Guest guest Posted November 7, 2001 Report Share Posted November 7, 2001 Today, I woke up feeling as well as I can be - and God what a difference it makes! I felt grateful even before getting out of bed. I felt like being nice to everyone around me, if only thru the phone to say hello to friends. I didn't feel like housework, because a day like this should be used to more important things, like love and friendships. I invited a good friend over for a cup of tea and a good chat, I made my husband a extra nice dinner and then just " took it easy " - because overdoing things on a day like this will just make a " bad " day tomorrow. Not long ago I felt so tired, weak and ill, that all I could think about was myself. I wanted to burry myself under the duvet and be left alone.... I realize that illness and pain has so much influence on my state of mind and spirituality. I just hope that at my next " downer " (which seems inevitable for us CMT'ers) - that I'll remeber this GOOD day and KNOW that there will be many more, and just try to except that the bad days will pass....somehow... Hope you'll all have a Great Day today! Lots of Love, Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Dear That was so great to hear, I think besides maturity, it was you, that helped him get passed his hard times. I see you keep him active. " fencing " that is awesome!. My son is also very active. I My own opinion. feel the more involved we keep our children, the more they learn to socialize appropriately and step by step become more independent. I hope you keep in touch with this group. I would like to hear more on how your son is doing. best luck to you both. Rose <@...> wrote: Rose, I picture him in some lab, I don't know what HE has in mind, LOL! But I think the profession might be good for him (if he stays interested) as I would *think* that the social interaction would be less (maybe) and the conversation more technical/work related, maybe more " on your own " work, etc. Friends - he has none that he sees outside of school. Luckily he appears to have someone(s) to sit with at lunch each year. Life skills is a weak area, so I do worry about his future (away from home). He does get forgetful but nothing that is too much a problem. Just tonite I had took him to his fencing club (yes, his first club(!), he was in it last year too; not great athletically but can participate), we got to the school and he realized he'd left his stuff at home! He'd had some things (sweatshirt, drink) in his arms when we left, I didn't pay attention myself! So, had to come back home and get it. I do remind him to brush hair before school each day; he can't fold a bit of laundry, even his jeans, which I've showed him more than once; OK, he manages towels I guess, just not MY way of folding. I could go on about little things. BUT at your son's age, there was soooo much he was incapable of that others his age weren't. That went up some through middle school. To give you HOPE, things have GREATLY improved in this area! I don't know if it is maturity or what. But he does more for himself now and I don't have to remind him, do things for him so much. > > Hi > I have an AS son 8, I always look for people that write in with an experience with an older AS child. This is great to hear that he enjoyed himself and had a great time. Would he be interested in > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 <@...> wrote:Then the doctor apparently had an appt, so a lady took over and also took him to the club for the lunch. said all the students had to get up and tell about their day. I asked him if he did OK with that, he said yes. I wonder how he really did, probably OK, but he's one for no eye contact, and sort of jerky/body movements (nervousness I guess), though I know he can go on and on and on about things. When I was that age, I was terrified of getting in front of the class or reading anything original, etc. So I'm proud of him that it doesn't seem to bother him to get up and speak. And I'm sooo glad he enjoyed the day! Gives me hope for his actually having a job like that. Just wanted to share! single mom, 3 sons , 16, with OCD, dysgraphia and HFA/Aspergers Yeah, what a cool time for him! Roxanna Always Remember You're Unique Just Like Everyone Else --------------------------------- FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: Also with life skills? Life skills is a tough area for us. at 8 years old, if my son takes something from the Refrigerator, he does not think to shut the door or put it back. in the winter, while snowing, I'll tell him to get dressed. would you believe he will have shorts on. even after getting dressed the right way, just before we go out, I still have to tell him to get a jacket. YES, I did let him go out one day with out telling him to get his coat. He got into the car and said. It's cold in here, turn on the heat, quick!. never thought about getting his coat. Yep, I have the refrigerator problem here with my 9 yo. Ditto the coat with both 9 and 16 yo, HFA. That is one that never seems to go away. Roxanna Always Remember You're Unique Just Like Everyone Else --------------------------------- FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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