Guest guest Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Hi, Here is a list of websites that you might find helpful: quantumtouch.com healing-arts.org/children autismwebsite.com sensorycritters.com abclobal.go.com.kabc fhautism.com autismde.alwithin.org autismspectrumdisorders.bellaonline.com autismfamilies.gather.com abilitations.com asperger's.com Dailystrength.org aspergers.org parentingaspergers.com aspergerssyndrome.net spectrumpublications.com Hope some of this might help. OKC.OK.Visscher family <kvmoose@...> wrote: hi all, I have 5 children. ages 7 down to 11 months. my 4 1/2 year old is showing signs that he may have autism. we do not regularly go to DR's . in fact we just moved and have no isurance and no DR's for the moment. my question is this: how can I find a way for me to help him more and a way to possibly explain to family that this isn't simply a disipline problem? now let me tell you some of the things I'm dealing with and you can tell me what you think! Isaac doesn't talk much, loves baby einstein videos and does say lots of words . he doesn't tell you when he needs to go potty. he doesn't ( or can't) tell you how he's feeling when he's sick. he screams instead of saying " no" to a sibling who is taking a toy. ( although he does yell no quite loudly! he is very smart. he knows his letters and numbers. he can say them and write them. he can trace things. he just doesn't speak well. he also likes familar things. animals are his favorite "things". when we go somewhere he wants to touch everything. there is no sense of " this is someone elses space" . he explores cupboards ( if allowed) and that kind of thing. he likes to play alone. he loves to play in water and is often " kicked" out of the kitchen for playing in the water. He has no sense of danger and tends to run off if I am not holding on tightly to his hand.... my 2 year old stays with me at my command. he also likes to play in the toilet. has shredded multiple rolls of TP into the toilet and then plays with it. now, I'm sure some of these and more are things I as a parents need to work on. I'm making progress. I didn't mention the food stuff. he can use silverware but prefers his hands because it's faster. so we have a battle there! and since my hubby works long hours it's been something I've let slide since i can't deal with everything at the same time:) I want to help him learn some social skills and also some speech things. we do homeschool and I'd prefer to do as much as possible without outside help. How can I explain this to my other children? how do I explain this to my family? they think Issac is just an annoying child. they don't look past his quirks to see what an awesome kid he is:) he's awesome:) I need to run! I hope this is the place for me to find the support I need... also, I'm interested in books and websites so dump it all on me:) thanks Kathleen in IN I love a child with Aspergers Please, read, learn, and love KELLY __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I would suggest that you contact your local school district regarding your concerns about your child. They will be able to do an assessment that should not alone clarify the issue but also indicate what services your child should be getting, if any. They, the school district, will then have to provide those services to your child, free of charge. Best Wishes Trish Mom to Noel, aged 15 HFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 You are a Brave Brave Woman! I don't know how you do it.. Homeschooling with 5 kids under 7? Your son sounds alot like mine minus the fact that my son is more verbal.. he was getting aggravated with is older brother yesterday and I could see the temper was coming and all of a sudden he pointed his finger at him and said "YOU ARE FIRED". I about wet myself laughing because he never watches TV but must of glanced at a commercial and it stuck with him. My son too loves water and we have had numerous potty incidents with rolls of TP among other things. I have to tell him to go potty also or he will hold it until he wets himself. Or if he is too busy concentrating on other things he will "forget" and not realize until its too late. He also has no fear but we have been working on that one heavily. I tend to concentrate on one big issue at a time and safety was the first one. He ran out in the road once to get in our car because he decided it was time to go and did not hear my screams or anything.. his mind was set on where he wanted to go and that was it. Thankfully there were no other cars around, scared the fire out of me and it took me hours to stop shaking. I know my heart dropped into my feet. It was such a horrible feeling. So that's when I started relentlessly going over rules and danger of streets. He hasn't done anything like that since but I am still reminding him daily and everytime we get out of the car of the dangers and to stay with me. I keep his attention by constantly talking to him as I get the baby out or even have him help me with the diaper bag etc to ensure he stays close. As for the curiosity part .. yes mine as I call him Nosie Rosie Posie is into everything. He can't stand next to a drawer without opening it or cabinet or box or whatever... if he can't see what is inside he has to explore it. I am still working on this issue and it hasn't been one of the major ones so I have no solution for you there. Not all of my family is supportive and those that choose not to understand than oh well, They are missing out on my great kids! My oldest is 7 too and I have tried to explain to him but I don't think he fully understands. It will continue to be a work in progress as things change. I have been searching for answers on my son for years and just got a dx about a month and half ago. So the last couple of years I read alot of books and did alot of research on the Internet. Even if you are homeschooling you need to use the resources thru your state so they can help you pinpoint his needs and what you can do or if other services are needed. If the social skills are needed maybe a Mommy's Day Out program will work. They are usually only 1 or 2 days a week for 4 to 5 hours and mostly thru a church. Or if he does qualify for programs thru the state they seem to be just a couple of hours a day and are flexible on days whether it is 1 day a week or all 5 and they are free! My son has benefited greatly from a Mom's day out program. The first year was a nightmare but the director was awesome and helped us thru it. And now this second year has been wonderful! His teacher is the same as last year and she was concerned when she found out she was going to have him again but now is amazed at how he has progressed and says that he is a joy to have in her class. To me that was a BIG moment! If she only knew how he is once he gets home...lol I hope some of this helps or you can find the information you need! Good Luck Trisha Visscher family <kvmoose@...> wrote: hi all, I have 5 children. ages 7 down to 11 months. my 4 1/2 year old is showing signs that he may have autism. we do not regularly go to DR's . in fact we just moved and have no isurance and no DR's for the moment. my question is this: how can I find a way for me to help him more and a way to possibly explain to family that this isn't simply a disipline problem? now let me tell you some of the things I'm dealing with and you can tell me what you think! Isaac doesn't talk much, loves baby einstein videos and does say lots of words . he doesn't tell you when he needs to go potty. he doesn't ( or can't) tell you how he's feeling when he's sick. he screams instead of saying " no" to a sibling who is taking a toy. ( although he does yell no quite loudly! he is very smart. he knows his letters and numbers. he can say them and write them. he can trace things. he just doesn't speak well. he also likes familar things. animals are his favorite "things". when we go somewhere he wants to touch everything. there is no sense of " this is someone elses space" . he explores cupboards ( if allowed) and that kind of thing. he likes to play alone. he loves to play in water and is often " kicked" out of the kitchen for playing in the water. He has no sense of danger and tends to run off if I am not holding on tightly to his hand.... my 2 year old stays with me at my command. he also likes to play in the toilet. has shredded multiple rolls of TP into the toilet and then plays with it. now, I'm sure some of these and more are things I as a parents need to work on. I'm making progress. I didn't mention the food stuff. he can use silverware but prefers his hands because it's faster. so we have a battle there! and since my hubby works long hours it's been something I've let slide since i can't deal with everything at the same time:) I want to help him learn some social skills and also some speech things. we do homeschool and I'd prefer to do as much as possible without outside help. How can I explain this to my other children? how do I explain this to my family? they think Issac is just an annoying child. they don't look past his quirks to see what an awesome kid he is:) he's awesome:) I need to run! I hope this is the place for me to find the support I need... also, I'm interested in books and websites so dump it all on me:) thanks Kathleen in IN __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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