite services? > > > > AMS > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks Clara for your response-it is a good reminder of how important it is to use every moment to teach-help & guide- no matter how much I know- the reminders help!!! From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of ClaraSent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:43 AMTo: sList Subject: Re: respite & video games Regarding the video games, my son has the same issue though he doesnt really play them much anymore, it was worse when he was younger (he is 12 now) but you can reverse it and look at it as an opportunity to teach him some coping skills, have him practice some self regulation. There are going to be frustrating things in life, the video games can be kind of a practice of how to deal with those things. You can show him how to take deep breaths, how to soothe himself by self talk, such as " shoot this is so frustrating but I can handle it " etc. The frustration of the video games is something I dont see being able to do much about unless you ban them which seems severe. So use it as a learning opportunity if possible, and of course try to buy ones that seem less frustrating too. The Wii is good for that with the sports games and bowling type games. ClaraTo: sList Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:49:16 AMSubject: Re: respite & video games Try UCP. (United Cerebral Palsy) they have respite services. If you have problems with BCC contact Katz - she is excellent at trying to find a good match and solving problems. I have been with them for about 14 years. To: slist <sList > Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 4:34 PMSubject: respite & video games Hi..my son is 6 and has HFA (PDD). We noticed he gets very stressed out often withmeltdowns w/certain Nintendo DS and WII games (the electronics he has)....we took away the highstress ones and this seems to help a little..and also trying to limit his time on them...any other suggestions/comments?Also, we have respite services through Broward Children's Center for a very nominal fee...but I liked ARC respite betterbut they raised their prices/fees....does anybody know of another facility that they would recommend for respite services? AMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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