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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Australian Government - New Medicare Help for Autism |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2008, 11:10 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
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| From 1 July 2008, six items are available on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) as part of the Australian Government’s $190 million Helping Children with Autism package. These items allow allied health professionals to provide services for children aged under 13 years (for diagnosis) and under 15 ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Trouble Finding New Paediatrician |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 23 Sep 2008, 5:14 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,243
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| Our lovely Paediatrician who diagnosed 2 of my 3 sons has retired. :( So now we're looking for a new Paediatrician. We were referred to 'the best' - well he sure knows how to charge lots of money! Within a couple of minutes of the first consultation he said, "I don't accept other people's diagnosis.... |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Meeting a friend online in real life |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 01 Sep 2008, 12:59 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
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I've met a few online friends in person.
Just ask the person if they'd like to meet you.
For safety, choose a public place and carry a mobile phone. Make sure a family member knows where you are.
Helen |
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Forum: Social Skills and Making Friends Topic: Meeting a friend online in real life |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 01 Sep 2008, 12:58 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
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I've met a few online friends in person.
Just ask the person if they'd like to meet you.
For safety, choose a public place and carry a mobile phone. Make sure a family member knows where you are.
Helen |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: I'm writing a story and I need a disease... |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 31 Aug 2008, 8:51 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,159
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alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
This is a genetic cause of emphysema (people who have never smoked but have alpha-1 get emphysema).
It is usually a more aggressive form of emphysema. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Practical Tips Needed |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 30 Aug 2008, 7:09 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
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| And the point needs to be made - how would you know you were seated next to a child on the spectrum? As a mother of 2 sons with Asperger's I believe I can pick a child with Asperger's in about 30 seconds. It's the mannerism, speech pattern etc that is like my sons. Also all those hours hanging out ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: karate help pls? |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 30 Aug 2008, 7:02 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,698
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| My 10 year old son (with Asperger's) and I started Taekwondo together 1 year ago. There is so much more to martial arts than tournaments. My son is aware that he is not the most coordinated and he focuses on the stuff he loves - training, the friendships he's made and the social side of the club (ca... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Giving talk to preschool teachers - advice needed |
| Smelena |
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Posted: 27 Aug 2008, 8:48 pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
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| Next month I am running a workshop for preschool teachers titled 'Introduction to Asperger's - identifying and supporting preschoolers on the spectrum.' I have 2 sons with Asperger's who have very different personalities so I hope I can give an idea of different presentations eg not a monotype perso... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New here and need some direction with education issues |
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Posted: 24 Aug 2008, 4:41 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,513
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| It should not be the parents job to come up with services or supports. It's the school's responsibility, those who are familiar with the services they offer and are supposed to be "experts". I think it is usually best to let the school give you their plan first, then take the IEP home to review it,... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: The Dino-Aspie Ex-Café (for Those 40+... or feeling creaky) |
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Posted: 23 Aug 2008, 5:26 pm
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Replies: 16,087
Views: 1,256,022
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| Mum (NannaRob) asked me to let you guys know her internet is dead and she won't be back online until Tuesday at the earliest. On another note, my oldest son turned 10. He has been hopeless with birthday parties in the past - he likes the idea of lots of people at his party - but when it happens he's... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2008, 1:43 am
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
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| Thanks, Helen. That is funny because that article on your website is where I read about CBT (there was a link from G Bollards website on IEPs). If you have the time could you post or PM about the process of CBT and what it helps with in relation to AS? Thanks. To explain the process my boys have un... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Oh, help (very long). |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2008, 8:09 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,176
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| Hello, I have 2 of my 3 sons diagnosed with Aspeger's. My oldest has always been very well behaved at school, but he used to come home and EXPLODE!! We've made some changes which helped. At school he is surrounding by other people which is extremely exhausting. He was coming home with complete senso... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2008, 7:59 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: the morning rush (getting them ready for school)-- help |
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Posted: 05 Aug 2008, 7:57 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Hello, I hate the morning rush with my 3 sons (2 Aspies) but have found a couple of things to make it easier. I give them a reward - I tell them when you're dressed, had your breakfast and your teeth are brushed you can play your nintendo. Re your 65 pound child - can you send them to bed in the clo... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: I sure miss Smelena |
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Posted: 30 Jul 2008, 2:02 am
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Replies: 10
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| Hello everybody, Thanks for your lovely posts. I've been working on my website but had to stop due to early carpel tunnel syndrome signs (nerve entrapment in wrist leading to lots of pain). Also I'll confess to 'scrambled brain syndrome'. Having to learn to write in computer language - aaargh! I'll ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Boys are fantastic now! |
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Posted: 01 Jun 2008, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,281
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| I posted at length about the awful start to the year we had. About 8 weeks ago a new Special Ed teacher started. She is absolutely fantastic! Within 1 week the boys settled down. In the last 2 months my oldest son is only having meltdowns 1/week (as opposed to 3/day). My second son has only had a co... |
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