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autismmom2 @autismmom2 (155) • United States 4 Apr 09

So your house is beyond destroyed, and now the kids that refuse to clean it, or help, are home ALL WEEK! I've been working with a behavioral therapist to address my son's compliance issues. In the meantime, I still need to get the...

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autismmom2 I have a daily schedule for him, and give him a choice of chores (ie; pick up cars, or dirty clothes, but not nothing). The goal of the behavior therapist is to find a reward/consequence system that works for him. If I tell him to either clean up his cars or...

4 Apr 09

sudalunts @sudalunts (5523) • United States 17 Feb 09

you only had $50.00, and your electric was going to be shut off if you did not pay the $49.95 bill. Your car insurance was going to be cancelled if you did not pay the premium of $48.99. You ran out of food staples, milk, bread,...

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autismmom2 **I meant stink, not stick

17 Feb 09

dustinnikki @dustinnikki (301) • United States 8 Oct 08

I sae on the news a few times this past week that they are wanted to take all cough and cold medicines off the shelves because they don't think any child under age 11 should have them. The main reason behind them has been that...

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autismmom2 I wouldn't think that allergies would make a cold progress. Asthma on the other hand would cause more issues. Mine has asthma which is why he would have a cold checked out by a doctor. Have you had your kids checked for asthma? It may be worth looking into.

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lilybug @lilybug (21107) • United States 3 Oct 08

I keep telling my daughter that running around on the bed and bouncing on the bed is not a good idea and she should not do it. She just keeps on doing it. Well, this morning she fell off the bed and landed with a thud on the...

bouncing on the bed

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autismmom2 You could do a bunk and block off bed to ceiling to make a fort, or princess castle (whatever she prefers), and add a covered slide! It would be really cool, she'd have fun and be a little safer. Look up slide beds. They are low covered loft beds usually...

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gemini_rose @gemini_rose (16264) 21 Sep 08

It's true, from Monday to Friday when it is time to get my children up for school at 7.50 am I have to fight to get them out of bed, it is a nightmare! Yet this weekend they have been up and wide awake at 7am, 7am! I cannot...

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autismmom2 You got that right!

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mescue @mescue (64) • United States 4 Jul 08

So here's my question. Does anyone have a child with learning disabilities due to being a premature baby? The reason I ask is that I have a two year old who is not talking as much as she should be (according to her pediatrician)....

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autismmom2 I would do both. See an ENT to look for fluid and discuss concerns, then head over to the audiologist for the "official" hearing test. If the ENT sees something and brings up tubes, it's nice to have before and after surgery hearing tests. If there's a...

7 Jul 08

coopstar @coopstar (282) • United States 6 Jul 08

when i was younger i though add or adhd was an excuse for lazy parents. As luck would have it i was given a son that has it. And im here to tell you it exsist.I am a father of three sons and more importantly im a dad.My wife and I...

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autismmom2 ADHD is ADD with an added hyperactivity component.

7 Jul 08

autismmom2 @autismmom2 (155) • United States 24 Feb 08

Yes it seems like I have an excuse for all, but it's because I've been there and done that, probably twice. I'm 24 with two kids. My daughter is 7 and has autism (recently diagnosed) and does not have any services at school. I...

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autismmom2 I did just sign up for a medical billing/coding class. The classes are short in duration, on about 3 classes per session. This cuts down on the need for daycare, and it's on saturday incrasing my chances to find a sitter. My short term plan is to find a...

28 Feb 08

autismmom2 @autismmom2 (155) • United States 24 Feb 08

Yes it seems like I have an excuse for all, but it's because I've been there and done that, probably twice. I'm 24 with two kids. My daughter is 7 and has autism (recently diagnosed) and does not have any services at school. I...

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autismmom2 We're living with MY father. I am on welfare, but it pays next to nothing. We do have medicaid, which thankfully, is great insurance. I did also qualify for food stamps, but with my kids food allergies, the budget isn't nearly enough to feed us every week. Not...

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autismmom2 @autismmom2 (155) • United States 24 Feb 08

Yes it seems like I have an excuse for all, but it's because I've been there and done that, probably twice. I'm 24 with two kids. My daughter is 7 and has autism (recently diagnosed) and does not have any services at school. I...

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autismmom2 A lot of people here tell me that there are so many resources for single moms, but it just isn't true. At least by me (ny, USA) you have to have been in an abusive relationship, or be a recovering drug/alcohol addict. I don't think that's too fair. I never did...

28 Feb 08

autismmom2 @autismmom2 (155) • United States 24 Feb 08

Yes it seems like I have an excuse for all, but it's because I've been there and done that, probably twice. I'm 24 with two kids. My daughter is 7 and has autism (recently diagnosed) and does not have any services at school. I...

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autismmom2 I am applyinf for SSI for them, but I think I'm going to get stuck. My son doesn't have a label, but I am going to see if he can be medically considered developmentally delayed, because he is delayed. My daughter with a diagnosis, isn't affected too bad, and...

28 Feb 08

autismmom2 @autismmom2 (155) • United States 24 Feb 08

Yes it seems like I have an excuse for all, but it's because I've been there and done that, probably twice. I'm 24 with two kids. My daughter is 7 and has autism (recently diagnosed) and does not have any services at school. I...

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autismmom2 My son's father does pay child support, but since I'm on public assistance, the county gets my child support. I am trying to get SSI for them, but my son doesn't have a label, and my daughter probably will not qualify even though she is diagnosed with...

28 Feb 08

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autismmom2 @autismmom2 (155) • United States 24 Feb 08

Yes it seems like I have an excuse for all, but it's because I've been there and done that, probably twice. I'm 24 with two kids. My daughter is 7 and has autism (recently diagnosed) and does not have any services at school. I...

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autismmom2 I apologize for not getting back here sooner, I was unplugged from internet. I want to work, but my 3 year old has a bad record in daycares. He's been kicked out of a few. He has developmental problems but only qualifies for special ed preschool 2.5 hours...

28 Feb 08

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