Dec 13, 2010

Why may my child be misbehaving December / Winter?

December
This is a hard time of year for grown ups and children. There are changes in school and work schedules, in routines, in the home and school environment, changes in the food we eat, changes in the clothes we wear and even changes in the weather. All these affect our behavior. Let's look at each one of these.

Changes in schedules. There are more parties, shopping trips, visiting friends and relatives going on. To some of this, it is unexpected. This can cause some stress.

Changes in routines. School is out more then it is in, which means different people are watching the kids, whether it be in the home or longer times in daycare.

Changes in time. We have just had a major change in time that also affects us; meaning we are getting up at a different hour and going to bed at a different hour then our Body Clocks are used to. This also affects when it is dark and light outside. If you haven't read about the D deficency that happens to people in the North West, you may want to look it up. Since we get less daylight and sunlight our bodies absorb less vitamin D which can cause tiredness, crankiness and depression.

Changes in environments THIS IS A BIGGY! We change our homes this time of year. Think about it. We may bring in a live tree (I am allergic to pine and didn't know until I was 16 yrs old!). We light candles (could be increasing lead levels). We bring up holiday items from basements or down from attics. Think about the mold and dust (again allergies need to be considered). We also add lights that sparkle and some that make music. All of these things can be stressors to are already stressed systems.

We change the way we eat. We eat more during parties, gatherings and just in general this time of year. We eat more sweets, chocolates and sugar. If you haven't read about Candida, you may want to look this up as well. When we eat a lot of processed foods (breads, cakes, crackers) and sugary foods we can be feeding the bad bacteria in our guts, which can cause an overgrowth of that bad bacteria. This can also lead to emotional outbursts, temper tantrums, aggressive behaviors and perplexing behaviors. (I believe this has a lot to do with "bad" behaviors seen in many otherwise loving children!)

We change the way we dress. We wear more fancy clothes, which usually means synthetic fibers (not natural like cotton, silk). We buy new fancy shoes to go with our new fancy outfits. Shoes can also be made of synthetic material. We need to wear natural fibers in order to ground ourselves and release extra energy. Do you get shocked a lot more this time of year?

Then there is the change in the weather. Some people are bothered by the change in seasons. When the rain comes so does the increase of molds. When a storm is coming in there could be a change in pressure (barometer) which affects some peoples sinuses and heads causing headaches and sinus pressure. We need to take care of ourselves.

We need to look at behavior as a means of communication. What is different? Why this time of year?

We all need to be drinking MORE WATER!

We need to eat 5-6 small meals a day of healthy foods.

We need to say NO and mean it. We need to get exercise and stay active.

We need to be tolerant of differences and remember that this is a time of love and giving.

Take care of yourself, take care of your loved ones and remember to be grateful everyday!

If you have any questions about any of this information, please fill free to email me at BabyPowerEverett@aol.com.

Becky Blake, Owner www.babypower.com/everett
Changing the world one family at a time.

Break Thru Autism and other developmental and neuro delays QUICKLY!
(sensory, speech, motor, and learning issues)

Dec 11, 2010

TESTIMONIAL = 5-year old low functioning autistic boy

TESTIMONIAL:
We have a 5-year old low functioning autistic boy. He was marginally verbal, barely aware and totally uninterested of his environment at the beginning of this past summer.

He took Becky's summer camp for 3 months and we've seen amazing changes. Exercising at Becky's school and at home have done much more than building muscles. He has become much more aware of his himself and his environment.
Since Becky does not view special need children as helpless little creatures who need to be taken care of in every aspect of their lives, my son had to learn to take off his own shoes and put it in his cubby. We have noticed that he is much more able to use both of his hands working in unison as a result of the exercises. So now he was able to take off his shoes and put them on himself. It took him a while and he really didn't like it, however, after a couple of weeks he mastered it. All of a sudden he realized that he can do things himself so now he is dressing himself. Talk about making life easier in the mornings.

The small class size helped him relate to his little friends, he started to babble more and make short sentences because he got motivated. Because it is so much fun to play with the exercise equipment we were shocked to see him shoot hoops, climbing and bouncing all on his own. When the environment is fun it pays off to pay attention to it. The results of the summer carried on to his school work, he is drawing better, talks more and his projects are more "together" than they used to be. He is much more aware of his environment, now he actually stops at the stop signs.

I will put my son in Becky's summer school every summer.

Dec 9, 2010

Testimonials

Summer School 2010 TESTIMONIALS

Before: Non Verbal, Autistic 3 year old. Only 1 week in the program
"I was skeptical at first. It sounded to good to be true. My son is now talking, in complete sentences after only 4 days at Becky's School. We excepted results, but this is mind boggling! I don't know how she does it, but it works. The kids love her. Don't wait. If you want your child to be a different child within days, don't wait."

Before: Non verbal, speech, sensory, social issues (only attended for 2 weeks)
PARENT TESTIMONIAL

The most exciting and biggest change that has happened in the last 2 weeks is my son if finally asking and answering questions!!
He had almost no words when he began (except for the few he was taught by rote).
I have new approaches to help him calm himself and focus.
His vestibular system is coming to life, and soon all the other dominos will fall and he’ll become a “functioning”, “Normal” kid!!!
As a parent, I am beyond excited by his improvements.
He is initiating play with other children – That’s huge!!!
He’s participating in classroom activities and really trying to communicate with others – verbally!!!
I can see his while future opening up for him now!!!
Why doesn’t everybody use these techniques??
Why doesn’t everybody know about them?!!

Before: 4 year old, speech, behavior issues, chewed on things
PARENT TESTIMONIAL

Before working with Becky I saw lots of visits to the principal’s office and no friends, negative teacher conferences.

After working with Becky for several weeks my son’s speech has gotten better.
He has become more social and really seeks out friends now.
He is overall a lot more calm.
We are better able to diffuse tantrums and he gets stuck on things so much that he can’t do without them.
We can NOW gout to eat at a restaurant. We can play at the playground without dirty looks from other parents over his behavior.
I now see my son’s future differently. He will be happy in school and he can make friends and do things for himself.
We decided on Becky’s program as I got high recommendations from a former school principal.
I would tell other people that you will get results and they will come in a short period of time.

Before: Autistic, 4 years old, speech, social, not yet potty trained
PARENT TESTIMONIAL

After a few weeks of working with Becky, my son now uses the potty.
He is using more words and his words are getting much better to understand.
He is obeying simple instructions more consistently and has had a slightly better adjustment in his attitude.
I saw my child’s future, before working with Becky, as homelessness, in ability to communicate and receive any help in adult years.
He can now use the potty consistently, better articulation and understanding.
We needed a summer program for our son, so we decided to try Becky’s.
It was definitely worth it!

Before: Autistic 4 year old, speech, social, behavior issues, not yet potty trained.
PARENT TESTIMONIAL

After our son attending Becky Blake’s program he is speaking more and using the toilet more regularly.
I was so afraid that he would not be in a mainstreamed kindergarten.
Now that we have been working with Becky, we can ask him basic questions and receive a basic response.
Once his speech improves he will make larger leaps forward.
Becky’s testimonials are what made us decide on her program for our son.
It’s a wonderful and valuable program.
We would recommend it to anyone with a child with a developmental delay!

EVENING SUPER KIDS CLASS and LEARN TO READ PROGRAM
Before: 5 year old boy, speech, social, behavior issues
PARENT TESTIMONIAL

I have notices significant changes in my son’s reading and writing skills.
His handwriting is much easier to read and his letters are not backwards or upside down as much.
The muscle tone in his face has tightened and he has really become more talkative and open.
He is also trying new foods and doesn’t have frequent melt downs anymore.
He loves to come to Becky’s program and really look forward to things that he learns there.
"My son has made unbelieveable progress. Before the school year ended, his teacher and para both commented to me that he has been using self calming strategies and having fewer flare ups. At home, summer has been a little difficult, but overall, I can see his sensory systems working together better, and he is having a much easier time with transitions, and life in general."

Shae's Story

We first met Becky Blake in June 2008 when my son, Shae, was three years old. I was desperately searching for the right summer program for him, when I came across an ad announcing Becky as the new owner of Baby Power Forever Kids, specializing in special needs preschool. I new this was an answer to prayers. Shae had been struggling with sensory issues for well over a year. Months earlier he had been asked to leave two different daycares for biting and generally unable to play well with other kids. Even after months of slow progress in OT and developmental preschool, he was still unable to participate in a busy preschool or daycare. It took very little to set him off- loud noises, too much visual stimulation, unexpected or unwanted touch, the list could go on and on. One minute he'd be hugging you, the next he was slugging you. He was unable to control his response to stimuli or regulate his emotions. He was unpredictable at best, and unable to use his words well enough to describe what was happening in him.

To tell the truth, initially I felt hesitant of the programs Becky incorporated in her programs (Handle, Brain Gym, etc.). They were not the traditional forms of therapy I was familiar with. But I trusted her and knew it was worth a try.

Within weeks of starting the program, there was an obvious difference in Shae's behavior. With each passing day a new skill arrived and a concern disappeared. Immediately his stamina for situations got better, and his language skills improved. Within a month of working with Becky his stress level had lowered so much we could take him into new situations without worrying what his response would be. He became curious and outgoing. As the summer went on, his struggles with playing well with others were gone, and a caring, creative friend emerged. Where just weeks earlier his ability to concentrate on a subject was minimal at best, by the end of the summer had learned all his numbers, letters and was learning to read and spell! At the beginning of the summer he struggled to put simple thoughts into words, by the end, he was holding full conversations. Today his preschool teacher calls him the model student! He participates in every activity, is a great model for the other students in speech, is a wonderful friend and playmate, and academically is ahead of the class. He is able to control his emotions and explain his feelings. I am amazed at how far he has come in just a few short months, and we owe it all to Becky.

To say the program Becky provides helps kids would be a gross understatement. Becky gave Shae the chance to reach his true potential in life without being burdened by these roadblocks in his body. And she gave us the opportunity as his parents to realize what a talented, creative, loving and capable little boy we have.

Another Mother's Testimonial

We started coming to work with Becky Blake in the fall of 2008 on the recommendation of a friend. Our son was showing signs of sensory processing difficulties and consequently struggling with school. As a parent, I worried that my child would slip farther and farther away from his peers, both socially and academically, and after having scoured the internet for resources to help him, didn't know where to turn. We set up an initial observation/evaluation and immediately began him on a program, which included weekly specialized tutoring and at-home exercises. Baby Power Forever Kids sensory rich environment is perfect for him and owner, Becky Blake, makes his time there fun; he really just thinks he's going to play. He has no idea that every bit of his time there is carefully structured to meet his needs and work on body systems which need strengthened and integrated. We couldn't be happier with the progress he is making and know it's in large part, due to program she has created for him. Katy L. (mother of a sensational 6 year old)

5/2010
After working with Becky, my 7 year old Autistic son had very little language, fell to the floor a lot, and tantrumed. The best thing that happend during the 2 weeks we attended Becky's school near Seattle, WA (we flew up from San Jose, CA) was that my son not only started talking, but was talking in complete sentences, answering yes/no and who questions, making choices and verbal engaging with the other students in the program.  All in 2 weeks; My goal is to have a conversation with my son, and that is going to happen, soon; All this in 2 weeks!

"In only a few short weeks, my son is now talking and is potty trained. He is 8 years old with Autism."

"My son is potty trained! Thank God, we never thought we would see the day. He is 5"

"My son has made more progress in less time with Becky; Blake then with any of his other therapist!"

"Our child was talking after the first day with Becky; He is 4!"

"Wow, it really works! We saw positive results within 2 weeks!"

"We are ecstatic with the quick improvements our son has made!"

"Worth every penny!"

"Becky Blake, where have you been all our lives?"

"Why doesn't my child's teacher, therapist or doctor know this stuff?"

"Becky Blake is very passionate about helping children and families. She really understands and knows what she is doing!"

Dec 8, 2010

Before / After photos REMARKABLE RESULTS

Go to http://creatingsuperkids.com/before-after/ to see results of some beautiful children that made some amazing quick results!

(including non verbal 3 year old child talking able to talk in complete sentences in two languages,
non verbal Autistic 4 year old talking, socializing, playing and helping other kids to learn how to talk and play,
8 year old aggressive boy that was kicked out of public school, was able to go back to public school when he learned how to regulate his own behavior, become more empathetic, and we fixed his vision issues,
all these results happened in under 3 months!)