I've been reading through your last few posts and wanted to touch on a few things. First, about the biting and mouthing. Milo was also a very oral child, just as you describe B to be. He still is, although it's mountains better. We bought him a Chewy Tube last year. There are several colors/styles, but the green one was recommended by our OT and he likes it. We bought a few. I keep one in my purse at all times and whenever he is in a stressful situation (i.e. a room full of new people) or just especially needing sensory input I give it to him. He gnaws the heck out of it.

Milo also was very active and easily distracted, as well as quickly overstimulated. This kind of restlessness and disorganization is not uncommon with kiddos coming from an institution. And boys are way more active (usually) than girls anyway! It very well could stem from sensory deprivation along with the lack of deep attachment. Plus, they are a little like wild horses in that environment. It's going to be a process to teach him to be more civilized and not so self-defensive. It's survival for them. But this is all stuff that will get better, especially once you are home, so don't fret too much about it.

Ok, I didn't mean to write a book here, but just wanted to share with you that I'm nodding my head here and wanting you to know that we went through similar behaviors with Milo. You are doing all the right things! All you can do is take it day by day.

Oh, and now you have me wondering about his name! I can't wait to hear about it!!!

Much love and good vibes sent your way!

I've been reading through your last few posts and wanted to touch on a few things. First, about the biting and mouthing. Milo was also a very oral child, just as you describe B to be. He still is, although it's mountains better. We bought him a Chewy Tube last year. There are several colors/styles, but the green one was recommended by our OT and he likes it. We bought a few. I keep one in my purse at all times and whenever he is in a stressful situation (i.e. a room full of new people) or just especially needing sensory input I give it to him. He gnaws the heck out of it.

Milo also was very active and easily distracted, as well as quickly overstimulated. This kind of restlessness and disorganization is not uncommon with kiddos coming from an institution. And boys are way more active (usually) than girls anyway! It very well could stem from sensory deprivation along with the lack of deep attachment. Plus, they are a little like wild horses in that environment. It's going to be a process to teach him to be more civilized and not so self-defensive. It's survival for them. But this is all stuff that will get better, especially once you are home, so don't fret too much about it.

Ok, I didn't mean to write a book here, but just wanted to share with you that I'm nodding my head here and wanting you to know that we went through similar behaviors with Milo. You are doing all the right things! All you can do is take it day by day.

Oh, and now you have me wondering about his name! I can't wait to hear about it!!!

Much love and good vibes sent your way!