Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 , HI! *waves wildly* We lived in SC during our last Air Force assignment. Where are you? It was a pretty crazy time for us, but to make a long story short the family lived in military housing at Shaw AFB, near Sumter, and we traveled alot for everything. was home when he could be. I too knew nothing of autism until we were faced with it, but in our case it was another parent that brought it up. Thank heavens she did. We have five kids from two to fifteen with a variety of dx's. Life is never dull, but often exhausting. This is a wonderful group of parents and I know you will find them helpful and supportive. Someone almost always has information, or a link. We have new parents, experienced parents, and parents that are also OT's, PT's, SPED teachers, etc. I wish I had found someplace like here years ago when we started on our journey, but Jacquie hadn't started the list yet and I was computer illiterate still. Now I hate to consider having no access to a computer and this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 Alot of us also use chat programs. You can find many or our chat names in the database. My AIM name is EGCJsmom and my Yahoo IM name is egcjssmom. Hope to see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 Welcome. I am jacquie H(not to be confused with Jacquie our group leader). I am married to Jeff (7 yrs now) and we live in california. WE have 3 children. Greggory is 6 yrs old and HF autistic. He is in regular first grade and doing well. Alec is going to be 5yrs this month. He is moderate autistic, BP and ADHD. He is at home with me for the time being. We plan to send him back to school next fall for kindergarten. Then there is Miss Yessenia. She is going to be 5months old this Dec 10th. She is a real stinker and keeps me hoping but kinda cute so we have decided to keep her. Hoope you enjoy it here. Jacquie H new to autism Hi, I am new to the group. My 29 month old has autism. So they say. I know nothing about autism. He is developmental delayed. Just started walking a month ago. Only has 2 worlds. Does not use them correctly.Throws alot and seems to have a explosive temper. Other wise sweetest boy you every saw. He is very loving and huggable. Loves to hug and cuddle. I was blown away by this. On top of that he has craniofacial problems. His skull was fused in the front at birth. I believe he has 2 or 3 different things going on with him. I would love to here from you all. in South Carolina SAHM to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 Hello , and welcome to the group. Ask any questions you have - lots of people with lots of information on this list. And of course we are always here for you to rant, vent, scream etc. at whenever you need to. -Sara. wife to Matt SAHM to , 3, autism, pica, & self-injurious behavior; and , 18mos, speech delay and?; and 'Punkin' due late May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 Oh yes, I am sarabyk on Yahoo and sara71277 on AIM. -Sara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 Awww, . I'm sorry you have to join us. But since you are - Welcome! I don't know what it is about the " Autie " kids, but they are always the " sweetest " kids! :-) That should be on the diagnostic criteria IMO. I hope you will enjoy it here. It is a difficult situation to be in as a parent, but this group really does make it a whole lot easier! ~ Karin Mom to Jake 3 1/2 ASD McIntyre wrote: > Hi, > > I am new to the group. My 29 month old has autism. So they say. I > know nothing about autism. He is developmental delayed. Just started > walking a month ago. Only has 2 worlds. Does not use them > correctly.Throws alot and seems to have a explosive temper. Other > wise sweetest boy you every saw. He is very loving and huggable. > Loves to hug and cuddle. I was blown away by this. > On top of that he has craniofacial problems. His skull was fused in > the front at birth. I believe he has 2 or 3 different things going on > with him. I would love to here from you all. > > in South Carolina > SAHM to > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 Welcome ! We all started out in your shoes knowing nothing about autism, well, except for a couple ladies here who happen to be therapists and a school teacher for autistic kids. I found out years ago that the old stereo type that a child who is autistic can't be affectionate was false....both of my boys have always been cuddlers and affectionate. Ask any questions you need too, we have an amazing amount of combined experience here! By the way, although undiagnosed, it's suspected that my boys have a genetic condition and their autism is just one of the characteristics of it. Sue in MI Mom to: 12 1/2, HFA 9, AS/ADD IM smgaska1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 Welcome , I'm trying to catch up with the groups messages and I may say a few things others have already told you so ignore me if I do. ;o) > I am new to the group. My 29 month old has autism. So they say. I > know nothing about autism. He is developmental delayed. Just started walking a month ago. Only has 2 worlds. Does not use them > correctly.Throws alot and seems to have a explosive temper. Other > wise sweetest boy you every saw. He is very loving and huggable. > Loves to hug and cuddle. I was blown away by this. Autism affects every child in different ways. Some of our kids are very physical with hugs and touching. My daughter liked to be hugged and held at 29 months. (she still wants to sit in my lap at 11 yrs old but she's getting better at sitting beside me). My son has always been extremely clingy. He's 7 and not dx'd yet though he's scheduled for testing in January and we're suspecting Aspergers. (a type of autism if you're not familiar with the term) or high functioning autism. >I believe he has 2 or 3 different things going on > with him. Unfortunately a lot of our kids have more than one issue they're facing. It complicates life sometimes. Glad to have you. I'm fairly new to the group myself (only been here 3 months now. Tina 11 austim Sami 9 NT 7 (?) anger issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2002 Report Share Posted December 7, 2002 - Welcome to the group... Please jump in with any questions, experiences, concerns, etc. Glad to have you here, Penny Mom to Jacqui, almost 8, HFA Jeff, just turned 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2002 Report Share Posted December 11, 2002 Hi , Sounds like he has a lot autism-like things going on. I have a sister in SC with an autistic child. I certainly envy the programs available there as compared to Georgia. Welcome to the list. Sissi Kids' Page http://www.isoa.net/~nitetrax/original.htm Boone's Art Page http://www.isoa.net/~nitetrax/bart.htm Dillon's Music Page http://www.geocities.com/flaremusic Please sign petition: www.geocities.com/stopleland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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