Vindicated...
July 13, 2009 2:53am
Well, this has been a long time in coming. My High Functioning Autistic boy qualified for the GATE program.
He was originally tested for …
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angelbunny
7:16pm, April 24, 2009
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angelbunny
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About Me
Hi, I am a single mother of 2 boys, (1995, 1998). I am a Child Development Specialist, I received my B.A. in Child Development at California State University Northridge. My youngest son has High Functioning Autistic Disorder and is gifted. My older son was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive subtype and Dysthymic Disorder. My older son is also gifted, and has been reading books on quantum physics since he was 10 years old. Do to the fact that the local school district refuses to accommodate his needs, I am removing him from the district and have enrolled him in a free online public charter school called Insight so he can receive the individualized attention he needs.
Hi, I am a single mother of 2 boys, (1995, 1998). I am a Child Development Specialist, I received my B.A. in Child Development at California State University Northridge. My youngest son has High Functioning Autistic Disorder and is gifted. My older son was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive subtype and Dysthymic Disorder. My older son is also gifted, and has been reading books on quantum physics since he was 10 years old. Do to the fact that the local school district refuses to accommodate his needs,
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Photography, Ceramics, Sewing, Beading, Music in languages I do not know, NLP, Psychology, Child Development, Helping others, Agape, The Secret, The Law of Attraction, creating new paradigms of living, alternative lifestyles, truth, compassion, love, random acts of kindness
Photography, Ceramics, Sewing, Beading, Music in languages I do not know, NLP, Psychology, Child Development,
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THANK YOU , very much for your response on my question about medication and caviities- I read up on the dry mouth could cause an increase in cavities- I am going to share this with his dentist- all three medications he is on have side effect of dry mouth----Thank you again it really helped to see this.
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I love this show as well. My "Leonard" is a 17 yr old high school JR and every thing is about history, politics. He has to watch at least 2 hours of news daily. And when the Nov O8 election was going on I do not think his tv was ever off.
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hugs hun, thinking of you,,
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Angel, thank ya so much for helping us! I am so sorry that I didn't get back with ya on ya msg. I knew he needed to be in the hospital....and he is there now...it took 2 Sheriff and they had to handcuff his hands and hog tie his legs...it was horriable...but he fought us so hard....it had to be done.......They started med changes yesterday..I visited him....its the first time...in a very long time..that I saw him calm....we have a family therapy session today...I am eager to hear the therapist suggestions....this has been needed for soooooo long! I just wanted to thank ya for supporting me....and being such a good friend..it means A LOT TO ME! Hugs! years!
Gold Star
I suffer from fibromyalgia so it wears me out to read some of your posts but they're always excellent and informative. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Close Autism / Autism Spectrum
My son was diagnosed with HFA in 2007 at the age of 8. Just looking for other parents who have a similar situation to share what has worked and what has not.
Treatments
- Family Therapy Working / Worked
- NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Working / Worked
- NLP works for many things.
- Art Working / Worked
- Attachment Parenting Working / Worked
- Definite improvement in social skills and ability to form bonds with others.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working
- Tried avoiding milk and gluten, no help
- Behavior Management Working / Worked
- He is in a very structured "Level" system program at school. The check his behavior every 15 minutes and he gets rewards for good behavior and he can lose levels for unwanted behaviors.
- Casein-Free Diet Not Working
- This did not work even when all hidden milk products were removed from his diet.
- Counseling Working / Worked
- Early Intervention Working / Worked
- I have a B.A. in child development and have been working with my son from day one. Most people do not know he has HFA until I either tell them, or they spend an extended amount of time with him.
- Floor-Time Therapy Working / Worked
- My kids have always had access to floor time and lots of stimulation.
- Gluten Free Diet Not Working
- This did not work, and have not seen any change in behavior when gluten is removed from his diet.
- Love Working / Worked
- Love is important in all things. It may not be apparent right away, but you will see little things that show it is reciprocated when they feel they can reciprocate. It makes everything you do feel worthwhile!
- Occupational Therapy Working / Worked
- I have OT supplies at home. He uses an exercise ball for a chair, and for prioperceptive stimulation and vestibular stimulation. I am in the process of making him a weighted blanket as well. He sleeps better when his movements are restricted
- Patience Working / Worked
- Patience is one of the most important interventions. I love the analogy of using computers to explain our kids. Most people run on a windows operating system. Our kids on the spectrum run on either an apple or a Linux system. It takes time and patience and practice to learn their operating systems, but it is well worth the effort.
- Pets Somewhat Helpful
- I have had him around animals in the past. He seems to really connect with them. He talks to them, and seems to have a greater range of emotions around them.
- Picture / Word Schedules Somewhat Helpful
- I have lists on the doors of expected behaviors, and schedules of what the day is supposed to look like. He sometimes follows it and sometimes doesnt.
- Play Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- He has play therapy with his therapist who comes to the house.
- Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
- Behavioral intervention works very well, but is time and energy dependent and intensive.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Socializing Somewhat Helpful
- Socializing works when on his terms, but he is easy to overstimulate and it is easy for him to lose ground when forced to socialize.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Definitely working!
Close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I was diagnosed with CFIDS in 2001. Nothing the doctors have given me has had any real effect. I do take provigil when I need to, but I try not to take it because it makes other symptoms worse.
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- Took this for depression a few years ago but it did not help with the fatigue. The doctors said it would be better than paxil because it is less likely to cause fatigue.
- Massage Working / Worked
- Paxil Not Working
- Took it for depression a few years ago, but it did not help the fatigue.
Open Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)
I have 2 children, one is 12.5, the other is 9.5. My 12.5 year old is in the gifted program and reading quantum physics and quantum electro-dynamics, but failing in math, english, and science. My younger son has high functioning autism. Both are wonderful boys.
Treatments
- Education (School) Working / Worked
- Small class size and intensive behavioral support has made all the difference. He is doing great out of the mainstream classroom.
- Patience Working / Worked
- Patience is always necessary when raising kids :-)
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
I have a 12.5 year old gifted child who is having problems in school academically.
Treatments
- Education (School) Not Working
- Trying to find out why my son is failing in school
- Patience Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
Open Single Parenting
I am a single mom of 2 boys. Each has a different father. Just found out my eldest son's father is in jail. My youngest son's father takes him on the weekends. We had been together off and on for the better part of 13 years, but separated in 2005. My youngest has autism, my eldest is gifted but having academic problems.
Open Asperger Syndrome
I am a single mom of 2 boys. My youngest was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism last year.
Open Arnold-Chiari Malformation
I am a single mom of two boys. My youngest was diagnosed with autism last year. He was diagnosed with a Mild Chiari 1 malformation. Thankfully the neurologist said it is currently asymptomatic, and for now (he is 9) there are no restrictions on his activities.
Open Families of Prisoners
I am a single mother of 2 boys. Found out one of my ex's is in jail. I have not seen him since I left him when I was 2 months pregnant with my first child.
Open Chronic Pain
I am a single mom with 2 kids. I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue in 2001. I was also 1 pressure point shy of being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The doctors do not know why I am always in pain.
Treatments
- Acupressure Not Working
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- this helps on a temporary basis, but I generally do not take it more than a couple of times a year.
- Meditation Not Working
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- I take naproxen daily and it seems to keep the majority of the pain at bay.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- TENS Working / Worked
Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
I was raised in the 12 step program. I went to Alatot, Alateen, Alanon and ACA.
Treatments
- Al-Anon Somewhat Helpful
- Patience Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- Writing Somewhat Helpful
Open High Blood Pressure
I have stress induced hypertension. I am a single mom of 2 kids. One has High Functioning Autism.
Treatments
- Atenolol Working / Worked
Open Migraine Headaches
I am a single mom with 2 kids. I was diagnosed with atypical migraines when I was about 14 or 15 years old.
Treatments
- Acupuncture Not Working
- Amerge Not Working
- Aspirin Not Working
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- Caffeine Somewhat Helpful
- Excedrin Not Working
- Fioricet Working / Worked
- Fiorinol Working / Worked
- Imitrex Not Working
- Magnesium Not Working
- Maxalt Working / Worked
- Midrin Working / Worked
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Tylenol Not Working
Open Raynaud's Disease
I was told I have Raynaud Syndrome.
Open Back Pain
I am a single mom of 2 boys. I had back surgery for a ruptured disk back in 1996.
Treatments
- Acupressure Not Working
- Acupuncture Not Working
- Bedrest Working / Worked
- Darvon Working / Worked
- I don't like taking this medication as it makes me too sleepy. I have an old prescription of it in case of severe pain.
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- The heating pad helps when my muscles are tight.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- As with the darvocet, I rarely take this medication as I feel it is too strong.
- Ibuprofen Not Working
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- I take this daily for various aches and pains. This is usually sufficient to control my pain.
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
- TENS Working / Worked
- I love my tens unit. This works the best out of everything.
Open Parents of Children with ADHD
My eldest son was just diagnosed with ADHD/I and Dysthymic Disorder. He is also highly gifted and due to his giftedness, he was denied SpEd services.
Open Depression in Children
My eldest son was recently diagnosed with Dysthymic Disorder and ADHD/I
