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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Lack of situational awareness in adult child on the spectrum |
| kriskringle |
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Posted: 25 Aug 2023, 7:52 am
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Replies: 5
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| My 20-year old has ASD. I am worried about his future in terms of being situationally aware, being able to problem-solve and, by extension, his ability to find a good partner and be a good partner. My worry stems from his (inability? disinterest in?) anticipating situations that might cause him or t... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Son can't stop hugging the dog |
| kriskringle |
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Posted: 20 Aug 2015, 5:43 pm
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Replies: 8
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| Hi, I originally posted this in another section, so apologies for cross-posting. We got a dog last year (a miniature poodle puppy). The dog does not like to be hugged, and makes his displeasure known by growling, but my recently diagnosed (with 'mild' Asperger's) 12-yr old still tries to hug him whe... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: On Asperger's and empathy |
| kriskringle |
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Posted: 19 Aug 2015, 7:11 pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 386
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| We got a dog last year (a miniature poodle puppy). The dog does not like to be hugged, and makes his displeasure known by growling, but my recently diagnosed (with 'mild' Asperger's) 12-yr old still tries to hug him whenever he’s nearby. The dog will tolerate the hug for a couple of minutes but then... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 11-yr old unable (unwilling?) to problem-solve |
| kriskringle |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2014, 4:40 pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,435
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| Thanks, DW_a_mom (and the others who have taken the time to reply - I really appreciate it). He has been going to bed earlier, but he tends to wake up that much earlier. We've tried melatonin with the same results. I think you may be on to something when you say he feels trapped; I believe that he d... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 11-yr old unable (unwilling?) to problem-solve |
| kriskringle |
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Posted: 03 Dec 2014, 12:52 pm
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Replies: 28
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| My 11-yr old Asperger's son was late for school this morning because he said he was too sleepy to get ready. The problem is that he sleeps with a bright light emitted by a fake aquarium in his room because he has a fear of the dark. I understand being afraid of the dark but the aquarium is disruptin... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Worried b/c my 11-yr old has a negative self-image |
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Posted: 10 Sep 2014, 6:25 pm
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,140
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| If your son is any way similar, then the key is to help your son discover that ?thing? which he is interested in hyper focusing on. I had several at that age including: Star Trek, Model Rockets, Astronomy, Magic and Computers. Great suggestion. He's really into computer games these days, and we've ... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Worried b/c my 11-yr old has a negative self-image |
| kriskringle |
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Posted: 10 Sep 2014, 6:21 pm
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Replies: 24
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| You might prioritize-- what is really important to work on, and in what ways can you afford to give the kid some space and let it be?? What ways can you say, "Everybody makes mistakes, Kiddo. It's OK." "I like you, Kiddo, quirks and annoying behaviors and all." Thanks so much for your reply. In you... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Worried b/c my 11-yr old has a negative self-image |
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Posted: 09 Sep 2014, 6:42 pm
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Replies: 24
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| QUOTE: He is, in essence, coming to the understanding that he is going to have to destroy, at least publically (and everywhere except "alone in his room" is public), a large part of himself if he wants to "be a good boy" and be accepted by a significant minority of his peers. And he's right-- he doe... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Worried b/c my 11-yr old has a negative self-image |
| kriskringle |
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Posted: 06 Sep 2014, 9:35 pm
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Replies: 24
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| My son, who is 11, was recently diagnosed with Asperger's. I worry because he seems completely unwilling to take responsibility for himself; he would rather complain than solve the problem he is complaining about. For example, he will say that he's soooooo thirsty, but when I point him in the direct... |
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