[blparent] behavior problems with our 4 year old

[Judy Jones]

Yes, I can too.

Judy


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From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Star Gazer via BlParent
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Subject: Re: [blparent] behavior problems with our 4 year old

			When I need to get my older daughter's attention and I know she isn't paying attention, I'll say her name, then tell her "look at me with both eyes" then I wait. I view it like hand shaking between machines. Machines can't exchange data unless they've gone through the proper protocol and the handshake means "Ok, I'm here and ready" 
This is usually done behind the scenes but I can remember when it wasn't. 

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From: BlParent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy Jones via BlParent
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Subject: Re: [blparent] behavior problems with our 4 year old

Hi,

You brought up a good point I didn't think of.  Not knowing how much vision you guys have.  My husband and I don't have enough vision to make eye contact with anyone.  If you are trying to get her to start listening to you instead of ignoring you, you may have to get in her physical space.  Sighted people can have their kids look at them eye to eye.  We can't so there were times we would gently take their faces between our hands and get them to focus that way so they understand you are saying what you mean and mean what you say.

I don't know if any blind parent has said the following to their kid: 
Quote, "Wipe that look off your face." End-quote.  Hahahahaha.

Judy


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Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] behavior problems with our 4 year old

We've tried explaining to her that she can't go to their house because of her behavior, but I don't know if she doesn't get it or if she's just ignoring us because she doesn't want to hear it. That's actually what happened toight when we tried talking to her at dinner. She totally ignored us, talked to herself and tried to change the subject.
Very frustrating! I feel like we're getting no where!

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