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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Kindergarten This Year - Yes or No? |
| StatMama |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011, 4:03 pm
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Replies: 16
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| For those who asked, my son has a diagnosis and an IEP since he was 3. His diagnosis is autism. He also has sensory processing disorder and an expressive/receptive speech disorder. My daughter also has a diagnosis of "autism spectrum disorder" and a 504. Though my daughter LOVES school, she has been... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Kindergarten This Year - Yes or No? |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011, 12:06 pm
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Replies: 16
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| My 5 year-old will be starting Kindergarten this year. Thing is, I don't know if he is ready to deal with the demands of public education and I am seriously considering homeschooling him if some major things don't change over the next 8 months. Here are my concerns: 1. He still uses a sippy cup most... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: A note to parents about your children and school. |
| StatMama |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011, 11:42 am
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,646
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| Chronos, this post is awesome. It is so true! |
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Forum: Art, Writing, and Music Topic: some of my photography |
| StatMama |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011, 11:33 am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,375
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| Those are great! I especially like the first one. What kind of camera and lens did you shoot those with? |
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Forum: The Haven Topic: Bulimia |
| StatMama |
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Posted: 01 Jan 2011, 11:29 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
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| Eating disorders are psychological conditions and have nothing to do with how one was fed as an infant. I have struggled with both anorexia and bulimia, from around age 8 into my early 20s. At times, it was quite severe. I still have some issues with food, but at this point it is purely sensory-rela... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 5 year-old autistic rage |
| StatMama |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2010, 1:55 pm
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Replies: 18
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| azure, yep, puddle for sure! And I know exactly what you mean about the words. My son has a speech disorder, so he tends to default to crying or tantrums. But sometimes, out of the blue, he will communicate really, really clearly in words exactly what he is feeling. I will never forget the first tim... |
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Topic: The veggie pizza at my school has sausage! |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2010, 1:40 pm
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Replies: 17
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| Eew. As a vegetarian myself, I find that kinda gross. Considering so many people have food allergies and/or are on special or restricted diets, errors like this can be potentially dangerous. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Do Sensory issues get worse with age in AS |
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Posted: 31 Dec 2010, 1:35 pm
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Replies: 18
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| I'm in my 30s. I had severe sensory issues as a child, to the point that many activities were either uncomfortable or impossible for me. I am happy to say that most of my sensory issues have greatly improved. I still struggle with repetitive noise, and touching metal or paper - and the sounds of any... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: What I've learned about suicidal ideation |
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Posted: 29 Dec 2010, 8:43 pm
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Replies: 10
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| I think the clinician you're dealing with is likely spot-on in the assessment of your son's suicide language being more about wanting the situation to stop, not life. For a child, life can feel so overwhelming, and especially a kid on the spectrum. I had immense difficulty expressing myself as a chi... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 5 year-old autistic rage |
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Posted: 29 Dec 2010, 8:33 pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,248
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| I want to thank everyone for your input. Today I had the opportunity to try out the non-punishment approach. I almost slipped. When my son totally went off because his sister wanted a barn facing one direction and he wanted it another, he hit the floor knees-first and turned to a sobbing heap. My kn... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 5 year-old autistic rage |
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Posted: 29 Dec 2010, 8:20 pm
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Replies: 18
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| I hope you took no offense to what I wrote. If so then I apologize, your post was a near spot on description of me when I was five. I'm just trying to provide some insight. I should point out that I did stop hitting my head by the time I got to third grade. I'm now in my 30's and a fairly well adju... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 5 year-old autistic rage |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2010, 6:06 pm
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Replies: 18
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| LittleTigger, I like your idea. A lot. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: 5 year-old autistic rage |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2010, 6:05 pm
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Replies: 18
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Scoots, that actually makes me sad.
Chronos, we've tried all of that - except sending him to sit on the couch instead of going to the corner when he flips out for losing a game. Maybe this different approach will yield more positive results. I'm going to try it. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Difficult to putting thoughts into words..? |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2010, 3:32 pm
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Replies: 9
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| Yes, I think it is very typical. My son, daughter, and husband all have this difficulty. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: Throwing up when upset. |
| StatMama |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2010, 3:30 pm
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Replies: 11
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| My son deliberately gags himself and tries to vomit when he is upset. Firmly telling him to stop usually works. Your child's issue may be completely different, though. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: suggest best homeschool methods for Aspie |
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Posted: 27 Dec 2010, 3:27 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,344
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| I didn't read all of the above. They have some excellent web-based charter schools. I am keeping this option open for my son, since I am not sure he will be prepared to deal with the demands of public mainstream school by the start of the 2011-2012 school year. The web-based schools are nice because... |
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