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Message |
 Topic: First day of school, back to school, first day at new school |
Smelena
Replies: 10
Views: 363
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:39 pm Subject: First day of school, back to school, first day at new school |
Excellent news!
We've also had a great start to the new school year ... no meltdowns in 2 weeks from the boys!!
My second son started Occupational Therapy during the school holidays and using a ... |
| Topic: Weighted Blankets |
Smelena
Replies: 12
Views: 705
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:35 pm Subject: Weighted Blankets |
I sewed a weighted blanket for my 10 year old because they were so expensive online.
I found instructions online on how to make it.
We are in a hot climate so it needed to be cool. I used some ... |
| Topic: Anyone here homeschooling their AS children |
Smelena
Replies: 32
Views: 1170
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:22 pm Subject: Anyone here homeschooling their AS children |
| We had a terrible time February - April this year and I considered homeschooling. I visited other homeschooling families. When I asked my 10 and 8 year old Aspie sons if they wanted to be homeschool ... |
| Topic: For all you sensory seekers like myself... |
Smelena
Replies: 9
Views: 411
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:29 pm Subject: For all you sensory seekers like myself... |
My 8 year old loves it!
Thanks!
Helen |
| Topic: "Emotionally Disturbed"??? |
Smelena
Replies: 8
Views: 645
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:49 am Subject: "Emotionally Disturbed"??? |
What country and area are you in? It's hard to give advice not knowing where you are.
Can you contact your local autism society for advice of how to get a diagnosis?
Helen |
| Topic: aspergers?? |
Smelena
Replies: 14
Views: 567
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:46 am Subject: aspergers?? |
I have 3 sons aged 10, 8 and 5 - my oldest two have Asperger's.
Your son sounds just like my oldest did at the same age - messy eating, talk ... talk ... talking and a walking destruction machine.
... |
| Topic: Is messy eating part of AS? |
Smelena
Replies: 38
Views: 1998
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:43 pm Subject: Is messy eating part of AS? |
My 2 sons with Asperger's are incredibly messy and both have trouble chewing food while keeping their lips sealed. They are 10 and 8.
Helen |
| Topic: Finding it really really hard to be positive about my son |
Smelena
Replies: 61
Views: 2571
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:15 pm Subject: Finding it really really hard to be positive about my son |
((((HUG))))
I have 3 sons - 2 diagnosed with Asperger's and it is a rollercoaster ride.
We will go for periods where everything is going well, then BAM, we will have an AWFUL few days/weeks/mont ... |
| Topic: *sings* Getting to know you :) |
Smelena
Replies: 17
Views: 465
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Forum: Getting to know each other Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:05 pm Subject: *sings* Getting to know you :) |
Welcome to WrongPlanet.
I have 2 sons diagnosed with Asperger's - they are 10 and 8.
They were both told they had Asperger's when they were 7 and 8 years old.
Do you think it would have hel ... |
| Topic: Mini-laptop for 8 year old |
Smelena
Replies: 10
Views: 1224
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:10 pm Subject: Mini-laptop for 8 year old |
Thanks everyone!
I feel confident to go shopping now.
Helen |
| Topic: Autistic Empathy versus Neurotypical Empathy |
Smelena
Replies: 34
Views: 972
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 10:02 pm Subject: Autistic Empathy versus Neurotypical Empathy |
Sorry, I can't remember which WP members said this but I think it's a brilliant quote. I use it in presentations I give about Aspergers'.
I believe empathy is one of the biggest problems for aspie ... |
| Topic: Mini-laptop for 8 year old |
Smelena
Replies: 10
Views: 1224
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:09 pm Subject: Mini-laptop for 8 year old |
I don't know what you expect it to do or why you want or need one.
There are a lot of junk toys out there that look like laptops, just like there are toy cell phones that ring and say "
Just for ... |
| Topic: eight year old's teacher thinks she is a psychologist |
Smelena
Replies: 9
Views: 723
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:33 pm Subject: eight year old's teacher thinks she is a psychologist |
We had an 'expert' teacher last year. He told me my son didn't have Asperger's but was reacting to my anxiety. If I calmed down, my son would be fine.
Great 'cure' for Asperger's .... benzos for ... |
| Topic: Mini-laptop for 8 year old |
Smelena
Replies: 10
Views: 1224
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:29 pm Subject: Mini-laptop for 8 year old |
We are going to buy a mini-laptop (sorry, don't know technical name for it) for my 8 year old to use at school.
Do you recommend a particular brand? I've had a look in the shops but they all look ... |
| Topic: NT model for an Aspie life |
Smelena
Replies: 17
Views: 603
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:42 pm Subject: Re: NT model for an Aspie life |
If I were the parent of an Aspie child, I'd focus my main efforts regarding him on helping him build a life according to an Aspie model of success and not an NT one.
Would you describe an Aspie mod ... |
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