andnowtheres2
@andnowtheres2 (47)
United States • Age 44
Joined myLot 16 years ago
"Remember, an alphabet does not make a child. Your child is your child, a diagnosis does not change who they are, just points you to places where you might lear
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jiffin4java
@jiffin4java (97)
• United States
17 Oct 08
If you have a child with Aspergers or Autism like I do, you know that meltdowns or misbehavior in the grocery store is inevitable at some point, as much as we try to avoid it. Have you ever had someone actually come up to you and...
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wiccania
@wiccania (3360)
• United States
20 Mar 09
My son is 6 years old and has Autism. He doesn't sleep. It's driving me insane. He's up until 1, sometimes 2 in the morning. Which, paired with his 730 waking time in the morning makes both of us cranky and makes him have a lot of...
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matnlilsmommy
@matnlilsmommy (20)
• United States
5 Apr 09
I am wondering how many of you have Autistic children in public schools. If your austic child attends a public school how would you rate the quality of education they receive? Are the teachers properly trained? Are there bullying...
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TheRealDawn
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
29 May 09
Say you have a condition such as autism, Asperger's, etc. where your brain is not wired quite "normally" and a "cure" was discovered that would rewire your brain. But if you allowed the procedure to be performed you almost...
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andnowtheres2 my children have autism. I have a son with PDD and a daughter with classic autism. I personally am not looking for a "cure". I believe our ASD children can teach us so much about acceptance and love and seeing the world in a whole new way. I love their little...
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mommaj
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
20 Jun 09
This is the question I would like your opinion on. Do you think you should teach a non-communicative disabled child sign language? Why or why not? I would really like an answer from those parents that did. My friend taught her...
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mommaj
@mommaj (23112)
• United States
1 Aug 09
Have you seen how much gluten free foods are out there? Have any of you tried them on autistic children? I know that they suggest gluten free diets for autistic children. Did you really see a difference in your child's behavior? I...
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sweetpeasmom
@sweetpeasmom (1325)
• United States
24 Aug 08
i have been wanting too do something to make extra money, and i was thinking of maybe babysitting a couple of kids in my home , but i do not know how much to charge. what would be a good price too charge for a 4-5 day week , all...
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mamalovestoread
@mamalovestoread (692)
• Canada
14 Oct 08
Hi my son was born with congenital heart defect known as tetralogy of fallot with absent pulmonary valve. He had full repair at 3 months old and is now doing great. I am looking for people that have children with this problem....
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andnowtheres2 my daughter was born with Severe Pulmonary Stenosis & Atrial Septal Defect. She had a murmur and her doc kept putting it off saying it was innocent. It was not innocent. After being released from the hospital we started noticing strange symptoms and again the...
8 Nov 08
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Lizzy
@lizzyt2007 (1312)
• Craig, Alaska
6 Dec 07
I am not sure if he has this. but his docter thinks he may so He asked me if I wanted to get him tested. I told him no but now I wonder should I get him tested. Don't ask me why I said no. Can anyone give me advice?
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SinfulSweet
@SinfulSweet (146)
• Canada
25 Aug 08
My son has moderate classical autism. Many of his symptoms began to develop shortly after receiving his six months shots. He fell off of the charts developmentally, he began his hand flapping and constant humming among other...
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