I would like to know how it's going homeschooling your son. I have a 13 yo who is getting absolutely nowhere in school and I'm exhausted trying to get him the services he needs. I frankly think that with some help with some tutoring my energies would be better spent homeschooling him. I homeschooled my two older sons for about 2 years a few years ago, so I fully understand the challenges (and rewards) of home schooling. Feel free to email me off-list so as not to clog the list at susan@....
With respect to hygiene, as Josh is getting older, he is doing better with hygiene, but always has to be cued to do it. He will take showers now (for about a year now) with little prodding, but getting him to use soap or shampoo is a tough one and brushing his teeth is still a major battle. What has seemed to work is other people telling him that he smells bad or his breath smells bad. (Note: it does not work if I tell him that, but someone that is not a parent seems to work).
Thanks very much for any feedback on the homeschooling,
Sue
-----Original Message----- From: Angelbaby2sweet@... [mailto:Angelbaby2sweet@...] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 12:03 PM To: AIPL@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AIPL] asperger's and "changes"
hi all... i'm the mom of a wonderful 11-year old asperger diagnosed son....he is homeschooled, and is either with his dad (we are divorced, but remain a close family group), or myself most of the time..not a lot of "external" stressors..other than just "life" 0:)
hi all... i'm the mom of a wonderful 11-year old asperger diagnosed son....he is homeschooled, and is either with his dad (we are divorced,...
Angelbaby2sweet@...
Jan 7, 2004 5:03 pm
Hi, First let me introduce myself... My name is Amber Perry. I'm in Bend, Oregon, and I was diagnosed with AS at 21 in 1998. I can honestly say that I'm 26 now...
Hi Michele my son is the same age as yours. We had the same problems with hygiene, my son now will take a shower no matter what. I think it did have a lot to...
dianemdecker@...
Jan 7, 2004 6:59 pm
Hi Michele, I would like to know how it's going homeschooling your son. I have a 13 yo who is getting absolutely nowhere in school and I'm exhausted trying to...
Hi Susan I have a 12 year old AS son who has been home schooled for several years. Life has gone from stressful to enjoyable for both of us. Schools seem to...
Oh, one more thing, another reason about not showering or bathing could be if you dont pick up on the smell, you may not know you need to shower, d...
darren981@...
Jan 7, 2004 8:21 pm
I never did pick up on it as a kid. I had to rely on routine and the occasional prompt from classmates. I think I was driven by showering being a 'rule' I had...
I have an 11 yr old son with AS...seems we have the opposite problem..at least as far as bathing goes....he wants to bathe all the time....2 or 3 times a day...
Puberty has a significant impact on boys needing to bath regularly and brush their teeth. I think AS boys develop later so they may fall behind their peers in...
cottrell@...
Jan 7, 2004 9:51 pm
Michele, Hi, I just got a e-mail from you and a few other people that have kids that have As. I work with a student that is in the 5th grade that has As. I...
I totally understand about the hygiene issue. My 9 year old son will take a bath if I remind him. but I have to say wash your hair, or he won't. The issue I'm...
heekry@...
Jan 9, 2004 6:41 pm
Bed wetting has to do with brain development. AS kids simply develop later. Please ask your doctor about a prescription nose spray that can be used at bedtime...
cottrell@...
Jan 9, 2004 6:46 pm
Hi, What I suggest (and I even need to do this) is making a list of things he should do in the morning (shower, brush teeth, etc.) and post it somewhere in his...
Sorry If that wasn't supposed to be sent privately. I hit the wrong button on accident I think. Amber L. Perry Bend, OR ... From: Amber L. Perry To:...
Yeah, it's easier for someone else to pick up on your smells than yourself, because you're used to them. It's weird I know. Amber L. Perry Bend, OR ... From:...
In a message dated 1/9/2004 11:09:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... I talked to the doctor, she said he will out grow the bed wetting....
heekry@...
Jan 10, 2004 6:57 pm
That's correct. Unfortunately mine didn't outgrow it until middle school and he was adult sized by then. Pull ups only fit for so long and Depends are ...
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