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My DS is constantly seeking rocking movement

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ghoulsforgodot · 04/12/2010 17:17

So we have a rocking horse for him in the lounge.
Should we be encouraging it? Has anyone had experience of this and how did you handle it. Thanks x

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purplepidjbauble · 04/12/2010 17:22

Sounds like a good sensory input to me :) Do you have a nice comfy rocking chair for mummy to cuddle up in with a big glass of wine??

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ghoulsforgodot · 04/12/2010 17:29

I think Santa is bringing me one! Thats why I wondered if it was ok to encourage it as it is a bit of a stim.

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colditz · 04/12/2010 17:34

Bilibo www.activepeople.com/en/toys/bilibo/

FanjoForTheMincePies · 04/12/2010 17:37

yes, i'd enciurage it, my DD loves bouncing on the bed, it really calms her down.

purplepidjbauble · 04/12/2010 17:56

Rhythmic movement is very calming, and if it helps your DS in a "socially appropriate" way then I would see it as a good thing :)

It has to be better than trashing the house or stimming by doing something that inadvertently hurts him?

Spinkle · 04/12/2010 18:05

We keep a rebounder in the front room for the same purpose. The stimming usually starts about 5pm when he's getting a bit jaded.

Not sure if it's considered the 'right thing to do' but keeps us all sane and is therefore, good.

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ghoulsforgodot · 04/12/2010 18:23

thanks for all your replies. I like the look of the bilibo too but I dont know if it would give him enough movement iykwim?

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intothewest · 04/12/2010 22:37

Had a couple for my ds's party from toy library- all the kids loved them including the 14 year old NTs !

Omnibob · 05/12/2010 20:25

One of my sons does this but a lot less frequently, now he's 12. He also stims by shaking a toy or piece of paper in front of him.

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ghoulsforgodot · 05/12/2010 20:36

hey omnibob
did you encourage him to do it?

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used2bthin · 05/12/2010 21:25

My DD does this and jumping on the bed and obsesses over windscreen wipers and often makes her feet go side to side or her arms. She is rarely still actually. Is that what stimming is?Repeated actions?Jst that I have wondered before if it is the same thing. Sorry for hijack OP.

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ghoulsforgodot · 05/12/2010 21:51

yes thats stimming.
My DS jumps on the bed too!

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willowthecat · 06/12/2010 07:30

Yes - that is stimming. I have agonised over the 'to stim or not to stim' issue for a long time now but not come to any real answer other than a compromise that stimming can be re directed into something more socially appropriate - i.e i think a rocking chair is better than racing in repetitive circles. It is so hard though as although it is enjoyable for ds, I do not think it is always beneficial as he switches off from engagement and the more stimming he is 'allowed' the more he craves

used2bthin · 06/12/2010 21:01

That makes sense willow. My dd obsesses over things and constantly repeats the same questions which is a similar thing. When stressed she always reverts back to the same stuff. Ah it is exhausting sometimes isn't it. She has a language disorder btw.

Just trying that out as itis a new label!

Omnibob · 09/10/2011 02:58

Dawndonna · 10/10/2011 16:55

Mine are 16 and 15. Two play the guitar which helps, although now ds2 (16) will sit and read or watch tv, and you can see the free hand 'playing guitar' when the guitar is upstairs! Hubby does that one too!
Dd2 (15) Is never still, but she has adhd too. Unusually, neither dd1 or ds2 have the adhd.

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