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EricaAlt
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Reward Chart
Does this even work? Especially for toddlers with receptive and expressive speech delays?
DS has been a nightmare lately at night with bedtime.
He used to be so easy to put to sleep and then suddenly he won't go to bed. He screams, bangs his head, cries, etc.
He was moved to a bed with long rails. First loved it. He figured out how to get out, but still was ok with staying in bed.
Since Sunday night it's been a nightmare. I've tried telling him he'll get stickers if he stays in, letting him have a paci, big hugs b4 bed, sticking exactly to our routine, telling him not to get out, keeping the door open, putting on his sounds machine with te projector.
You name it and I tried.
Still bad
His Therapist mentioned a reward chart, but I don't know if he'll get it. When I explain something to him he just repeats it back meaning he isn't grasping what I'm telling him.
Any other ideas or advise? DH and I need sleep 
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Posted 1/25/12 10:39 AM  |
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dpli
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Re: Reward Chart
What about a picture schedule? The therapist could help you with this. We use one and it has helped us a lot with bedtime and weekends. They use them at DS's school, so he was already familiar with it, but even if you are first introducing it, they catch on pretty quickly.
We put up photos of the activities that will occur once we get home in the evening - for example, eat, watch TV, bath, brush teeth, bedtime, etc. As we complete each activity, it gets pulled down off the schedule (ours are attached with velcro). Our weekend things include playground, swimming, shopping, go for a walk, nap, etc.
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| Posted 1/25/12 12:15 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Reward Chart
The other thing I am thinking is - is he still napping? Maybe cut down the time of the nap, or drop it. He will be really cranky by the end of the day, but will go to bed more easily.
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| Posted 1/25/12 12:17 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Reward Chart
Posted by dpli
The other thing I am thinking is - is he still napping? Maybe cut down the time of the nap, or drop it. He will be really cranky by the end of the day, but will go to bed more easily.
he goes to daycare and naps an hour and a half so that's not it
He usually loves and needs his sleep. Just these past few days he cries when it's bed time. He used to jump out of my arms to go to bed. Even if it took him some time to fall asleep I'd hear him sing and talk to himself for a while
We're trying to put him in later, but still a nightmare. He's tired too!
He sees his OT tonight so I'll ask her too, but I'll try the visual pics
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| Posted 1/25/12 2:06 PM |
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ruby
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Re: Reward Chart
I agree with picture schedules, we started using this with DS and it helps tremendously with transition. We have pictures of his crib, the kitchen table (for mealtime), the bath, the car, etc. He feels more in control when he can literally see what's coming, visual learning is key for him.
Off topic, you mentioned he repeats your statement...has your speech therapist mentioned echolalia at all?
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| Posted 1/25/12 2:09 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Reward Chart
Posted by ruby
I agree with picture schedules, we started using this with DS and it helps tremendously with transition. We have pictures of his crib, the kitchen table (for mealtime), the bath, the car, etc. He feels more in control when he can literally see what's coming, visual learning is key for him.
Off topic, you mentioned he repeats your statement...has your speech therapist mentioned echolalia at all?
no, but when I did research on him doesn't sound like him b/c he ONLY does it for "WH" questions. He has difficulty understanding questions. WIth his Speech and OT he's come a long way and the mimic has stopped a bit.
Although I really don't know enough about it so I should mention it to them
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| Posted 1/25/12 2:24 PM |
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KarenK122
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Re: Reward Chart
Posted by ruby
I agree with picture schedules, we started using this with DS and it helps tremendously with transition. We have pictures of his crib, the kitchen table (for mealtime), the bath, the car, etc. He feels more in control when he can literally see what's coming, visual learning is key for him.
I agree as well. We stopped using picture schedules about a year ago but we still do written ones. She likes to know what to expect and she starts getting off schedule we show her the plan again an she's ok.
We actually use this "plan" all day long. I carried a small white board with me at all times and it really helps her feel "in control".
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| Posted 1/25/12 6:23 PM |
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