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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Examples of Taking Things Literally |
| NewAspieMom |
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Posted: 11 Aug 2015, 9:49 pm
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Replies: 41
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| As far as the tomorrow question goes, I think he must have meant, tomorrow I will be able to set up that shadowing experience. Not that I will be able to set it up for tomorrow. It's a word order thing, I think. My son has a big problem with sarcasm, dry wit, and literalism. His PE teacher said at t... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What do you look for in a place to go with your child? |
| NewAspieMom |
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Posted: 18 Jul 2015, 8:38 pm
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Replies: 11
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| I think this would be very helpful. Here's what I look for before I plan an outing for my kids- one aspie and one NT. Both young (ages 8 and 5). We need decent access and end satisfaction combined- meaning, they are young and don't well tolerate long trips to get somewhere, followed by a hike from t... |
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Topic: "Autism Night" at a Restaurant |
| NewAspieMom |
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Posted: 06 Jul 2015, 10:39 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,343
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| We read it more carefully on our way out. It turns out it's for autism parents and it's a time for them to basically let their kids run wild because the other parents will "get it." My little brother has HFA and I clearly remember how he'd get under tables or walk non-nonchalant into the ... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: A friend is pushing GAPS |
| NewAspieMom |
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Posted: 30 Jun 2015, 5:50 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,569
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| Is there any mention about a proper exercise going with the diet? The lack of exercise might have just as much to do with the symptoms kids display as the diet they get--I know a diabetic who went on vacation and found out that is diabetic issues went away! Of course, his normal work/home life does... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Can we take any legal action against children who won't sto |
| NewAspieMom |
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Posted: 26 Jun 2015, 9:01 am
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Replies: 26
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| My son is eight. I have a feeling that if this was happening to us in our yard, in our neighborhood, I'd be right out there talking to the kids. I have no tolerance for bullying. I would likely say something to them like, "does this make you feel good, like you are funny? you are hurting someon... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: A friend is pushing GAPS |
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Posted: 26 Jun 2015, 8:49 am
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Replies: 28
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| I have a friend whose whole family is eating the GAPS diet, and last night she told me that she knows several kids who "got" autism and then went on GAPS and they "reversed" their autism. I said, actually, it's not something that you acquire but something that you have from birth... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: So many questions...It's all new |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2015, 8:21 am
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Replies: 10
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| So he doesn't understand dry humor, he doesn't understand vague suggestions, or blanket statements. It has to be concrete. If I try to even use a saying like "I have eyes in the back of my head" he doesn't get it, he will say I'm lying. These are excellent examples of pragmatic issues. So... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: So many questions...It's all new |
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Posted: 07 Jun 2015, 8:13 pm
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| Wow really thoughtful replies. Thank you all so much! I think the whole "telling people" concern is that a lot of his behaviors are somewhat normal/ok for a younger child, but as he is getting older, it's more obvious that he is not quite right somehow. I'm not sure how to describe it. The... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: So many questions...It's all new |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2015, 8:08 pm
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Replies: 10
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| They are sort of my son specific but here is what is floating around in my head. Will OT help him to stop putting things in his mouth? Will it help him to eat with his fork better and not so much with his hands? Will he start to learn how to adapt to life's curveballs or will he always be rigid? Wil... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: So many questions...It's all new |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2015, 7:58 pm
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Replies: 10
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| My eight year old son is in the midst of testing, and the psychologist is fairly certain the outcome will be Asperger's - ASD. I have taken some time over the last year to recognize that his quirks are not all separate difficulties but instead, under one umbrella of a problem. So although I'm sort o... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Are your kids messy eaters? |
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Posted: 06 Jun 2015, 7:52 pm
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Replies: 6
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| My son does this. He is eight now, and just being diagnosed with Asperger's. He also eats mostly with his fingers, and puts his hand all in his mouth too! It's remarkable how messy he can be. When he eats anything slightly wet, like yogurt, it ends up completely over his face and shirt. Our newest d... |
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