Hi!

April 7, 2007

dear Theresa

i live in Germany and my little girl is growing up with english and german. i

know several bilingual kids with DS and they do well.

all the best

Gundula

April 7, 2007

,

We are teaching Sammy American

Sign Language and Signed

English at the same time -

along with spoken English.

When she was born we asked

about multiple languages. My

husband and I love Anime and

thought when she was older it

would be fun for the whole

family to take Japanese

lessons...he was so

dissapointed after her

diagnosis. The therapists told

us to go for it - there is

nothing stopping her from

learning a second language. So

- at some point in the future

we will all be taking Japanese

lessons together...assuming I

can get Daddy to learn more

than pigeon sign language!

~

Hi!

Hi,

My name is Sampson, and

I have a baby girl with DS,

she is 5

months old. I also have an

older daughter and she is 5

years old. The

baby is doing well and so far

has had no major health

problems. She has

a regular monthly visits from

early intervention program,

and we also

exercise with her everyday,

practicing rolling, siting

etc..

I'm from Mexico and my husband

is american, my oldest

daughter is

bilingual. It would mean a lot

to us if we could teach the

baby to

speak and understand both

english and spanish... I know

this will not

be an easy thing to do..

Howewer we have heard of

success stories

raising bilingual children

with DS from our baby's

therapist.. I speak

to my baby in spanish and my

husband in english.. Do you

have any

advice for us in this area?

Many thanks.

April 9, 2007

Hola !

My name is Ana and I am from Honduras, I also have a daughter with DS,

but she is already 14 years. She was born in Honduras and she " spoke " Spanish

all the time; her vocabulary is very reduced because of her speech problems.

Now, about five years ago, we moved to Belgium (my husband is from the Flemish

part of Belgium) and all she hears at school is Dutch and now Ana uses more and

more Dutch words when speaking. At school she learns SMOG, which is a sign

language. Even though the school suggested that we speak Dutch at home as well,

so she will not be confused, I have kept Spanish as the primary language at

home. That has not affected Ana from learning at school. She does not attend

regular classes in a regular school, rather she goes to a special ed school.

What I can tell you is that your daughter will be able to be bilingual and will

understand when addressed either in Spanish or English. But she will tend to

speak more English once she goes to school.

I have noticed that Ana also understands some words in English, which is the

other language we use at home, and when watching TV she does not care wether the

programs are in French, Dutch, German (the three official languages of Belgium)

or Spanish or English, I guess she just kind of figures things out, because she

laughs when she " sees " something funny, but that doesn't necessarily means she

understands what is being said.

I once read of a ds girl who was able to speak and read English and Spanish;

she was really fully bilingual, so can your daughter! You have the advantage

that she is just a baby and you can start right now. Buena suerte!

Cheers,

Ana (nicknamed Bonnie) mother to Jean-Pierre (18), Mark Willem (16)

and Ana (14-ds).

teresampson <teresampson@...> escribió:

Hi,

My name is Sampson, and I have a baby girl with DS, she is 5

months old. I also have an older daughter and she is 5 years old. The

baby is doing well and so far has had no major health problems. She has

a regular monthly visits from early intervention program, and we also

exercise with her everyday, practicing rolling, siting etc..

I'm from Mexico and my husband is american, my oldest daughter is

bilingual. It would mean a lot to us if we could teach the baby to

speak and understand both english and spanish... I know this will not

be an easy thing to do.. Howewer we have heard of success stories

raising bilingual children with DS from our baby's therapist.. I speak

to my baby in spanish and my husband in english.. Do you have any

advice for us in this area?

Many thanks.

---------------------------------

July 24, 2007

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Reynouds. I refuse to be defined or limited by my diseases. I have learned acceptance and how to fight like HE double hockey sticks. I just want to cry right now. I have shingles. Of all the blasted stupid crud. Have any of you had shingles? I hope not. They (the DOCTORS) have caught it "in time" and have put me on Valtrex and Celebrex. I had to call and insist for pain killers, my tramadol did not cut it for the pain. I am scheduled to have my gall bladder out on Monday. You know I am usually pretty good with my stress, I take it out on the issues that deserve it, usually don't overreact or internalize stress. I knew I was in a flare before this, but the shingles have sent me over the edge. I will be fine, I always am in the long run. I'm just angry. I am feeling like I deserve a "poor me" moment. I will be more positive in future posts, I just can't be right now. (No, I won't give up working or home schooling.) Believe

it or not those two things keep me sane.

April 9, 2008

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Hi Kate and welcome. Are you talking about the NDSS convention? I am

trying to talk my husband into going. Who knows. Maybe!

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August 2, 2009

Welcome Estelle,Your english is just fine. What brings you to our group? J., TACASanta From: ladoire <estelle52500@...>autism Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 7:00:54 AMSubject: hi!

Hi, I am estelle from france, I am a new members of this group. I send a message to see if I can do it because I sent a message two days ago and I don't see it in the page of the group. Thank. Estelle (sorry fotr my poor english, I will make progress I hope!)

August 2, 2009

I am a mother of three child and one has autism (asperger) and I work with

autism children too (I help parents at home). I have learned ABA at the

university (fist to help my child, I had stop working to help him to reduce self

injur behavior, stereotypy and to learn him to read and write, now He has some

problem again but that is good compare before and he can go to normal school!)

and in France professionnal doesn't want ABA because they prefer psychanalyse.

And I have create an association for helping parents at home. I don't have

supervisor (we don't have in france a lot of professional) and I feel alone with

some childs. I read the journal of applied behavior analysis to help me in

different treatments.

I have big problem with one adolescent who presents heller's syndrom (called

psychose désintégrative in France). She presents self injury behavior at high

rate (50 to 200 slap in face per minute in every situation and adults must take

her hands all the day) and she is very agressive with people who try to help

her. I practise a functional analysis for several week. results: automatic

reinforcement, attention, and avoidance. I try to find people who meet this

problem to work without punition. I read a lot of articles and I wonder if it's

exist an treatment (like DRI)... I have no idea about what kind of activity I

can propose to her because she througt all thing in my face or in the room. She

has 14 years old. She was normal until 3 years old....

Thank for your propositions and ideas!

Estelle

>

> Welcome Estelle,

> Your english is just fine. What brings you to our group?

>

> J., TACA

> Santa

>

> ________________________________

> From: ladoire <estelle52500@...>

> autism

> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 7:00:54 AM

> Subject: hi!

>

> Hi, I am estelle from france, I am a new members of this group. I send a

message to see if I can do it because I sent a message two days ago and I don't

see it in the page of the group. Thank. Estelle (sorry fotr my poor english, I

will make progress I hope!)

>

August 2, 2009

Welcome Ladoire, your English looks good to me. Tell us about yourself.

I am Pat K; I have a 16 year old autistic grandson that I diagnosed and have worked with

for over 13 years. blessings, Pat K

hi!

Hi, I am estelle from france, I am a new members of this group. I send a message to see if I can do it because I sent a message two days ago and I don't see it in the page of the group. Thank. Estelle (sorry fotr my poor english, I will make progress I hope!)

August 3, 2009

Welcome Estelle! I am Lois Mom to JJ age 21 with autism. I have a sister inlaw from France! Do you have a child with autism? Lois

hi!

August 3, 2009

Welcome...good for you for doing ABA...I know others will be able to help with your concerns...

e

mom to lily 6 and 2 1/2 ASD

From: ladoire <estelle52500@...>autism Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 10:56:08 AMSubject: Re: hi!

I am a mother of three child and one has autism (asperger) and I work with autism children too (I help parents at home). I have learned ABA at the university (fist to help my child, I had stop working to help him to reduce self injur behavior, stereotypy and to learn him to read and write, now He has some problem again but that is good compare before and he can go to normal school!) and in France professionnal doesn't want ABA because they prefer psychanalyse. And I have create an association for helping parents at home. I don't have supervisor (we don't have in france a lot of professional) and I feel alone with some childs. I read the journal of applied behavior analysis to help me in different treatments.I have big problem with one adolescent who presents heller's syndrom (called psychose désintégrative in France). She presents self injury behavior at high rate (50 to 200 slap in face per minute in every situation and adults must take her

hands all the day) and she is very agressive with people who try to help her. I practise a functional analysis for several week. results: automatic reinforcement, attention, and avoidance. I try to find people who meet this problem to work without punition. I read a lot of articles and I wonder if it's exist an treatment (like DRI)... I have no idea about what kind of activity I can propose to her because she througt all thing in my face or in the room. She has 14 years old. She was normal until 3 years old....Thank for your propositions and ideas!Estelle>> Welcome Estelle,> Your english is just fine. What brings you to our group?> > J., TACA> Santa

> > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __> From: ladoire <estelle52500@ ...>> AutismBehaviorProbl emsgroups (DOT) com> Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 7:00:54 AM> Subject: hi!> > > Hi, I am estelle from france, I am a new members of this group. I send a message to see if I can do it because I sent a message two days ago and I don't see it in the page of the group. Thank. Estelle (sorry fotr my poor english, I will make progress I hope!)>

August 3, 2009

Hi,

Welcome to the group! I hope you find the help and support you are looking for. Kellie

From: ladoire <estelle52500@...>autism Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 9:00:54 AMSubject: hi!

Hi, I am estelle from france, I am a new members of this group. I send a message to see if I can do it because I sent a message two days ago and I don't see it in the page of the group. Thank. Estelle (sorry fotr my poor english, I will make progress I hope!)

May 16, 2010

Hi Robyn,

Welcome back! Good luck on your moving out!

Alana

>

> Hi everyone! My name is Robyn, I'm 25 yrs old and was diagnosed with type 2?

when I was around 2 yrs old. I've lived in Central Florida for most of my life.

I graduated from college in '07 with a bachelors in Anthropology, but have

worked at an university in financial aid for almost 3 yrs. I have been driving

since '07, though it wasn't until about a year ago that I actually began to

enjoy it. I still live at home, and have been skirting around the idea of moving

out on my own for awhile, but timing as always been a little off.

>

> I had joined this group back when I was in my early high school years, but

life kinda got in the way and became much more concerned with other things :-).

>

> Hope to get to know all of you and am excited to be back!

>

> ~ Robyn

>

May 17, 2010

Welcome back!

Sent from my Verizon BlackBerry

Hi!

Hi everyone! My name is Robyn, I'm 25 yrs old and was diagnosed with type 2?

when I was around 2 yrs old. I've lived in Central Florida for most of my life.

I graduated from college in '07 with a bachelors in Anthropology, but have

worked at an university in financial aid for almost 3 yrs. I have been driving

since '07, though it wasn't until about a year ago that I actually began to

enjoy it. I still live at home, and have been skirting around the idea of moving

out on my own for awhile, but timing as always been a little off.

I had joined this group back when I was in my early high school years, but life

kinda got in the way and became much more concerned with other things :-).

Hope to get to know all of you and am excited to be back!

~ Robyn

February 19, 2011

Hi everyone! I posted a message for the group and it's not showing up. Hope

everything is working ok! The message was that I am praying for all those

requesting it. Also that I have lost 25 pounds so far using the breathing

techniques. i love it!

February 28, 2011

Hi ,

I am so proud of you for having lost 25 lbs. with LL!!! How long did it

take you to do that?'

Good luck with keeping those 25 lbs. off your body for good!!! If you

continue doing LL for the rest of your life, it is a cinch that you will

do just that!!

Love always,

Pat

On 2/26/2011 1:51 AM, Rashelle Haines wrote:

>

> Hi ,

>

> Welcome to the group. Hopefully the monitoring will be resolved soon.

>

> I am so happy for your success. Thank you so much for sharing it with

> us. You are wonderful!

>

> Take good care,

> Rashelle

>

> From: Cleary <lindacleary@...

> <mailto:lindacleary%40sbcglobal.net>>

> Subject: Hi!

> LifeLift <mailto:LifeLift%40>

> Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011, 6:19 AM

>

> Hi everyone! I posted a message for the group and it's not showing up.

> Hope

> everything is working ok! The message was that I am praying for all those

> requesting it. Also that I have lost 25 pounds so far using the breathing

> techniques. i love it!

>

March 21, 2012

, is awesome isnt she? So are you for seeking out help for your little. Sounds like the hospital you are headed to is the right next step. Believe me Mehta casting works! My son is proof! Welcome to our great group! mom to Isaiah cast free since 2010Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Hi!

My name is mitchell and my son's name is hunter. He is two years old, and was diagnosed april 2011. He has been casted four times, and braced. He is down to 25 degrees and we are seeking second opinion from shriners hospital in Greenvile SC. Present doctor says surgery only choice. Have an appointment in Greenvie on 28th of this month. Raising my son as a single dad and my son having scoliosis without this site would of been impossible. Thank you so much for all your help and support. And my blessings to every other child that has to endure this journey. Also where can i find the cole and the crooked flower book?

March 21, 2012

My daughter has been casting at Shriners in Greenville for just over 2yrs now. The staff is wonderful and I'm sure you will get the answers your looking for. We will be there on the 28th as well. Hope the appointment goes well and maybe we will meet.Amy J mom to Allie(5) going in 13th cast Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless Hi! My name is mitchell and my son's name is hunter. He is two years old, and was diagnosed april 2011. He has been casted four times, and braced. He is down to 25 degrees and we are seeking second opinion from shriners hospital in Greenvile SC. Present doctor says surgery only choice. Have an appointment in Greenvie on 28th of this month. Raising my son as a single dad and my son having scoliosis without this site would of been impossible. Thank you so much for all your help and support. And my blessings to every other child that has to endure this journey. Also where can i find the cole and the crooked flower book?

March 21, 2012

Are appointment is at 10 am. We are traveling from Alabama. Hope we do meet, be

nice to meet another parent.

Hi!

My name is mitchell and my son's name is hunter. He is two years old, and

was diagnosed april 2011. He has been casted four times, and braced. He is

down to 25 degrees and we are seeking second opinion from shriners hospital

in Greenvile SC. Present doctor says surgery only choice. Have an

appointment in Greenvie on 28th of this month. Raising my son as a single

dad and my son having scoliosis without this site would of been impossible.

Thank you so much for all your help and support. And my blessings to

every other child that has to endure this journey. Also where can i find the

cole and the crooked flower book?

March 21, 2012