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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What do you do when your child reaches adulthood? |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 14 Feb 2016, 10:42 am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,337
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| I would speak to Social Services now. By law, transition planning must start at school by 16 if she has an IEP. If she does not have one, get one. You can not live this way, neither can she. She needs to know she is responsible for her life even if she needs long term support. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: New on here...... Advice please |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 14 Feb 2016, 10:34 am
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Replies: 3
Views: 726
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| Welcome. She needs interests. If she is not already clinically depressed, she is likely to become so. The IPAD is acting as a pacifier. She needs to do some kind of constructive activity at least 20 hours per week, and limit screen time to less than 3 hours per day. Will she stop eating if food is o... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: My 16 yr old niece wants to become a nun... |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 13 Feb 2016, 6:25 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,372
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| I would not discourage her. Should she still want to in a couple of years and enters into training, the novice training will help her her sort out her motivations. Many on the spectrum are baby and animal whisperers. She might find out she has a calling in that direction even if she chooses not to b... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Autistic or person with autism? SURVEY |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 19 Jan 2016, 10:19 am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
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| Having a ASD mind does not guarantee disability, it also increases the likelihood of giftedness. You have an ASD mind for life, but not necessarily an impairment. If you get needed support and find your niche, you can live quite well. It may not fit well in many NT environments, but few NT's fit wel... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Something or nothing? |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2016, 3:02 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 813
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| I would not seek a label, but I would support/seek out activities that help her with gross motor and executive function/organizational skills. Dance, yoga, horseback riding with horse care, and traditional martial arts would help her with both. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Autistic or person with autism? SURVEY |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2016, 2:54 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
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| When referring to me, I prefer "with ASD", but when referring to myself I say "AsperGirl". |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Smoke alarm uses parents voice to wake sleeping kids |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2015, 9:39 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 712
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| Thanks. I missed it. Thought it was part of the ad. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Eloping |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2015, 8:57 pm
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Replies: 2
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| Your son sounds like mine. So I understand your fears. My son magically stopped when we moved to a house. He also started to share a full size bed with his younger brother for a couple years. Truthfully, I do not know what all a sudden clicked, but am very grateful. I would suggest a Med Alert brace... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Smoke alarm uses parents voice to wake sleeping kids |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 07 Aug 2015, 8:46 pm
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Replies: 5
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| Thanks for sharing. Do you have a link to one example? |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Newly diagnosis some questions |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 22 Jun 2015, 1:29 pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 522
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| It sounds like your son has some language, minimal social challenges, and motor challenges. This does not mean he is mentally challenged. ASD is a medical issue (sensory and immune issues) who's symptoms are called a mental illness by those that do not understand. ASD is due to a combination of mult... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: ASD kids grabbing coffee |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2015, 11:51 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 699
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| The health warning on coffee refers to excessive caffeine. Small amounts of coffee even have benefit. Caffeine is also in chocolate and tea both which are very healthy in limit quantities, and colas, no health benefits. I used to wake up at 4 am to study. Usually in a big rocker. My boys liked to wa... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What happens when we are too old to care for them ? |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2015, 11:35 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,768
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| Although it is too early to worry, it it not too early to plan. So it is great you are examining alternatives. In the US, if a child has an IEP, a transition plan must be put in place by 16 years old, but 14 or younger is strongly recommended. Many schools do not follow the rule, let alone the recom... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Extreme Stress and Anxiety RE: Adult Son Impending Marriage |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2015, 11:14 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,558
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| Extremely well said. You guys have your heads on straight. It certainly helps life go smoother. My husband is undiagnosed ADHD and Aspie-Light and I am an unofficially diagnosed Aspie. We have been married more than 10 yrs. Sometimes our strengths and weaknesses mesh in a way where we compensate for... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Can we take any legal action against children who won't sto |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2015, 8:27 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,763
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| That is a great idea. Cell phones are everywhere. Go to the school and police, and file a report. Tell the parents, school, and police you are actively seeking to record it on microphone or camera. And once you do, you will formally bring charges. The principle will now actively work to see that it ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Can we take any legal action against children who won't sto |
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Posted: 21 Jun 2015, 6:41 am
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,763
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| A bully is seeking to build a sense of power by hurting others. It stops when the bully is denied the sense of power. This happens when the culture views bullies as weak pathetic people. That must be actively taught. In the US, schools have an obligation to teach this, but many do not until parents ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Extreme Stress and Anxiety RE: Adult Son Impending Marriage |
| KariLynn |
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Posted: 20 Jun 2015, 11:00 am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,558
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| I agree with OliveOilMom, it is time for him to pay rent and become a contributing member of your family. He has not had an opportunity to understand adult life. You can save the money and give it as part of your wedding gift. |
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