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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspie girls & rituals or hobbies |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2013, 6:07 pm
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Replies: 16
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| Hmmm, yes she enjoys reading and this started off that she would love going to the library and getting a huge pile of books……now she still likes getting the books but doesn't seem to read them as she is only appearing interested in reading and re-reading Diary of a Wimpy kid books and another serie... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspie girls & rituals or hobbies |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2013, 2:49 pm
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Replies: 16
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| As for the special interests, I did not see my son as having any special interests. He did not want to read, look at pictures, watch videos or learn about any area. I realize now looking back that as his nonverbal learning (math, patterns, music, visual processing) skills are much higher than his v... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: newly diagnosed 12 year old son |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 28 Jun 2013, 2:36 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,635
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| He'd gladly miss swimming lessons, karate, art class, anything, if I said "we don't leave the house until you brush your teeth." He'd love that. This might be totally off base but it sounds like he has a lot on his plate for a kid with his issues. Is there one of those activities that he likes the ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Helping him with organization |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 27 Jun 2013, 2:57 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 742
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Saying bad things |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 26 Jun 2013, 2:34 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,324
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| That is definitely an issue that affects us, Bombaloo. Thank you. My son is just in such a rush to do...whatever. It is so hard to get him to stop and think, first. I will have to put forth more effort into making him mindful. My son always resents any efforts I put in to steer him towards more civ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: HELP - School targeting son as possible "Columbine shoo |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 26 Jun 2013, 2:11 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,034
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| Not a lawyer but I'll give you my understanding from a layperson's perspective. It is a more difficult situation for you since you are at a private school. They are NOT required to educate your child the way a public school is. The public school system has a legal obligation to provide your child a ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Quality time/activities, failing, - Help! |
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Posted: 26 Jun 2013, 1:53 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Would he read a book with you? Like a longer book that he might not be able to read himself yet but has content that is interesting to him. Our nanny is currently reading the Harry Potter books to DS (7 yo) . He probably could read it to himself however he doesn't really want to read books that don'... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Saying bad things |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 25 Jun 2013, 2:45 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,324
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| Maybe this is a bit off topic, maybe not. I saw somethings in the following post that I thought would be really good for folks here to read: Strengthening brain wiring to control impulses/emotions! Recent brain research has identified that many on the spectrum have weak neurological connections (neu... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Hard to Love? |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 24 Jun 2013, 12:05 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,777
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| And I KNOW it's not done on purpose, and I KNOW there are things he can't control... but where does that put me as a parent? Am I supposed to just look on and make excuses for him? No, I need to be involved in guiding, but when he actively and rudely fights the guidance, it all goes south. In a nut... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Saying bad things |
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Posted: 24 Jun 2013, 11:52 am
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,324
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| Get rid of the violent games and TV shows. ASAP!! ! Sorry but this is all but impossible. Make sure the TV, movies and games are appropriate for his age but even Lego cartoons and games involve cartoon violence. I think the effort needs to be put into helping him make the distinction between cartoo... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Organizational skills for doing homework |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2013, 10:18 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 887
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: newly diagnosed 12 year old son |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 23 Jun 2013, 9:09 am
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,635
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| Don't try to tackle everything all at once. Most of us find that we and our kids have more success when we work on one or two challenges at a time. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: newly diagnosed 12 year old son |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2013, 8:58 pm
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Replies: 28
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| I have just a minute while my 7 yo is in the bathtub so I will share a timely example. He is starting to wash himself independently after years now of me giving him the same instructions every bath time. So in a nutshell, yes your son can learn to pick up after himself but you will have to make a co... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: feel so isolated as a parent |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2013, 8:49 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,281
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| I also wanted to say that it may take a few trips to the same place before your son is comfortable enough to enjoy it. For DS his anxiety is so high that even when we visit a place that should be appealing to him, the first few times it is overwhelming. Once he gets used to a place it is easier to g... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: feel so isolated as a parent |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2013, 8:42 pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,281
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| I have 2 suggestions 1) try to find some occasional outings to places that are quiet and calm, I'm thinking art museum, library, etc. 2) get involved in things on your own. It is not bad for you to get out and do something for yourself. Take a class, join a club, volunteer... My DH is on the spectru... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What behaviors should change...if any... |
| Bombaloo |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2013, 3:55 pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,354
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| Read John Elder Robison's book "Look Me in the Eye". This gives a good perspective from an adult Aspie who had no idea he was an Aspie growing up and neither did his parents. There are some graphic details about the abuse he and his brother suffered as children which was troubling for me to read but... |
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