LakesideMaiden

Okay so this just really bothered me. I realize that it was an offhand comment, self-deprecating towards the poster....but it bothered me nonetheless. I was defending the person who had posted what I thought was a pretty good marketing idea for Anthem in this thread: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=61330, who had made some pretty blatant spelling and gramattical errors in his email to Anthem - and this person had called him out...so I just said he/she could have been a little kinder in their criticism and they retorted back with this: http://www.therushforum.com/index.php?showtopic=61330# QUOTE (savagegrace26 @ Nov 21 2010, 03:32 PM)I just said it needs to be rewritten. Considering what I wanted to say I don't see how that's impolite. Maybe I have Asperger Syndrome. So all I said in reply was "you really may want to watch what you say about that too. My son has Asperger's, and there are quite a few parents on this board who have children with Autism as well, and there are many, including myself, who could take offense to that comment, offhand or no. All I was saying was to explain yourself more when you give criticism. It's called constructive criticism." Anyway, I just wanted to vent a little bit...

QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Nov 20 2010, 10:06 PM) http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/5186366010_3cc74faac1_z.jpg lovin that filter, hon!! She's getting cuter by the day!!

QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Nov 17 2010, 10:28 PM) http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1296/5183707802_57403379dd_z.jpg heehee

QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Nov 17 2010, 10:26 PM) http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1267/5186364422_94c816e5b0_z.jpg Just wanna squish her!!!!

QUOTE (Janie @ Nov 16 2010, 04:56 PM) Chances are good I'll be chiming in on this thread a lot, soon. Some of you may remember that my little Aedan was first evaluated for Autism when he was about 2 1/2 (real close to his third birthday). He was borderline and I was told he should be re-tested. Long story short, I've known something has been up with my little guy for many years now. I'm leaning more towards Asperger's which I understand is being classified as, "high-functioning" autistic. His "red flags" are pretty blaring. I had a two-hour IEP report meeting with his school (he attends a special needs pre-school) yesterday and it is really apparent that they all see screaming "red flags" and I see the same at home. So... hopefully he'll be re-evaluated ASAP. Oddly, I'm not upset about this. I think because I've known for so long now that there was something up with my little guy. He has a number of issues so I think that has hindered a previous diagnosis. He was born with extreme low muscle tone, severe speech apraxia and mild motor apraxia. He has been seeing therapists (physical, occupational and speech) since he was three months old. Not like any of this is new too me. I figure, let's just do what needs to be done so we can get going on any help that he needs. That really is such a great attitude to take. Big hugs honey, we're all here for you - we've got a great little support group going here, for all the parents of kiddos on all ranges of the spectrum, and K is right, it certainly is no death knell, and early intervention makes such a big difference

yeah, and what pisses me off even more than someone selling this, and someone actually paying for this, is I think it's one of my buddy's tapings. f**kers. this is so totally wrong on SO many levels

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QUOTE (Mara @ Nov 10 2010, 09:52 AM) Idiots making decisions that really, really f*ck things up. yeah - that too

The managers telling us last minute that we have a corporate visit tomorrow and we have to make the front end spotless - with the staff we have on hand I'm getting sick of dealing with BS. I really hope I can find a new job soon, cause I'm getting really tired of working for Walmart...

QUOTE (ridertoo98 @ Nov 7 2010, 05:50 AM) I will take a #4 please.

QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Nov 7 2010, 09:44 AM) Stephen has had some sort of intestinal...issue...since Friday morning. I think it's because he has a bad cold, and all the drainage. But this certainly makes having a non-potty trained child a challenge. I am exhausted. Every time I think it's over...then it happens again. It feels like it's never going to end. Luckily he's eating and sleeping and acting like he feels absolutely fine, but I'm SO TIRED of the constant changing of clothes. Ugh changing clothes, changing sheets, doing laundry at all hours of the night. I know how that goes, hon Hopefully he'll get better soon, hon

Four things made my day today 1) Hearing my little boy laugh at something I was doing to make him laugh 2) Got to spend time with both my boys all day 3) Saturday. Didn't have to work... *YES* 4) My special treat Dunkin's Coffee. Half Coffee and Espresso, the rest Hot Chocolate with a bit of cream and sugar and chocolate syrup.

QUOTE (ridertoo98 @ Nov 6 2010, 07:02 AM) LSM, what you posted a few ago was some very sad stuff. to you and the little ones. Thanks hon That was actually about my husband, Dave, who is going for a neuro-psych evaluation to determine if he might have Asperger's Syndrome. Our son, Niall, was diagnosed with Autism in September.

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QUOTE (garbo @ Nov 5 2010, 12:19 PM) QUOTE (iluvgeddy05 @ Sep 8 2010, 10:07 AM) Here is an article from my local paper (online) that tells about a guide dog who helps an 8 year old boy with autism (along the lines of a seeing eye dog): http://auburnpub.com/news/local/article_2d...1cc4c03286.html I've never heard of this before but it's a great idea if it works for sure. I have several children with Autism Spectrum Disorder that have benefited beautifully from working with horses, especially because it works to create an emotional bond. We have one child who is relatively severe on the spectrum (no language, no emotional connection, very aggressive [he hits so, because I have epilepsy, I cannot side walk with him anymore], cannot recognize his parents- very, very sad), however, we're really hoping that therapeutic riding will benefit him. Generally most of our kids are mild (i.e. what was once known as Aspergers) and are a lot of fun. They get a real kick out of the ponies. I am all for Hippotherapy. Easter Seals is looking into whether or not it can be covered by his care costs and incorporated into his treatment plan come spring time when it's more hospitable riding weather here in New England. Riding helps work the core muscle system, which will help all the muscles in the body work in concert with each other

QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Nov 5 2010, 11:42 AM) QUOTE (LakesideMaiden @ Nov 5 2010, 12:19 AM) QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Nov 4 2010, 11:36 PM) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11687808 Thanks hon - that's really very interesting. I don't know if I've mentioned this, but Dave's therapist thinks he may have Autism as well - Asperger's Syndrome actually. And this would make a lot of sense as to how Dave's brain functions at times. I shared this on my Fakebook wall, linking my friends who have children on the spectrum too. Thank you again, sweets It's certainly possible. My husband has Aspergers. Dave will be going for a neuro-psych evaluation hopefully within the next month or so to determine the possibility. Niall's therapist's son has Asperger's, and it was very interesting to note that he was initially mis-diagnosed with ADHD and put on a stimulant medication (Ritalin) which caused him to have massive anxiety attacks and nightmares. They found out that he had Asperger's and that the Ritalin was actually exacerbating his symptoms, and causing the nightmares and anxiety attacks. We think this might have happened to Dave because he was diagnosed with ADHD and put on Ritalin and a week later was sent to the ER in an ambulance with a massive anxiety attack and a blood pressure reading of 178/138. And the doctor then upped his dose of Ritalin and put him on an anti-anxiety medication to treat the side-effect of the Ritalin. He started having increased anxiety attacks, and we had to monitor his blood pressure, and he had to take Klonopin any time that he started to spike. We switched doctors shortly thereafter, but the damage had already been done, and Dave has been suffering from a severe anxiety disorder ever since.

QUOTE (barney_rebel @ Nov 4 2010, 11:36 PM) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11687808 Thanks hon - that's really very interesting. I don't know if I've mentioned this, but Dave's therapist thinks he may have Autism as well - Asperger's Syndrome actually. And this would make a lot of sense as to how Dave's brain functions at times. I shared this on my Fakebook wall, linking my friends who have children on the spectrum too. Thank you again, sweets

Ged all the way, though I do find Neil quite Mentally Stimulating as well

QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Nov 4 2010, 11:42 AM) QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Nov 3 2010, 08:33 PM) QUOTE (Queen of Megadon @ Nov 3 2010, 12:12 PM) QUOTE (nettiesaur @ Nov 2 2010, 09:12 PM) After today, I finally understand what the haircut mess is all about. My little student had a haircut yesterday, and all of the work I've been doing with him went out the window for the entire day. He just couldn't get it together, and he's not that severe. I can't imagine what his mother went through last night. to all of you who have to live this over and over. Nettie.. oh I remember those days. It got better...and thankfully we have a wonderful barber who was very patient with him. My son trusts him so much now that he lets the barber give him a (electric) shave. My how far we've come! This kid got a buzz. He must have screamed the entire time, because he hasn't stopped whining for 2 days. Really, I don't know how any of you do it. You all have heard my horror stories about haircuts... it was nightmarish, like trying to hold a scared wild creature. Just awful. Now Stephen climbs up in the chair and wears the cape and just sits there. Using a social story with lots of pictures helped. And LSM, he LOVES the clippers! Hates the scissors, so we don't even try those anymore. I never would've thought it could work out...next thing to conquer: the dentist. Niall's first visit to the dentist. We were really worried, honestly. It was actually at the pediatricians office, and we spoke with her before she did the exam, letting her know of his recent diagnosis, and she said that she had actually had training and experience with special needs and children on the spectrum before (! yay!), and she was awesome with him. She didn't sit him in the chair, she had him lay back with his head in her lap and his feet in Daves lap, and he really didn't give her too much of a problem until she got to his top teeth - we have a problem getting to those when we brush them too. He really doesn't like his top teeth getting brushed. Doesn't mind the bottom so much, thinks its a game, will smile and clamp his teeth down on the brush but eventually let us brush them, but starts to cry when we try to get to the top ones. But she was really great with him I think it may have something to do with the sound/frequency of the scissors going through the hair. Kind of like nails on a chalkboard. Niall is really sensitive to different frequencies of sound. He doesn't like the vacuum or hair dryer. Which is why I was surprised about the clippers. But it may be the vibration of the clippers that soothed him. He liked vibrating toys - his OT uses them in therapy to help stimulate his mouth before working with him on speech therapy.