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 Topic: Any ideas on handling auditory sensitivity in class? |
lovelyboy
Replies: 7
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:36 am Subject: Any ideas on handling auditory sensitivity in class? |
My DS is really having a hard time in class because of all the noise! he is already positioned close to the door with lovely quiet boy next to him. But boy is he struggling to focus and stay calm  ! ... |
| Topic: OCD or traits of Aspergers? |
lovelyboy
Replies: 11
Views: 2796
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:45 am Subject: OCD or traits of Aspergers? |
| What stands out for me is the fact that OCD is an anxiety disorder.....and a child with AS usually has very high levels of anxiety.....so both might stem from the anxiety and result in behaviour that ... |
| Topic: Side stepping social gatherings...... |
lovelyboy
Replies: 5
Views: 537
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:16 am Subject: Side stepping social gatherings...... |
| Do you find yourself being a bit hessitant when planning social gatherings with friends or family because you're affraid that your ASD child might have a melt down/ inappropriate behaviour in front of ... |
| Topic: Old question.....need new insight...... |
lovelyboy
Replies: 18
Views: 1257
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 9:13 am Subject: Old question.....need new insight...... |
| Thanx for your input.....I must say...it does work better if I ignore the verbal abuse and then speak to him later, but it takes alot of self control not to react to all the ugly things that is said t ... |
| Topic: Specific, all else excluding, repetitive interest |
lovelyboy
Replies: 8
Views: 741
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:44 pm Subject: Specific, all else excluding, repetitive interest |
Sorry....I'm still very new to all of this!!!! So I don't have any fancy answers to this Q.
Why is this so important to you? What I mean is this: Why do you want to know? Sorry for asking.....But h ... |
| Topic: I'm tired of feeling like damaged goods |
lovelyboy
Replies: 14
Views: 1383
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:00 am Subject: I'm tired of feeling like damaged goods |
| I don't. Not really. I mean, my kids love me but they kind of have to. My ex only loved the control he had over me. My sister... she and I have a complicated relationship. I basically raised her (looo ... |
| Topic: Old question.....need new insight...... |
lovelyboy
Replies: 18
Views: 1257
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:40 am Subject: Old question.....need new insight...... |
Thanx...it does make me feel a bit better....don't ask me why, maybe because I know that ok, it's not just his personality, but we can work on it! 
He did try today, and got it right twice t ... |
| Topic: Old question.....need new insight...... |
lovelyboy
Replies: 18
Views: 1257
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:32 am Subject: Old question.....need new insight...... |
| What makes the situation even more difficult is that when he is in that mode you can not reason with him.....He will often say:" You are not my boss, you can not tell me what to do.....I can do whatev ... |
| Topic: Old question.....need new insight...... |
lovelyboy
Replies: 18
Views: 1257
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:36 am Subject: Old question.....need new insight...... |
Ok, I will try not to generalize to much in this post....sorry if I do.
I have been reading alot the last month....trying to figure out all about ASD....
So often do I read about AS kids struggl ... |
| Topic: Just some feedback on school consert |
lovelyboy
Replies: 10
Views: 609
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:21 am Subject: Just some feedback on school consert |
Thanx all for your support! We had a great final evening.....my son actually enjoyed it!!!!
Mommy is in overload today! 
Have a great Sunday! |
| Topic: Roller-coaster thoughts about diagnosis |
lovelyboy
Replies: 7
Views: 504
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:40 pm Subject: Roller-coaster thoughts about diagnosis |
Thanx for the supportive words! I aggree totally that it is hard work for him, LOL for the mom also!
My son started crying one evening, months ago....saying, he is so tired because he had to work so ... |
| Topic: Roller-coaster thoughts about diagnosis |
lovelyboy
Replies: 7
Views: 504
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:03 am Subject: Roller-coaster thoughts about diagnosis |
| Annmaria....I can just say ditto....it's like you are describing my son! The only difference is that at the moment he stopped all his sport....I think it's a combination of reasons! Ok...school sport. ... |
| Topic: Roller-coaster thoughts about diagnosis |
lovelyboy
Replies: 7
Views: 504
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:21 am Subject: Roller-coaster thoughts about diagnosis |
| After being in contact with so many of my sons class mates during this week from helping with the concert, I noticed that many things that I found odd with my son actually is "normal' for his age grou ... |
| Topic: Just some feedback on school consert |
lovelyboy
Replies: 10
Views: 609
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:06 am Subject: Just some feedback on school consert |
| Ok....had a bit of a panic last night, when I handled DS to direct in confrontation, and stupid me in the heat of the moment said I'm not going to stay at school the whole evening...so he said (yes, y ... |
| Topic: I need advice from a mom, fast! |
lovelyboy
Replies: 12
Views: 1029
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:46 am Subject: I need advice from a mom, fast! |
This was a very brave thing to do! Maybe you've started something special......!
If this made you feel to exposed, you can always say I love you in other ways, like maybe playing her a special song ... |
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