Sometimes the thoughts swirling around in my head need someplace to go, and now is one of those times.
* I have been researching autism therapy dogs. Did you know there was such a thing? I really wish we could get one for Bubba. Here's some of the ways they help: if the child has a problem running away, the dog will retrieve the child to the parent. If the child is self-harming, the dog will interrupt the behaviour. If the child is having a mood swing, the dog will crawl onto the lap and calm the child. Awesome, right? However, the prices for a therapy dog are between $10,000 and $14,000. It's hard to imagine coming up with that kind of money. But it also really intrigues me, because I think of all of the ways it would help us as a family. Imagine camping . . . we've wanted to go before but we are so worried about Bub's safety. It would be nice to have an animal on alert 24/7. 
* This one is really random. Ethan had a large bruise on his upper leg this week. When I pointed it out he had no idea where it came from. Then last night after worship team practice was over, he came home and told me he'd figured it out. It was from drumming! Last week's set had so many fast songs that he was using his right hand to play his snare. He hit his leg over and over again in the same place so many times it left a bruise! Made me laugh.
3 comments:
i wonder when studies suggest those children thrive most with the therapy dogs. you know... like about what age of kids using therapy dogs is most effective. i can see the benefits and it sounds amazing. especially with a young wanderer or whatnot but i know when kids are young they're so mean to dogs! like, i'm thinking kids age 6, 7, even 8 and up??? maybe a little older??? that also would benefit the child more too since a dog's average age is only 12-15...
hmmm... makes you wonder. i think pets are great, but they're an awful lot of work BESIDES the cost. especially on top of little ones in the house. those are my thoughts on top of yours.
and as for the bruise: that is funny! sorry ethan.
They don't give therapy dogs to children under 4 or 5, from what I can tell. And I was thinking about the life span too. But what a difference it could make for him! It's hard not to dream about it. :)
well that's a great thing to think of now. start savin' up!!! ;)
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