Max Update #5

So... I am amazed at how far Max has come with his speech. He has so many words now. Only one problem though... he will copy what you say, but still doesn't speak spontaneously. Ugh ;)
I'm adding BIORAY Kids Calm supplement to the mix this week. Wish us luck!

Max Update #4

So, not much of an update...

The kiddos have been sick on and off since Thanksgiving. Which means Max has missed a ton of school and therapy. When he doesn't go to school or have therapy, I don't use the oils, because I'm not needing him to focus ;) Although, I should still use them since I'm seeing other benefits! But let's keep it real - when I'm not feeling great and I'm taking care of sick kids, this one regime gets left in the dust ;)

However, I will add, I was amazed at his level of participation in family get-togethers this holiday season. In past years, he runs and hides in his room to get away from my brothers who have very loud voices. Although he kept his distance, he still came in and out of the room we were in.
And at our Christmas Eve dinner, he wanted to be sitting at the table with all the cousins! He has never done that before. In fact we were a place setting short, because we didn't even think he would attempt sitting at the table. He really is generally improving.

So, back at it next week. Christmas break is almost over and school will be back in session soon!

Max update #3

A quick update. We've been using my Max blend for a couple of weeks now. I haven't been using it on weekends or when Max isn't at school. Not even sure why not. I should - ha.

Anyway, he still has issues with bolting from me whenever he sees the opportunity and I'm going to try a new oil that I just picked up today, called Determination.

However, today he had a speech therapy appointment. We haven't had one in a few weeks. And I was actually amazed. He had a GREAT session. He sat and focused for 25 minutes before getting up from the table, grabbing the telephone, hiding under the computer desk and grabbing books of the shelf. AND, he spoke the word "happy" several times. I have never heard him say that word! And I got it on video after we got in the car!!! 

And then I made the connection... in the past couple weeks he has been imitating a lot more words with his therapists, even his kindergarten teacher mentioned his being more verbal. The oils??? I hope so!!!

Max Update 2

Sooo, I went to Max's parent teacher conference today. His teacher mentioned that in the past week or so she has really noticed that he is attending much more. She again mentioned that he will go to the white board and then go sit back down. I commented that he must be getting used to the routine... but on my way home I thought.... oh, maybe it's the oils! hmmmm... Even if that is the case, which would be great, the real issue I'm hoping to address is the eloping... soooo... yeah... hmmm.

Max Update 1

OK, so I've been meaning to post an update as to how the essential oils are working for Max... 

I started by applying Vetiver on his chest and back of neck (mostly because I forgot to put it on the bottom of his feet before I got his socks and shoes on). Monday - he didn't go to school because he had speech therapy and ABA therapy that day. His ST commented that he was more verbal than usual. But he totally lacked any focus whatsoever in that session and was bouncing off the walls  ...... 

So Tuesday, again just the Vetiver on his chest and back of the neck. He sat really calmly at breakfast (at school). I really noticed a difference... and then he bolted - ha... 

Wednesday, didn't notice much of a difference. 

Thursday, I couldn't find the bottle of Vetiver. Grr. 
Still missing on Friday.... 
Found it finally on Sunday! Yay. 

So, started over with the new week. Monday, applied the Vetiver along with a little Lavender, again to the chest and back. School didn't mention anything, but his ABA therapist mentioned how well he did in his afternoon session. 

Tuesday, again with the Vetiver and Lavender on his feet (yay, I remembered before I put on his socks!) and chest. He did ok at breakfast not trying to bolt, but did want to move his tray around - kept sliding it down the table until he was sitting at the end spot. When I picked him up, his teacher said she was amazed at his compliance today! He did very well at taking turns, AND went and sat in his seat between turns 3 times in a row without prompting. This is huge for him. Oils or coincidence? Not sure yet. 

I am going to add Ylang Ylang starting next Monday to see if we get more of a difference then. Stay tuned