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ImMeeMee:

nugget, my doter gets distracted easily too.

Sometime last year she was having some issues with sensory modulation and emotion regulation. So her OT ran a sensory profile test on her. It turned out that she has probable issues with multi-sensory processing. Meaning, if there is too much sensory input, she is not able to handle them well. The outcome is that she gets distracted and upset.

One of the recommendations if the child is doing work is to keep the work area clutter-free, so as to minimize the distractions. Another OT also advises that to desensitize her, we could play some soft background music while she is doing her work, and slowly this is supposed to help her block out background noise so that she can concentrate better.

Honestly I have not tried the background music part, cos I find that my doter's attention span depends on the task at-hand. If its things she likes eg. literacy worksheets or activities, she can keep at it for quite a long time. Ask her to do penmenship practice, and her attention span is very low.

There are many types of sensory processing issues, some are hyper and some are hypo. I am still trying to make sense out of this and how it relates to ASD. OT would be a good resource this area.

ImMeeMee,

I am having the same problem too. The task which I want him to focus on is really dependent on the activties.

Handwriting tasks esp those in sentences, he wont like it. Will lose focus easily. Those matching ones will be like a breeze. So easy for him.

The OT in his EIPIC didnt highlight any sensory issues yet. The KKH OT is now trying to see if he has any sensory issues now.

[ImMeeMee]

nugget:

ImMeeMee,

I am having the same problem too. The task which I want him to focus on is really dependent on the activties.

Handwriting tasks esp those in sentences, he wont like it. Will lose focus easily. Those matching ones will be like a breeze. So easy for him.

The OT in his EIPIC didnt highlight any sensory issues yet. The KKH OT is now trying to see if he has any sensory issues now.

One advice that my therapist tells me is to sequence the easy and difficult tasks like this - easy/difficult/easy. Its good to start off with an easy task to keep the child interested, and then the difficult one, and finish off with an easy task. In that way, the desk work finishes on a good note for the child so that he will continue to stay motivated to want to do desk work the next session comes. It seems that its a good way to build the child's self-esteem and confidence.

That plus a lot of breaks in between.

[helplessmum3]

Imeemee,


My son will humming songs during task. That’s my background musics…

Slmkhoo…

The current school travels time too far cuz at that time that the only school has the slot for my son … Now the school is nearer to me hav vacancy …

My son adapt to Changes easily but only first n 2nd day must go school w him …

Double e.
yr son is w MMI… Do u foresee any issue when he need to go p1 teaching system ?

[helplessmum3]

Nugget, wow your 3yo know how to answer all …


my son only know how to answer the following.

What do you use when is it is raining?
What falls down from the sky and is wet?
what animal says meow?

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Thanks ImMeeMee,


I think your plan of easy-Hard-Easy is good. I shld try that at home.

Helplessmum,
Yup my 3 year old can answer all. But asked him what is a dog, he says "woof woof". I think is good enough for me. My #1 just kept quiet.

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helplessmum3:

Www. What is mild ASD. How old is yr child ?


Is he verbal . Which area that he is still lacking ?

Mild autism diagnose by doc.

My child is 4 years old. Lack of social skill with peers. So far can play board games with us adults-taking turns. My child prefers to choose peers to play with. For some, my child dislike playing together.

My child does speak in sentences. Can read all the vowels already. No issues with studies and doing homework. Great motor skills too.

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Double E:

Www, speaking from my experience, many a times things that don't seem to be an issue to us, is an issue to teachers and other students.
Previously, when my son can't sit still and walks around the class, I didn't think it was a prob cos he was still very young then. However, after I had the chance to visit his class and saw it myself how his peers can sit down and concentrate and he can't, I then realised something is not right.

Or when he likes to play alone, I thought is just his character and likes to play by himself or that he is shy. But again, when I saw how his peers interact with one another (even the shy and quiet once), I knew something is wrong.

Some signs especially for the mild and high functioning ones are very subtle and may not seem like a big deal. I think going to early intervention program will help the kid to learn under trained teachers and we parents can also learn tips from the teachers. I am a FTWM, hence, the time spent to read up is limited so I do need teachers to give me feedback about his behaviour and what are some of the tips that I can use to manage him. To each his own, whichever way you think is best for your kid.

My child likes to play with us , not some of the peers. Like to approach us to ask to play together with board games.

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slmkhoo:

helplessmum3:

Mummies I'm thinking of changing my son to Montessori school ..


Is Montessori teaching prepare for mainstream primary one ?

Don't you think you are changing too soon? Won't it upset your son even more if his environment and the teaching style keeps changing? My personal opinion is that all systems have their value and there is no perfect one. Consistency and stability are probably more important for kids, NT and especially ASD, than chasing after 'better' systems. I don't have personal experience of Montessori, but my impression is that they are rather 'free and easy', and if you are looking for something that specifically prepares for P1, then it may not be what you want. If you are determined to change again, pick carefully taking into account finances, travel time etc, and resolve to stick with it until your son goes to P1. My daughter attended 3 preschools in 3 countries, and I don't recommend frequent changes. She survived, but it was largely because I am a SAHM who took charge of things at home, and provided the consistency and stability that the kids needed. The preschools were add-ons rather than the core of my kids' education.

I teach my child. Find preschool teach not fast enough for education wise.

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helplessmum

I already pulled my son out of MMI, he is now in a church kindy. I pulled him out due to cost and religion issue. I am using the money that I saved from the changing of school to send him for swimming lessons.

As for quality of teachers, I actually find his teachers at the kindy better, at least they speak better English and generally more naturing. And his form teacher is willing to use my suggestions to teach him.

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helplessmum
I already pulled my son out of MMI, he is now in a church kindy. I pulled him out due to cost and religion issue. I am using the money that I saved from the changing of school to send him for swimming lessons.

As for quality of teachers, I actually find his teachers at the kindy better, at least they speak better English and generally more nurturing. And his form teacher is willing to use my suggestions to teach him.