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 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: The dreaded vacuum cleaner. . . or not?

MagkMary
Posted: 29 May 2018, 5:45 pm 

Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
I have two grandsons whom I believe have ASD (their mother is finally going to get them assessed). I understand that loud noises can be very overwhelming for some people. My oldest grandson used to freak out when we vacuumed; now he just spazzes & shrieks. At least he no longer seems to be afra...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: The dreaded vacuum cleaner. . . or not?

MagkMary
Posted: 29 May 2018, 2:39 pm 

Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
The youngest grandson's reaction puzzles me, though. As soon as the vacuum is started, he flops down on the floor & proceeds to take a nap! I have a theory on this, but I would really like to know from someone with experience as to why he does this. You should watch this video clip: https://you...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: The dreaded vacuum cleaner. . . or not?

MagkMary
Posted: 26 May 2018, 8:59 am 

Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
Oh wow! Thank you for your very enlightening post! What I had been thinking seems to be entirely wrong. I had thought that maybe the noise from the vacuum was enough to drown out all the other overwhelming stimuli & maybe he was able to relax. Now I feel terrible! I will refrain from vacuuming n...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Devastating Comment

MagkMary
 Post subject: Re: Devastating Comment
Posted: 26 May 2018, 8:49 am 

Replies: 27
Views: 689
That is definitely true. We are as diverse as any other demographic. I have not heard people with Down's Syndrome or Cerebral Palsey or Intellectual disabilities or anything get told, "I expect you do be able to do this or that because so and so with that issue does this or that," nor hav...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: The dreaded vacuum cleaner. . . or not?

MagkMary
Posted: 25 May 2018, 9:23 am 

Replies: 17
Views: 1,625
I have two grandsons whom I believe have ASD (their mother is finally going to get them assessed). I understand that loud noises can be very overwhelming for some people. My oldest grandson used to freak out when we vacuumed; now he just spazzes & shrieks. At least he no longer seems to be afrai...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Devastating Comment

MagkMary
 Post subject: Re: Devastating Comment
Posted: 25 May 2018, 9:01 am 

Replies: 27
Views: 689
There is a saying or quote I've seen that I really like, that might apply to this thread: "If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism." Everyone is different. I wish more people would embrace difference. The world would be so boring if we were all the same!

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Could really use some help please!

MagkMary
Posted: 25 May 2018, 8:39 am 

Replies: 8
Views: 287
Thank you all for your replies & concern. I appreciate it greatly! The boys' mother has FINALLY requested medical insurance through our county. They will be able to be assessed now, & get some help. Now I will start pushing for her to get the school district involved as well. Thank you again...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Could really use some help please!

MagkMary
Posted: 23 May 2018, 9:34 pm 

Replies: 8
Views: 287
Hello all. ☺ I am a disabled, retired grandmother. (I have MS) My son, his girlfriend, & their two boys live with me. I believe both boys are on the spectrum, but I have been unable to convince their mother to get them assessed. Any suggestions how I can persuade her? (Why do I think they are on...
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