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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid does this but it's not because he wants THE STORY, it's because he wants me as white noise. It's his way of self-soothing in a transition.  He pays no attention to the plot and he couldn't say what's happening in the story if I asked.  I usually read a bit then leave the room when he's halfway out.  If he says something I say I'm going to the bathroom and will be right back, which is, of course, not true.  [/quote]

Pro tip: make a recording of you reading. [/quote]

Wouldn’t that be nice? Also, wouldn’t Alexa be nice? Or any other app? Nope, doesn’t meet his standards. [/quote]

I think it's OK to have boundaries, even if they "don't meet his standards" for a bedtime story.

BUT - you need to work with your providers to set this expectation in advance, and give him and you a script to prepare for it with advance warning. So you talk with his therapist together at the next appointment, and say that you LOVE this part of your routine, but sometimes it isn't possible - oh no what do we do?? See if he has suggestions, if not, suggest some of the things others have offered on this thread.

THEN - you come to a day where there is a late sports game, or a late flight. You set the expectation that morning, "Hey, remember we talked about this with Dr so and so...tonight is one of those nights we won't have time. I'll plan to (insert his suggested alternative here) when you're all ready for bed." - then say this after school, on the way to the game, after the game, etc until it's time to turn it on and then he'll probably tantrum the first time it happens. Hold THAT line. He'll adjust to it after it's happened a few times and becomes part of the late bedtime routine.

This isn't easy - but it is OK to teach him how to handle these times. Work with your providers to come up with solutions.[/quote]

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