To hold you over until the next spring break post, here is a glimpse into Bryson's SPD.
Have I ever said that I hate SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder)?
It breaks my heart to watch Bryson become overwhelmed with emotion for relatively trivial occurrences. Here are two examples of what I mean; they both happened in the last two days
While playing outside, I decided to put the basketball up that was in the street. Instead of picking up the ball though, I kicked it to the house. Before it landed in the desired spot, the ball knocked over my glass of tea. Upon seeing the ice and tea saturate the driveway, Bryson put his hands to his ears and began to cry hysterically. I asked him what was wrong and he explained that my tea was knocked over and now I would not have any tea to drink. Why did he get so emotional over my tea? I tried to explain to him that it didn't bother me, but that didn't relieve his emotional battle.
After building two churches with his blocks, Bryson called mommy and sister to come admire our creation. The girls stayed in the room for a little while and then the church was knocked over. Bryson's world fell apart. He didn't understand why the church was knocked over and why I was cleaning up the blocks before bedtime. His hands went to his ears and he continued to cry. He was deeply hurt that the building was knocked over and that I was putting the blocks away. We rarely play with the blocks, and he has never really cared about them this much. Why did he care so much this time?
I can tell when the emotional response is an SPD response because he puts his hands to his ears. I guess he is trying to crawl inside himself for protection like a turtle. I want to protect him...but I can't. I want to cry when I watch him hurting so badly.
I love my son so much, and I hate what SPD does to his responses and emotions.
God-
Use Bryson's SPD for your glory and keep him safe while you do please. Give me the wisdom to know how to comfort him in these emotional times...
-Zane
7 comments:
Anthony has spd too. He becomes super hyper when overwhelmed. And will start lightly drooling its not fun but we have learned lots of tricks to stop the stimming behaviors in their tracks. U will too
Kim
stop...you make me want to cry for him! Brings tears to my eyes for sure. I love that little guy and know God has some big things for him!!
love you all...Mom (mimi)
Kim-
Thanks for the encouragement! We will find ways to deal and overcome. :)
Mimi-
Me too...It's hard to see it...Thanks for the encouragement!
Such a heart of gold he has! Sounds like maybe he thinks things should grow and not go away?? Geeze, never get an animal if that's the case. You two have patience of saints for sure. From all of your posts to date, you are WONDERFUL parents. God bless you both.
--aunt Karen
Also wanted to say Anthony use to get VERY overwhelmed when Ashley would start crying or screaming. You could just see the look on his face like he was almost having a panic attack. So what we started doing was taking him to his room, and putting on classical music (he has 5 CD's he's actually requested!), dimming the lights and sometimes I would just hold him. Then he started to learn that when Ashley got like that, he could go to his room and get away from it. He could close the door and put on his music. Once he realized he could deal with the situation, he felt much better. Also being able to verbalize what was upsetting him helped. As you know, thats so hard for an apraxic kid. Our brave little boys have to deal with both these issues. =-(
Kim
Karen-
Thank You! I don't know if we are such great parent, but that God is equipping us and giving us so much love for our kids.
Kim-
Thanks Kim...me will try that. Bryson loves his "The Rizers" CD.
Ny Heart goes out to Bryson and you,Tara and Ashlyn. I am so blessed that my Grandbabies have such loving parents. You know how you feel for your children that is how I feel for my children and Grandchildren. I know the Lord has great plans for your children. Thank you for showing your love for your family in the pictures you take and the stories you write. I love and miss you guys so much. I wish I could give you all a BIG HUG and KISS. You and Tara are very special parents. The Lord has brought you two together and he will support you in all you do because you follow his will for your life. I am so very proud of you guys. Much Love always, Mom (Granner)
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