The concept of “spoons” is a popular one for people who are dealing with fatigue, pain, and weakness from any condition. It references the idea of pacing activities to prevent reaching a point of no return. Counting your spoons, using your spoons, saving your spoons; there are tons of SnapChat and Instagram posts on how…… Continue reading “Spoon Theory” for Fatigue Isn’t Enough: You Deserve Better Tools!
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Why Does My Kid With Low Muscle Tone Get So Tired, So Quickly?
If your child with low muscle tone seems to be: constantly tired leaning slouching asking you to slow down or to carry them…. It is time for you to learn more the global effects of hypotonia. This is important. It could change your ability to see your child and their behavior clearly. Simply…… Continue reading Why Does My Kid With Low Muscle Tone Get So Tired, So Quickly?
For Hypermobile Kids, “Listen To Your Body” Doesn’t Teach Them To Pace Themselves. Here’s What Really Helps.
I ran across a comment piece online that recommended parents teach their hypermobile children to “listen to your body” to pace activities in an effort to avoid fatigue, pain or injury. My reaction was fairly strong and immediate. The sensory-based effects of hypermobility (HM) reduce interoception (internal body awareness) and proprioception/kinesthesia (position and movement sense,…… Continue reading For Hypermobile Kids, “Listen To Your Body” Doesn’t Teach Them To Pace Themselves. Here’s What Really Helps.