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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: we're calling it quits |
laplantain |
Posted: 06 Dec 2008, 3:27 pm
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The one thing I can say that would've helped is if my husband would have at least acknowledged that he might be an aspie and that our communication problems were more complicated that just that I had an anger issue. It is just ridiculous for him to say that the reason he never got along with our son... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: finally |
laplantain |
Posted: 04 Dec 2008, 2:20 am
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I think I remember when you posted. Well, that really must be a relief. It's a step in the right direction. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: we're calling it quits |
laplantain |
Posted: 04 Dec 2008, 2:17 am
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I can't believe it, but my husband and I have finally decided to separate. I don't really know how it happened. Our therapist was asking me what I was contributing to help work out the situation, and I just lost it. I said, I guess I realize that I really don't want to make a contribution at all. An... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: motor skills development |
laplantain |
Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 7:36 am
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I believe that the loose joints are also a wiring issue, just the opposite of toe walking, where the joints get tighter and tighter when overstimulated. In loose joints, it's not really a joint problem at all, but the nerves never tell the muscles to tighten quick enough or long enough to ever get a... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Ive been wondering for a while... headbutting |
laplantain |
Posted: 29 Nov 2008, 7:20 am
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My son and my friend's son does it also. Very painful for the person on the receiving end. The only thing I can say is, more proprioceptive input seems to help. What's worse than that for me is the biting and subsequent soaking of sleeves and necklines of clothes! He is missing the second or third b... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Poll for moms of AS children |
laplantain |
Posted: 26 Nov 2008, 4:37 pm
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Yeah, but what if it's something as simple as people are eating too much sugar, which is causing pre-diabetic/metabolic conditions in mothers that lead to a spike in the number of children born with developmental delays. Exactly when did we start processing sugar and putting it in all these foods? I... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Early Intervention? |
laplantain |
Posted: 09 Sep 2008, 12:35 am
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I would answer yes for the first part of the question, but I wouldn't use "any means necessary to teach them normal behavior." Early Intervention to me helped my son physically with his balance, coordination, stamina, etc. He wasn't moving around much before that. It also helped him learn to communi... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Still blamed by my mother for my son having autism...or not. |
laplantain |
Posted: 31 Aug 2008, 11:18 pm
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ugh, I really feel for you. I am in the same situation with a few people I am close to. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Death |
laplantain |
Posted: 27 Aug 2008, 4:14 pm
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Replies: 33 Views: 4,205
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There is a beautiful story about death by Leo Buscaglia called Freddie the Falling Leaf. Whenever there was a death involving one of the kids at the school where I taught, someone would inevitably buy that child a copy of that book. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: how do you find out if a toddler has As or else |
laplantain |
Posted: 27 Aug 2008, 4:09 pm
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You can even just write out a list of your observations and hand it to them when you ask for the eval.
Even if it's nothing, at least you will have the facts. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 2 yrs after dx of PDD-NOS |
laplantain |
Posted: 27 Aug 2008, 4:03 pm
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I agree! I'm getting frustrated because she won't see him until she has signed permission from both parents. My husband told me yesterday that he thinks the therapist that I have been trying to get him to approve had a "bad attitude," (just from speaking to her once on the phone), and when you talk ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: how do you find out if a toddler has As or else |
laplantain |
Posted: 27 Aug 2008, 12:15 am
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Replies: 25 Views: 3,722
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I really can't say, but it's always a red flag for me, after having my son, when people say that young children, especially toddlers and younger, are independent. Because my son was also an "easy baby," except when he heard loud noises, or was hungry or sleepy. It could just be that she is sensitive... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 2 yrs after dx of PDD-NOS |
laplantain |
Posted: 27 Aug 2008, 12:08 am
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No, I'm pretty sure he hasn't seen anything on tv since he only watches certain dvds, all for kids. I don't know if he overheard someone saying it, but the fact is that he is under great emotional distress when he says it. I don't think he has the same understanding of what it means to die, but I do... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Charades been droped, autism is obvious. |
laplantain |
Posted: 24 Aug 2008, 2:33 am
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Gee, you would think that in Australia they would know more about Aspergers, Tony Attwood and all.
Anyway, I don't remember your posts but I do remember your name. Must be a relief to finally be heard. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: how do you find out if a toddler has As or else |
laplantain |
Posted: 24 Aug 2008, 2:26 am
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I don't think he is old enough to be diagnosed with either of those, but I agree that it's worth an evaluation from Early Intervention if he is under 3. How old is he? Also, do you notice any delays - speech, physical movement, etc? btw, how long does your daughter stay on her own, and how old is sh... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Am I going about this wrong? |
laplantain |
Posted: 24 Aug 2008, 2:16 am
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Explaining how you feel when your son being physical with you is crucial, not just for typical children but especially for a child who potentially has aspergers. I am shocked that the psych said that. Of course, after that, some form of consequence should be in order because he should also know that... |
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