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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Adam-the movie-Seen it?

Hanna
Posted: 21 Apr 2010, 7:54 pm 

Replies: 52
Views: 9,195
As a parent of a AS tween, the movie Adam inspired me to teach my son how to be self sufficient. The ending made me sad but ok with it at the same time.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: should a child diagnosed with Asperger be told?

Hanna
Posted: 13 Apr 2010, 11:13 pm 

Replies: 44
Views: 5,216
I would definitely tell a 13 year old also. My son was diagnosed in the 3rd grade. We told him in the 4th grade very simply as this is what he has. We have then built on it explaining to him over the last year that some of his traits are due to the AS such as asking a ton of questions, feeling anxie...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Weighted blanket - what size?

Hanna
Posted: 12 Apr 2010, 7:04 pm 

Replies: 17
Views: 3,250
For those that have made their own weighted blanket..what did you use in the blanket to weigh it down??

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: AS and following rules

Hanna
Posted: 11 Apr 2010, 7:36 pm 

Replies: 14
Views: 1,801
My son Adam who is 10 always follows rules and thinks that all poeple will or should. An example was when he was put a on a soccer team at lunch to play with other kids. The kids on his team were breaking the rules. He felt that he needed to tell the other team that his team was breaking rules. So t...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Do other AS people / kids have a hard time falling asleep??

Hanna
Posted: 07 Apr 2010, 11:12 pm 

Replies: 37
Views: 6,867
I am totally going to get the melatonin and I have inquired about the weighted blanket. It is so great to hear from all of you. I am new to this website and am loving it. I see that people are able to reference something that someone commented on and then comment themselves. How in the world do you ...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Dream Catcher/Weighted Blanket

Hanna
Posted: 07 Apr 2010, 12:32 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Weird! I just looked into buying one a few minutes ago for my son who is 11. It takes him about an hour to decompress before he falls asleep. I am glad to hear that it is a success.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Do other AS people / kids have a hard time falling asleep??

Hanna
Posted: 07 Apr 2010, 12:25 pm 

Replies: 37
Views: 6,867
Thank you all for your suggestions. I am going to give them a try!

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Do other AS people / kids have a hard time falling asleep??

Hanna
Posted: 07 Apr 2010, 11:31 am 

Replies: 37
Views: 6,867
I have a 11 year old who has the hardest time falling asleep. It takes him about an hour longer than my NT kids. It is like he processes his day, his life, his future, and his fears each night. Does anyone have suggestions or things that work for them?
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