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matnlilsmommy @matnlilsmommy (20) • United States 8 Apr 09

I have a son who is auistic and a daughter who is not. Sometimes we have issues because she feels neglected. We have talked to her about how sometimes her brother needs more attention and we tell her how special she is. She...

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matnlilsmommy Respite care is available in our area. We do not use this service. I do understand what you are saying, but I am not comfortable sending my son anywhere with strangers and I would really not allow them to take him over night. That is just not an option for us....

13 Apr 09

matnlilsmommy @matnlilsmommy (20) • United States 10 Apr 09

I have a 9 year old son with high functioning autism. He is a wonderful child and I would not change him for the world. He is the sweetest and most caring child I know. He is always truthful and if something is a rule he never...

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matnlilsmommy I wish you and your son only the best as you journey down the road to recovery!

10 Apr 09

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matnlilsmommy @matnlilsmommy (20) • United States 10 Apr 09

I have a 9 year old son with high functioning autism. He is a wonderful child and I would not change him for the world. He is the sweetest and most caring child I know. He is always truthful and if something is a rule he never...

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matnlilsmommy Namaste-Anora, Thank you for your response. I am grateful that your students have such a kind and caring teacher who seems to really care about their needs! There are many students out there who do not have that and my heart breaks for them. I encourage you...

10 Apr 09

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matnlilsmommy @matnlilsmommy (20) • United States 10 Apr 09

I have a 9 year old son with high functioning autism. He is a wonderful child and I would not change him for the world. He is the sweetest and most caring child I know. He is always truthful and if something is a rule he never...

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matnlilsmommy Thank you for your response! It is always such a thrill when they finally get something they have been working on. I know that I get so much joy when my son learns something new or masters something he has been working hard to get. He is so determined, the...

10 Apr 09

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matnlilsmommy @matnlilsmommy (20) • United States 8 Apr 09

I have a son who is auistic and a daughter who is not. Sometimes we have issues because she feels neglected. We have talked to her about how sometimes her brother needs more attention and we tell her how special she is. She...

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matnlilsmommy These are all very good suggestions. Thank you very much for responding. We do Mother/daughter days on occassion, but maybe we will try to make them a regular thing. I really like that idea. She also loves to cook so maybe I will have her help me with dinner a...

8 Apr 09

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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matnlilsmommy Many children on the autism spectrum have issues with organization. If your son is diagnosed with an ASD I would definitely ask they they include instruction about organizational systems in his IEP. Best wishes to you and your family!

6 Apr 09

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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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matnlilsmommy Our son attended a developmental preschool through our public schools and I can not say enough good things about this program. It was wonderful! The aids were well trained. Our trouble started in Kindergarten. Our son is high functioning and was placed in a...

6 Apr 09

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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matnlilsmommy Anora_Eldorath, Thank you for your response. It sounds like you had the opportunity to work in a wonderful program. I wish all programs were so good and all teacher's so well trained. Unfortunately this is not the case. My son's program has improved greatly...

6 Apr 09

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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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matnlilsmommy It is refreshing to see that you are willing to listen to the parents of your students. Being the parent of an autistic child I have found that this is a quality that is not common among teachers. Until this current school year we met with much resistance from...

6 Apr 09

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