Guest guest Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Oh my goodness. This used to happen in our elementary school. So ridiculous!!! I remember visiting the kids from time to time and when the whistle was blown, you could see the parents there who were visiting - they'd look at the other parents with wide eyes like we couldn't believe it was really happening!!! Sadly, I dont' know what happened to change it, but it stopped. Maybe something was said to the principal (who was the whistle blower) or maybe to the school board? But it stopped. Now they use a microphone and a STOP sign that they hold up to the kids and then they count down from 3. When they get to 1, it SHOULD be quiet. It's still silly to me, but it's sooo much better than annoying and scaring the crap out of the kids. I'd talk to the SPED teachers about sensory-wise if it's a good thing to have a whistle blown? Maybe see if they could talk to the person in charge about how it's a BAD idea. Good luck!!! RobinFour things you can't recover:The stone....after the throw. The word....after it's said.The occasion...after it's missed. The time....after it's gone. From: jan <jrushen@...>Subject: ( ) desensitize???? Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 7:15 PM I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions???J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Good Luck!! I have tried occupational therapist for years and does not work... ( ) desensitize????I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions???J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 Why is the whistle blown in the first place? that would really bother my son as well. I would have an IEP meeting for this to figure out how to help your son if it's truly causing him distress. See what " the team members " can come up wit--make them have to get involved formally through the iep process Maybe, a gong (kinda nice sounding) maybe the lights could flash on and off two times? Your kid cannot be the only kid that is bothered by this whistle. Point is you have to bring it to your son's IEP team for anything to actually be done about this problem. On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 10:37 AM, <tfitzge134@...> wrote: Good Luck!! I have tried occupational therapist for years and does not work... ( ) desensitize????I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions??? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2010 Report Share Posted September 9, 2010 > > I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions??? > > J > My friend's daughter wears earplugs during lunches in the lunchroom because it is so noisy and is magnified by the accoustics in the room..They make some plugs flesh colored so peers cannot see them; Also, bright neon colors, etc.. I dont think it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises, though, especially one on the spectrum. Keep a spare pair of earplugs for the car, home, etc.. ~Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Ahh..the lunchroom. Awful. They had a bullhorn at our school. My son had such a hard time in the lunchroom. He basically sat alone facing a wall to deal with it. We did get permission for him to eat alone (or bring someone) into a meeting room in the front office,as needed. The sounds were just sooooooooo overwhelming. I noticed him having reactions to so many sounds and looked into helping him. We do try earplugs. This past summer we did something called , AIT. http://www.aitinstitute.org/ He loved it and seems to deal with noises better since then. He did switch schools ( now in middle school) and has not complained one time about the lunch room. I see him covering his ears less. He still has some issues with sounds, but it seems to have worked. There are other programs too.. one called The Listening Program.. We have never done OT, but I'd like to. If I can prepare him in advance, it helps. He will know what to expect. The unexpected loud sounds are the worst. Just my two cents, good luck. > > I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions??? > > J > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 The SENCO at my daughter's school doesnt believe that she is sensitive to noise or seem to understand that this is a known problem with Aspergers. I have now had to involve LEA inclusion team who will instruct the school on how to provide an appropriate learning environment. The school needs to adapt not your child. > > > > > > > Good Luck!! I have tried occupational therapist for years and does not > > work... > > > > > > ( ) desensitize???? > > > > I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud > > noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation > > where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions??? > > > > J > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 I agree......the think flashing the lights on and off is much better than a dang whistle... Lets try that in the Teachers' Lounge and see how THEY like it~! > > > > > > > Good Luck!! I have tried occupational therapist for years and does not > > work... > > > > > > ( ) desensitize???? > > > > I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud > > noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation > > where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions??? > > > > J > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 The noise could be gradually taken care of, but the surprise of when they will blow the whistle is tougher. There are sites where you can download a sound (i.e. a whistle) onto your computer. Let your child be in charge of the volume of the sound, making it louder as he/she feels more comfortable with it. I added a photo/cartoon picture of the item that makes the noise and then when she clicks on it, it makes the sound (quietly at first). I ask her if she thinks she could be louder than that sound, and she makes the sound herself (we make this fun and goofy). Then she makes it louder on the computer and tries to be louder making her whistle (thunder, fire alarm, etc.) sound, etc., etc. Is there a certain time that they blow the whistle? Can it be timed according to the clock in the room? Or could the person who blows it, walk past your child and give some kind of signal that he/she will blow it soon, so your child has a chance to plug his/her ears or turn up the volume on an mp3 player (if allowed), or be allowed to leave the room for a bathroom break? My child's school has scheduled fire drills which are horrible for my dd. The principal decided to tell her teacher when they will occur and they have her school case manager come and accompany her outside a couple minutes before the alarm goes off. She's a bit more relaxed and feels good about the fact that she has people who care enough about her to do this. Good luck to you! Kari > > I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions??? > > J > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 It's scary to imagine a whistle being blown in a lunch room. As if the chaos and noise is not already enough! Yikes! lol. I think I would ask whoever is blowing that whistle to go by your ds and tap his shoulder five minutes before he plans to blow it. Then he could have time to escape! If they won't cooperate, find out what time it's blown and get your ds a watch to go off five minutes before that so he is alerted and can leave. Roxanna "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson ( ) desensitize???? I am just wondering if it is possible to desensitize a child to loud noises. Also, what do you think would be a good way to handle a situation where a whistle was blown in the lunch room. Any suggestions??? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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