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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: attention black parents

immrsharris
 Post subject: attention black parents
Posted: 18 Jan 2013, 11:34 pm 

Replies: 25
Views: 32,562
I'm a stepmother of an 18yr old with pdd-nos. She was just diagnosed a few months ago. The more I research treatment for asd the harder it is for me and my husband to accept this condition. For example, all the explaining and the breaking down we have to do just for her to get a task completed is ri...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Just Diagnosed!

immrsharris
Posted: 03 Jan 2013, 8:02 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 4,147
Lady katie, this sounds totally like her which is such a challenge to us. Thanks for sharing, We will work on ways to help her understand why tasks we assign her are important and if she is still not complying because of the other reason you stated, then we will continue to "ring her neck" :P

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Social Security Benefits

immrsharris
 Post subject: Social Security Benefits
Posted: 03 Jan 2013, 6:46 pm 

Replies: 5
Views: 2,779
Is an 18 year old ASD young adult eligible for social security benefits?

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Just Diagnosed!

immrsharris
Posted: 03 Jan 2013, 6:42 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 4,147
Your child might not understand the reason for the rule. I would make sure, first, that what you have in writing is very clear. Something like this:* 1) Sweep the floor to get loose dirt off the floor. You need to do this step first or the dirt will mix with the mopping water and make it harder to ...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Just Diagnosed!

immrsharris
Posted: 03 Jan 2013, 6:19 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 4,147
okay, so more specifically, yesterday when instructed to sweep and mop the floor in writing, she proceeded to mop first, then told her dad that she was going to sweep afterwards???? What is the proper way to make her understand this simple chore? It really appeared as though she was going to attempt...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Just Diagnosed!

immrsharris
Posted: 03 Jan 2013, 6:10 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 4,147
Thank you Zette, this info is very helpful. I feel like we need the counselling more than her to learn how to assist her. Are there support groups for parents?

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Just Diagnosed!

immrsharris
Posted: 03 Jan 2013, 5:37 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 4,147
Thanks for your prompt replies. We have been teaching her many skills. How do we stop sounding like tape recorders? A lot of her actions seems like they don't get completed because of laziness or pure rebellion. Is this all part of ASD? Should we force her to grow up/ take on more grown up roles? or...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Just Diagnosed!

immrsharris
 Post subject: Just Diagnosed!
Posted: 03 Jan 2013, 4:37 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 4,147
8O Help! My 18 year old has just been diagnosed with ASD PPD-NOS. Will she ever grow up??

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: As a step parent to an Aspie Teen...

immrsharris
 Post subject: thank you
Posted: 29 Aug 2012, 6:24 pm 

Replies: 13
Views: 2,319
Thanks KMurphy for sharing everything about your stepson. I was recently married and my 17 year step daughter is about to be diagnosed with AS and a lot of what you said, she is exhibiting right now. Your testimony has truly helped me. Thanks agian! Best of Luck...God be with us all!!
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