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 Topic: Stubborn or "frozen"? |
jat
Replies: 11
Views: 282
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 Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:54 pm Subject: Stubborn or "frozen"? |
| Long ago, I learned that when my son couldn't answer a question, and I really needed to know something, I had to explain why I needed an answer, and offer two or three possible answers. He would tell ... |
| Topic: Should I ask for Medical Assistance (in PA) |
jat
Replies: 7
Views: 165
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:29 pm Subject: Should I ask for Medical Assistance (in PA) |
Are social skills programs covered by Medicaid? .
Sometimes. There are some providers who accept MA, some (more) who don't. Some accept MA after the primary insurer denies coverage (which most wi ... |
| Topic: Should I ask for Medical Assistance (in PA) |
jat
Replies: 7
Views: 165
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:17 pm Subject: Should I ask for Medical Assistance (in PA) |
| FYI, if you ever wind up with private insurance, your child with Asperger's may qualify for MA in addition, as a "family of one," regardless of your income. Pennsylvania is a loophole state, in this ... |
| Topic: Should I ask for Medical Assistance (in PA) |
jat
Replies: 7
Views: 165
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:37 pm Subject: Should I ask for Medical Assistance (in PA) |
| Because of the peculiarities of PA, I would ask this of a Pennsylvania organization - try the Pennsylvania Health Law Project http://www.phlp.org/ or the Disability Rights Network of PA http://www.drn ... |
| Topic: Anger issues with Child |
jat
Replies: 6
Views: 378
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:57 pm Subject: Anger issues with Child |
Is your son on any medications? I'm not suggesting that he should be, but if he is, puberty and growth spurts can wreak havoc on dosage, and he may need an adjustment.
If there is no medication is ... |
| Topic: Advice on how to handle recess? |
jat
Replies: 22
Views: 603
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:16 am Subject: Advice on how to handle recess? |
Triangular Trees,
I obviously hit a nerve, which I didn't mean to do. I am sorry, and I wish my children had gone to a school such as that you describe - but for the inadequate numbers of staff as ... |
| Topic: Advice on how to handle recess? |
jat
Replies: 22
Views: 603
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:54 am Subject: Advice on how to handle recess? |
Triangular Trees,
I think you may have misunderstood violet yoshi's comment. Most parents understand that teachers (like most professionals) do not punch a clock, and put in many hours besides the ... |
| Topic: School (torture chamber) and my kid |
jat
Replies: 8
Views: 396
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:49 pm Subject: School (torture chamber) and my kid |
My son often hisses when he feels like people are violating his personal space. He also sometimes identifies with cats, and he's 14 - so don't expect this to go away! LOL!
Not knowing where you l ... |
| Topic: Advice on how to handle recess? |
jat
Replies: 22
Views: 603
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 1:17 pm Subject: Advice on how to handle recess? |
There should be Aspiecess. Like, Aspies can go to a room with beanbags and comfy chairs with books, and just read. Or play Nintendo, whatever.
What a fabulous idea! My guys would LOVE it. |
| Topic: 10 yr old, Asperger's, Suggestions for teacher...HELP! |
jat
Replies: 10
Views: 372
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:53 pm Subject: 10 yr old, Asperger's, Suggestions for teacher...HELP! |
| Has the OT done a full evaluation - is the OT capable of doing a full evaluation? Your son needs to be tested for dysgraphia, as well as working memory issues (not an OT issue). Both can seriously i ... |
| Topic: Faking sickness |
jat
Replies: 20
Views: 450
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 10:31 pm Subject: Faking sickness |
| Stress often manifests as a stomachache, and that is not "faking it." Stress-induced stomach pain is real pain. It can even lead to real ulcers. It is not useful to act as though stress-induced pai ... |
| Topic: Early stages of depression?? |
jat
Replies: 19
Views: 510
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:16 pm Subject: Early stages of depression?? |
Aurea,
It definitely sounds like you are dealing with depression. Only a qualified professional would be able to assess the level or stage of the depression. There are two things to remember: fi ... |
| Topic: Did Palin lie about her son/grandson? |
jat
Replies: 29
Views: 966
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:43 pm Subject: Did Palin lie about her son/grandson? |
Why does it matter if it's her son or grandson or whatever? Why is it even an issue? 
it is an issue because the lady backs and preachs the Republican party meme of "teach only abstinence" and ... |
| Topic: Did Palin lie about her son/grandson? |
jat
Replies: 29
Views: 966
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:31 am Subject: Did Palin lie about her son/grandson? |
Hey guys, I've got a bridge to sell you...
A woman's water breaking is no emergency. You can go 24 hours+ without even needing medical intervention if you're not contracting yet.
She was contra ... |
| Topic: Word Fixations |
jat
Replies: 18
Views: 570
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:49 am Subject: Word Fixations |
| My 7 y.o. grandson loves to say "hippo" and "pickle." He just randomly says them, "because he likes to." We can't really figure out why, and it seems like a verbal stim. He otherwise speaks fairly ... |
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