Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Organization 2012



We've been working on making house changes like crazy!!  I've been sewing, decluttering, organizing, creating schedules, all on top of our normal routines.  Its really going to help Ava with her Aspergers & Sensory Processing (visual overload is a BAD thing!!)


Here's what I've made for the dresser - I'll have the laminated & put on with Command adhesive. Follow the link to print your own set.   Dresser Labels  (Sorry moms of boys, these are pretty girly!)  There are labels for everything in the girls' drawers - I printed them three times so that no girl is left out!


I found some pretty blank tags on line, then I Googled our favorite toys, add the photo & text and have personalized toy bin labels.  Yes, back to laminating!!  I love laminated things!!  I've been going to the office store, but I'd love to own my own machine!!  (they're really not that expensive!)  Here's the link to our labels:  Toy bin labels  And here is the (source) for the blank labels.  Poke around on the site, there were rectangles, circles and several colors!  I'm not done yet, but I'm thinking I'll punch a hole in each & tie with a ribbon to the toy bins.




I've made schedule cards for Ava.  Again, I printed them & then had them laminated.  This time, I put velcro on the backs and attach them to a vertical velcro strip that hangs on the fridge.  Here is the link to print what we use.  Schedule cards
www.bumblebabymommy.blogspot.com

I've also made a written schedule for me & big sis Emma to be able to read, so we can set up the velcro chart.  I got the schedule here (source).  But it didn't have the text!  Bummer...so I added my own text.  Follow this link to print our schedule Summer schedule


Have fun getting your kids on track for summer.  Even if we don't follow the schedule every day, it really is helping us!







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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Swim time

A few weeks ago, we were able to meet our therapist in the pool!  We are working on things that will help Ava be comfortable washing her hair & getting water on her face.  Right now, she'll do those things but you MUST have a towel near by to wipe off any drops of water.  It gets a bit exhausting.



The pool has 4 large "steps" that go across for different depths.  And it looks like a watering hole on the farm.  So cute.  Basically, Ava got to play with whatever water toys she wanted for our 40 minutes.
Then, just as she was supposed to get out, she was asked to inch herself along the wall.  It was all great exercise and I'm sure she can't wait to do it again.  



Just before we had this session, I came up with the very basic idea of letting her play in the shower.  For some reason I think of baths as playtime, and showers as time to get in & get out.  Then I thought, why?  Why not turn on the shower & let her do whatever in there?  The therapist LOVED the idea.  Ava LOVED the idea.  I LOVE that she's getting better with water.


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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

April is Autism Awareness month






Here is the text from their page:  

Join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and Light It Up Blue to help shine a light on autism. Whether it's your front porch or your local city hall, an office party or a banquet, the whole world is going blue to increase awareness about autism. 

  • Light It Up Blue, in its third year, is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to show their support. 

    Join us now and help shine a light on autism.


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