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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Praise your Children |
| setai |
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Posted: 19 Dec 2014, 2:44 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,523
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| My sweet man helps with holiday baking even though he won't eat any of it! He tells Christmas good night every night since the day after Thanksgiving. He also picked a flower out of the garden and gave to me all on his own. He is the sweetest 5yr boy I have ever met. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Cussed a woman out in public |
| setai |
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Posted: 10 Dec 2014, 5:25 pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,497
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| Wow! I couldn't imagine what I would do. That is horrible and she is lucky that all she got was that. I am so sorry for you and your son, that was insanely cruel,ignorant, rude and vulgar. I know that stuff happens everywhere, but luckily all have gotten was some side mom glances when my little man ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Not Winning Games |
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Posted: 09 Dec 2014, 12:00 pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
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| When my son was 4 he had trouble not winning. We implemented a rule where everyone wins, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. It seemed to help and now at 5 he doesn't seem to care who wins and is just happy for whomever wins. I think everyone being winners message helped. Your 9 yr could still play and only thi... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Dad of 4, new here |
| setai |
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Posted: 08 Dec 2014, 6:54 pm
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,483
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| I'd like to get down to nitty gritty and describe to any who care to read, my son "DM". Age 5, second of 4 kids Beautiful heartbreaker - his million dollar smile melts hardened adults like snowflakes in a blast furnace. A healer - few things can soothe your soul like getting a hug from th... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: My dad doesn't understand autism at all |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2014, 12:53 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,752
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| I would agree with the group. This doesn't have to do w your daughters AS, but your Dad. Most people, esp men don't know how to handle sexual abuse. He would have said the same thing if she was NT. You didn't do anything wrong and neither did your daughter. He doesn't understand it and is trying to ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Reserved seating/advance ticket theatres! |
| setai |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 4:52 pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
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| Did you like the movie? My kids want to go and I am not sure if I should take them or talk my husband into doing it for me :) I just took my just turned 5 yr and he really enjoyed it, but he has no sensory issues. It could be a lot for a kiddo that does. It is loud and very colorful at times. A sen... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: My 5yr old son and socializing |
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Posted: 12 Nov 2014, 4:31 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,664
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| So my son (call him "J") It's hard to figure this all out but I've sort of concluded that to my son, looking at others is his way of acknowledging them when they say bye when he's not comfortable to talk back in a normal social conversation. However in the moment he wishes he knew what to say back ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Child recreates accidents |
| setai |
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Posted: 10 Nov 2014, 5:51 pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,245
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| My son does this too. He did it before he was verbal and still does it now that he is verbal. At first I thought it was more of a processing thing, but now I think he is trying to understand what happened, more root cause analysis. Also he is a sensory seeker, so sometimes he seems to like the press... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Eleven plus looming |
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Posted: 10 Nov 2014, 5:16 pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: How to explain to elderly mom what autism is? |
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Posted: 10 Nov 2014, 4:35 pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,834
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| I am so sorry to hear about your mother, both with her view points and her cancer. I am sure you are looking for some closure and that takes honesty that your mother isn't willing to give. It sounds like you are trying to have her bond a bit with your child and her views make that difficult too. You... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: My kid is depressed |
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Posted: 10 Nov 2014, 4:07 pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,532
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| Do you live close to a university or a big lab. Perhaps a tour and an opportunity to meet some scientist might make school more meaningful. Once he sees all those people have PHDs then he might be more willing to go. At worst it could be a fun pick me up. My little guy, just turned 5 who usually is ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: no tie shoelaces |
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Posted: 10 Nov 2014, 3:26 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
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willaful wrote: The synch laces arrived today and so far he loves them. Thank you, Setai!
I am glad they seem to work out. Don't you love the internet  |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Aspie daughter was sexually abused by aspie boyfriend |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2014, 12:54 pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,643
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| triplemoon18, I am so very sorry. I couldn't imagine the guilt you felt esp after what she said. I am sure he was just hurt and lashed out at the safest place in the world, you. You could have done nothing to prevent it. I would have been happy to hear my child have a girl friend esp that was aspie ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Help! Finding autistic friends for my son... |
| setai |
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Posted: 06 Nov 2014, 12:40 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,680
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| I understand. I come here because I really don't like the super negative and martyr aspect of many autism support groups. Unfortunately, the parents come along w the kids. Have you tried to find groups that are around his special interest. I don't know your son, but from what you described of him, h... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: no tie shoelaces |
| setai |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2014, 3:07 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
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You see these laces on a lot of new name brand sneakers, they have migrated from triathlons. As long as you get ones close to the kind you would find in those shoes he should be fine. Some of the no tie ones are weird. These look close to what you would find on sneakers.
http://synchbands.com/ |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: respite offer |
| setai |
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Posted: 04 Nov 2014, 2:50 pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,299
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| Hello :) I'm a 18 year old student (female) in the east bay area. I'm interested in providing respite for a few hours a week (no pay). I am good with children and I have experience with autism. Please message me directly if you are interested and I will give you more information about myself. Thank... |
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