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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Has anyone used herbs/supplements with any success?? |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 25 May 2011, 5:20 pm
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hi,
I am a mother of a possible 5 year old aspie son. I have just started an advanced diploma in naturopathy, and traditional chinese medicine, if i come across anything relevant i will post it for all to read. I am sure we all can use as much useful info as possible.
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Relieved and frightened...is it normal? |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 11 May 2011, 5:16 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,425
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Tahnk you for this suggestion!
I will talk to his teachers today in regards to perhaps implementing this strategy for us 
Kel x |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Hi there, I'm new, and methinks me has asperger |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 03 May 2011, 7:12 pm
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Replies: 7
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| Welcome...there is lots of useful info |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Aussies Unite - A forum for any Aussie Aspies |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 03 May 2011, 5:24 am
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| AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE........! !! |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: NT child imitating Aspie sibling? |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 03 May 2011, 4:49 am
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Replies: 5
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| hi there, My son is five and awaiting a diagnosis for AS, his younger sibling is 18 months his junior and does immitate certain behaviours. I have the same concerns as you, however, I am not convinced my youngest is on the spectrum at all. Both my children are highly intellegent, interactive and ver... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Autism and hideing? |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 03 May 2011, 12:03 am
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Replies: 8
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My son also does this, he does it at home and in public areas. If he cant find a sanctuary nearby he will keep running until he feels far enough away form the "danger zone"
I nuture his safe area at home as best i can, however it is very hard to manage whil we do the groceries etc...
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Relieved and frightened...is it normal? |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 02 May 2011, 11:58 pm
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Replies: 13
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| Jellybean! I thank you so much for your input! Your last paragraph really resonated with me, my son is only 5 however he finds simple tasks (such as picking up his shoes) a great effort. Perhaps i could talk to him as to why he feels he cant do these tasks when requested, and it may help avoid his a... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Relieved and frightened...is it normal? |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 30 Apr 2011, 7:44 pm
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Replies: 13
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| thankyou for being so welcoming |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Relieved and frightened...is it normal? |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2011, 1:47 am
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Replies: 13
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I will
Thank you |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Not a cure, just appropriate support |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2011, 1:38 am
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Replies: 128
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| [quote="anni"]I don't much like the idea of pre-natal testing. It's not the testing for profound disabilities or conditions which are incompatible with life (had a friend who's 18 week scan showed her baby was anencephalic, and she had to choose between a late termination and birthing at t... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Relieved and frightened...is it normal? |
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Posted: 28 Apr 2011, 1:13 am
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Replies: 13
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| Since starting school at the beginning of the year his attitude has worsened ... Dealing with that is going to be difficult. Be cautious of people who might think of "medication first" there. ... we are waiting for 6 long months for a private assessment ... Let the school know that assessment is ah... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Waiting for an assssment |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 8:28 pm
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Replies: 10
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| My son has recently been diagnosed and I picked up Tony Attwood's book, The complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrom, it might be something for you to read after the diagnosis. I know it has helped me come to terms with the diagnosis and to stop questioning it over and over again. I also lightly skimme... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Not a cure, just appropriate support |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 8:23 pm
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Replies: 128
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| I don't think thats an Aspie trait, just a trait. Is he really sullen or just appears to be that way? Generally I would characterise sullen-ness as pulling a sour face, being in an apparent bad mood, and being silent except for the occasional emotional outburst. Maybe sullen was the incorrect term f... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: Relieved and frightened...is it normal? |
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Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 8:15 pm
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| I am a mother of 2 amazing boys aged 4 and 5. Since my eldest was born he has always been somewhat quirky, which we absolutely love- however, he has been an extremely difficult child to rais thus far. Since starting school at the beginning of the year his attitude has worsened, he lashes out physica... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Not a cure, just appropriate support |
| Kelz |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2011, 11:44 pm
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Replies: 128
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ominous....
I apologise for offending you. I am going by what i have been told (i am a very new parent to this) and the fact is - my son IS EXTREMELY sullen. He always has been.
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Not a cure, just appropriate support |
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Posted: 26 Apr 2011, 6:00 am
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Replies: 128
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| Bauhaus..... I am new here and your last post really resonated with me. in 2003 my husband and i lost a baby at 6 moths gestation due to severe spina bifida (he had club feet too ), when i fell pregnant after much counselling with Jy (my now 5 year old suspect aspie) during a scan and after an amnio... |
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