Even if Alexandra is of good nature, looking happy and observing the world around her, it is difficult to keep her engage with something or even known if she is interested due to the difficulties apraxia is creating in her. At the exception of reading books, watching a movie, listening to music or being with a crowd of people, Alexandra will mostly refuse to participate in activities. But we keep on proposing her different possibilities and this year has been the most successful . I have discover that Alexandra can only be engage for a very short time. Will be fun to play ball for 15mn, but 5 minutes is way enough for her, if so!. It is interesting to see that she is showing joy and efforts toward the ball. She loves when it come toward her and she is able to sweep her hand or kick her feet to send the ball back .....
We should remember to ask for short times of attention and stop soon enough that the Rett girl do not get tired, upset and left with a feeling of failure. Watch her closely to terminate the activity when she still feel good about it.
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