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Originally Posted by Ortus
I have a special needs son also, but he's not 'social' in our way. Nothing seems to affect him which is a sort of blessing. He's non-verbal and blissful. However, he's only 5. So your post piques my interest as I could be in the same boat one day as he grows. I'm curious to see what advice you'd get. I wonder if assigning a sort of character to your mood state's would help or confuse? Something like referring to yourself as being Miss Meanie and then assigning a reason other than her. "When Mommie's acting like Miss Meanie, it's because she woke up on the wrong side of the bed". <?>
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My daughter is 13. One of her disablilities is communication. She interprets moods the wrong way. I don't know how to describe it. like last week I was helping her with her homework in a pleasant voice but she thought I was bossing her around. When two people are joking or teasing each other she thinks they are fighting. If I am having a bad day I talk to her tell her no I am not mad at you mommy is just upset. (about whatever i am working on that day) I constantly have to remind her to use her nice voice. I teach her everyday about moods and feelings. repitition. I just haven't found a way to help her understand. Every child learns differently and Its frustrating sometimes trying to figure out how she can retain information and remember. I am sorry if this makes no sense to you I am just confused and trying.