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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: natural development/progress on the spectrum |
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Posted: 07 Oct 2015, 6:32 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,406
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| This thread is so validating. I don't talk about it but outside of school, and a social skill group here or there, we do zero therapy. No PT, no OT, no speech, nothing. When my oldest was 4.5 it was strongly recommended that we do ABA because despite excellent language skills, she was behind in ever... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: My 7yr old won't tie up her jacket |
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Posted: 05 Oct 2015, 7:25 am
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,068
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| My daughter does this. If the coat is too much work or too difficult to zip up she simply won't bother and she doubly won't bother if she's not going to be outside for that long. Honestly? I really don't care unless we are going to be outside for a long time. Then I make her. Otherwise to the car an... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: any other parents here with more than one autistic child? |
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Posted: 05 Oct 2015, 7:21 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 914
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| 2 daughters on the spectrum here. I think it's pretty common because in many cases it is genetic. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Why does my kid like kicking objects |
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Posted: 29 Sep 2015, 6:50 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 991
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| Yeah I wouldn't worry too much about this as long as he isn't hurting anyone or anything. I mean, he is entertained and busy doing this right? My oldest also liked just messing things around at the same age. I wouldn't worry! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Some questions - help! |
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Posted: 17 Sep 2015, 5:49 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 616
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| The hands. Sounds sensory. Some folks like pressure on their hands, this could be what he is looking for. I sat on mine for a good portion of my childhood. Just felt better. You might try some gloves that are a bit tight. But breathable. I like that a good deal myself. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: talking to a mom afraid of autism |
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Posted: 02 Sep 2015, 5:51 am
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Replies: 6
Views: 786
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| 15-18 months? Seems really young to me to be worried. I would tell her to seek the advice of a professional, but it's hard to find someone to take a look at a kid that young and take the parent seriously unless it's blazingly obvious. A lot of kids don't talk or have many skills at that age and it's... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Aspies, autistic or not? |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2015, 10:12 am
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,671
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| For children "autism" is the best label even if they are more "Aspie". Autism opens up a lot more services that they might need in school when younger but not when they're older. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Non autistic younger sibling. |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2015, 3:16 pm
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Replies: 6
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| There really isn't anything you can do short of locking one of them up. Also, what you think is copying may not be exactly what you think. We thought we had the same thing going on with the little sister mimicking the big sister. Not exactly. She had issues of her own as it turned out. It's not a gi... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 5 year old threatening suicide |
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Posted: 17 Aug 2015, 6:29 am
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Replies: 8
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| My 5 year old also threatens this. While it is unsettling, she's just saying it in an attempt to get "her way". I don't think it is that unusual. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Making eye contact with people |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2015, 2:52 pm
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Replies: 6
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| I look at the mouth. It really helps me understand what they're saying and focus on their voice. OTher wise, if I don't, their voice starts to belnd in with background noise and I can't understand them anymore. I also usually need subtitles when I'm watching TV too. my hearing is fine. Better than f... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: parents who can't live independently |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2015, 2:49 pm
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Replies: 46
Views: 3,284
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| Ok, look I was barely able to live independently. As in totally by myself. I had a very hard time making it to appointments, making appointments, taking care of my apartment, laundry, work, getting to class, taxes... etc. Getting married actually simplified some of this and made it easier. He took c... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: College Admission Essay on Aspergers.. please help! |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2015, 11:58 am
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Replies: 10
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| You can definately write about your aspergers for a college essay about something you have overcome. But this is not the essay. Perhaps you should spend more than 15 minutes on it and then post asking for input. This essay will get you roundly rejected from many schools (a lot depends on the school ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: School Supplies |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2015, 7:23 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,917
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| I used to think it was important to insulate from bullies, but I guess I kind of gave up, at least halfway, and I do my best with what I have to work with. My daughter hates girly stuff, likes boy stuff, and loves minecraft. So she has a mine craft back pack, a black and green lunch box, and quite a... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: How to handle a party with category of food I can't stand |
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Posted: 29 Jul 2015, 11:59 am
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Replies: 7
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| Dont eat it. Stand around with a drink in your hand. If there is a side dish you can handle have a little of that to look busy. Eat your real lunch later if needed, but not there. Bringing your own food or lunch would be weird unless this is really junky food they are having and you could pass off y... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Should I just shave my head? |
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Posted: 27 Jul 2015, 11:34 am
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Replies: 17
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| IDK how long your hair is to start, but if you are apprehensive about total baldness, you could go with a pixie cut first. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Social Media Garbage |
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Posted: 16 Jul 2015, 7:02 am
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,827
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| It's so absurd that it should be ignored. Anything absurd should be ignored. When something is ignored, it tends to go away. I agree KK. The problem is that so many people don't. They're "Desperate" and not scientifically literate so they'll believe anything that sounds like science. I kn... |
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