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Tracy @ Speechmark Publishing left a comment for ttfn

Hi ttfn, thank you for such a warm welcome. I agree with you that people do need to be made aware that people with autism, like anyone on this planet are unique individuals. As I work for a publisher who, amongst other things publish resources for...

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Angela replied to Angela's discussion 'Wow, had to go looking for Cameron'

Day one went WELL! I am very surprised! He has his DS and he chose NOT to play it at all today! He was a bit of a couch potato though during the afternoon hours watching pbs. But the evening, we were all outside and he was playing NICELY with his ...

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Angela replied to Angela's discussion 'Anyone had a filling done without the shot?'

Oh, and his other one is not very deep. Actually might be new since Feb! I swear both their teeth are SO weak! He really brushes religiously morning and night and still getting them!

7 hours ago

Angela replied to Angela's discussion 'Anyone had a filling done without the shot?'

I really wish they had the gas. That is the main reason we switched from the health dept to paying out of pocket down in NC. They never showed him the shot going in, but when they had to put caps on his teeth, they shot him in the gums and he almo...

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zacksmom added a discussion

son asks same questions over and over again - can it be stopped?

I have a 6 1/2 year old high functioning autistic son. He is continually asking the same questions over and over again. For example when he sees his grandmother - the first thing he will say is : "who's taller, you or my mom?" he has asked this sa...

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Michelle left a comment for Erika Sanders

Great maybe we can share information regarding services in the area.

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Regina Broadwater Reilly left a comment for ttfn

Thank u. I've been quite the recluse-i come from a small town in alabama. Not many "open" autustic friends here. I look forward to all the support & opportunities to offer support. Thanks again for the welcome.

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Jenae Heitkamp, Heather, Regina Broadwater Reilly and 1 more joined Model Me Kids® Social Network for Autism and Asperger Syndrome™

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ShelleyR left a comment for Regina Broadwater Reilly

Welcome Regina:) I have 2 daughters} One is 18 (nt) and the other is 8 with hfa/pdd and doing well. This is an excellent board full of wonderful caring and dedicated parents and professionals. I hope you join in and feel at home here:)

11 hours ago

ShelleyR left a comment for Heather

Welcome Heather! I have 2 girls} one is 18 and just graduated high school and my youngest is 8 with hfa/pdd. This is a wonderful board filled with the best folks I have ever found:) Hope you join in and make yourself at home:) Have fun!

11 hours ago

ShelleyR replied to Angela's discussion 'Anyone had a filling done without the shot?'

That gives me shivers!!! My dentist knows to numb me very well or else I will bite him! :)

11 hours ago

ttfn left a comment for Patty Williams

Welcome to the site Patty. I have four lovely daughters ages 23, 20, 19 and 6. My youngest has aspergers. She just finished mainstream kindergarten. I am concentrating on her social skills right now and biomedical. She is concentrating on becoming...

16 hours ago

ttfn left a comment for Tracy @ Speechmark Publishing

Welcome to the site Tracy. Thank you for understanding and searching to know as much as possible about autism and it's effects on the individuals who have it and their families who love them and want the best for them. One of the first things that...

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ttfn left a comment for Regina Broadwater Reilly

Welcome to the site Regina. I have found not only insight but friendship here. I hope you will also. When you feel comfortable, please join in. ttfn (cis)

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ttfn replied to Kris's discussion 'It's Kris... Why been gone & My Book'

Glad to hear from your again Kris. You have been thru the ringer it sounds. I hope the book will be a huge success for you. I am glad that you will soon have your new dog to help you. If this addition will be helpful to you, I can't see why your f...

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ttfn replied to Angela's discussion 'A proud moment'

Way to go Cameron!!! ttfn (cis)

17 hours ago

Katie added a blog post

going back!

To the end of Jan for when Ky had her 24 hr VEEG and what led to it and to the new neuro. My daughter had a 1 hr which was inconclusive. We had it done because we felt as though she was having absence seizures because she would stare at school 87 ...

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ttfn replied to Angela's discussion 'Wow, had to go looking for Cameron'

I know the fear that engulfs you when you can not find your child. I'm so sorry you had to go thru this and at the same time have your mil worried about disrespect to her. Stick to your guns on the punishment. I know it's going to be frustrating. ...

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Help for Treatment in Western MD.

Anyone getting help with Aspergers in Western Maryland, Allegany Co. or close by?

Posted by Shirley on July 6, 2009 at 2:29pm

A Cornucopia of Cures and Treatments...

My son turned fifteen in April. He still has Autism, still self abuses (although at least he bangs his elbows now instead of his head!), still has difficulty understanding things like "your game won't work because you broke it," and still brings our family a never ending stream of adventure and entertainment. Over the years he's been on Prozac, Risperidol, Adderall, Abilify, and a few others I've forgotten the names of. We've done the diet thing, the B6 thing, the behavior modification thing...w… Continue

Posted by Cheryl Hunter on June 22, 2009 at 12:14pm — 2 Comments

Looking for teen friends, groups, activities, etc.

We live in San Antonio, Texas, and are looking for teens to do social activities, form groups, make friends, etc.

If your teen is a HFA (High Functioning Autism) or Aspie (Asperger's) and you are interested, please let me know.

Thanks,

Lulu

Posted by Lulu on June 22, 2009 at 8:35pm

Seeing myself in him

Have you ever looked for yourself in your child? I'm not talking about eyes, nose or other physical features, or even intelligence or attitude. I'm talking about behaviors. As a parent who has autism, I guess I have a semi-unique perspective on this. Most parents of autistic children are not such themselves.

Denver can get very aggressive with his toys to the point of breaking them. This is because he's trying to make what's happening with the toy as much like what ever he saw on television or… Continue

Posted by thewildeman2 on June 24, 2009 at 11:25am — 4 Comments

Perspectives on Autism

-Terrilee: Welcome new member Terilee.
-Nick: Read the insightful blogs of Nick of Eden Crow, member of a band and animal expert.
-Kris: Kris has a service dog, enjoys music, and has a video about sign language.

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