Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hi, Kris: BP of not, you sound fun. I think you'll fit in great. I have five kids: Enrique, soon to be 16, AS; , 13, NT; Sophie, soon to be 9, NT; Xavier, AKA Putter, soon to be 7, ASD; Robbie, soon to be 4, NT. Whew! All those " soon to be " wore me out. It's about to be the Gamez Family BIRTHDAY SEASON, that lovely two week period when four of my five kids have their birthday. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hi, Kris: BP of not, you sound fun. I think you'll fit in great. I have five kids: Enrique, soon to be 16, AS; , 13, NT; Sophie, soon to be 9, NT; Xavier, AKA Putter, soon to be 7, ASD; Robbie, soon to be 4, NT. Whew! All those " soon to be " wore me out. It's about to be the Gamez Family BIRTHDAY SEASON, that lovely two week period when four of my five kids have their birthday. Salli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > Yea ! It's about time you got with this group ...they're going to love you Kris ! (mom to Will ASD ...I think hee ! hee !) Kris, like we don't know !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > Yea ! It's about time you got with this group ...they're going to love you Kris ! (mom to Will ASD ...I think hee ! hee !) Kris, like we don't know !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > Yea ! It's about time you got with this group ...they're going to love you Kris ! (mom to Will ASD ...I think hee ! hee !) Kris, like we don't know !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Hi Kris! Great to have you. =) I'm Sara, wife to Matt, and mother to , , and 'Punkin' due late May. is 3 and has autism & a list of other diagnoses. He is very bright and we have high hopes for him. He started pre-school a few months ago and has made some great leaps in his language skills since then; I think being around other verbal children so much has really helped him along. His teacher is very familiar with autism and really understands how to work with him. I love her! Gabe is 19 months and has a speech delay and is " at risk " of developing other problems. He was recently seen by a dev ped who said he has some signs of ADHD but he is too young and mildly affected to diagnose with anything now. We are getting EI started with him. He had 2 small seizures in the last 2 weeks of December so we are looking into that now too. 'Punkin' is doing well so far. A warning: we sometimes say fairly nasty things about the people who teach our kids, but the people who teach our kids sometimes do some fairly nasty things. Please don't think we hate teachers in general. I think we all know that a teacher who cares and listens is a true gift, and appreciate such people when our lives are blessed by them. (Since you're here I would guess you're one of the latter type...) Welcome to the list! -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Sara, so nice to hear from you! it's nice to know about your family. oh, don't ever feel bad about talking about teachers. I hate teachers in general. I think that school systems suck in general. you know, except for me, i don't mind being puked on or doing SI stuff. hey, sometimes i get a wacky parent that drives me nuts too. sometimes, i'm the wacky parent that drives everyone nuts. my principal taught special ed for 23 years, she's awesome, and she's all about what is best for the children, so i'm lucky. J: if you need some lithium, I'll be glad to send you some. DO NOT slow down on your meds, or you'll be well you know either manic or depressed. Hey, my favorite is when, i'm in the middle of a crying fit, and i think hey, i can drap red fabric around david's ceiling and it'll look just like a circus. then i'll usually paint some more murals on someone's wall, and then just sit down and start crying again. it's wierd. i'm wierd. but (i read this somewhere) even God has autistic moments, because even the planets spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Sara, so nice to hear from you! it's nice to know about your family. oh, don't ever feel bad about talking about teachers. I hate teachers in general. I think that school systems suck in general. you know, except for me, i don't mind being puked on or doing SI stuff. hey, sometimes i get a wacky parent that drives me nuts too. sometimes, i'm the wacky parent that drives everyone nuts. my principal taught special ed for 23 years, she's awesome, and she's all about what is best for the children, so i'm lucky. J: if you need some lithium, I'll be glad to send you some. DO NOT slow down on your meds, or you'll be well you know either manic or depressed. Hey, my favorite is when, i'm in the middle of a crying fit, and i think hey, i can drap red fabric around david's ceiling and it'll look just like a circus. then i'll usually paint some more murals on someone's wall, and then just sit down and start crying again. it's wierd. i'm wierd. but (i read this somewhere) even God has autistic moments, because even the planets spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Sara, so nice to hear from you! it's nice to know about your family. oh, don't ever feel bad about talking about teachers. I hate teachers in general. I think that school systems suck in general. you know, except for me, i don't mind being puked on or doing SI stuff. hey, sometimes i get a wacky parent that drives me nuts too. sometimes, i'm the wacky parent that drives everyone nuts. my principal taught special ed for 23 years, she's awesome, and she's all about what is best for the children, so i'm lucky. J: if you need some lithium, I'll be glad to send you some. DO NOT slow down on your meds, or you'll be well you know either manic or depressed. Hey, my favorite is when, i'm in the middle of a crying fit, and i think hey, i can drap red fabric around david's ceiling and it'll look just like a circus. then i'll usually paint some more murals on someone's wall, and then just sit down and start crying again. it's wierd. i'm wierd. but (i read this somewhere) even God has autistic moments, because even the planets spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > Sara, so nice to hear from you! it's nice to know about your > family. oh, don't ever feel bad about talking about teachers. I hate > teachers in general. I think that school systems suck in general. ROTFL! You're going to fit RIGHT in here. > you know, except for me, Well of COURSE not YOU! 's teacher is SUPER about the SI stuff too. We are very lucky. He has a lot of needs in that area. He hasn't puked on her but they have had a few Epic Battles Of Diaper Changing and she had to go home to shower and change afterwards. That reminds me I have a new trick for that I should share with her...although he usually saves those treats for me! > all about what is best for the children, so i'm lucky. J: if you > need some lithium, I'll be glad to send you some. DO NOT slow down You have no idea how long I looked at that J: trying to turn it into some kind of smiley face and wondering if you got me confused with Jacquie & were offering me lithium. -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Hi Kris!!! I have a sister named who goes by Kris. :-) You are going to fit in well with this group - hope you can handle the onslaught of e-mail. I have a really hard time with that part of it and can't always keep up, but I love these people - they are my lifeline without knowing it. It's going to be great to have your perspective as a Mom with a child on the Spectrum and being an Early Intervention teacher as well. How did you do with the whole diagnosis thing, after already being experienced with it in class? Was it hard to accept? It sounds like he has been diagnosed very young, so you probably knew what you were dealing with beforehand. Unlike me who had no idea what the Autism Spectrum was nor that her child had been exhibiting many signs of it for years. I just thought all of his quirks, were, well, just that - quirks! I have a very well documented video timeline of his progression with it because it was all so " cute " ! ;-) Anyway, nice to meet you! Karin in Texas, married to Gino since 1985 - he isn't really a computer geek, but he aspires to be one ;-) Mom to Jakob (Jake) 3 1/2 medically diagnosed 3 mos ago as PDD with Autistic Tendencies; school calls it Autism - mild to moderate range - now in PPCD class (pre-school program for children with disabilities as it's known here in Texas); I call it ASR (Autism Spectrum Rollercoaster) Midwife by profession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 welcome! Tis a great place to be. who is not really up to spelling out the whole family menagerie at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 welcome! Tis a great place to be. who is not really up to spelling out the whole family menagerie at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Hi Kris, welcome to a great group. My name is Debbie. I'm currently a SAHM with 29 month old boy/girl twins. My son Jordan was diagnosed with autism in July. My daughter is most definitely NT. I'm married to a great man, Rick, who somehow manages to put up with all of us and actually likes doing it. LOL We live outside Cleveland, OH ... been here for about 1.5 years now. Before that we lived in Cincinnati. But I'm originally from New Jersey. I'm the geeky one of the family. Jordan comes by his autistic-ness naturally I guess. Now that I know what autism is ... it explains A LOT about me, lol. I'm pretty sure I'm borderline aspergers. Jordan and I are happiest when we're in a quiet corner at a party. My husband and are happiest when they are out mingling and schmoozing. Anyway, welcome to a great group. I lurk a lot here, but just reading other people's challenges and triumphs makes me feel not so alone in all of this. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Hello Kris, I'm Tuna (aka Louise), slightly insane librarian and mom to (ASD, 8) and (4). I'm married to Doug, music teacher/firefighter, and we live in northern Alberta. Welcome to the list, I think you'll fit right in. Tuna >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi, I'm Kris, and I have heard so many wonderful things about this group! My best friend is also a member. I can't wait to talk to you all! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ===== You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. - lin P. ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Hello Kris, I'm Tuna (aka Louise), slightly insane librarian and mom to (ASD, 8) and (4). I'm married to Doug, music teacher/firefighter, and we live in northern Alberta. Welcome to the list, I think you'll fit right in. Tuna >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi, I'm Kris, and I have heard so many wonderful things about this group! My best friend is also a member. I can't wait to talk to you all! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ===== You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. - lin P. ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 welcome kris! my name is michelle. my husband paul (also a computer geek) and i live in northern ontario with our boys sebastian (11) and rowan (6). rowan was diagnosed ASD in february of 1999. michelle mg Hello! New to group Hi, I'm Kris, and I have heard so many wonderful things about this group! My best friend is also a member. I can't wait to talk to you all! Ok, a little about us. I'm Kris, I'm a special education teacher. I teach little ones and do early intervention. My husband Jim is a computer geek (more on that later lol). My son is 4 and NT, and (age 2) has ASD. I also have bi-polar disorder, but thanks to the lithium I've been able to stay out of jail. Just kidding, (about the jail part, not the lithium). We say 's ASD because of Jim being such a computer geek (and I mean that very lovingly). Oh, and if any of you have students in my class, please don't be afraid. Being crazy makes you a great teacher. LOL. Nice to meet you all, and I want my own copy of the Windmill story, and then after I want to know what happens next! BTW: my husband is originally from Tallahassee, and we know the area very well. We probably even know the alligator man lol. Take care, I'll shut up now! I'm just so excited to be here! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 welcome kris! my name is michelle. my husband paul (also a computer geek) and i live in northern ontario with our boys sebastian (11) and rowan (6). rowan was diagnosed ASD in february of 1999. michelle mg Hello! New to group Hi, I'm Kris, and I have heard so many wonderful things about this group! My best friend is also a member. I can't wait to talk to you all! Ok, a little about us. I'm Kris, I'm a special education teacher. I teach little ones and do early intervention. My husband Jim is a computer geek (more on that later lol). My son is 4 and NT, and (age 2) has ASD. I also have bi-polar disorder, but thanks to the lithium I've been able to stay out of jail. Just kidding, (about the jail part, not the lithium). We say 's ASD because of Jim being such a computer geek (and I mean that very lovingly). Oh, and if any of you have students in my class, please don't be afraid. Being crazy makes you a great teacher. LOL. Nice to meet you all, and I want my own copy of the Windmill story, and then after I want to know what happens next! BTW: my husband is originally from Tallahassee, and we know the area very well. We probably even know the alligator man lol. Take care, I'll shut up now! I'm just so excited to be here! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 Hi Kris! Welcome to the group! I'm Angie, mom to 3: Carissa,15 with spina bifida, , 8, NT and 6, ppd-nos gf/cf diet. I've been rather silent lately- been busy with other stuff. But that is the great thing about this group! It's always here when you have the time. Talk all you like! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > But that is the great thing about this group! It's always here when you have the time. < hey, it's even here when you don't " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > But that is the great thing about this group! It's always here when you have the time. < hey, it's even here when you don't " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > But that is the great thing about this group! It's always here when you have the time. < hey, it's even here when you don't " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > > But that is the great thing about this group! It's always here when you have the time. < > > hey, it's even here when you don't > > " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. LOL- I have 1006 messages in my mailbox, no joke! So I am DEFINITELY aware of this! By the time I get through, it's old news! Angie-- who is drowning in digests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > > But that is the great thing about this group! It's always here when you have the time. < > > hey, it's even here when you don't > > " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. LOL- I have 1006 messages in my mailbox, no joke! So I am DEFINITELY aware of this! By the time I get through, it's old news! Angie-- who is drowning in digests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 > > But that is the great thing about this group! It's always here when you have the time. < > > hey, it's even here when you don't > > " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. LOL- I have 1006 messages in my mailbox, no joke! So I am DEFINITELY aware of this! By the time I get through, it's old news! Angie-- who is drowning in digests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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