tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637563600968316769.post8129994096286303178..comments2024-01-24T09:06:15.678+00:00Comments on A Drake's Progress: ChroniclesDrakeygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044143270148143924noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637563600968316769.post-76229212299327229762014-11-25T11:37:47.247+00:002014-11-25T11:37:47.247+00:00Perseveration is also a behavioral trait that can ...Perseveration is also a behavioral trait that can present with brain injury. So, the cause differs, but the consequences remain. <br />I'll give you my point of view from having perseveration myself. It may or may not work for your daughter : take what works, adapt what works so-so and quit what doesn't. <br /><br />Perseveration and mantras are commonly used in meditation, to help sooth anxiety and focus.<br />So, what about teaching her sentences to sooth her anxiety, like "This too shall pass" or "one minute or 100 years, what difference it makes ?" ?<br />It can be a good way to redirect perseveration in a more acceptable fashion for everyone, and even transform the difficulty into a huge asset. <br /><br />Also, this perseveration can be a powerful tool to introduce mindfulness to your daughter. <br />In France, Christophe André has written a book with a CD to help meditate. I have no idea of any equivalent in English, but I'm sure that someone will be better at helping you for finding an equivalence in your language. AFAIK, Christophe André is a psychiatrist that introduced mindfulness in France through his books. <br />In English, you have "Meditation for dummies", but I don't know if it has a CD with it. Their explanations are quite clear, with good tips and straight to the point. <br /><br />For social skills, I know that Carnegie is the classic, but I don't like the way his advice are given. The advice is given as if to help a beginner in cooking, "to roast your beef, put it in the oven" : yes, and then ? <br />What really helped me with social skills is the book "The charisma myth" by Olivia Fox Cabane. All the advice usually given are broken into very concrete steps, with very concrete exercises : no more vague advice you don't know how to use, no more unhelpful platitudes like "smile more", only advice broken in concrete step by step exercises you can use (like a very detailed cooking recipe). <br />The scientific aspects and anecdotes are funny and light-hearted, but you can skip them if you lack time or if they don't fit your daughter's needs. <br />For social skills, in my very humble opinion, The Charisma Myth is much more helpful than Carnegie. <br /><br /><br /><br />Take care <br />Giulianoreply@blogger.com