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 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Mom to new diagnosis of PDD-nos son

TerriOtto
Posted: 29 Apr 2011, 11:12 am 

Replies: 11
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My AS son is 15 and what we have found is anythuing visual works wonders. A visual schedule works out real well. Also we use social stories. They have pictures with them so not only do they read it they visualize it. I will tell you it is a long process to get accustomed to but eventually you get in...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Summer away from home

TerriOtto
Posted: 20 Apr 2011, 2:58 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 827
The picture book is an excellant idea. Anything visual so she will be able to recognize the people around her. I know this is far fetched and I don't know how comfortable you are with this but a cell phone with a camera would be good. Get one that has a call and texting plan even a prepay. That woul...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: summer camps

TerriOtto
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 2:49 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 1,617
Check with the Easter Seals Program in your state. I know the state we live in the Easter Seals group has a week long camp for kids on the spectrum. My son went one year and he had a blast.

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Worries

TerriOtto
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 2:22 pm 

Replies: 11
Views: 1,887
My 15 year old AS son is in public school and is in an Autism program thru the school. My son not only takes some mainstreem classes he also does lifeskills, work study, and social skills. Not only do families with children on the spectrum need to be educated but the community they live in needs to ...

 Forum: Parents' Discussion   Topic: Needing ideas and strategies

TerriOtto
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 1:37 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
The school my son goes to has an excellant program for the kids on the spectrum. My son is 15 and a freshman. this is the second year they have had this program. They have one particular thing that they do for social skills and communication called "Circle of Friends". My son, his SPED teacher, and ...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Hi Im new to the forum-son may have autism

TerriOtto
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 11:16 am 

Replies: 5
Views: 1,182
My son was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was 8. My husband and I were very overwhelmed and the first couple years were very rough. He also was diagnosed with a seizure disorder. I can tell you it gets better. my son is 15 and is doing well in school and we have all adjusted to his way of doing th...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Another self-diagnosed, possible aspie

TerriOtto
Posted: 18 Apr 2011, 11:06 am 

Replies: 4
Views: 900
Aspergers does tend to run in families and is possibly hereditary. My 15 year old has AS and I have a cousin who has a son with AS. We have a few other family members we thought about that showed some of the same tendacies but we were not for sure. When it comes to Social Security it is a possibilit...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: New kid on the block!! !! :)

TerriOtto
Posted: 13 Apr 2011, 12:47 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 1,225
My son is 15 and also has aspergers. He was diagnosed when he was 8. It was very rough when he was younger but he knows his routine and he really enjoys school now. He has limited intrests such as video games. His main passion is computers. He knows the ins and outs of them. Hopefully soon I can sit...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Hey:)

TerriOtto
Posted: 11 Apr 2011, 12:38 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 858
My 15 year old son also has apergers syndrom. He was diagnosed when he was 8. I too am hoping to sign him up soon so he can communicate with other kids on the spectrum. He is also interrested, very much so, with computers and video games. Hoping to learn more from this website!
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