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 Topic: dealing w/ lack of invites to social events due to asperges |
Kailuamom
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:28 pm Subject: dealing w/ lack of invites to social events due to asperges |
| Funny you ask momsparky, I just bought the documentary this afternoon so DS and I can show DH. DH is a little freaked out by MLP and thinks that it will be pedophiles at the gatherings. I told him tha ... |
| Topic: dealing w/ lack of invites to social events due to asperges |
Kailuamom
Replies: 18
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:34 pm Subject: dealing w/ lack of invites to social events due to asperges |
the group revolves around the show, My Little Pony, Frendship is Magic.
BTW, I'm not suggesting that MLP-FiM is a "special party". LOL if you only knew...
I don't get it? |
| Topic: dealing w/ lack of invites to social events due to asperges |
Kailuamom
Replies: 18
Views: 492
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:32 pm Subject: dealing w/ lack of invites to social events due to asperges |
this is really, really hard. My 13 year old has this problem and there is no easy answer. We have a little glimmer of hope though...
We joined a meetup group, comprised of folks who are different. ... |
| Topic: Is having an autistic child a burden? |
Kailuamom
Replies: 44
Views: 3414
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 12:58 pm Subject: Is having an autistic child a burden? |
I love to read the heart warming expressions of love on this post. It is perfect timing for me!
I want to point out that in the OPs post, the study referred to parental quality of life. I would ima ... |
| Topic: Is it wrong to kick out someone with autism? |
Kailuamom
Replies: 21
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:47 pm Subject: Is it wrong to kick out someone with autism? |
One other thought...
If you are in the US, have you looked into Social Security / Medicare for him? this could help the funding of a group home. I think an alternate living arrangement would be a r ... |
| Topic: The World Doesn't Owe you, You Owe the World |
Kailuamom
Replies: 24
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 7:18 pm Subject: The World Doesn't Owe you, You Owe the World |
I think I understand the statement, but find it to be ruthless capitalistic rubbish nonetheless.
The starving child in Ethiopia owes the world something?
A government that collects trillions in tax ... |
| Topic: Getting him to read...suggestions? |
Kailuamom
Replies: 42
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:58 pm Subject: Getting him to read...suggestions? |
try getting him to play computer games that involve reading, they dont even have to be educational games. thats what got me into reading around his age
My son won't sit down and read a book. BUT, i ... |
| Topic: Special Olympics and self image |
Kailuamom
Replies: 16
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:05 pm Subject: Special Olympics and self image |
Even if you're high functioning enough to participate among the typical kids, there's something to be said for at least having the experience of not being the weirdest kid in the room for once. TH ... |
| Topic: I think my son has a tick on him but he won't be still |
Kailuamom
Replies: 8
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 2:00 pm Subject: I think my son has a tick on him but he won't be still |
We live in a very tick prone area... this is not new to us.
My son won't be still for me. So, when he's watching TV or just standing still, I go up to him and grab the tick and pull it out. I'm don ... |
| Topic: calling the police? |
Kailuamom
Replies: 25
Views: 930
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 8:21 pm Subject: calling the police? |
Just want to chime in and say....I'm so with you!
My son is now 13 and 205#. About two months ago he threatened me with a bronze (HEAVY) lamp base, when he was above me on the stairs.
I did cal ... |
| Topic: At loss on how to handle my son's behavior (long) |
Kailuamom
Replies: 6
Views: 333
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 8:05 pm Subject: At loss on how to handle my son's behavior (long) |
| Something I read long ago when my 17 year old was a baby - always say what you want, not what you dont. I read something like "they hear blah blah blah blah spitting" So when you say what not to do it ... |
| Topic: Has anyone given their child Risperidone? |
Kailuamom
Replies: 24
Views: 2817
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:11 pm Subject: Has anyone given their child Risperidone? |
My son was on Abilify for a very long time, had terrible side effects (gained 80#) and it was a bear to get off of!
He now uses Risperidone on an as needed basis only. When he is ramping up to a me ... |
| Topic: Violence from 8yo |
Kailuamom
Replies: 34
Views: 1242
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:33 pm Subject: Violence from 8yo |
Hi All -
I haven't been around lately, but pop in from time to time.
Your daughter sounds very much like my son at that age. None of the traditional parenting techniques worked (work) for him. ... |
| Topic: My Child With Asperger's & Homeschooling |
Kailuamom
Replies: 15
Views: 954
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:09 pm Subject: My Child With Asperger's & Homeschooling |
| Sorry, I meant unschooling! And she has been able to read since the age of 2. She struggles a little socially. She exceeded her peers every year of school academically. Her memory is astounding. ... |
| Topic: My Child With Asperger's & Homeschooling |
Kailuamom
Replies: 15
Views: 954
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 6:51 pm Subject: My Child With Asperger's & Homeschooling |
We have taken a modified unschool approach. Unschooling or Radical Unschooling means no structured learning at all. Allowing the child's interests to drive what they do, and how they study.
If you ... |
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