Hi, I'm 39 too, with a recent diagnosis. I'm a computer science instructor at a community college. Boy, no kidding about the diagnosis helping understand so...
Elizabeth Odekirk
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Dec 2, 2002 5:51 pm
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Hi Chris, I'm an instructor at a community college, and I think the people who say teaching isn't for aspies are nuts. It's the best fit so far for me ...
Elizabeth Odekirk
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Dec 2, 2002 7:59 pm
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hi~ i am currently working as a counselor in an elementary school, and i have been asked to teach a 10 year old boy with aspergers "social skills"... i have...
hi becky, when i read your email, it struck a chord in me for 2 reasons...number one...i have a 10 year old son who was just...
Angelbaby2sweet@...
Dec 3, 2002 2:32 am
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My daughter (she's 9) guidence councelor started out with a social club. They called it the 'friendship club.' First it was just her learning how to take...
For coordination, one of the best things I've done is take ballet class, and I've heard the same thing from several other aspies, including guys. I know there...
Elizabeth Odekirk
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Dec 3, 2002 6:21 am
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I agree with the ideas Michele from Little Rock had about teaching them in meaningful ways. That is so important, for that it how life makes sense to them. So...
LRSTAMPIT@...
Dec 3, 2002 2:48 pm
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Hi Elizabeth, My first name is Lacy, last name Shane. I'm so glad to meet another woman w/ AS. Since I'm still discovering what is going on with me, its hard...
do people who have AS lack a theory of mind, and does impulsivity explain any of their behaviors darren...
darren981@...
Dec 3, 2002 3:26 pm
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Hi Becky, If you can get a copy of Tony Attwood's book, Asperger's Syndrome, A Guide For Parents and Professionals, you will find a wonderful Appendix with...
I went on the Internet to look up Theory of Mind and it occurred to me that my AS son had to developed it. It also occurred to me that his stepfather has not,...
cottrell@...
Dec 3, 2002 9:52 pm
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I have to agree wholeheartedly with what Michele wrote to you. I think everyday life lessons and teachable moments are the biggest help. Taking the time to...
mons3gs@...
Dec 4, 2002 8:15 pm
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Cathy, Has your son been mainstreamed all the way through school? Did you tell the school district about the unofficial diagnosis? My son is mainstreamed...
mons3gs@...
Dec 4, 2002 8:22 pm
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Well, here's my 2 cents. Having Asperger's isn't something you need to hide and I'm not sure you really can anyway. It's an interesting syndrome and one can...
cottrell@...
Dec 4, 2002 9:13 pm
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Dear Monka, I'm a paraeducator; i work with middle school children who have AS..You're wondering if you should let the school know about your son being ...
aphrodite952@...
Dec 5, 2002 12:13 am
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Dear Monka, I'm a paraeducator; i work with middle school children who have AS..You're wondering if you should let the school know about your son being ...
Hi Lacy, Sorry it took so long to answer your letter. Everything seems so busy this time of the year! It sounds to me like you've learned to cope wonderfully...
Elizabeth Odekirk
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Dec 5, 2002 8:02 pm
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Dec 5, 2002 9:46 pm
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for your information...
caseygrcjc@...
Dec 6, 2002 12:49 am
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The best thing we have found for social skills is a Ped Psych who does play group therapy. Most INS Companies will cover the cost under Outpatient Pysch. It...
dbmothergoose6@...
Dec 7, 2002 11:29 pm
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Dear Elizabeth, I have a 9 year old daughter dx'd this year with Asberger's , during this period of dx, I realize my husband has all the same symptoms, he even...
My Daughter is an adult with autism. When she was diagnosed with autism asbergers was not around. Now my grandson is asbergers different daughter is mom not...
Monika, I have an 11 year old As son. His lack of social skills didn't really show up unti Year 4. Not that they weren't there, when we look back on it, but...
Terry, So is your son still mainstreamed for all of his classes? Have you told him about Asperger's and what it is? Monika...
mons3gs@...
Dec 9, 2002 8:17 pm
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Hi Monika, No, I gave up on the system about a year and a half ago, and now he is homeschooled. It's much less stressful, more fun, more relevant, and we can...
Hello, I'm new here. A friend of mine has a son with Asperger's. Unfortunately she does not has email access so I'm helping her out. As a social worker (I'm a...
I am not a Professional, I was wondering if it is ok to be in this club. I have lots of questions in regards to my son's disorder. Jeanette Mother of a son...
Hi Jeanette, of course it's ok to join our group...
aphrodite952@...
Dec 24, 2002 12:31 am
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Jeanette, Yes by all means join our group. Many of us are parents, grandparents,brothers, sisters,aunts ,uncles, and friends. We all are concerned. I myself am...
