Tag: safety

  • I Am Awake, Shut Up Mum

    I Am Awake, Shut Up Mum

    In order to wake Alex from a dissociative/mute/withdrawn episode I sometimes use songs that attract her attention and simultaneously offer a reward if she can repeat the song.  Singing a funny song preferably with actions wakes her up.  By the time she can sing the song properly she is ready to safely walk around. This…