tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post1161869062600279449..comments2024-03-28T05:51:15.117-07:00Comments on Rainbowsaretoobeautiful: AutismParenting: Never underestimate the value of routine Ann Hickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-87915362544941329732017-10-27T12:45:40.511-07:002017-10-27T12:45:40.511-07:00Oh gosh, it's so hard when you can't do an...Oh gosh, it's so hard when you can't do anything to help! Thank you so much for sharing with #AccessLinkyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889457103268506327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-90379544821317879222017-10-18T10:48:28.302-07:002017-10-18T10:48:28.302-07:00Whilst my girls are not autistic, any break in rou...Whilst my girls are not autistic, any break in routine causes major distress to my eldest. It's something I have to actively manage rather than just accept. <br />Thanks for sharing. <br />#ablogginggoodtime Mom Of Two Little Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158120451973528445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-48608873454453563082017-10-15T11:32:49.777-07:002017-10-15T11:32:49.777-07:00I really feel for you, I hate meltdowns like this....I really feel for you, I hate meltdowns like this. I feel like we get trapped in a circle of upset and you need something to break that circle. Sometimes we can't. Sometimes we have meltdowns just because we need one and they are easier. I hope your school drops get easier as this work continues. I feel you might need lots of cake though! #SmallStepsAA Jane - Our Little Escapadeshttps://ourlittleescapades.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-42640551475162809522017-10-15T08:13:25.610-07:002017-10-15T08:13:25.610-07:00Poor thing, my D can be (and does get) absolutely ...Poor thing, my D can be (and does get) absolutely floored by the slightest change, it's a case of riding it out isn't it. Hope he's adapting more to the changes now. Thanks for linking up with #SmallStepsAA Jeannette Crippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717035312020646150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-14226136796011301442017-10-15T06:05:43.751-07:002017-10-15T06:05:43.751-07:00I still get floored by my Eldest's reaction to...I still get floored by my Eldest's reaction to small changes, especially when we don't realise that it is part of a routine. Just this morning Eldest had to be calmed down because his 5yo sister wanted her weetabix without milk. Turns out, in his mind you can have normal weetabix without milk, but not chocolate weetabix. For him chocolocate weetabix without milk is like a biscuit and you can't have biscuits for breakfast. <br /><br />Hopefully the past week has been a little easier as he gets used to the new routine. <br />#spectrumSundayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-48508059440536208362017-10-14T12:28:41.222-07:002017-10-14T12:28:41.222-07:00Oh bless his heart. I know how well routine works ...Oh bless his heart. I know how well routine works for us so I can only imagine how important it is for you as a family. Thanks for linking up to #TriumphantTales, hope to see you again on Tuesday! XJakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934219871664439831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-70702645749072443972017-10-12T14:43:37.268-07:002017-10-12T14:43:37.268-07:00Poor David (and you!), it must be so incredibly ha...Poor David (and you!), it must be so incredibly hard to see him struggling so much with a change like this and know that there is nothing you can do to make it right for him. So glad that the staff at school were so supportive and that the meltdowns have been easing as the week goes on. I hope that this week has been a much better one for you all xLouise (Little Hearts, Big Love)https://littleheartsbiglove.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-8095522498886119762017-10-12T12:21:55.451-07:002017-10-12T12:21:55.451-07:00Oh bless him. I am so sorry that he has found this...Oh bless him. I am so sorry that he has found this change such a challenge and it must have been very difficult for you to witness I am glad the staff were around to give you support. You are amazing! Thank you for linking up to #ablogginggoodtime 🎉 Spectrum Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223279993291949320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-69084201183308507792017-10-12T05:57:04.469-07:002017-10-12T05:57:04.469-07:00I've not idea how I manage to stay clam but I ...I've not idea how I manage to stay clam but I usually do. Maybe because a lot of the time me being calm is actually one of the few things I can do that helps the situation? I might have a think though and do a post. Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-87710836557418201282017-10-12T05:55:43.054-07:002017-10-12T05:55:43.054-07:00Thanks Louisa. Our eldest copes better now but it...Thanks Louisa. Our eldest copes better now but it still affects him I think. Much better the following week too.Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-67743617431327699822017-10-12T05:53:17.079-07:002017-10-12T05:53:17.079-07:00Thanks, a week later and it's almost as if it ...Thanks, a week later and it's almost as if it never happened. Each day got better until it was OK. Ann Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024569661733250122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-4272161542089005802017-10-12T05:36:15.273-07:002017-10-12T05:36:15.273-07:00Oh goodness, this is such an insight into how the ...Oh goodness, this is such an insight into how the seemingly small things can be so huge for children with autism. I think routine is actually quite important for children in general but can only begin to imagine the repercussions of not following a routine for a child with autism through this post. Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub xxTalyahttp://www.motherhoodtherealdeal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-21078980171764322802017-10-11T12:32:40.853-07:002017-10-11T12:32:40.853-07:00Bless his heart, it must be such a confusing and d...Bless his heart, it must be such a confusing and distressing situation for him, and for you to see him like that. I hope every day gets a little better for him #SmallStepsAAMary @over40andamumtoonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781361285071744721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-90451021727369465482017-10-08T11:33:31.281-07:002017-10-08T11:33:31.281-07:00That sounds exhausting for all of you - It sounds ...That sounds exhausting for all of you - It sounds like things were thankfully improving although I bet a 12 minute meltdown is still very challenging to deal with and I hope that David has now adapted to this change. Disruptions to expected plans can be really really hard to deal with. Have you ever written about how you manage to stay calm when your children are in meltdown? Would love to read that one! Thanks for hosting #SpectrumSundayLynne (Raising My Autistic Son)http://ablogaboutraisingmyautisticson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-24557315953489814932017-10-07T01:41:20.965-07:002017-10-07T01:41:20.965-07:00Goodness. So difficult for all. I'm glad you c...Goodness. So difficult for all. I'm glad you can see he is gradually adapting to the inevitable change. I'm sure when the school were drawing up their plans for the repairs, they had no idea the problem it would cause for David. I like how describe the satisfaction levels. Hope it all gets easier for David and all of you. #wotwCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458243149834190714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-79551273559735595122017-10-06T11:51:48.768-07:002017-10-06T11:51:48.768-07:00Aww! Bless you! Sending love and hugs. It sounds l...Aww! Bless you! Sending love and hugs. It sounds like a distressing time for you all. I hope David is more settled next week xKim Carberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161778195020251767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-80863962471195665282017-10-06T09:22:21.622-07:002017-10-06T09:22:21.622-07:00Routine is so important for children with autism. ...Routine is so important for children with autism. I didn't appreciate how much myself for some time. Now my son is an adult he still gets upset by sudden changes that we make but progress has been made and he can now break his own routine without consequence. I hope that David has a more settled week next week, it is easy for us to underestimate the effect of small changes. #wotwLouisahttps://insideoutblog.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349668044326313600.post-19230798329538632652017-10-06T08:37:52.247-07:002017-10-06T08:37:52.247-07:00I can't imagine how distressing this change mu...I can't imagine how distressing this change must have been to David, though it's clearly affected him deeply. And it must be hard to know there's nothing you can do to put his routine back for him, however much it upsets him, and to see him upset. I hope he manages to adjust to the change soon and the meltdowns lessen x Thanks for sharing with #WotW The Reading Residencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369916076614976295noreply@blogger.com