We have continued on with our discussions in hygiene and self care. Bee's father spent time helping Bee deep clean his bedroom (in an attempt to get on top of Bee's ongoing allergy issues). Bee's dad had a thorough discussion about the how's and why's of self care and health hygiene.
Bee has started reading 1984 (George Orwell).
Monday we listened to a Podcast on Anatomy with Professor Alice Roberts. This led to a variety of discussions during the week on health and the human body.
I dug up our anatomy chart and we took a look at the skeletal system. We found a book in our library about the human body.
We also had some discussion about hygiene, particularly around self care and acne. There was also some discussion about hormones.
We were also on the hunt for some good apps for world maps and the solar system. We settled on these: World Map 2024 and Solar Walk Planetarium.
A better start to the week. Bee has taken an interest in creating some videos and graphics. So we started the week with an introduction to Shotcut and Canva. He was pretty overwhelmed by some of the technical aspects of using these applications, so small steps. Bee has a tendency of becoming impatient and frustrated when he doesn't pick up new skills straight away. He wants to be an instant expert in any new interest, which can be tricky.
Bee chose 1984 by George Orwell at the book shop the other day. So far he has only flicked through it, but it is the first time in years he has chosen a book for himself.
Bee also enjoyed some games of pool with us this week, first time in a while he has wanted to. We also went to the library to find out what resources are available for us. We have been looking through the audiobooks available on some of the apps.
Another hard PDA week. Bee has really regressed with his social anxiety and is not even wanting to do things he would usually want to do (going for a drive, walk, etc) - not even tempted by fast food or treats.
In the meantime I have loaded up some new podcasts and made a list of documentaries he may be willing to watch with me. I have rearranged our shelves to see if something interests Bee. I have some geometric nets printed out to be constructed along with some geometry illustrative books. I have also put some geography charts on display (rock cycle, seasons/solstices, land formations). I'm hoping a revamp might trigger some interest and engagement.
Another strong PDA week. As Bee and I are both recovering from COVID energy levels were low. Bee's anxiety about being in public and getting sick has flared up since our trip to Perth. He is reluctant to do anything outside of his bedroom.
The week started positively as we went to Perth to see a live recording of one of our favourite podcasts. Bee was keen to walk around the city and look at shops. The show was great, Bee enjoyed being with his brother.
Unfortunately by the time we got home I was feeling terrible. The next day I tested positive for COVID and the day after we were all out of commission.
Podcast's we listened to on our journey were: A brief history of Austria with historian Stephen Beller (croissants aren't French!) and The Emu War (ep 111).
Bee has made a bit of a plan with his father about what he would like to learn to cook.
