I'm in harmonica hell. This has taught me:
A. A child with a repetitive problem does not need free reign to a musical instrument.
B. If you wind up in hell, harmonicas will likely be a part of your experience.
Now, I'm all for self-expression. I know music is wonderful for autistic children. But, having noise makers within 10 feet of an autistic child who's had a dietary infraction is ill-advised. Hayden had a bad reaction to the raw goat's milk I finally found...at least I didn't have to milk the goat. Thank God the goat's milk is finally out of his system. Ordinary chaos has been restored at my house. Carry on, harmonica-player.
Oh boy. Hubby almost wanted to buy one for us this weekend. We currently have a recorder, and we're good to go with that, when I don't try to hide it. Glad the goat milk experience is over for you, though!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and I'm loving it so far.
ReplyDeleteUh-oh, we just got our Little Bird a drum set for the holidays. Maybe that wasn't the best idea for a sensory seeker.
I never know what you're going to write next. And where do you find your signs?
ReplyDeleteOh man! Harmonicas could definitely be in hell. I think they'd be joined by bagpipes and kazoos. Could you imagine?! Good luck making it through! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! :) Jacquie, I get my signs from google images. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! My husband is learning to play the harmonica. He sounds pretty good, too! I know what you mean about the noise, though... If it's just being played to be played, it can get PRETTY annoying very fast :-P
ReplyDeleteSounds crazy!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. Our best friends have a son with autism . . . I guess I know what not to get him for Christmas next year!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the goat's milk.
I can hardly stand it when my 11-year-old practices her clarinet . . . you are a patient woman indeed if you can take the harmonica!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, and I am infinitely glad I returned the favor. Glad I've got your blog to add to the list :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by the other day.
ReplyDeleteHarmonicas are bad for any child...but I can't imagine how terrible they are for a child with a repetitive problem. EEK!
Hi! So nice to "meet" you, Crystal. Thanks for stopping by The Gentle Giant. I learn so much from you ladies bravely facing the world of bio-meds. You're humor is not surprising, because it's what keeps us sane... kind of. : ) I look forward to reading more.
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Crystal, thanks for your comment. My 26 year old was dx with autism when he was 4 so I too have lived the autism life. Brie's changes were so dramatic and happened after her father tried to kill her mother in front of her and I think she's being molested. I'm pretty sure it's PTSD. Her dad's out of jail and at home again so who knows what she's seeing. I have custody of her little brother and only see Brie about once a week but enough to know things are getting worse.
ReplyDeletePoor little booger. Play on little man!
ReplyDeleteThanks good tip for when my babe gets older!
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