be4kids

@be4kids (12)

United States • Age 61

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Is the cause for Autism, genetic or environmental (the home)?

innercity51 @innercity51 (192) • United States 9 Apr 07

My granddaughter has a mild form of Autism called ASberber's Syndrome. What is the cause of this? Is it Genetic or something else? Is the home environment to blame? Too much time in front of the TV? They do not have to interract...

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be4kids Knowone knows what exactly causes autism,there are several differant oppions some people think that is genetic, some enviroment they are in the begining phases of studying causes. The important thing to do now is teaching these kids how to cope with autism.As...

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My ex is threating to take my child away..

mommey20032005 @mommey20032005 (264) • United States 10 Apr 07

We split up 3 years ago, that was when our daughter was born. When I tell him that in July I will be sending him divorce papers, he gets mad each time. He says if I do that and try to get child support, he will come and get her...

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be4kids I have got to agree with everyone else here. Go and get yourself a good lawyer, file for leagal custody of your child the restraining order and the divorce papers all at the same time.Don't tell him your doing it let it be a surprise. As far as the child...

10 Apr 07

doctor's offices

be4kids @be4kids (12) • United States 6 Apr 07

Have you ever made an appointment with a new doctor and when you get there the receiptionist hands you papers to fill out and she tells you that the doctor will review your information and let you know if he'll except you as a...

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be4kids Hi, thank you for your comment and thank goodness that there are doctors like you out there. I used to work for a doctor as an assistant so I have some understanding of how a doctors office works. I had taken my mother-in-law to this doctor's office and when...

8 Apr 07

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Autism Blogs

micamyx @micamyx (916) • Philippines 2 Apr 07

Hello I am a sister to an eleven year old autistic boy and I do really love him so much. I'm planning to put up a blog regarding autism to promote awareness about autism. I hope you can help me out with this one by posting links...

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be4kids I think that this is a good idea. good luck with this. Have you tried autismnow or the autismconnection?

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O.K. I know this is going to sound bad

lvmybz @lvmybz (125) • United States 12 Mar 07

I love my son, he really brings such joy into my life. Both my boys do. Yet sometimes, my autistic son really gets to me. I feel horrible for having these feelings, like I should just love and accept him no matter what. Well of...

autistic behavior

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be4kids Been there done that. These are perfectly normal feelings not only with autistic children but with the mainstream children as well. The repeating of the same phrase is called "echolayla" (don't think I spelled that right) this is one of the classic signs of...

6 Apr 07

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Autistic Children?

Ravenladyj @Ravenladyj (22902) • United States 21 Mar 07

Are any of you familiar with or do any of you have children (under the age of 5) that are Autistic? The reason I ask is because one of my best friends back home has a (almost) 4yr old son who was diagnosed with it and she goes...

autistic children

solutions for dealing with young autistic children

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be4kids I have a 12 yr old autistic boy. When I was told he was autistic they told me that there was not a whole lot that could be done to help him. This is a load of bull. My son was almost 5 yrs.old when he started talking. When he went in to kindergarden he had the...

6 Apr 07

Give thanks for your Special Needs Child

rainbow @rainbow (6761) 2 Apr 07

Parents of special children know that each one is a gift worthy of thanks. But on days when there doesn't seem much to be thankful for, or others are suggesting your little angel child must be a burden, or well-meaning charities...

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be4kids Amen to all of those. I have a 12 yr old autistic boy and I could not picture life with our him. I enjoy the fact that he finds joy in the simplest most mundane things such as watching a butterfly.

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basketweaving, easier than you think

be4kids @be4kids (12) • United States 6 Apr 07

I started weaving pine needle baskets five years ago. I'm self taught and and actual make a fair side income selling my baskets. I have friends that tell me that the lack the skill to make a basket and my reply to them is if you...

pine needle baskets

doctor's offices

be4kids @be4kids (12) • United States 6 Apr 07

Have you ever made an appointment with a new doctor and when you get there the receiptionist hands you papers to fill out and she tells you that the doctor will review your information and let you know if he'll except you as a...

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I feel so tired, but I can't sleep

recycledgoth @recycledgoth (9894) 6 Apr 07

With all the stresses and strains of day to day living lately I have felt more and more tired, yet I can't get a decent night's sleep. I know I am worrying about things, money and the lack of a job, but now it is reaching a stage...

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be4kids I used to fill tired all the time and stressed out I wasn't sleeping at night and I felt like there was a weight settting on top of my head pushing me down all the time. the first thing I did was have a heart attack (don't recommend that)the second thing I did...

6 Apr 07

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Does your baby/toddler sleep with you?

choco_luvr @choco_luvr (69) • United States 5 Apr 07

My sister in law always had her son sleeping with her, it was easier when she was nursning and now that he's 3 he still spends a good portion of the night in her bed. I have never agreed with that. I think babies should have their...

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be4kids My kids are no longer babies or toddlers but when they were the would start out in bed with us but usual were moved to their own beds after a while.When they were 3 yrs old they decided that they didn't want to sleep with mom and dad anymore and would go to...

5 Apr 07

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I'm just curious..how do -you- define art?

xParanoiax @xParanoiax (6987) • United States 3 Apr 07

I define it as something we create -- it can be anything, from make-up, clothing, a sketch..or even a story. Something which comes naturally to us, though we work hard to make it. It can be TERRIBLE and be art lol..because we...

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be4kids To me art is in the eye of the beholder,my personal medium is pine needle baskets. Each and everyone that I create is differant, and expresses what I'm feeling at the time.

5 Apr 07

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