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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: "I don't know why she does these things." |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 04 Feb 2016, 7:02 pm
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Replies: 6
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Ummmmm.....because she's autistic.
Sorry, just needed to vent. My kid's teacher said that to me today. She's a really nice lady, but she just doesn't "get it." |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How to handle screaming (verbal stimming)? |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 25 Apr 2013, 11:03 am
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Replies: 8
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| Perhaps some oral sensory-motor stimulation would help replace the screaming? Chewlery (like this http://www.nationalautismresources.com/chewelry.html) would be an option for something that she could have with her all the time. Other oral sensory activities that might help if the issue is a need fo... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How to handle screaming (verbal stimming)? |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 24 Apr 2013, 5:27 pm
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| She giggles and laughs afterward, which is why I was leaning more toward stimming. She does have some noise cancelling headphones, but she usually asks for those when she thinks she needs them. Any attempts at redirecting or asking her to use her inside voice triggers more screaming and laughing. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How to handle screaming (verbal stimming)? |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 24 Apr 2013, 5:04 pm
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| My 5YO DD verbally stims by screaming as loud as she can. It is deafening to everyone around her. She is especially having trouble at social functions and school since she is regularly screaming. She thinks it's funny and doesn't respond to redirection or discipline. How do I help her understand tha... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Autistic Brain Samples Ruined.. |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 11 Jun 2012, 12:51 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Today is Autistic Pride Day! |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 18 Jun 2011, 4:07 pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,470
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I will have a cupcake and smile (even if no one can tell I'm smiling)  |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Aspies attract other aspies? |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011, 3:38 pm
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Replies: 53
Views: 14,506
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| I forgot to mention, I brought this up to my psychologist who specialises in ASD and she agreed. She has several patients on the spectrum who also have best friends on the spectrum. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Aspies attract other aspies? |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011, 3:36 pm
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Replies: 53
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| Based on my experience, yes. We're drawn to each other, almost magnetically. It's always "just something about that person" to which I feel a connection and then, getting to know them, discover their traits. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Hand gestures when speaking??? |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 16 Jun 2011, 3:33 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,663
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Mummy_of_Peanut wrote: I see the story and my hands are sort of imitating the image.
Yes, that. I used to get in trouble when I was a teenager working fast food because I would stop making the food in order to talk with my hands. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Unintentionally pissing people off and aspergers? |
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Posted: 13 Jun 2011, 3:51 pm
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Replies: 60
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| Quoting LeagueGirl: The more I keep reading this thread and on Babycenter, the more I wonder how often I tick people off and they just don't say anything. I was accused of being snarky once on Babycenter when I told someone "excuse me but I never said she couldn't say she has three kids so don't pu... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: IEP Questions |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 28 May 2011, 4:17 pm
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Replies: 18
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| Sorry, it took me so long to get back. This has been a trying week. We had the IEP meeting yesterday and I think it went ok. I spoke to my case manager a lot on the phone before hand so she was aware of any concerns I had and was able to address them ahead of time. They seemed to be more for giving ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: IEP Questions |
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Posted: 20 May 2011, 2:34 pm
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Replies: 18
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| Right now I'd really like to not mess with the school district altogether. I know other parents have had to spend thousands of dollars on legal representation fighting this particular school district on a different accommodation issue (food allergies). I'd really like to save the headache and not de... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: IEP Questions |
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Posted: 20 May 2011, 1:03 pm
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Replies: 18
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| I requested a draft copy of the IEP document and they said No, I have to wait to get the final copy in the mail. I asked for a copy of the assessment to be faxed to my pediatrician. They said I can make a copy of the IEP document when I receive it in the mail and give it to my pediatrician. I may ne... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: IEP Questions |
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Posted: 20 May 2011, 9:48 am
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Replies: 18
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| I am new to the IEP process and so far I think I may be a little behind. We got our daughter assessed and they qualified her for speech therapy, OT and special ed preschool (if we want it). We have decided to just do the therapies as socially she's just not ready for preschool. I'm a little worried ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Fascination With Lights |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 13 May 2011, 2:38 pm
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Replies: 45
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| Question for the light lovers....my daughter is sensitive to bright lights, must have curtains drawn, sunglasses on and will meltdown if a camera flashes too bright. However, she LOVES fireworks and little toys with spinning lights. These seem contradictory to me. Does anyone else experience both a ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Do I want a behaviour plan? |
| Teebst |
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Posted: 13 May 2011, 2:21 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,963
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| Wow. Is this really what it is like dealing with the public school system? |
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