Model Me Kids® Social Network for Autism and Asperger Syndrome™

Join a friendly group of parents, teachers, caregivers, and adults with Autism to share experiences about Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

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It so happens that he had started going through puberty not too long after we moved here, so that is probably it! It is starnge to think though, he dropped some characteristics and left them behind, but picked new ones up after we moved here.
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Hi Angela! You're very welcome. You will see when you watch the video about the arm swinging... you'll be surprised how much these people at this one place are doing to try and help movement and understanding of it! :) On the topic of Autism gettin…
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It is pretty neat too I think :) The two couple who were talking, that's my cousin David, the one who gave me the nick-name Kris-screama... nicest cousin ever and Kristine! I did a slideshow for their baby just not too long ago. Yes, that is so amaz…
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Thanks for the all the info and the link. I will have to watch tomorrow as it is very quiet here right now. Cameron doesn't really walk different, but i have noticed he runs a little funny (head down, arms extended and stoming) and he throws a ball…
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Kris

Autism and Physical Features. . . 18 Replies

(Hehe thought this was just too adorable!) Hi everyone,   I have some information on Autism and Physical Features that can help you have a back up dx of Autism and then when you find out about them y…

Tagged: Features, Physical, Autism

Started by Kris in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Angela 1 hour ago.

ttfn

How do you handle your child's interruptions during conversations? 20 Replies

DD just doesn't understand to wait for a break in conversation before interrupting.  She understands the concept but is not able to put it in practice.  Once she has something to say, it's like she h…

Started by ttfn in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Kris 7 hours ago.

Linda Fox

Dear classroom teacher ... (X-posted) 4 Replies

Dear teacher to my one NT child,I appreciate the intention behind your remarks on A's report card last quarter.  I do.  We all know that she knows how to act cute, and charming, loves to please adult…

Started by Linda Fox in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Linda Fox Feb 6.

LJ

Our Ritalin trial - he's allergic!!!! 6 Replies

Well, yesterday was day 2.  And we spent the night in the ER.  He had a full-blown, anaphylactic allergic reaction. Hives, swelling, swelling lips and eyes, constricted throat.  At first we thought i…

Started by LJ in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Linda Fox Feb 6.

Mandy

What am I supposed to do? 7 Replies

So now we're on day 4 of my 13yr old Aspie refusing to go to school. I started a new job last week and after all the other absences that he has had this year (he does this refusal thing frequently) m…

Started by Mandy in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Kris Feb 6.

Virginia Earle

Explaining Autism 3 Replies

I keep my two grandsons during the day they are ages 3 and 4, the 3 year old has autism and I need to know how to explain that to the 4 year old so he knows why things are a little different for him.

Started by Virginia Earle in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Kris Feb 6.

HayHay

clonodine for tics? Finally saw Nuero today! 5 Replies

I think thats how you spell it anyway! Actually its listed as catapres but they said its the same thing. I just got back from the nuerologist today and listed tons of concerns I had for my son that h…

Started by HayHay in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Kris Feb 5.

Linda Fox

Update .... UGH -- Triennial evaluation looming, this month ... 24 Replies

And mom is worried. T is so immature ... making academic progress, but not sure if it is enough to get out of SpEd pullouts? NO self-organizing, whatsover, and minimal motivation. Just not seeing he…

Started by Linda Fox in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Linda Fox Feb 2.

Linda Fox

Anyone tried Yoga with their kid? 13 Replies

I was reading Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years, and it talked a lot about stress and coping during pre-teen and…

Started by Linda Fox in Parents & Teachers of Children with Autism & Asperger Syndrome. Last reply by Linda Fox Feb 2.

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thewildeman2

Teach children about their conditions

Posted by thewildeman2 on January 21, 2010 at 10:34am — 4 Comments

Terrilee Tatum

Finding a Balance Socially

Posted by Terrilee Tatum on January 12, 2010 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

Lyssa

Literal Thinking

Posted by Lyssa on January 10, 2010 at 11:45am — 4 Comments

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