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BurntOutMom
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15 Apr 2011, 7:34 pm

Good point...
I tried to give the copay.. but PayPal hates me and my bank account it would seem.. I never use the damned thing... and it needs more money in it... but it's saying they don't like me...Grrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah I hate technology.and their virtual chat helper bimbo is worthless!

I didn't think you were poking at me, but sometimes those things go over my head and then I end up feeling like a bigger tool than ever! LOL so I had to ask.. I did however laugh first.



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16 Apr 2011, 9:01 pm

I took my son to a psychologist to get help with a few issues, and after about 4 visits, I knew that she was not going to help me anymore than WP had already helped me and my son. I decided to stop paying a professional for advice that I was getting for free. Wrong Planet has been a huge lifesaver for me. I haven't been coming on as much, we still have some of the same problems and issues, but I know that this is a great place for me to come to speak with parents who "get" what we are going through.



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17 Apr 2011, 8:23 am

Im sure its far more simple to find a publishing agent when your brother is already a famous author like John Robinson's brother, Augusten Burroughs.



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17 Apr 2011, 12:18 pm

Time to get a new counselor.



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25 Apr 2011, 8:21 pm

So we saw the counselor today. And I told him that he'd hurt my feelings and he apologized. He said that he never meant to discourage me from finding support where ever possible and that he thinks it's good that I can get information and see how others deal with their situations. His concern had been regarding misinformation and that he was sorry if he only addressed that concern. I'm happy with that.

He also told me that he's hoping to get a charter school opening maybe in January-ish, and he'll know by the end of the summer if he has the full backing of both schools. I couldn't believe it!! ! Someone mentioned that on another thread just today. (Sorry, it was phychohist.) He said it will be geared toward spectrum kids and others with learning disabilities. I can't even tell you how excited I am... A school that is more oriented to my child's needs and the way he learns. I can't even fathom. He was talking about sensory rooms and integrated classrooms of like 8 students and teaching at a child's ability level. Concrete logic based curriculum streamlined for the Aspie mind.. No more 'be creative" crap for the kids like mine who can't imagine what that means.

I know I shouldn't get my hopes up. Who knows if he will get the approval, but I can't help it.. I feel like I'm bursting from the seams.. :shaking2:



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25 Apr 2011, 8:36 pm

BurntOutMom wrote:
So we saw the counselor today. And I told him that he'd hurt my feelings and he apologized. He said that he never meant to discourage me from finding support where ever possible and that he thinks it's good that I can get information and see how others deal with their situations. His concern had been regarding misinformation and that he was sorry if he only addressed that concern. I'm happy with that.

He also told me that he's hoping to get a charter school opening maybe in January-ish, and he'll know by the end of the summer if he has the full backing of both schools. I couldn't believe it!! ! Someone mentioned that on another thread just today. (Sorry, it was phychohist.) He said it will be geared toward spectrum kids and others with learning disabilities. I can't even tell you how excited I am... A school that is more oriented to my child's needs and the way he learns. I can't even fathom. He was talking about sensory rooms and integrated classrooms of like 8 students and teaching at a child's ability level. Concrete logic based curriculum streamlined for the Aspie mind.. No more 'be creative" crap for the kids like mine who can't imagine what that means.

I know I shouldn't get my hopes up. Who knows if he will get the approval, but I can't help it.. I feel like I'm bursting from the seams.. :shaking2:


That would be amazing :)

And congratulations on advocating for yourself effectively!


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25 Apr 2011, 8:53 pm

BurntOutMom wrote:
He also told me that he's hoping to get a charter school opening maybe in January-ish, and he'll know by the end of the summer if he has the full backing of both schools. I couldn't believe it!! ! Someone mentioned that on another thread just today. (Sorry, it was phychohist.) He said it will be geared toward spectrum kids and others with learning disabilities. I can't even tell you how excited I am... A school that is more oriented to my child's needs and the way he learns. I can't even fathom. He was talking about sensory rooms and integrated classrooms of like 8 students and teaching at a child's ability level. Concrete logic based curriculum streamlined for the Aspie mind.. No more 'be creative" crap for the kids like mine who can't imagine what that means.


Oh how I would love to have a school like that here!

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