What to do about Christmas

[mrsbert]

Have you searched K-Mart and Wal-Mart as well as other stores.

They are out but there is a table and chairs set.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_1030000000275913P
a $49 laptop

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_103000000417128DP
Hasbro's Mr. Potato gone Star Wars, lol. Artoo Detoo toy.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5246054
Out of your price range but $48 wal-mart replica pistol from Star Wars

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10166583
Star Wars Christmas stockings with Darth and Yoda

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10261974
3 piece light up boys pajamas with robe for about $19

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10333761
Star Wars 3-PC Dinnerware Set and thsoe are pretty sturdy as Mom has a collection of cute plates like those but mostly Disney.

Not to mention the stickers that you can use on presents and t-shirts. They used to make Star Wars stationary like wrapping paper but that might not be made any more.

As for the SID it is the same as many labels in that some doctors slap a label on the person and that is it, end of discussion. In my life I have been on the receiving end of labels and seen too many people labeled then left with no instructions. SID is especially hard because of the hyper and hypo as well as a person being hyper in one thing and hypo in another. Some solutions are self awareness, training, and adjusting your life around the quirks. I am glad you are more aware of what your son's quirks are and that will be able to help you more. Also check the autism and asperger boards as they have a higher rate of SID and as you have seen can help you with hyper and hypo sensitivity.

Big hugs and happy present hunting.

You've definitely done some homework for me.

I appreciate the "atta boy" you've given me regarding my DS's SID. I never feel like I know enough or ever feel like I am doing enough. For you to tell me I'm doing something right makes it feel like I am on the right path. Thanks.

 

[mechurchlady]

I was 50 before I fully understood that I had SID and even now am still finally understanding why I am so weird. SID is very difficult on parents. I abhor dentists not because of SID but because of a dentist we used to have and I dont like brushing my teeth because of toothpaste. I cannot eat some scallops and egg whites ever but I can battle the "not-fair monster" through self awareness and training.

You are a great mom to learn to read your child. My mom to this day is inable to understand that I am sick as in puking sick or passing out tired. You are a great mom to read up on stuff then find ways to help your child have the best life possible. It is my nature to help people as I am a data seeking hound and can spend hours chasing down information. I love helping people.

http://www.photo-coffee-mug.com/t-shirt.htm
http://www.cupsandstuff.com/
http://www.jigsaw2order.com/
There are do-it-yourself and commercial sites that can take photos and turn them into t-shirts, etc. A picture of him at WDW star wars on a t-shirt or something else he loves. Tossing out ideas.

Was over at the Lucas site and found this site which is full of stuff.
http://shop.starwars.com/

http://www.hasbro.com/starwars/