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Message |
 Topic: Nate and his boat |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 11
Views: 357
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:32 am Subject: Nate and his boat |
| Happy dance for you!!! |
| Topic: "Look Me in the Eyes"- FANTASTIC book |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 32
Views: 1917
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 6:38 am Subject: "Look Me in the Eyes"- FANTASTIC book |
Who wrote it?
Looks like it might be a good one for us parents to read too. |
| Topic: A good day |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 6
Views: 318
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 9:50 am Subject: A good day |
Yay, so glad you had a good day!
I have been getting more not so good than good lately but such is life. A good day is just around the corner  |
| Topic: Not knowing why |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 4
Views: 387
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:48 pm Subject: Not knowing why |
| I totally agree!! Parents tend to 'cotton wool' their kids and don't give them the opportunity to try different things. Kids are people and individuals, they have a right to think for themselves and m ... |
| Topic: Self harm has returned |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 13
Views: 414
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:55 am Subject: Self harm has returned |
| He is on the mend YAY! But still seems lower functioning than he normally is. I have been keeping his hands as busy as I can and the picking has gone down a little, the chewing hasn't but redirection ... |
| Topic: "I'll want to kill myself" |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 13
Views: 711
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:47 am Subject: "I'll want to kill myself" |
Does you DS have a psychologist? If so make an appt asap to try and sort out some way of him dealing with those thoughts.
BIG HUGS to you, it would break you heart to hear such a thing. |
| Topic: Self harm has returned |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 13
Views: 414
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:51 am Subject: Self harm has returned |
Could be right there Alex. Seem like 4 steps back tho. He has gone from high functioning autie to like moderate.
His progress has blown me away and now this. I think I will treat him at his mental ag ... |
| Topic: Self harm has returned |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 13
Views: 414
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:50 am Subject: Self harm has returned |
He is now 6.5 years (7 in Sept) and both me and the Paed view meds as a last resort.
It has only been in school holidays (4 days to go YAY) and also since he has been sick. He now has thrush from hi ... |
| Topic: Self harm has returned |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 13
Views: 414
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:04 am Subject: Self harm has returned |
| We have hit a big speed bump lately. Damien has gone backwards since being sick and started picking at his fingers and biting and hitting himself again. I had to push his hand away last night because ... |
| Topic: Meltdown- I'm the one having one. |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 8
Views: 387
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:30 pm Subject: Meltdown- I'm the one having one. |
I agree with DW!!!
Sounds like you need a break. What you have to out up with would send anyone up the wall. Try to make some time for you, take care. |
| Topic: Asperger's article is top news item on BBC website!!! |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 11
Views: 594
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:27 pm Subject: Asperger's article is top news item on BBC website!!! |
Read it.
It's good to see autism being put in a positive light instead of all the negativity it gets. |
| Topic: Aspergers - Do I have it? |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 17
Views: 651
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:08 am Subject: Aspergers - Do I have it? |
One look at me and
you would swear I have AS.
How can you tell some one has AS just by looking at them???
My son is autistic and yet I have been told "he doesn't look autistic".
Go back to your ... |
| Topic: Need advice for Son's constant hitting. |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 14
Views: 687
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:56 am Subject: Need advice for Son's constant hitting. |
Is he frustrated or stressed when he hits??
While Damo has stopped hitting me (for now) he is still hitting himself.
Redirect your boy if you can away from his sister and all the best! |
| Topic: I'm quitting smoking... |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 37
Views: 936
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Forum: Health, Fitness, and Sports Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:38 am Subject: I'm quitting smoking... |
| All the best!!!!!! |
| Topic: Expect people to understand... |
Mum2ASDboy
Replies: 14
Views: 558
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:32 am Subject: Expect people to understand... |
I will admit I have told Damo that "I am not a mind reader, please use your words".
Thank you for giving me an insight as to how he might feel sometimes when he wants something, but doesn't tell m ... |
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