Bette, Do you know why he spent the first two years of life in the hospital? Our daughter also had a rocky start, especially when we moved to Philadelphia....
Dear Charlene, Thanks for the words of encouragement. My little student was put into Junior Kindergarten when his family lived in
Ontario. He could not adjust...
Before going out give your son advanced notice, like a countdown, of when you will go and what you expect to happen. These kids do not transition easily and it...
cottrell@...
Oct 1, 2003 4:50 pm
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Dear Helen and Paula, Thanks for the encouragement re:my son, and the advice... A meltdown is when the child screams, yells, has a a tantrum, rolls on the...
Charlene
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Oct 2, 2003 1:01 am
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To everyone who has responded to me: I really appreciate all of the thoughtful advice of everyone. The examples that you have given to me have helped me to...
This is the O.A.S.I.S. website (Online Asperger's Syndrome Information & Support) has a bookstore section with resources http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/...
cottrell@...
Oct 2, 2003 12:26 pm
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Hello everyone, I wanted to put into perspective another type of meltdown. My son was diagnosed with AS 2 years ago. He is now 12, nearly 13. His meltdown...
Dear Suz, You and your family have really been through the mill! It must be hard when you have two conflicting stories concerning your daughter's health. I can...
I do know where the whole "hiding" in a shirt comes into play.. my son who is 12 does the same thing. Yesterday at school we had a horrible day . He totally...
When you meet with people at school, bring a 3 ring binder and make copious notes. Make sure you write down the date and names of the people in attendance,...
cottrell@...
Oct 3, 2003 2:40 pm
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Hi, Wow....I am disgusted with the treatment your son is receiving in school. I
am a teacher who has a little boy in my class with possible AS. I would in
no...
Thank you for sending the Asperger's sites,Paula. I just had a chance to visit them and found them very interesting. My heart ached for the parent having...
Charlene
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Oct 4, 2003 4:20 am
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Hi this is to the lady who's son had the meltdowns and all the calls from school. I have been going through the same thing. My son is 11 and this is his first...
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Oct 5, 2003 1:13 pm
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This is disgusting. Do you live in a state where you can take your tax dollars to go to a district who is able to work with special needs kids?...
in regards to his meltdowns and schools that can deal with him .. there are none around here that seem to have any way to deal with him .. i live in...
Do you have any way to go to the school board? I know this sounds like a lot but do you document every time the school calls......any time you see a kid that...
dianemdecker@...
Oct 6, 2003 5:04 pm
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My heart goes out to all of you out there dealing with schools. Even those who have it all worked out seemed to put a lot of energy into making it happen. My...
Check out this link for a great form to take to meetings...I never leave home without one! LOL http://www.pinofpa.org/resources/r_record.html Also check out...
Nicole Matero
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Oct 9, 2003 11:36 pm
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Hi all I am new to the group, my name is Cindy. Just recently my 3 yr old toddler was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. He father we are almost sure...
Hello, friends, in the UK, the US, or other! I would like to know more about how parents have gone about getting learning support assistants ("shadow"?) for...
please unsubscribe me. Thank you. Hi all I am new to the group, my name is Cindy. Just recently my 3 yr old toddler was diagnosed with High Functioning...
Cindy: Hi, I'm Elizabeth. I am 14 and have Asperger's Synrome. (not quite an adult, but getting close enough start thinking about work) This year, we're...
Elizabeth, Thank you for your reply. Yes my Adult is and mechanical engineer. But, I guess what seems to be the problem is the actual interview for the job, ...
Hi Cindy, I am a teacher of student's who are twice-exceptional (gifted with disabilities). I have had nine students with AS in the past five years. I have...
To all people who work with children who have ASD: Please bear with me on this lengthy e-mail. I am a teacher of students who are twice-exceptional (gifted and...
Interesting article. The thought of a student having an accident with a pregnant aid, and causing it to be labeled "battery" is insane. I work in a psychiatric...
Judamimi@...
Oct 13, 2003 2:30 am
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Reply to: Re: [AIPL] Adult with Asperger's Please help! Unsubscribe me also--I have been trying to get off this for months--over 20 emails--PLEASE PLEASE...
Jeffi Wood
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Oct 13, 2003 2:09 pm
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Stacey, Just go to the group, then the upper right corner it says leave the group, that will unsubscribe you....
Thank you for your reply. That might be very helpful for him to tell him ahead of time, so they will not just wonder what is different about him. We have ...