tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post6612607488380891401..comments2023-06-26T08:43:42.640-04:00Comments on The Bates Motel: Sensory Issues SUCK: Part II: SaturdayBeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-29301671566762900182011-02-25T16:24:05.273-05:002011-02-25T16:24:05.273-05:00Just a quick note for anyone that happens to stumb...Just a quick note for anyone that happens to stumble across this post now...<br /><br />After reading this, my mom mentioned to me that I came across as being upset because Sammi wasn't able to enjoy the play. Sure, that was *part* of it, but I was actually crying because I felt bad for making her stay for so long, when she was so relieved to leave, also because it was SO sweet that she said goodbye to the bears and they were making sad faces and waving goodbye to us, and because she was so doggone sweet to me in the car! I think it was more the poignancy of the moment, definitely not *all* disappointment! :-)Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-22119139602788136702011-02-24T17:54:14.082-05:002011-02-24T17:54:14.082-05:00I'm so sorry that the theater didn't work ...I'm so sorry that the theater didn't work out. It breaks my heart to think of her telling the bears bye as she walks out. :( Hopefully this too will pass, and you will be able to enjoy these events in the future.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-26007948150614613332011-02-24T15:11:15.765-05:002011-02-24T15:11:15.765-05:00What a rough experience--for both of you! Kudos t...What a rough experience--for both of you! Kudos to you for listening to your daughter and leaving when she couldn't handle it. We have some sensory issues here (mostly with my typical son--and a little with Miss B) and they just baffle me b/c you provide them with things that are SUPPOSED to be fun, and then it's just too much drama and all the fun is sucked out of it. Makes me sad!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013763658631776585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-26273577258444378082011-02-23T17:47:11.548-05:002011-02-23T17:47:11.548-05:00Oh girl, I'm sorry that this happened. I star...Oh girl, I'm sorry that this happened. I started to cry, but only after I read the part about Sammi comforting you. She bounced back didn't she, I mean to be able to comfort you like that. I think sometimes we want things for our kids that they just don't care about. Like I want maya to be interested in the zoo, coloring and playdoh, but she's just not ready. i guess I have to learn to be ok with that. it's really hard tho. because I see other kids and sometimes I wish, i wish it was so so different.<br /><br />Maya also has some sensory issues, but she never used to before she had her ear tubes(put in last summer). There are just some sounds that drive her crazy, like a screaming child whether it's a happy sound or not...the vaccum cleaner and our juicer. It's a challenge sometimes but I think for sure she will grow out of it...or at least it will get better when she gets her tubes out. <br /><br />Anyway I so wish we lived close to each other. I would come over and give you a big hug right now. oxoxevrfwdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15827600561105558115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-85029460547180003032011-02-23T00:05:53.680-05:002011-02-23T00:05:53.680-05:00Oh poor baby! Its funny how some things affect the...Oh poor baby! Its funny how some things affect them and some don't. Hopefully you can make it back to the theater soon!Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03321275110857561824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-79235684050222095412011-02-22T23:02:49.553-05:002011-02-22T23:02:49.553-05:00I am so sorry!! I am new to DS but was wondering ...I am so sorry!! I am new to DS but was wondering if sensory issues is something that most DS children have?The Holt'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524688846854596555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-90830871632503328762011-02-22T20:37:49.252-05:002011-02-22T20:37:49.252-05:00This is Joyce. This was so our Sarah for several y...This is Joyce. This was so our Sarah for several years. Might even still be but I've learned over time what bothers her ears and just avoid those situations. Live theater was always an issue as well as concerts. Sometimes I would ask for seats as far from the speakers as possible and close to an exit door.My name is Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532019900834158013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-52602459288489660672011-02-22T19:57:52.910-05:002011-02-22T19:57:52.910-05:00I am so sorry. It's stories like this that mak...I am so sorry. It's stories like this that make me wish I could remember all my years of training with special needs. I remember bits and pieces and wish it was more. Having Eslea has made me go back and reread everything. Good thing I saved all my books. :)Sammie is so beautiful. It is so very common in children with downs but also with "typcial" children. I loved that she was trying to cheer you up by telling you something sweet (I assume you tell her she has a cute nose and she likes it?). She is such a smartie. :))Crazy Beautiful Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993468696201246564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-26287521400915583272011-02-22T15:50:17.832-05:002011-02-22T15:50:17.832-05:00It sucks when we just want to have normal mother d...It sucks when we just want to have normal mother daughter experiences and ... can't. It does get better! Gracie wouldn't make eye contact or speak to people outside of close friends and family. She has outgrown it enough that she can at least be polite to people. We did A LOT of role playing before stressful (for her) situations.Brandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704697731192764110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-91883258652764375752011-02-22T12:13:35.177-05:002011-02-22T12:13:35.177-05:00Yep,sucks completely and the hardest part for me a...Yep,sucks completely and the hardest part for me and it sounds like for you as well,is seeing the otherwise,happy go lucky,loving life child,disappear for that period of time.And almost as if a switch is flipped,once they are comfortably back in their comfort zone,the smiles and giggles return.<br /><br />Nice to get some reassurance from seasoned moms,like Hannah's, that this won't be forever.Till then,hard on our hearts but we will wade through this together.another reason I love this online community so much!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-41810155988504997062011-02-22T10:52:03.757-05:002011-02-22T10:52:03.757-05:00Ugh! I am sorry that you had to bail on the play e...Ugh! I am sorry that you had to bail on the play early. On the up side...her telling you that you have a cute nose is a moment to cherish =)<br />{Hugs}Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816187144933886978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-31444422176266169782011-02-22T10:12:58.317-05:002011-02-22T10:12:58.317-05:00So sorry the theater didn't turn out well on S...So sorry the theater didn't turn out well on Saturday.<br /><br />Maybe they would let you come in when nobody is around to get her used to the place, or maybe even during a small rehearsal to get her used to some of the noises etc. ?<br /><br />Everyone has sensory issues not just kids with special needs. <br />Our OT was giving us the example of how some people have to chew gum all the time...totally sensory!<br />Never thought of that.<br /><br />We just have to help our kids figure out how to manage them in all circumstances. <br /><br />You are doing such a great job taking Sammi everywhere and exposing her to our cultural world. <br /><br />From her point of view she wasn't horrified to not like the bears....I love that she said Love you bears bye, bye on your way out. <br /><br />Hugs & hoping future theater performances go more smoothly.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866781944242761406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-87993935116110182802011-02-22T09:25:49.706-05:002011-02-22T09:25:49.706-05:00Yeah, it does suck.
It REALLY REALLY isn't...Yeah, it does suck. <br /><br />It REALLY REALLY isn't going to be this way forever. I had totally forgotten about theaters. Especially live theater. Hannah had some quick exits, but she was improving. Then I bought expensive tickets at a theater 40 minutes away--Seussical. Within the first 15 minutes she whined and wimpered to leave the show. She LOVES Dr Seuss. I knew if only she'd give it a chance, she'd enjoy the show. I stuck it out until intermission. When we left, I wasn't as good as you--I was pissed off. We both got over it and went out to lunch.<br /> <br />Three years later we went to see a free production of Seussical-it was more crowded and more noisy in a smaller theater. There were two seats available near the back, but she wouldn't be able to see well from there. She chose to sit up on the floor with a bunch of other kids. She was mesmerized and loved every minute of it--noise and all.<br /><br />One question: Has Samantha had ear tubes? I know a child who never had auditory sensitivity until she got ear tubes at age 5. Loud noises truly hurt her.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10092198491274193931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-73522254889392430382011-02-22T09:23:58.452-05:002011-02-22T09:23:58.452-05:00I am so sorry, I can only imagine the devestation....I am so sorry, I can only imagine the devestation. My son is the same way...Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088954144281629542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-26558071777164381232011-02-22T09:19:40.673-05:002011-02-22T09:19:40.673-05:00Tears here! We haven't tried anything like th...Tears here! We haven't tried anything like that yet, but I see this in our future too.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533628798558130274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-45014239815917242882011-02-22T08:53:35.882-05:002011-02-22T08:53:35.882-05:00I haven't tried theater, or even a movie yet. ...I haven't tried theater, or even a movie yet. But I get the crying and clinging in grocery stores and many (but not all) restaurants, so I can just imagine. At least she had the words to express herself, and also has the knowledge and ability of how to "fix" it when you're sad!Nathan'smamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04985377905580617626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665234671536662968.post-81365843345898291712011-02-22T08:13:41.220-05:002011-02-22T08:13:41.220-05:00I'm crying now...and it's only 8 am.
:( ...I'm crying now...and it's only 8 am. <br />:( :( :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com