| Author |
Message |
 Topic: Echolalia |
equinn
Replies: 18
Views: 969
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:54 pm Subject: Echolalia |
| I would nip this in the bud and fast. It is is perceived as odd when a adult does this, disprespectful when a teenager does it--possibly cute and silly for a young child. I've encountered adults tha ... |
| Topic: Newbie with question RE: AS child |
equinn
Replies: 7
Views: 393
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 8:48 pm Subject: Newbie with question RE: AS child |
| Is your son actually hitting the three-year old? If so, he should have an immediate consequence. Also, if he's yelling at him, this, too, should be addressed. It is verbal abuse and could be scary f ... |
| Topic: does my child really need to see a psychologist? |
equinn
Replies: 18
Views: 534
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:52 pm Subject: does my child really need to see a psychologist? |
Daniel,
Thank you so much for the information about Ivy. It sounds like she give you lots of tools to help you and this is so important. You've made me realize just how important a psychologist c ... |
| Topic: AS as a LD for services |
equinn
Replies: 4
Views: 240
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:20 pm Subject: AS as a LD for services |
Interesting observation. I suppose you're right. Maybe my son would be better off in a program that supports AS kids with tailored instruction to meet unique needs.
Private school, I would think ... |
| Topic: does my child really need to see a psychologist? |
equinn
Replies: 18
Views: 534
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:06 pm Subject: does my child really need to see a psychologist? |
| I'd say that if the child is happy and things are going fine, no need to see a professional. I never found professionals much help because I couldn't explain myself well enough to them. Had I been abl ... |
| Topic: AS as a LD for services |
equinn
Replies: 4
Views: 240
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:12 am Subject: AS as a LD for services |
| I think Aspergers/HFA should be viewed as an LD so high achieving kids can get the services they need. My rationale is this: AS intereferes with the ability of a child to focus, maintain attention i ... |
| Topic: Eval results |
equinn
Replies: 8
Views: 339
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:39 pm Subject: Re: Eval results |
So, I'll summarize:
IQ - daughter is average to above average.
GARS - My survey indicated clinically significant concerns, ex-wife no concerns.
WIAT-II --Reading, math normal, writing below normal
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| Topic: does my child really need to see a psychologist? |
equinn
Replies: 18
Views: 534
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:59 pm Subject: does my child really need to see a psychologist? |
| [I by no means feel I'm the perfect parent or that I know it all, but I also know that sometimes going to a psychologist might make a child feel like there is something wrong with him, more than help. ... |
| Topic: form requested |
equinn
Replies: 3
Views: 186
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:07 pm Subject: form requested |
| My son will be seeing a psychologist, private, and the school would like me to fill out a Disclosure Form with doctor's name. The way I understand it, this give the school team permission to convers ... |
| Topic: Risperdal |
equinn
Replies: 19
Views: 846
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:25 pm Subject: Risperdal |
| I do think the medication is dangerous to the kids and if it's sedating and causing weight gain and diabetes, this is not worth it. How awful to see your child drowsy from medication. I couldn't be ... |
| Topic: Risperdal |
equinn
Replies: 19
Views: 846
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:10 pm Subject: Risperdal |
My experience with Risperdal was related to someone older, who was given Risperdal as an
Best of luck with whatever course of action you may take. I, personally, would be extremely reluctant to put ... |
| Topic: MR/DD is all they can offer |
equinn
Replies: 16
Views: 548
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:05 pm Subject: MR/DD is all they can offer |
| Thank goodness they saw sense and diagnosed "autism". I think PDD-NOS as a a diagnosis should only be used very occasionally, when there is a clearly atypical presentation that doesn't fit at all with ... |
| Topic: Second child diagnosed |
equinn
Replies: 18
Views: 470
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:14 pm Subject: Second child diagnosed |
siuan,
where in the northeast are you located? I, too, am in the cold northeast. You mention an isolated region, no services, long drives to the doctors. I'm assuming you live in a rural area? ... |
| Topic: noncompliance anyone? |
equinn
Replies: 19
Views: 585
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:21 pm Subject: noncompliance anyone? |
| This makes sense. My ds, from a very young age, preferred adults. I believe this is true because the adults have the knowledge and can answer his questions. He seems to be drawn to people that have ... |
| Topic: noncompliance anyone? |
equinn
Replies: 19
Views: 585
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:06 pm Subject: noncompliance anyone? |
Are there any other kids out there that are noncompliant and insist upon arguing their point of view with staff?
Also, my child has been accused of blaming others for his mistakes, but I think it's ... |
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