overlooked

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Hi Everyone

I have a question. Does anyone else find that their autistic daughter

is overlooked for things. For example, Sat. is our oldest daughter

Coral's birthday she will be 11. My Aunt and one of my cousins always

buy for her but when Skylar's birthday comes around in October they

never get her anything. They will ask if Coral enjoyed the movie we

took them too, but don't think to ask about Sky. These are just a

couple of examples. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem? I

told my Aunt the other day that if she wasn't going to buy for Skylar

this year I would appreciate it if she didn't buy for Coral either.

They seem to think that Skylar won't notice so its okay if they just

don't bother. I am getting very frustrated with their attitude. That

entire part of my family (Aunt, Uncle, and cousins) seem to treat Skylar

like she won't notice, won't be hurt or doesn't care. I am really tired

of it.

Sorry all, just had to vent!

Thanks

Tracey

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My mother-in-law is the worst! She gives gifts to my boys all the time and

nothing for Haylee or she might walk in here with a package of fruit snacks

for her, oh boy! She smothers the boys with love, kisses, attention, and

only seems bothered by Haylee. To make matters worse, Haylee has a cousin

with issues of his own, my husband's sister's boy. Not sure what his

diagnosis is because they won't talk about it, supposed to be a big secret I

guess, but he is quite profoundly affected. Grandma has gone above and

beyond for him but wants no part of Haylee. I don't get it. You're not

alone. I know 2 other families here in my area dealing with the same thing.

Dawn

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[Guest guest]

My mother-in-law is the worst! She gives gifts to my boys all the time and

nothing for Haylee or she might walk in here with a package of fruit snacks

for her, oh boy! She smothers the boys with love, kisses, attention, and

only seems bothered by Haylee. To make matters worse, Haylee has a cousin

with issues of his own, my husband's sister's boy. Not sure what his

diagnosis is because they won't talk about it, supposed to be a big secret I

guess, but he is quite profoundly affected. Grandma has gone above and

beyond for him but wants no part of Haylee. I don't get it. You're not

alone. I know 2 other families here in my area dealing with the same thing.

Dawn

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[Guest guest]

My mother-in-law is the worst! She gives gifts to my boys all the time and

nothing for Haylee or she might walk in here with a package of fruit snacks

for her, oh boy! She smothers the boys with love, kisses, attention, and

only seems bothered by Haylee. To make matters worse, Haylee has a cousin

with issues of his own, my husband's sister's boy. Not sure what his

diagnosis is because they won't talk about it, supposed to be a big secret I

guess, but he is quite profoundly affected. Grandma has gone above and

beyond for him but wants no part of Haylee. I don't get it. You're not

alone. I know 2 other families here in my area dealing with the same thing.

Dawn

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