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Post by wendytcake on Apr 26, 2012 13:28:16 GMT -6
Silly me I forgot to give all the newbies an introduction of myself.. for those of u who don't know me I'm Dutchess! I live in Cali and I am very much dedicated to bringing Awareness to Autism. My son was diagnosed at the age of 4 and it has been a very long journey. He is 8 now and has made tremendous progress I am very glad to say! I been friends with most of u for years and look forward to meeting all u newbies and getting to know u all. Val: I was watching a programme by Louis Theroux called Tough Love: Autism last week which followed a few families who had children with autism around for a week or so. Was such an interesting programme and showed some things people maybe never thought about autism. I felt really upset watching one mother and father physically restraining their son on the ground when he seemed to get really angry, suddenly!  I don't know how to ask this as i'm not sure what the terminology is but, is your son high functioning and gets on well in everyday life? Does he go to a mainstream school? Trying to do an essay on Extreme Male Brain theory of autism, so theoretical! Learning about the spectrum is much more interesting. |
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Post by *Dutchess* on Apr 26, 2012 14:30:47 GMT -6
Silly me I forgot to give all the newbies an introduction of myself.. for those of u who don't know me I'm Dutchess! I live in Cali and I am very much dedicated to bringing Awareness to Autism. My son was diagnosed at the age of 4 and it has been a very long journey. He is 8 now and has made tremendous progress I am very glad to say! I been friends with most of u for years and look forward to meeting all u newbies and getting to know u all. Val: I was watching a programme by Louis Theroux called Tough Love: Autism last week which followed a few families who had children with autism around for a week or so. Was such an interesting programme and showed some things people maybe never thought about autism. I felt really upset watching one mother and father physically restraining their son on the ground when he seemed to get really angry, suddenly! I don't know how to ask this as i'm not sure what the terminology is but, is your son high functioning and gets on well in everyday life? Does he go to a mainstream school? Trying to do an essay on Extreme Male Brain theory of autism, so theoretical! Learning about the spectrum is much more interesting. My son is in the Autism program at his school but does about 2 hours daily in mainstream class. Gradually he will be worked into a mainstream full time. Education wise he is at grade level and in some areas beyond. He just has a lot of Autistic behaviors to be worked on for him to be able to fully stay focused in mainstream education. He is high functioning and does well in his everyday life such as dressing himself and brushing his own teeth. He has no problem in that area. It took a lot of work but it was so worth it for him not be be dependent on me or anyone else for help with simple day to day task. He does still flap the hands occasionally and randomly yells out a noise or two. But it's a work in progress and from what the Dr's say in time they believe he can over come everything and not show anymore Autistic like behaviors. |
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Post by salt on Apr 26, 2012 17:45:57 GMT -6
I recognize a few people, (/wave Shedaytrips!) but not sure if anyone besides Peppa knowz me. Im Salt, I live in the dirty south not far from Peppa! I was a member of the JSJ boards way back but not for a long time, but Im back! Good to be back too - /hugs to all the newbz!  |
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Post by *Dutchess* on Apr 26, 2012 18:43:16 GMT -6
I recognize a few people, (/wave Shedaytrips!) but not sure if anyone besides Peppa knowz me. Im Salt, I live in the dirty south not far from Peppa! I was a member of the JSJ boards way back but not for a long time, but Im back! Good to be back too - /hugs to all the newbz! Welcome Salt!!! Were u Salt on JSJ as well the name seems to ring a bell. |
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Post by salt on Apr 26, 2012 19:13:27 GMT -6
Yes I was! |
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Post by *Dutchess* on Apr 26, 2012 19:49:19 GMT -6
Yes I was! |
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Post by shedaytrips on Apr 26, 2012 20:09:31 GMT -6
I recognize a few people, (/wave Shedaytrips!) but not sure if anyone besides Peppa knowz me. Im Salt, I live in the dirty south not far from Peppa! I was a member of the JSJ boards way back but not for a long time, but Im back! Good to be back too - /hugs to all the newbz! Welcome back hun! |
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Post by shedaytrips on Apr 26, 2012 20:10:57 GMT -6
Guess what Drama the lil man is getting a lil sister or brother in December! aweeee that's such good news!!! Congratulations hon. Are u excited? aww I bet Aiden is really excited!! Does he know? I am so excited! Ayden and my step-daughter Averie were the first ones we told. They can't wait. |
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Post by ashleyaskew on Apr 26, 2012 20:48:57 GMT -6
Hello Lovers. I feel bad that i changed my username, everyone has their old ones:( but, anywayyy.. I am Ashley. and yes. you can all still call me Toober! Im still in lovely Massachusetts. Super excited about this, btw.
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Post by Peppa on Apr 26, 2012 20:51:52 GMT -6
Hello Lovers. I feel bad that i changed my username, everyone has their old ones:( but, anywayyy.. I am Ashley. and yes. you can all still call me Toober! Im still in lovely Massachusetts. Super excited about this, btw. Oh my Toober!!!! Can I molest you via internet?? I have MISSED you!!!!!! ;D ;D |
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Post by Peppa on Apr 26, 2012 20:53:40 GMT -6
Have no fear Stefanie is here!!!!! xoxo How I missed everyone. Happy you have joined us!!! My dear Chalmation. Hahaha  |
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Post by shedaytrips on Apr 26, 2012 20:58:15 GMT -6
Have no fear Stefanie is here!!!!! xoxo How I missed everyone. Happy you have joined us!!! My dear Chalmation. Hahaha Nothing could keep me away! |
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Post by ashleyaskew on Apr 26, 2012 22:16:54 GMT -6
MOLEST AWAY MY LOVE!!!!! haha
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Post by Peppa on Apr 27, 2012 0:57:40 GMT -6
MOLEST AWAY MY LOVE!!!!! haha Glad to see you have not changed!!! |
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Post by *Dutchess* on Apr 27, 2012 7:47:22 GMT -6
Hello Lovers. I feel bad that i changed my username, everyone has their old ones:( but, anywayyy.. I am Ashley. and yes. you can all still call me Toober! Im still in lovely Massachusetts. Super excited about this, btw. HI Toober!!! Glad u made ur way over here. U were missed!!!! |
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