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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: My problem with most of the Asperger's Syndrome books |
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Posted: 12 Apr 2006, 6:50 am
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,685
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| As a parent I really liked Quirky Kids by by Perri Klass + Eileen Costello. There's a lot of emphasis on recognising "odd" behaviors as being OK while at the same time giving you strategies for addressing behaviors that could cause problems for your kid. It was much less about training your child to... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Bullies and other delights |
| vozamer |
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Posted: 05 Apr 2006, 6:51 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,390
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| Ok, I need some strategies here, please. My 5 year-old has had two years of bussing so far, from and to preschool and now from and to kindergarten. And in both bus situations, on busses that were only half full, he has encountered bullies (in the first instance the other kids were only 4 -- how sad ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: this is frusterating |
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Posted: 28 Mar 2006, 5:11 pm
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Replies: 12
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| Wow. That stinks. The whole thing just stinks. I really feel for you and your son. I'm sorry you're going through this. Is transfering a reasonable option? I'm asking because it sounds like you've had so many difficult experiences with this school/district it might be hard to turn it around and put ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Cutting Toenails!! ! |
| vozamer |
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Posted: 28 Mar 2006, 5:00 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,856
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| My 5 year-old has a lot of issues w/grooming. He doesn't like to have his head touched, so brushing, washing and cutting hair is a nightmare. Same with nails and trimming them. We've tried distraction (with a really cool toy or video he wants to see) and it does help sometimes. With the nail trimmin... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: fear of letting go + the need for stimulus input |
| vozamer |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2006, 6:32 pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,980
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| Actually, that's an excellent idea. I've looked at hammocks that have frames so you can have it indoors but they're either gigantic or expensive. Or both. Our apartment is already too crowded as it is. Maybe we should just get rid of the couch! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Wondering if any of you have tried Theraputic Listening |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2006, 4:40 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,050
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Quote: V - they don't put the CD's in the library because it is by prescription from an OT only.
Oh that makes sense, but it still bums me out. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: fear of letting go + the need for stimulus input |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2006, 4:37 pm
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Replies: 16
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| The weighted blanket is something I will definitely try! And I'm pretty sure I can find some flannel sheets to fit his bed -- tonight! Thanks for the tips AND for the instructions on the blanket. And I think I'll talk to the OT about Melatonin ... I'd forgotten about that option. We have a really gr... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: fear of letting go + the need for stimulus input |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2006, 10:29 am
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Replies: 16
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| I think what's at the root of my 5 year-old's lifetime troubles with sleep is that he has so much trouble letting go of his need for stimulation. I think he has anxiety around going to bed because it means he'll eventually have to relax and stop seeking sensory input. We have worked really really ha... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Wondering if any of you have tried Theraputic Listening |
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Posted: 28 Feb 2006, 10:15 am
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Replies: 9
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| I'm interested in therapeutic listening for my son too, but the cost is so high! I guess I'd like to know it's going to help him before I spend all that money, but I won't know it until I try it out. Too bad there isn't a lending library where you could borrow the music for a while. We've listened t... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What do you love most about your aspie child? |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2006, 1:02 pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,809
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| I think my favorite thing about my son is that he's so sincerely who he is: He unabashedly loves what he loves and makes no excuses for it. And he has so much love to give. Ok, that's two things. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: inappropriate jokes and joking around |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2006, 12:58 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,745
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| I think it would be helpful for her to know what kinds of jokes are completely inappropriate. That would at least keep her from offending people or coming off as aggressive/rude. Maybe she won't totally "get" why it's inappropriate to tell one joke when another one (which might seem the same to her)... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: new new new |
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Posted: 27 Feb 2006, 12:33 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 932
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| Hi, I'm a mom to a 5 year-old Aspie who is a joy and a challenge, often at the very same time. His dad is probably also AS or at least falls somewhere on the spectrum. I consider myself quirky but not think I really fit the description of AS. But whatever, labels are just a tool. Mostly I'm looking ... |
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