tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post838212772715367691..comments2023-10-31T09:18:13.029-07:00Comments on MOMMY GUILT - Whinings & Joys of a Working Mom: For A Friend in Needmommyguilthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08464912775515544036noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post-48143940860681569462009-11-20T19:28:32.138-08:002009-11-20T19:28:32.138-08:00Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? ...Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? <br />Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post-21817223849754232812007-02-24T05:09:00.000-08:002007-02-24T05:09:00.000-08:00My son has Asperger Disorder so I can relate to so...My son has Asperger Disorder so I can relate to some of your commentsC...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09382827565772645760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post-47044275274918716972007-02-10T14:27:00.000-08:002007-02-10T14:27:00.000-08:00I would also suggest Ian Parker's blog, A Shade of...I would also suggest Ian Parker's blog, <A HREF="http://a-shade-of-grey.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">A Shade of Grey</A>, which can add a Canadian perspective (although like Kristina and Charlie, Ian's young 'un does well with IBI/ABA). <BR/><BR/>The problems you're talking about are truly universal. One has to recognize that schools and social agencies will follow procedures and take the path of least resistance, and educating them often means making a lot of noise. Our experience was that we work best with those who work most closely with the Little Rankster. Often they will help find the ways to get 'er done even when the levels above say it won't be done.Wade Rankinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986780783735604000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post-39538737529474671742007-02-09T21:17:00.000-08:002007-02-09T21:17:00.000-08:00Thanks for the plugs!And I'm afraid my responses m...Thanks for the plugs!<BR/><BR/>And I'm afraid my responses may sound a little "ABA-ish"---that being the therapy that has helped Charlie the most----but it sounds like the IBI/ABA professionals you have, Cherie, are rather rigid and inflexible in their thinking. Out current consultant is very flexible, has years of classroom teaching experience, and listen to me and, most of all, to Charlie. <BR/><BR/>Charlie has definitely had more trouble with transitions this year. Picture schedules have helped---some of his frustration has been the result of not knowing what to expect (and getting nervous about this) or knowing that all that is going to happen is something he does not want to do (like the puzzles have become for Aidan). In regard to what is going on with the puzzle, it has helped to give Charlie a choice of at least 2 things to do: Even if he is not totally thriled with the two options, he does feel that he has some control over the situation. <BR/><BR/>Regarding the meetings with the Resource Worker: I often tend to get into what my husband calls "warrior mom" mode at these meetings. My husband prefers a little psychological strategizing---that is, instead of being entirely antagonistic, he acts lowkey and tries to get people talking and see how they're thinking, and then proceeds to come on strong in the latter part of a meeting. This has been good advice for me, as I tend to just want to say all that needs to be said: Strategy helps.<BR/><BR/>You'll prevail, as will Aidan!kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01104388229716638534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post-52106061198563229592007-02-09T20:15:00.000-08:002007-02-09T20:15:00.000-08:00I came to this thread a little late - is there any...I came to this thread a little late - <BR/>is there anyone you can take with you to a meeting? You really need an advocate who is well-versed in autism and the needs of kids that age.<BR/><BR/>ABA does Not work for everyone, it's not always appropriate - and if you can find someone outside the school to brainstorm with, maybe you can come up with good ideas to take to the meeting.<BR/><BR/>If you've already had the meeting, call another. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post-61421129361363429522007-02-09T17:08:00.000-08:002007-02-09T17:08:00.000-08:00(Please pass this on) I believe your assessment is...(Please pass this on) I believe your assessment is right on, Cherie. I suspect #2 and #3, being forced to transition too quickly to tasks he doesn't enjoy, are the heart of his difficulties. Suggest that the teachers look into a High Scope style structure, with choices, plan-do-review style.<BR/>--from a teacher (5 years of preschool, 12 years of elementary) who is also an autism momDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12434736.post-80683529637012746462007-02-09T14:50:00.000-08:002007-02-09T14:50:00.000-08:00Found your site thru Kristina Chew's great site.Li...Found your site thru Kristina Chew's great site.<BR/><BR/>Like you, I'm not from Canada (just another midwesterner, like yourself). But here are a couple of sites from there to start with:<BR/><BR/>http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/<BR/><BR/>and<BR/><BR/>http://autismcrisis.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>As for Cherie, I suspect her instincts are right. I have found, in advocating for our 7 year old son with autism, that a lot of people in the education system (even, and sometimes especially, the autism "experts") don't "get it". Also, that as one of my son's parents, I am an expert, more than they will ever be. And finally, when "meltdowns" occur in school and not at home (as happened with us) then DUH, the problems not with the child, but with the idiots mistreating him.<BR/><BR/>p.s. liked your band's music at their site<BR/><BR/>p.p.s. *shameless plug*-feel free to drop my own blog at http://Club166.blogspot.comClub 166https://www.blogger.com/profile/01816977079856902634noreply@blogger.com