Monday, September 8, 2014

10 breathes and first home the store

Today Jupiter got angry and sad when we had to go back home from the strore to retrieve the forgotten wallet. 
I have noticed that reminding home to breathe can increase the frustration for the first three or so times but he really calms down and it seems to stick at about 10 breathes. 
He responded well to my reassurances of first home then store.   I had to repeat it several times on the way home but it did help.

He loves making art

Jupiter did a great job working today.  Alison skillfully redirected his frustrations at learning new words and as usual, Jupiter kept coming back to finish his work.
He loved doing the Mosaic craft.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Frustration when told to Try Again

Jupiter is learning over a hundred new words. Introducing them has been frustrating for him.  When he gets it wrong and is told to try again he gets angry and even cried today. 

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Library lego day yesterday, lots of positive interaction

Jupiter had a great time at Lego day at the library.  He typed what color of plate he wanted to build on.  He said all done when h was finished and then cleaned up all on his own.  He picked out books and looked at them.
  When he had to use the restroom he typed it and then, with some verbal prompting, he used his talker to tell the librarian restroom.  She walked him back and unlocked the door for him.
  The neighbor family came to the library and Mikka,  who is three, loves Jupiter and gets him to play with her.  He fiat bumps and did puzzles with her.
  He also enjoyed that They gave us a ride home.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Four new word sets

Lots of frustration today with the intro of new word sets.  He is great about getting his work done even when he is frustrated.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

No outbursts of frustration

Jupiter has learned the difference between wanting to chill which is being alone to collect himself when he is overwhelmed and taking a break which includes play if he wants where chilling is alone time. 

Jupiter can get out all of the ingredients and utensils independently when cooking pasta.  Each time he can do more and more and the frustration of waiting has lessened.  Today there was no irritation at waiting.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Making bracelets, falling on floor, and lots of talking

Today Jupiter said "no toothbrush"  when it was time to brush teeth.  He fell on the floor laughing and wouldn't get up.  First time for through behavior with Alison.

He enjoyed making a bracelet.