Ever have one of those moments when something you been wondering about suddenly makes sense. I had this last night. Everything suddenly came into focus. My almost 3 year old Hannah, loves to be in a small spaces. When she sleeps she curls up as small as she can, with legs tucked right under her. She's usually in a corner of her crib as well. She loves it when we build her a tent, especially under the dining table. Where ever she can fit , in a shelf, under a desk, or behind a chair against the wall, she's going to try and fit there. This should really come as no surprise to me. When I was pregnant with her she was always hiding. Whenever I needed an ultra sound , and that was weekly in the end, she would be where it was hard to find her. Usually curled up in a ball with her back towards us. Fun times trying to locate her. Whatever makes her feel safe and comfortable works for me. With an over abundance of stimulation and a bombardment of noise in our world, its great for her to have a refuged where we can read stories or just curl up and be together. Small spaces... build or create one for your kids today. Fun memories are on the horizon. FYI>>>> Autistic children can so easily become over stimulated and out of sorts when their world feels out of control. A safe space can help calm them down and give them a new sense of control over the emotions and feeling they are experiencing. As Hannah finds refuge and comfort in her small spaces I feel more confident in my ability to help her calm down and feel loved and safe. |
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A Mom, Personal Chef and one of Hannah's biggest supporters. Finding ways to over come obstacles and the challenges ahead. Archives
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