As with many diagnosis' and subsequent "causation" theories...there are differing opinions as to how to define/classify both Trichotillomania and OCD.Years ago...
I do know.....that "knowing".....you also "know" that you are doing the best you can, at the fastest rate possible....and in knowing that you are giving this...
Dear Laura, I am not going to let go. If there is anything going for me is that I wont let go for at least the next 40 years, and if I go to jail for wanting...
Do you really want to be "humored"...You're angry...o.k..great...you don't really NEED me to tell you there is good reason to be angry...but, sometimes it...
In a message dated 5/31/2003 9:59:25 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ... Cat, Matt is 33. Did you have something specific you would like him to address? I am not...
In a message dated 5/31/2003 9:59:25 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ... Is it possible you are dealing with two different issues? There is some debate here in...
Hi, An occupational therapist has made major changes for my son with sensory issues. Good Luck. I don't think any meds are effective for this. Brenda...
Cat -- I'm an Aspie mom (42) with an Aspie son (17), also in Florida... My hubby's an LCSW, and we've run the gauntlet of AS skeptics enough times to be...
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In a message dated 6/2/03 12:53:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... I am in Clearwater area in Pinellas. District 6, Apellate 2 I may have to take a job offer in...
Cat, As an Aspie adult with two aspie kids (one teen, one pre-teen) and as a teacher, I've learned that one of the most loving and compassionate acts we can...
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Cat -- If you have not done so, I would recommend contacting the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at the University of South Florida in Tampa as...
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...I forgot to mention: I'm sure the folks at CARD could help you network to a legal advocate knowledgeable with AS for your son, and would speak on his...
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In a message dated 6/2/03 3:39:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Thank you this is good advice and was the very first thing I went to for help. DCF purposefully...
I just think that all children should have such strong advocates. Those with AS are important but also those with other problems. Good for you for fighting...
Dear Shannon, Thank you for the words of encouragement. The reason I am displaying trauma is due to the underhanded, unethical, mallicious, pergering ways of...
Cat -- Even if the court could block services from CARD for your son (which would be an extreme move), there is no reason that YOU cannot participate freely in...
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Dear Deb, Thank you for the advice. YES, DCF did exactly what I said they did. I work with card to develop this list, and has most of the CARD staff posting to...
Hi. My name is Annette. I have 5 children. My oldest daughter is Dawna she is 16 will be 17 in Nov. we have been toldby 2 different Physciatrist that she has...
In a message dated 6/2/2003 11:50:07 AM US Mountain Standard Time, ... Deborah, I am curious as to what you mean by this. My son has AS and I believe my...
Is that the same CARD that is in California, run by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh? As far as I know, the CARD in California is not free of charge. It is an ABA ...
In a message dated 6/3/03 1:34:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Katbici@... ... Dear Kat, She was kindly saying that my ex probably has a personality disorder,...
CARD in Florida is through state funded Florida Mental Health Institute, lives on grants and state money through the USF Univ of South Florida and other ...
....I'm not sure if the California CARD and the University of South Florida's version are connected -- my hunch would be that they are not, but it does seem...
Debbie Mason
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Wow! That sounds great! Nothing like that here. :( ... ....they set up meetings and workshops with the teachers and administrators at his schools for any ...
Dear Deb, CARD is not available to me for my son unless the father is willing to sign up and sign forms. He will NEVER do this, and we even had a court order....
Many of you may know of Hot Bar, an Outlook Express add-on that adds graphics and sounds to your emails and email program. There is one area of particular...
Outlook Express is a Microsoft Product, is it not? It will only take one call to their Public Relations Director if that is the case, or certified mail to that...