New Mom

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Hello All,

Just wanted to say I am new to this site. I think the site is great,

tons of wonderful information. My son is 7 mos old and just started

weraing his helmut 3 weeks ago. so far so good, I just hope it works.

He has brachycephaly, and was diagnosed at his 6 mos checkup. My main

problem is his head is very dry, I have been applying baby lotion. Any

other advice or suggestions would be great!!

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My son also has very dry skin. I found that if I washed his hair

every day as recommended by the cleaning instructions it made it

really bad. I switched to a sensitive scalp shampoo (not a baby

shampoo) and only wash it once a week. To cut down the 'smell' I wipe

his head down with a wet washrag and clean his helmet twice a day. I

also cut his hair (what little he has) very short so it doesn't take

as long to dry.

Sheila, mom to , 14 months, STARband 3/6-8/6, DOCband 9/6-?

>

> Hello All,

> Just wanted to say I am new to this site. I think the site is

great,

> tons of wonderful information. My son is 7 mos old and just started

> weraing his helmut 3 weeks ago. so far so good, I just hope it

works.

> He has brachycephaly, and was diagnosed at his 6 mos checkup. My

main

> problem is his head is very dry, I have been applying baby lotion.

Any

> other advice or suggestions would be great!!

> Thanks

>

>

[Guest guest]

The link below may give you some ideas. You might also want to check out

the other link which is Dr. Gutstein's website. He is the founder of RDI

(Relationship Development Intervention). Pam

_Social Skills Training Program_

(http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~ebdstudy/strategy/socskils.htm)

_Learn and Grow: Understanding RDI with Connections Center_

(http://www.rdiconnect.com/default.asp)

_:: About RDI ::_ (http://www.autismrelationship.com/whatisrdi.htm)

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First of all I would be at that school talking with the teacher & making her

aware of this & calling on the Principal while I was there. Name calling is a

type of bullying which is against school laws. Take care,Betty

fireflywelch1 <fireflywelch1@...> wrote:

Hi, I am new and just wanted to introduce myself. I have an 8 year old

boy with Aspergers and am also a single mom. He is in a great school

system, but even so we still have our daily problems. Currently his

classmates are picking him on. They think he is annoying and he can

be, but they continually call him names. I was recently told that when

he goes to the library and sits at a table, the other kids will get up

and move, leaving him to sit alone. What have some of you done to help

your child develop skills to deal with other kids and their lack of

understanding of a kid with AS?

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Thanks for your comments and especially the links. I talked with the teacher

and assistant Principal and they have talked with the class about kindness, etc.

I just told my son two weeks ago that he had AS and would like to talk with his

class. My biggest hurdle is teaching Zackary the social skills he needs to deal

with others who may be unkind to him and to help him learn how to make friends.

Do you have any other resources associated with helping them learn about

friendship?

Thanks

Re: ( ) New Mom

My son's speech therapist and social worker go into his classroom at the

beginning of the year and talk about " The Sixth Sense " to his classmates. It

is a way to teach typical peers about their classmate with autism. It should

be written into the child's IEP so that it is done every year with every new

class. Usually the child with autism is not in class at the time of the

presentation. Pam

Here is a link about the book:

_Amazon.com: The Sixth Sense II: Books: Carol Gray_

(http://www.amazon. com/Sixth- Sense-II- Carol-Gray/ dp/1885477902)

This is a link about the program (a little technical but may be helpful)

_http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ S

ense_II.pdf_

(http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ Sense_II. pdf)

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I haven't really looked at speech therapy in that way before! He could

certainly benefit from it. I have an IEP meeting next week and will ask about

the service. The difficulty with Zackary is he is very bright and his academics

are at 5-11th grade levels (he is in 3rd grade). I would like to find a

clinic that offers Social Skill in Knoxville, TN, but have not heard of one

dealing with AS. He is in a social skills class at school and in OT at school.

Thanks again for your help. I am excited to be a part of this group as I have

often needed help with challenging situations that arise with Zackary.

Re: ( ) New Mom

My son's speech therapist and social worker go into his classroom at the

beginning of the year and talk about " The Sixth Sense " to his classmates. It

is a way to teach typical peers about their classmate with autism. It should

be written into the child's IEP so that it is done every year with every new

class. Usually the child with autism is not in class at the time of the

presentation. Pam

Here is a link about the book:

_Amazon.com: The Sixth Sense II: Books: Carol Gray_

(http://www.amazon. com/Sixth- Sense-II- Carol-Gray/ dp/1885477902)

This is a link about the program (a little technical but may be helpful)

_http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ S

ense_II.pdf_

(http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ Sense_II. pdf)

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Thanks, I will try these links. I did purchase several books this morning from

Amazon:

Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?: A Guide for Friends and Family "

Jude Welton

The Sixth Sense II " Carol Gray (thanks for the recommendation)

Asperger Syndrome and the Elementary School Experience: Practical Solutions for

Academic & Social Difficulties "

Has anyone read these?

Re: ( ) New Mom

The link below may give you some ideas. You might also want to check out

the other link which is Dr. Gutstein's website. He is the founder of RDI

(Relationship Development Intervention) . Pam

_Social Skills Training Program_

(http://www.users. globalnet. co.uk/~ebdstudy/ strategy/ socskils. htm)

_Learn and Grow: Understanding RDI with Connections Center_

(http://www.rdiconne ct.com/default. asp)

_:: About RDI ::_ (http://www.autismre lationship. com/whatisrdi. htm)

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,

I have the same situation with my son . He's in the above superior

intelligence range. When they tested his I.Q. a few years ago, employees in the

diagnosticians office actually made an extra effort to meet me, just because I

was the mother of the kid with the I.Q. at the genius level! I felt like a

movie star/ celebrity! I was so proud! But little did I know that his gift of

intelligence would come at a price. I've found it kind of hard to have such an

especially bright kid who also has neurological issues at the same time. Other

parents realize his intelligence, since he share's his knowledge with ALL he

meets. But it's awkward because I've chosen not to share the he has Asperger's

with people and they seem to wonder why he' s got some " quirks " . Ugggg.

I found the social skills therapy clinic in Houston by asking our school

psychologist to check into a private social skills classes for me. She did some

research with the districts Autism Team and got back with me on several great

places.

Liz

Houston

Welch <fireflywelch1@...> wrote:

I haven't really looked at speech therapy in that way before! He could

certainly benefit from it. I have an IEP meeting next week and will ask about

the service. The difficulty with Zackary is he is very bright and his academics

are at 5-11th grade levels (he is in 3rd grade). I would like to find a clinic

that offers Social Skill in Knoxville, TN, but have not heard of one dealing

with AS. He is in a social skills class at school and in OT at school. Thanks

again for your help. I am excited to be a part of this group as I have often

needed help with challenging situations that arise with Zackary.

Re: ( ) New Mom

My son's speech therapist and social worker go into his classroom at the

beginning of the year and talk about " The Sixth Sense " to his classmates. It

is a way to teach typical peers about their classmate with autism. It should

be written into the child's IEP so that it is done every year with every new

class. Usually the child with autism is not in class at the time of the

presentation. Pam

Here is a link about the book:

_Amazon.com: The Sixth Sense II: Books: Carol Gray_

(http://www.amazon. com/Sixth- Sense-II- Carol-Gray/ dp/1885477902)

This is a link about the program (a little technical but may be helpful)

_http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ S

ense_II.pdf_

(http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ Sense_II. pdf)

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Hello, I am new to the group and wanted to introduce myself and family.

My name is . My husband is . We have 2 wonderful sons

named " D.J. " short for (8 years old), and Dylan (7 months).

We live in Sanford, Colorado.

DJ was diagnosed with AS back in May 2006. Before that he was diagnosed

with ADHD at the age of 5. We had tried almost all of the medications,

but it seemed like he was just getting worse. Last year we were living

in Arkansas and we were in the principal's office on the average of 3

days a week, because DJ was biting, fighting, kicking, pinching,

screaming. Now since we moved to Colorado and we took him off of the

medication and put him on Reliv® Now for Kids he is not so volient,

but he still has his bad days at school. He will scream at the teacher

and principal, distrupts the class. He is very bonable when anyone

tells him to do something.

As far as teaching other kids about the differences between DJ and them

is that I had them watched a video about Autism, but they still pick on

DJ. We have told DJ to try to be friends with all the children but they

all won't be friends with you and that is okay. Just remember that you

are special in your very own way and that we love you no matter what.

Loving Mom in Colorado.

>

> Hi, I am new and just wanted to introduce myself. I have an 8 year

old

> boy with Aspergers and am also a single mom. He is in a great

school

> system, but even so we still have our daily problems. Currently his

> classmates are picking him on. They think he is annoying and he can

> be, but they continually call him names. I was recently told that

when

> he goes to the library and sits at a table, the other kids will get

up

> and move, leaving him to sit alone. What have some of you done to

help

> your child develop skills to deal with other kids and their lack of

> understanding of a kid with AS?

>

[Guest guest]

It is so nice to actually hear from someone that has had the same issues.

Zackary is loved by most all adults because he can relate to them

intellectually, but he is odd!!! To most kids he is just odd!!!! He doesn't

share their interest and has a very difficult time " fitting in " . I will agree

with you that intelligence does come with a price. I will start looking for a

private social skills class as this seems to be our biggest hurdle right now.

We are in a smaller town and a unique school, so some of the issues other

parents are facing will begin for me when he starts 5th grade. Hopefully I will

learn from all of you so I am better prepared.

Re: ( ) New Mom

My son's speech therapist and social worker go into his classroom at the

beginning of the year and talk about " The Sixth Sense " to his classmates. It

is a way to teach typical peers about their classmate with autism. It should

be written into the child's IEP so that it is done every year with every new

class. Usually the child with autism is not in class at the time of the

presentation. Pam

Here is a link about the book:

_Amazon.com: The Sixth Sense II: Books: Carol Gray_

(http://www.amazon. com/Sixth- Sense-II- Carol-Gray/ dp/1885477902)

This is a link about the program (a little technical but may be helpful)

_http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ S

ense_II.pdf_

(http://www.thegrayc enter.org/ cms/ktmlliterf/ files/uploads/ Research_

on_Sixth_ Sense_II. pdf)

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