Ahhhh. *frustration* ... Happy New Year, everyone. : ) ... Ahhh! I posted yesterday on an Indigo/Crystal yahoo group, because the group moderator was talking...
Ana: An honest and true response! It strikes me that when people who "moderate" lists with such an iron hand, they are there ONLY for their self-serving...
I just hate it when people use autism and disease in the same sentance! Just the other day my father was talking to someone and referred to my ds Colton as...
Hi, I'm sorry to hear about the experience you had. In my opinion, It is best to stay away from all censored lists. It is better to hear what we may not ...
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Hi everyone I'm new to this group and the reason I joined is, that I'm working with people with intellectual disabilities. Mostly they are autistic. They are...
... Who told you not to give in to their demands, how are the requests being made, and what kind of goals are there surrounding communication? Yes, I realize...
Mary Ann, and anyone else who was on the FCNet.... Most of you who had been on the FC Net should have received a messege from Pat Edwards. The group is up and...
... Hey, what's the list like? Might it be a good idea for me to join? -Janna -- Early Birds Program Assistant (special needs 1:1 preschool) Autism Support...
Hey Janna! Well, when we had the first, maybe the second FC Conference, a list was established so that those who were using FC, or facilitators, could have a...
... Actually, VERY interested. I don't think I've mentioned here yet that I've recently begun working with a 5yo who has CP. He's communicative but unable to...
Hi Sheree, Thanks. I have never been on FCNet but I will check FCWorld and see what is going on. Mary Ann...
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... being ... Other support workers, who have worked with the people for 10-20 years. The requests are being made by either taking the worker by the hand and...
Lene, You are a wonderful person for asking, and for caring enough to seek out answers! But this isn't going to be easy. You are fighting against a very...
At the beginning of this school year, the first thing our Research Methods professor showed us was a 20 minute video on FC, and different case studies and...
... Transfer here to Calgary and work for me when I start on my Masters degree! -Janna -- Early Birds Program Assistant (special needs 1:1 preschool) Autism...
... ****** Really, really fine post, Ana. The only thing I could have possibly added was that the perception of "alien" is a result of this type of ...
... Hey Ana~~~ Happy New Year :o) You're going to be GREAT! Wanted to remind you about this research from the 1970s from Maurer and Damasio that is probably...
Why don't you make up a visual schedule that shows them exactly when (or after what activity) they will get a drink and/or snack. The "behavior" might be...
... ***** Hi Lene. My thinking goes toward allowing for natural 'consequences' within reason. Maybe he needs 150 cups of tea a day, but maybe not. No way ...
Overall, try to see each and every "behavior" as a form of communication, and to treat the person doing the communicating with the respect and dignity they...
New Years greetings to all! I am sending along two messages that somehow bounced back into my e-mail box this a.m. Don't know for sure if they were ever...
Tom, Thanks for sharing. This story is an excellent example of what has been happening to far too many kids (and their families) over the past 12 years or so....
Hello fellow listmates, I thought you might like to see what Inclusion Daily Express readers chose as the top international disability rights news stories of...
So I sign on to my e-mail today, which I check compulsively at least 20 times a day, and what do I see, but 53 new email messages... ACK! All of them from...
Lene, Three (or maybe 3000!!) cheers for you. We're with you all the way!!!! ********** Thanks, Char.. Knowing that, makes it all worth while.. and makes me ...
... I had a bunch, too. I think someone (not us) has a virus... -Janna -- Early Birds Program Assistant (special needs 1:1 preschool) Autism Support Worker...
