We have a 2e Aspie like Dee Dee, but we HAVE found OT useful as an adjunt therapy. DS7 has his wiggle seat, wiggle foot pedals, and a squishy for his hand. It helps him from literally falling out of his seat, kicking his neighbor, and ripping his paper to little shreds during the listening part of class. We also use rewards extensively, but there is no reward that helps him stay quietly seated. The sensory tools really work for him. Nan
DS14 made pretty good use of these sort of materials in 2nd grade, but squeezing the apple wasn't good enough, he had to gouge the apple with his pencil. The teacher was so upset that he 'destroyed school property.' I offered to make a donation to cover the costs, but was refused. I can see both sides on that question.
When he was a little older, he moved on to 'dissecting' pens. It cost some pocket change, but kept him in his seat.
