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 Topic: Particular interests of Aspies |
LynnInVa
Replies: 13
Views: 603
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:23 am Subject: Particular interests of Aspies |
oh...how could i have forgotten The Lion King???...........son HAD to watch it every day. at least once. he could recite lines, songs,....but always hid during the scene where the dad dies......
LO ... |
| Topic: How independent is your child? |
LynnInVa
Replies: 10
Views: 456
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:48 am Subject: How independent is your child? |
| Daughter is 11 and does well on her own in all areas. Up until she was around 8 - I was doing most everything for her. Lack of coordination was a big factor why I did a lot for her - until I realize ... |
| Topic: Looking Ahead: Middle School |
LynnInVa
Replies: 9
Views: 333
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:49 pm Subject: Looking Ahead: Middle School |
DWMom - we are facing the same - Middle school - honor's classes.
We have until 6/30 to change our minds about placement.
As it goes right now E will only be taking one honor's class - language art ... |
| Topic: "Could Your Child Homeschool If S/he Wanted To?" |
LynnInVa
Replies: 95
Views: 2676
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:34 am Subject: "Could Your Child Homeschool If S/he Wanted To?" |
| there seems to be very little comprehension of how damaging schooling is/can be for many sensitive children. I think that it is urgent to broadcast this, so that at least some people, those who do ha ... |
| Topic: "Could Your Child Homeschool If S/he Wanted To?" |
LynnInVa
Replies: 95
Views: 2676
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:05 pm Subject: "Could Your Child Homeschool If S/he Wanted To?" |
| Lynn, not everyone can complain about their schools. Some schools tell the parents that they aren't allowed to come in and see their own kids. One mother here in town had the cops called on her for ... |
| Topic: "Grunting" tic?? |
LynnInVa
Replies: 28
Views: 1605
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:48 pm Subject: "Grunting" tic?? |
Allergies?
My daughter does this and it's caused by allergies.
It's not loud, but constant. When I notice it (she won't tell me when she's doing it), she gets an allergy pill. |
| Topic: "Could Your Child Homeschool If S/he Wanted To?" |
LynnInVa
Replies: 95
Views: 2676
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:42 pm Subject: "Could Your Child Homeschool If S/he Wanted To?" |
| I have to say this whole home schooling topic and the attitude of the original poster irks me a bit. It's as if we had the choice to stay home and we are failing our children because we want money i ... |
| Topic: O M G!!!!!!!!! |
LynnInVa
Replies: 11
Views: 639
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:53 am Subject: Re: O M G!!!!!!!!! |
Now I don't know if he can actually read those words or if he has remembered them, I have read that same book every night for the past week.
A good way to tell if he knows the words is to ask hi ... |
| Topic: Tween Aspie Hygiene |
LynnInVa
Replies: 15
Views: 666
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:28 am Subject: Tween Aspie Hygiene |
Wow - this is common - we have some issues with this as well.
Notes are great for some things.
I do have to ask her every time she comes out of the bathroom "did you wipe?". She does have a sense ... |
| Topic: Adapting our Education System |
LynnInVa
Replies: 2
Views: 234
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:20 am Subject: Adapting our Education System |
Helen - thanks for those links. I passed Kathie's website on to my daughter's counselor.
Lynn |
| Topic: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
LynnInVa
Replies: 19
Views: 843
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:35 am Subject: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
As to the original question:
My response is to apologize or laugh, depending on the comment, and then dissect the situation with my son later. I will ask why he made the comment, and then point ... |
| Topic: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
LynnInVa
Replies: 19
Views: 843
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:49 pm Subject: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
Just tell your child "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." My parents never gave me maxims like that...
yeah, i really ended up pissed at my mom every time she said that - I ... |
| Topic: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
LynnInVa
Replies: 19
Views: 843
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:47 pm Subject: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
Try teaching your child about "tact".
Once they have an understanding about what "tact" is, perhaps they will learn how to better use it...
Excellent post poopy 
Tact - wish me luck o ... |
| Topic: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
LynnInVa
Replies: 19
Views: 843
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:10 pm Subject: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
these are EXAMPLES of inappropriate comments, not comments that were actually made.
for the record - not one person in my family has a prejudice bone in them.
thanks  |
| Topic: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
LynnInVa
Replies: 19
Views: 843
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:41 am Subject: How do you handle inappropriate remarks made in public? |
If your child makes an inappropriate remark or comment in public how do you correct him/her. I'm just getting ideas on what works for you.
Inappropriate can be anything from saying "gee, she/he is ... |
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