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 Topic: Can 9 month olds say words???? |
BugsMom
Replies: 22
Views: 471
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:10 pm Subject: Can 9 month olds say words???? |
| I think it's possible for babies to have a few words at 9 months. My son used to call me "Emmmm" for "Mom" at that age, and sometimes it sounded like he would repeat his name back to us. By the time ... |
| Topic: Where can I get behavioral help for my Aspie son? |
BugsMom
Replies: 116
Views: 2430
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:05 pm Subject: Where can I get behavioral help for my Aspie son? |
I'm ashamed on her behalf. This is not the way to "educate" the OP on how to best deal with difficult behaviors, by making her feel even worse than she did when she came here. Name calling and vic ... |
| Topic: Finally got an IEP, under the Autism designation |
BugsMom
Replies: 8
Views: 294
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:25 pm Subject: Finally got an IEP, under the Autism designation |
| Congratulations! My son is under Autism (Asperger's Syndrome). |
| Topic: Kinda OT-Bad News for Me |
BugsMom
Replies: 17
Views: 597
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:11 pm Subject: Kinda OT-Bad News for Me |
| I'm sorry, Kim. (((((HUGS))))) You are in my thoughts! |
| Topic: Feel supported by your school? |
BugsMom
Replies: 13
Views: 429
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 3:08 pm Subject: Feel supported by your school? |
| My son is only in kindy, but so far the school has been VERY supportive. I was so nervous at the start of the year because preschool was an absolute nightmare, but I am so pleased with his elementary ... |
| Topic: New Special Ed Teacher is Brilliant! |
BugsMom
Replies: 13
Views: 405
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:17 pm Subject: New Special Ed Teacher is Brilliant! |
That's great, Smelena!!!! 
And I love your "Cure Neurotypicals Now" subnic!  |
| Topic: Newly diagnosed and school issues |
BugsMom
Replies: 14
Views: 552
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:15 pm Subject: Newly diagnosed and school issues |
| Welcome, starryalexis....my son is in kindergarten and has some pretty intense meltdowns sometimes. Everyone here has given wonderful advice...I agree, get as many accomodations as possible in your s ... |
| Topic: Confirmed :'( |
BugsMom
Replies: 18
Views: 786
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:08 pm Subject: Confirmed :'( |
I also feel isolated because I have never been buddy-buddy with women (always related better with men) and cannot speak with my mom who is in denial of this. So I feel so alone in my confusion.
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| Topic: How much do you push your child/ren? |
BugsMom
Replies: 11
Views: 495
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:21 pm Subject: How much do you push your child/ren? |
| My son is 6. I encourage him to use good manners and to respond to people when they speak to him directly. He does pretty well in the area of self-care (sometimes he needs a little reminder like "br ... |
| Topic: Can my child qualify for an FBA or BIP? |
BugsMom
Replies: 8
Views: 276
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:14 pm Subject: Can my child qualify for an FBA or BIP? |
| We went through our state's Early Intervention program (called DART here in PA) to get an IEP for my son when he was in preschool. It didn't cost us anything. Maybe this is an option for your son? |
| Topic: AAUUUGGHH! Stupid school! |
BugsMom
Replies: 8
Views: 402
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 5:10 pm Subject: AAUUUGGHH! Stupid school! |
| I hope your daughter will be able to get her assessment done soon! We went through the psychoeducational evaluation last year and it was such a stressful process. |
| Topic: Choice of School - Have we done the right thing? |
BugsMom
Replies: 13
Views: 387
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:20 pm Subject: Choice of School - Have we done the right thing? |
| I think the village school you describe sounds like a wonderful option for your son. We faced a similar issue last year when my then 5 year old son was newly diagnosed, and with the help of our home ... |
| Topic: My parents think that my autism was caused by a vaccine |
BugsMom
Replies: 23
Views: 624
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:58 pm Subject: My parents think that my autism was caused by a vaccine |
Unfortunately to many people would rather believe Jenny McCarthy.
That was my first thought as well! |
| Topic: The telephone |
BugsMom
Replies: 17
Views: 447
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:22 pm Subject: The telephone |
My son will answer the phone sometimes. He can be chatty when he wants to, but other times he does not want to talk if someone asks to speak with him.
I don't mind using the phone when someone cal ... |
| Topic: Tantrums are escalating and he won't stay at school |
BugsMom
Replies: 11
Views: 366
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:03 pm Subject: Tantrums are escalating and he won't stay at school |
| My son has a bit of a hard time getting back into the school routine after a holiday break. He was doing very well before Christmas, then was off for 11 days, and he regressed a bit in January. Hope ... |
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