A year ago, we started looking at seizures as a possible cause for Jackson’s severe regressions. Every child seems to regress generally when routines are disrupted (say during summer months when not in school) or structured times and schedules are not in place. Jackson is no exception to this rule, but he doesn’t flip out when not following a routine…he just meanders. He becomes a wandering, withdrawn little guy who would rather amuse himself by flipping socks in front of his face for hours. He needs directed play to remember that: oh yeah, people and toys CAN be fun. Continue reading “The big, bad “R” word: Regressions”