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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: School |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 04 Sep 2009, 8:41 pm
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| DW_a_mom, You are so right about the fact that she tries to act 'normal' for the benefit of others and it really does exhaust her. She is always saying how tired she is and that she hasn't done anything. Having a better understanding of AS, she is actually doing alot. This is a learning curve for me... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: School |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 04 Sep 2009, 2:06 am
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| Wow, serenitynow, you really can relate to my situation. My daughter was hospitalized once because she treatened to commit suicide and ended up hurting herself. She was in regular school at the time. In hospital homebound she does not have the anxiety and depression she used to suffer from and her s... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: School |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 04 Sep 2009, 12:09 am
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Tracker,
She is aware of the diagnosis of AS. She says she knows she is different but does not want a label. My family keeps telling her she could be normal if she just tried harder. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Seeking advice from parents of school aged children or .... |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 9:57 pm
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Replies: 7
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buryuntime,
I have PM'd you a link that may help. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Seeking advice from parents of school aged children or .... |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 9:03 pm
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Replies: 7
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buryuntime,
This link may help provide some answers for you: http://www.hospitalhome.ocps.net/
Every state is different, but all should have some program available for children that connect go to school temporarily due to a medical condition.
My state has an excellent program. |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Seeking advice from parents of school aged children or .... |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 8:00 pm
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Replies: 7
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| schleppenheimer, Thank you for your reply. Just knowing that there are people such as yourself that understand and care helps tremendously. My family says the doctor's are all quacks and that the mental health system is a scam. They believe aspergers was just made up so the health community could ma... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: glider18---Please Read |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 7:22 pm
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,809
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Glider,
I will miss your words of wisdom, interesting stories and positive attitude. You are a natural leader. Good luck in all your endenvors. You will not be forgotten. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: School |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 6:15 pm
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Replies: 12
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jat
Thank you for your reply. I never thought about asking the hospital homebound staff if they could help with finding an appropriate school for her when she is ready to transition. |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: School |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 4:32 pm
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Replies: 12
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| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DW_a_mom wrote: I wish I had more time to address this more thoroughly, but I'll say this for now: plenty of AS children are unable to thrive in a regular school setting for a variety of reasons, and these kids generall... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Seeking advice from parents of school aged children or .... |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 3:44 pm
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| I have posted this in the parents forum as well. I would actually appreciate advice from anyone that may have insite and be willing to share the information. My daughter who is 14 years old was recently diagnosed with Asperger's. Four years ago she was diagnosed with ADD only. For the past 4 years s... |
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Forum: Parents' Discussion Topic: School |
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Posted: 03 Sep 2009, 3:05 pm
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| My daughter who is 14 years old was recently diagnosed with Asperger's. Four years ago she was diagnosed with ADD only. For the past 4 years she has been hospital homebound schooled because of severe anxiety attending school. It was her middle school that suggested that I go hospital homebound with ... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: What to do about doubters? |
| Redfox6 |
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Posted: 17 Apr 2009, 3:06 pm
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Replies: 25
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| You opened up and communicated and shared information about yourself. As you know this can be very difficult, especially the communication part. That some one doesn't understand you (believe) is something that you have, as AS, delt with your entire life. A formal diagnosis may help some people to be... |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: hello |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2009, 6:12 pm
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Replies: 6
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| I also am fairly new WP. I have so far found the information very help. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New |
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Posted: 05 Apr 2009, 11:24 pm
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Replies: 6
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| Thank you for the welcome. It is good to be here at last. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New |
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Posted: 05 Apr 2009, 2:05 am
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Replies: 6
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| I also have a nephew that shows traits of Asburgers. I do like who I am and I am just now dealing with the term. I am sure I have a great deal to learn on wrong Planet. It is wonderful to have peiple reach out to me. |
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Forum: Getting to know each other Topic: New |
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Posted: 04 Apr 2009, 6:48 pm
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Replies: 6
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| This is tougher than I thought. I also have adaughter with Aspergers. It is a hugh relief to know there are others like us out there. I would not have been diagnoised if my daughter had not been. It is still hard to be,ieve there are other people that really understand. I am very grateful for this w... |
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