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 Topic: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
DW_a_mom
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 Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:52 pm Subject: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
| Thanks, LeKiwi, for pointing that out. When I first read the post, I had planned to address it, but then I found myself wrapped in the following post ... |
| Topic: Does my son have Asperger's Syndrome? |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 8
Views: 4356
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:49 pm Subject: Does my son have Asperger's Syndrome? |
Tracker has provided an amazing amount of information.
Long run, there isn't anything to "do" about having AS so much as perhaps trying to deal with specific related issues if and when needed. Som ... |
| Topic: Broken homes and autistic kids |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 41
Views: 3303
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:41 pm Subject: Broken homes and autistic kids |
| I think the way your soon to be ex husband describes the woman to your son, and asks him to treat her, are the most important things. Kids know parents have friends; it doesn't really phase them to h ... |
| Topic: teaching baby to self-soothe |
DW_a_mom
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:31 pm Subject: teaching baby to self-soothe |
| There is a book by Ferber that many parents have had success with, but first, absolutely, rule out all potential real needs. It sounds like she was in pain. Not just having trouble getting herself b ... |
| Topic: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 64
Views: 4551
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:22 pm Subject: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
Whatever. My point was about the importance of compassion, going to and from all people.
Yes. I guess I know the compassion is there, because I've been posting with AS for quite a while, but it co ... |
| Topic: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 64
Views: 4551
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:13 pm Subject: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
"you have no idea how hard it is to parent an autistic child!"
You can't empathize with these autism parents at all, can you? Everybody deserves compassion, especially these put-upon if-misguided ... |
| Topic: Do people really learn great social skills in public school? |
DW_a_mom
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Views: 1476
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 1:04 pm Subject: Do people really learn great social skills in public school? |
I think the most accurate answer is, "it varies."
My son actually goes to an excellent public school, that works hard against bullying / for acceptance, offers peer to peer counseling training, and ... |
| Topic: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 64
Views: 4551
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Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:36 pm Subject: Jenny McCarthy -- Don't cry for us |
My attitude has been that if I can't manage it here, how can I expect to maintain open and meaningful conversation with my own child? But most parents don't seem to see that point.
I think your ch ... |
| Topic: How I avoided being fired for AS |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 27
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:25 pm Subject: How I avoided being fired for AS |
Greentea, I am proud of you and I wish a ton of luck.
In certain professions image is important. Unfortunately. I don't know what your field is, but if your work involves any client service well, ... |
| Topic: 7-YEAR OLD GIRL FOUND |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 10
Views: 645
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Forum: News and Current Events Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:54 pm Subject: 7-YEAR OLD GIRL FOUND |
Have you all seen the photo of the CA man they think is the same as this man? Spooky.
I'm wishing I hadn't seen the link on this story - I'm having a difficult time letting go of it. How someone ... |
| Topic: How do you know... |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 14
Views: 864
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:56 pm Subject: How do you know... |
Sometimes I know there's a message behind the words, but I don't know what it is. Or else it could be that there's no message and I'm mistakenly thinking that there is. I overanalyze sometimes.
My ... |
| Topic: Two-thirds of Egyptian men harass women? |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 84
Views: 5391
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Forum: News and Current Events Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:42 pm Subject: Two-thirds of Egyptian men harass women? |
| I recently read a book from a woman describing her experience as an American in Afghanistan. In the public market, wearing full covering, she noticed a man grabbing her rear and turned to slug him. ... |
| Topic: How do you know... |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 14
Views: 864
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:22 pm Subject: How do you know... |
Ok, just to let you know i am not a sarcastic person atall, and i honestly did want to know that.
Sorry, just sometimes I miss these things on the internet. I hope my explanation was adequate. I ... |
| Topic: How do you know... |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 14
Views: 864
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:06 pm Subject: Re: socail cues |
Can i just ask, i don't really know what social cues are, what are they?
Tone of voice can indicate impatience, interest, sarcasm, etc.
Body position and eyes can indicate genuine interest, desi ... |
| Topic: New aspie mom needs advice |
DW_a_mom
Replies: 6
Views: 687
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:49 pm Subject: New aspie mom needs advice |
| Since you've gotten this far without anything extra, I would approach the new world of services with caution. Remember that the idea is to support your son through issues that are difficult for him, ... |
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