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Message |
 Topic: The "And I Felt..." Game |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 3
Views: 69
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 Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:17 pm Subject: The "And I Felt..." Game |
| I really like that idea -- thank you! |
| Topic: Does anyone else find it really hard to focus in school? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 3
Views: 96
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Forum: School and College Life Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:40 am Subject: Does anyone else find it really hard to focus in school? |
| I have a son who has the same problem -- although he can finish homework assignments. Those get done because we as his parents are there to redirect him when he gets off task. He takes a long time, ... |
| Topic: From a daughter... questions FOR parents... |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 14
Views: 315
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:02 am Subject: From a daughter... questions FOR parents... |
Eilidh, I just wanted to respond to your post.
How recently were you diagnosed? Are you college-aged? Both of these things have a big impact on why some of this is happening.
If your Mom is di ... |
| Topic: Where Do You Find The Energy? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 13
Views: 453
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:30 am Subject: Where Do You Find The Energy? |
| oh MotherKnowsBest, I SO get how you are feeling - especially your last post -- where your daughter goes off to the 2nd bus stop and forgets about the whole blowup, but you're left feeling awful for t ... |
| Topic: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 30
Views: 714
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:21 pm Subject: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
Ok, so the thing that I've learned from pretty much ALL of your posts is:
1) paying attention in class, especially in middle school, is almost IMPOSSIBLE and cannot be controlled
2) the ability ... |
| Topic: Math |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 6
Views: 204
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:32 pm Subject: Math |
| I have an 8th grader who is good at math, but not great. He doesn't fall into the category of an aspie who is GREAT at math -- it's kind of a struggle. We made the huge mistake of putting him into a ... |
| Topic: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 30
Views: 714
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:55 am Subject: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
| Maggiedoll, I'm always on the lookout for a special interest that my son could turn into a career, but so far, nothing is very obvious besides video games or computer games. He is more well-rounded n ... |
| Topic: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 30
Views: 714
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:47 pm Subject: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
Thank you all for writing, as every single post in this thread has been helpful.
Willard and gramirez, I don't think you realize that in my original post, I was very serious about the question abou ... |
| Topic: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 30
Views: 714
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:40 pm Subject: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
| FaithHopeCheese, I hope that you're right. We have an appt. with a psychiatrist Volcanic, it's really good to hear your perspective on this issue. Do you get really frustrated? Or are you only frus ... |
| Topic: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 30
Views: 714
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:03 pm Subject: How did you manage to pay attention in school? |
| We have a 13 year old who has been on a form of Ritalin for a few years. Now it appears that he cannot pay attention at all in school, even though he is trying to, even though he is on the highest do ... |
| Topic: Still Struggling in School |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 18
Views: 519
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:44 am Subject: Still Struggling in School |
| This topic REALLY concerns me, as we are battling the same thing with our 13 year old. On the other hand, it concerns me because I worry for our boys (and girls) who are on the spectrum. They often ... |
| Topic: 6th grade AS son won't go for help with the "wierd kids |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 12
Views: 432
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:21 am Subject: 6th grade AS son won't go for help with the "wierd kids |
| I think that you should allow him to quit the group. It's just going to be an annoyance to him at this stage -- he may not be very social, but he's mature and socially aware. IF a group like this ha ... |
| Topic: new and desperately need advice on AS hubby |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 17
Views: 693
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Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:00 am Subject: new and desperately need advice on AS hubby |
I can only tell you what I think I would do in your situation --
If I had the means, I would leave. I would find a relative that could help for a while, set up house there until I could save enoug ... |
| Topic: Happy lives for AS individuals? |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 29
Views: 945
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:29 pm Subject: Happy lives for AS individuals? |
| Tine, I am so glad that you started a thread about this subject, because it is something that I have been concerned about as an NT mom of two boys on the spectrum. I look forward to reading more post ... |
| Topic: Aperger's, ADHD and Metadate CD |
schleppenheimer
Replies: 10
Views: 216
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:49 pm Subject: Aperger's, ADHD and Metadate CD |
After doing some more research on the long-lasting effects of stimulants on children --
it occurred to me -- ADD medications are usually used for the OPPOSITE reason with children on the spectrum, ... |
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