He actually watched - and I mean watched - his first thunderstorm with excitement yesterday. We still had a few screeches as the thunder wailed in the air but how amazing it was to see him enjoying something he has literally despised for years with a double rainbow to end this 'first'. I can thank my sister for getting him his red headphones which prepared us for quite an amazing 4th of July also - which again was a first with him being able to function in a very crowded environment. Those headphones tag along with him as often as bo-bo; his first stuffed bunny he received when he was 2 months old.
We are learning how to work with Matt's sensory needs though it has been quite a rough road. I am seeing his behavioral disruptions more as a reaction to a sensory dysfunction than a defiant disobedient little boy. The key to it is to catch it before the behavior comes out. This has been a tricky quest for me as its usually not until I see the behavior that I realize what caused it. I guess we are on the right track as I now know when excessive noise is going to be present we pull out those red headphones. Thanks sis!
