Day 27: Morning Chores and Prep ... a Challenge which has been Overcome!

Laminated Routine Morning Card
Taz completes and crosses off these tasks
with washable marker.

It helps decrease the "Nag Factor"
and makes Taz accountable for his own chores
and daily preparation activities

(Incidentally, a Brazil Nut is the only natural food which
contains Selenium, which has been
found to be missing in the bodies of children
diagnosed with ADHD, so Taz eats one
Brazil nut with his Vitamins each day)

When Taz completes his AM Routine without prompting or nagging,
he is rewarded with 30 minutes of "Screen Time"
that same afternoon
This can be a video (movie) or
a computer game... his choice.

 

Day 26: Breakfast for a King

This was Hubster's Plate,
Taz had the same,
only with a much smaller portion, and
NO Potatoes or coffee.

YUM

Day 25: Harvesting Seeds for Next Spring

 

For Improving fine motor skills,
and for teaching life lessons
for the future...

Taz separates seeds from dried blooms
of Chives and other herbs
for our Garden Next Spring

 

We are harvesting much more than seeds these days.  This Program is helping in many ways...  both obvious and not so obvious.  I love how Taz is receiving positive, encouraging input three days a week about how well he is doing on this program.  All of the people at Brain Balance are full of smiles, encouraging words, and high fives when it comes to Taz's participation in the Program.

I love how Daniel believes in my kid.  I love how Pam greets Taz as he walks in the door,  And how she often tells me what a special kid he is.  John believes in Taz, too. Taz has a special connection with both John and Kelly.  He talks about them at home, conveying that he views them as close friends.  The best part is that I know that each associate truly believes, as I do, that the brain can be changed—something once thought impossible. That means my child's problems aren’t permanent, and the situation isn’t hopeless. What a marvelous and much sought after thing... HOPE!   We have HOPE here! 

Why can't the opponents of this theory recognize that many childhood disorders are actually manifestations of a single underlying condition (Functional Disconnection—an imbalance in the connections and function between and within the hemispheres (sides) of a child’s brain?  It seems so obvious to me, and to Daniel, John, Pam, and Kelly.   I am so grateful to God for each of them! 

 
Each one encourages Taz, his father, and me in their unique area of expertise.  I love how the program is tailored to my child's specific needs.  I love the environment where Taz can develop, balance and GROW... in a safe and Beautiful place. 


I also love that there are other children there, children with needs, children with whom Taz can talk, relate, and become friends.  He was so excited yesterday when one of his friends finished the Program.  He chattered on in the car on the way home from our session about how Tori got to put paint on her hands and put her hand prints on the wall. 

I will praise my GOD for this Center for many days!  Thank you to all our Friends at Brain Balance for all of your assistance, encouragement, and belief in us! 

 

 

Day 23: Fish Dinner

We have discovered the delicious taste of Fish in our family!

The baked fish were enjoyed by all, the fries were only for Hubster.

the Rosemary was straight from the herb garden in our back yard.

The Fried Green Tomatoes were covered lightly with rice flour and fried in olive oil.

Our finicky eating boy devoured this feast. 

It is such a joy to watch him enjoy truly healthy food!

Day 22- Comparing Artwork

Cousin Crafts

Taz, Age 10 (painting on left)
Cousin, age 6 (Painting on right)

Taz's cousin was visiting so his mother could work late.  We picked him up at his school, and brought him home.

After homework and Brain Balance exercises, we did a scavenger hunt and the art projects (above) were the treasure at the end.  

It was interesting to note how the two boys painted differently.  Cousin kept his paints pure, never mixing and dipping the brush carefully between each color to clean it.

  Taz immediately wanted to mix his colors, with the end result being an army green color.  He ran out of paint, but Cousin had at least half left, so Taz was able to complete his artwork despite having used most of his paint for mixing instead of painting. 

Afterwards, we did a mini cleaning session, sweeping up the Dining area floor.  Taz had a slight hesitancy, but the reward of his daily time (30 minutes) of video gaming quickly changed his oppositional attitude. 



Day 21: The Trouble with Supplements...

Taz had off school today, as it was Columbus Day.  The weather was cool, yet sunny, so we made our way out to a festival for children.  There were huge inflated blocks that could be thrown up in the air and bounced around like a volleyball.  A huge parachute was flung in the air, popping little balls up in the air like popcorn.  There were dozens of children with Down's Syndrome, of varying ages.  It was an experience in perspective.  My heart broke for the parents of these special children, who do not have the hope of recovery that my son has from the spectrum deficits.



Autumn Artwork by Taz

 



Later, at home, Taz worked on an extra credit Poem for 4th grade, & the words seemingly flowed out of him with ease.  He was always a good writer, it was only the Handwriting that irritates the daylights out of all of us.

Busying himself most of the day making colorful crocheted bracelets with his new "Rainbow Loom,"  Taz taught himself how to make bracelets by reading the paper that was in the box it came in.   One of his strengths shines in being able to read instructions and assembling things without help.   It must be a "left brain activity," I tell myself.

I made some organic white rice for dinner tonight, to be served with the Grilled Chicken Breast, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, and Apples we had for dinner.  Taz has begun to wake up in the middle of the night, complaining of hunger. 

Taz floundered today on taking his second set of Supplements.  He tried every trick:  "upset stomach," procrastination, begging, but (fortunately), no anger was erupting this time.  I truly felt sorry to make him have to take the supplements, since they do smell awful and look worse.  But I know he has to take them to get the optimal results from the Program.  I told him there would be no Video Games (Minecraft) until the supplements were inside of him.  I allowed him to wait on the 2nd group, and he reluctantly took them with his dinner (with much prodding by Hubster).  I remained calm and did not show fear, disappointment, or any other emotion regarding the supplements.  I told him to go to his room until he was able to take them, and he did so, staying there for approximately  35 minutes until the Hubster got home. 

It seems that there has been a calming of Taz's persona.  We had a few rough moments regarding the supplements, but really this is nothing compared to the past experience.  Since being on the Brain Balance program, I have noted many improvements in Taz's daily behavior. 

Day 19: Bragging on Brain Balance Program

What makes Brain Balance stand out
 as Top In their Profession (to me) IS:

not only are they highly skilled at what they do,

they sincerely care about the kids!!


If your child struggles in school,
 has social issues and even behavioral melt downs,
Know that there is real help out there...

 Brain Balance WILL be able make life changing results for your child,
results that aren't quick temporary fixes,
they are permanent life changing results


Life coping skills are also taught, and these are ones  they will always use.
To me, that alone is Priceless!!

One Child who experienced
The Difference
Of
Brain Balance