How to discreetly talk to CM? away from dd

[jamesmommy]

Does your daughter have noise reducing headphones? These have been an essential part of touring the parks to us. My son is 6, and he now just asks or reaches for his headphones if the noises are too intense. Since we got the headphones, he is much more open to trying things he never would before, because he knows we have them if they are needed. We have the Peltor Kids brand that I purchased from Amazon, but there are many different kinds out there.

 

[mechurchlady]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/tips_for_touring/Lockers.htm
There is one up front at each park.

http://www.sensorycomfort.com/noise.htm
Muffs are great for reducing sounds.
Problems are OOH SO DORKY and sensory issues like the kid does not want something on their head. Some kids learn to automatically grab their earplugs or ear muffs when they are uncomfortable. One site had a picture of a baby with muffs on at a ballgame, oy.

Normally Disney does not allow anyone to sit or stand in aisles and exits because of fire codes and other safety issues so that will not be a bother. Try to carry with you a Mag-Lite pen as that might get her to focus on the light and feel safer.
http://www.maglite.com/anatomy_spare_AAA.asp

Hugs and see everything is going to work out. For everything there is a solution usually.
You are doing fine and are a great mom.

Big hugs and lots of chocolates
Laurie

 

[SueM in MN]

There are only 2 shows where anyone will be sitting on the floor. Both of them have designated area for the kids to sit, away from the exits and both are well lit. The shows are Turtle Talk in The Seas at Epcot and Playhouse Disney at the Studio.
As was already mentioned, CMs will stop anyone from sitting on the floor or from sitting or standing in aisles or exits.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) We have a cousin with such problems.
2) My aunt makes note cards in my style of writing.
3) Numbered, short sentences, large lettering with markers.
4) It takes a moment to read by a CM.

Example (easy to read, fast to read):
1) Please do not touch child.
2) Child needs to wait in uncrowded area.
3) Talk in a slow and soft voice.

 

[berries]

You are right, that is very easy to read quickly. Thank you.

Your number one, I always add to let dd come to the person first, let her touch/hug/reach out first.

I don't know if this is unusual or not but dd covers her ears and talks/sings/hums to block out the noise even more!

Yes she has headphones that are supposed to block sound but don't do as good as I expected them to! She still gets upset by noises. The ohter ones we have are to a cd player or mp3 and those are great for blocking loud noises! Guess I will need to brinig it with us into WDW. I had planned on using them only for the plane ride.

 

[mechurchlady]

For a person with auditory sensory problems it is not uncommon to cover the ears and the making of noises drowns out the sounds that bother the person. You kid is normal for a kid with sensory issues.

Definitely bring the player as that can keep her busy and help her drown out noises. You are one smart cookie and a great mom.
Big hugs and chocolates
Laurie