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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Pushy women? |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2010, 8:58 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,619
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| We live in a world in which women's rights are still part of the discussion. Until that discussion is no longer necessary, women should be pushy. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Newly diagnosed son with Aspergers, parents needs advice |
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Posted: 24 Nov 2010, 8:51 am
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,500
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| Hello Bizmum, Recognizing the area of intense focus (I hesitate to use the word "obsession." Our AS son has OCD, and there are marked differences between his Asperger-driven, high-focused interests and his obsessions. The latter are never productive.) can be difficult. When our son was younger, unde... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: A card that says, "I Have Aspergers"? |
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Posted: 22 Nov 2010, 11:48 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,609
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Thank you!
And I just found the thread from May 2010 on this subject, so I'm set. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: A card that says, "I Have Aspergers"? |
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Posted: 22 Nov 2010, 11:27 am
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,609
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| Have any of you heard of a card, like a business card, that is provided by a psychological professional that indicates that the holder of the card has Aspergers? It is intended to explain unusual actions in certain social situations. My AS son wants one. Here's why: He recently had a car accident on... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Kids say the darndest things |
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Posted: 14 Nov 2010, 8:13 pm
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Replies: 610
Views: 359,002
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| When I was a kid, a young kid, my friends and I used to get in some real trouble. I wrote a post about it that I thought many of you would enjoy (although I haven't been in these forums in months). You can read it here: http://lifepenned.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/christmas-trees-and-gasoline/ Yes, I... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Kids say the darndest things |
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Posted: 01 Nov 2010, 2:28 pm
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Replies: 610
Views: 359,002
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| When I was a kid, a young kid, my friends and I used to get in some real trouble. I wrote a post about it that I thought many of you would enjoy (although I haven't been in these forums in months). You can read it here: http://lifepenned.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/christmas-trees-and-gasoline/ Yes, I ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: If your child is bullied at school what tips do you give? |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2010, 8:09 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,453
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| I think in most cases, trying to teach an autistic child to actually fight back is like trying to push a cat out from under stairs with a wet rope. The state mandates that children will attend school, and the states tells them what school they will attend. Consequently, the state is 100% responsible... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: My son can't say "I love you" |
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Posted: 19 Mar 2010, 7:23 am
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,061
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| I tell my wife, "I love you," all the time. And I mean it. But I can't tell my mother those same words. I don't know why; it just feels very uncomfortable and it always has. To make it more puzzling, my mother and I have always had a very good relationship. I love her to death, but I cannot bring my... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: I feel like a horrible parent |
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Posted: 17 Mar 2010, 7:49 am
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Replies: 31
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| Malya, The fact that you have posted here looking for help makes it clear that you are not a bad parent. A bad parent would simply ignore their family's struggles. You sound lost and you probably are lost. So many of us raising autistic kids must struggle with trying to find the right thing to do wh... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Opinions and Thoughts Please |
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Posted: 06 Feb 2010, 8:49 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,057
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| If you suspect that your son may be on the autism spectrum, I would recommend that you pursue a proper evaluation. Moreover, in seeking an evaluation, I would strongly suggest that you seek out psychological services that are well respected in working with autistic children. Research them online bef... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Studies Reveal Why Kids Get Bullied and Rejected (LiveScienc |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2010, 11:27 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,715
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| At my son's school, oftentimes there are posters outside about the latest fundraiser. We parents receive automated phone messages about the latest fundraiser. The front page of the newsletter always (and I use that word literally) has a big write up about the latest fundraiser. We parents also recei... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: In a rush |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2010, 11:13 am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
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In order to fix your situation, I see two problems you will have to overcome.
A four year old and Murphy's Law.
Good luck. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: negative feedback from nhs psychologists |
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Posted: 02 Feb 2010, 12:02 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,396
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| I must say that given your description, Jacob does sound like a good fit for Asperger's Syndrome. I would suggest you seek a second opinion about his diagnosis; however, before you do, it would help that you familiarize yourself with the DSM criteria. If you can identify most of these characteristic... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: spanking special needs kids |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 9:39 am
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Replies: 67
Views: 9,058
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| Spanking doesn't work. It's not even an arguable position anymore. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Wow! This is alarming! |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2010, 9:35 am
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,174
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| I didn't mean to start a gun debate. Sorry. I just thought the parents in here would be concerned at the numbers I originally noted. I am. My AS son was bullied terribly at school. He would have been a prime target for another kid with a gun. If guns are not they're own problem, then neither are dru... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Wow! This is alarming! |
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Posted: 27 Jan 2010, 2:14 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,174
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| obviously government can't cure everyone and interfere with every case of bullying, poverty, not to mention cure mental instability and illnesses BUT it can take all the guns away. And it should. I've been reading this guy's (gal?) blog and he makes some good points. Did you see the story about the... |
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