tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906560836708126523.post3049404610358540973..comments2024-03-20T18:46:45.397-04:00Comments on The Mindful Music Therapist: What's that you say? No clothes?Roiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12840915191850723381noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906560836708126523.post-69847582043271240842010-02-21T15:42:58.158-05:002010-02-21T15:42:58.158-05:00Thanks for swinging by, Amanda, and thanks also fo...Thanks for swinging by, Amanda, and thanks also for the kind words! <br /><br />Maybe people who have sensory dysfunction find that dealing with the sensory annoyance of shirts and the simultaneous sensory drama of having to poop a double whammy (so to speak). It's hard to say, and I'm not exactly sensory happiness woman myself. [Shrug]<br /> <br />I think the other gent does know he's supposed to keep his pants on, because 98% of the time they're on (although he does often have them a little below sea level (if you get my drift). That aspect of things may be sensory related, but the actual dropping them part is probably something else. I've even wondered if it's a way to say "F- you!" to me. Guess I'll keep sitting with him and we'll either figure it out, or he'll find another way to tell me.Roiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840915191850723381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906560836708126523.post-52645968210856623242010-02-19T23:16:47.375-05:002010-02-19T23:16:47.375-05:00Hey Roia!
I enjoyed reading this post and I don...Hey Roia!<br />I enjoyed reading this post and I don't think there is one correct answer with this situation.<br />As I read your description of the woman who removed her shirt/bra, and then actually did need to use the bathroom, I think sensory issues was probably your cause for that one. Several children that I have worked with (over the years) often pull their shirts up or remove them totally when they need to have a BM. Sensory related but I'm not sure of the explanation behind it. <br />The other gentleman you mentioned was interesting. Since you work with alot of clients with autism, I immediately thought that he could be trying to tell you something, but also remember that social cues and social conformity are not often first thoughts/priorities with people with autism. I wonder if this person has a concept of the social appropriateness of keeping pants/underwear on? I don't know the clients you described, but i think you have great ideas. :)<br />Amanda<br />www.morewithmusic.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906560836708126523.post-76487142815529796642010-02-18T10:49:05.204-05:002010-02-18T10:49:05.204-05:00Hm, I guess I hadn't really thought of it as &...Hm, I guess I hadn't really thought of it as "looking for my reaction", rather "trying to ask me a question without the benefit of words to do so". But, you're correct, Michelle, in that it does absolutely demonstrate that this is a person who is aware that there is a self and an other. <br /><br />I do have clients who like to tease, but they don't usually strip. We usually seem to have words with regard to removing the hands from the pants. *Sigh*Roiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840915191850723381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906560836708126523.post-53810606223908172522010-02-17T21:41:04.391-05:002010-02-17T21:41:04.391-05:00I think that when you take off your clothes to see...I think that when you take off your clothes to see the other person's reaction, you are showing a high level of awareness because you are thinking outside of themself. (because you'd be interested in someone else's reaction instead of your own personal need). Either that or you have a great sense of humor... could stripping in class be an equivalent to mooning your friends or streaking at a sporting event?Michelle Erfurthttp://www.musictherapytween.comnoreply@blogger.com