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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How do I get my 3 yo old to focus? |
| Caitlin |
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Posted: 12 Apr 2012, 11:29 pm
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| MomofThree, respectfully, it does seem a little odd to come to a forum about autism to ask a question about your 3 year old, and when autistic people (more than one, by the way) offer you advice, you dismiss their opinions because your son is 'not really autistic'. I feel compelled to highlight this... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How do I get my 3 yo old to focus? |
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Posted: 11 Apr 2012, 11:37 pm
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| MomofThree, I know it can be frustrating, but I do think you are asking too much of your son. There are many 3 year old NT kids who still need substantial assistance getting dressed, and who get easily distracted. I also feel that the goal should not be a comparison to NT kids, since our kids are si... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: After all this, you've got to be joking! |
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Posted: 22 Dec 2011, 4:02 pm
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Replies: 20
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| I think this is TOTALLY NORMAL for our kids. My son said exactly the same thing after he had been homeschooling long enough to a) lose all his anxiety and depression and feel better, and then b) realize he missed his buddies and being able to play with other kids during the day. But kids do not alwa... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: RE: Kids w/ Classic Autism, PDD-NOS & Speech Delays |
| Caitlin |
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Posted: 07 May 2011, 1:28 pm
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Replies: 1,848
Views: 292,296
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| I apologize for not being careful enough with my language - it's a touchy subject, and difficult to discuss without offending someone. Again, what I was responding to was the tone in that specific post about changing the banner, which to me had strong messaging that it was time to erase the line eve... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: RE: Kids w/ Classic Autism, PDD-NOS & Speech Delays |
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Posted: 07 May 2011, 11:47 am
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Replies: 1,848
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| With all due respect to the concepts and needs being discussed, I hope that no changes are made to WP in terms of their Asperger focus. There are lots of online forums for parents of kids on the spectrum, but very few that are tailored to Aspies and their parents. I cannot go into a forum where dis... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: RE: Kids w/ Classic Autism, PDD-NOS & Speech Delays |
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Posted: 07 May 2011, 1:42 am
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| I can totally empathize with washi's sentiments because the reverse has been true for me, when trying to discuss my son who has AS, on a more generalized autism forum. I give up because our experiences are too divergent in terms of garnering appropriate support, advice, and guidance. That's why I ch... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: RE: Kids w/ Classic Autism, PDD-NOS & Speech Delays |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 9:04 pm
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Replies: 1,848
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| I was responding to the discussion about changing the banner to eliminate Aspergers. I think that would be regrettable. I understand and appreciate the reasons why the DSM is changing, but I still believe strongly that there is a need in the community for parents to have a way to find resources and ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son touching himself |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 8:26 pm
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Replies: 21
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| Lots of good advice, I would also add that anytime you hear about someone in your school even hinting at your child being expelled, do not ignore it. Go directly to the principal and let her know you are appalled at the teacher's reaction, you expect more mature reactions from professionals, and tha... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: RE: Kids w/ Classic Autism, PDD-NOS & Speech Delays |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 8:19 pm
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| I don't disagree with you washi, that wasn't really my point. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: RE: Kids w/ Classic Autism, PDD-NOS & Speech Delays |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 5:55 pm
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Replies: 1,848
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| With all due respect to the concepts and needs being discussed, I hope that no changes are made to WP in terms of their Asperger focus. There are lots of online forums for parents of kids on the spectrum, but very few that are tailored to Aspies and their parents. I cannot go into a forum where disc... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Phantom storms |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 5:47 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,593
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| ASDmom has lots of good advice. I wouldn't really describe this as behaviour, and I certainly wouldn't view solutions as "rewarding" it. He sounds like he is seriously traumatized - he could even have PTSD. I would try sleeping in his room or letting him sleep in your room until he feels safe again,... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Reading Fluency |
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Posted: 06 May 2011, 5:41 pm
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Replies: 4
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| My son was very resistant to reading until age 6/7, and the key for him was that he really wanted to play certain computer games (like Lego Universe, etc) but they all involved lots of reading. He couldn't understand the game if he couldn't read. So I basically tricked him into learning how to read.... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspie Mom desperate for advice from other Aspie parents |
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Posted: 01 May 2011, 9:08 pm
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Replies: 35
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| I think that as parents, if we ALWAYS follow through on our "threats" - even when we kinda know we were wrong to make them... then it's really US who are being stubborn and obstinate. I always follow through on my threats... when they were reasonable ones. If my son confronts me with a reasonable ar... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspie Mom desperate for advice from other Aspie parents |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2011, 12:24 pm
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Replies: 35
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| Yelling is not a positive form of communication. It is a sign of anger and an out-of-control emotional response. That's pretty much a scientific fact, in terms of the biological realities of what happens in a human body when we yell or are yelled at. I guess it depends on your definition of "works",... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspie Mom desperate for advice from other Aspie parents |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2011, 11:18 am
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Replies: 35
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| Good point about the bath/shower being a potential sensory issue - my son LOVES baths for the sensory input which is very calming for him. If your daughter loves baths, but needs to shower to wash her hair, there are lots of options to make the situation work. She could take a bath followed by a sho... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspie Mom desperate for advice from other Aspie parents |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2011, 10:24 am
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Replies: 35
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| Thanks for those details, they do help to give a clearer picture. I would agree based on your description that she is not being expected to do too much. But based on your examples, I think there are some key strategies you could use to set her up for success. I think you may be expecting her to do t... |
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