RE: Puberty

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In a message dated 08/23/2001 8:28:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

northstar763@... writes:

<< He went from eating us out of house and home too basically

starving himself. >>

The only thing that comes to mind is girls.

We moved around a lot when I was a kid and I remember that some schools were

more socially " advanced " in my age group than others. Perhaps at his

previous school, they hadn't moved to the boy/girl stage of pairing off, etc,

and maybe they have at his new one. Or he's spotted a little cutie and has a

crush. I'm wondering because of his age, 13.

Or maybe there's a group of kids who are teasing him about his weight. Peer

pressure counts for an awfully lot at his age, especially when the kid is new

and trying to find his niche.

good luck and let us know how it goes,

luthien

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I too, would like to know what the outcome of this situation is, please.

Thank You!

Tammy

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My daughter,15(ah),had such bad teeth at age 13(like pick up sticks),it was

a trial to have her at our table.Her tonsils were huge,high palate,her teeth

met no where in her mouth,.She chewed(struggled to chew) with her mouth wide

open and gasping for air,bless her heart.

So,I wondered,also,at your post,if he is afraid to eat in front of

someone,or some other lunch room dynamic.

Jill

Re: puberty

> In a message dated 08/23/2001 8:28:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> northstar763@... writes:

>

> << He went from eating us out of house and home too basically

> starving himself. >>

>

> The only thing that comes to mind is girls.

> We moved around a lot when I was a kid and I remember that some schools

were

> more socially " advanced " in my age group than others. Perhaps at his

> previous school, they hadn't moved to the boy/girl stage of pairing off,

etc,

> and maybe they have at his new one. Or he's spotted a little cutie and

has a

> crush. I'm wondering because of his age, 13.

> Or maybe there's a group of kids who are teasing him about his weight.

Peer

> pressure counts for an awfully lot at his age, especially when the kid is

new

> and trying to find his niche.

>

> good luck and let us know how it goes,

>

> luthien

>

>

> ===

>

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tynywonder@... wrote:

> I too, would like to know what the outcome of this situation is, please.

>

> Thank You!

>

> Tammy

What is the outcome of puberty?

More hair, deeper voice, a lifetime of being vexed by women...

;-)

-Bill Bradford (who hopes his wife doesn't read this)

>

>

>

> ===

>

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I'm trying to find out if anyone has or knows of someone who began having

epilepsy at puberty and has either outgrown it, has it controlled with

AEDs or diet. I'm looking for some hope for my daughter. Thanks!

Grace

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HI GRACE,I WAS BORN WITH EPILEPSY AND WHEN I WAS 21 I STOPPED HAVING SEIZURES

FOR 4 YEARS, AND YOU KNOW THE REST I HAD QUIT TAKING MEDICINE THEN, WHEN I

TURNED 25 THEY STARTED COMING BACK AFTER I GOT RUNOVER BY THAT DRUNK. MAY GOD

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" Grace H. " <foxyfox8@...> wrote:

I'm trying to find out if anyone has or knows of someone who began having

epilepsy at puberty and has either outgrown it, has it controlled with

AEDs or diet. I'm looking for some hope for my daughter. Thanks!

Grace

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We tried martial arts with my son, with a one-on-one karate instructor, when Dylan was 6 or so and all he wanted to do was wrestle the instructor. The instructor tried to balance time w/ Dylan playing around and Dylan doing what he was supposed to be doing, but it was a bit much. The instructor was such a nice guy though, he really tried.

We put Dylan in soccer next (started when he was in the 3rd grade). It's been a bumpy road at times, but I've always told each coach what was going on with Dylan and what some of his challenges were and it's worked out. Dylan's been on the same team now for working on three years and his coach is AMAZING. When we got the Aspergers diagnosis late last year, the coach had already looked up some info on the internet so he could learn best how to work with Dylan before I could really even add my two cents. He's been proactive about Dylan ever since. It's great to watch. And the boys are finally a little easier on him (the coach is real big on teamwork and people on the team supporting each other, no matter what). It's a recreational soccer team and I can't say enough about what Dylan has learned from it in terms of teamwork and supporting each other, even when you mess up. Since

Dylan can be rigid about rules, this used to be harder for him but he finally had the lightbulb that even if someone messes up, you still say something positive instead of pointing out what they did wrong. It took awhile to learn it (and some social pain) but he's learned it.

I'm saying this to not discourage parents of younger kids about team sports. I'm definitely not saying it's time to put a 13 year old on a new soccer team with minimal to no soccer experience. That would not be good. I hope martial arts can be helpful in that situation. There's an archery club at my daughter's martial arts school and Dylan has been eyeing that for quite sometime. With soccer, church group, school, and home life, we just don't have the time though for another commitment.

"Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out."

From: rushen janice <jrushen@...> Sent: Monday, December 8, 2008 7:48:13 PMSubject: Re: ( ) Re: puberty

I wish my son would do it...but he won't.....

Janice Rushen

"I will try to be open to all avenues of wisdom and hope"

From: Tonya s <auburntonya>Subject: ( ) Re: puberty Date: Monday, December 8, 2008, 7:23 PM

This sounds a lot like my son. Have you tried martial arts? It's been positively brilliant for my son. Granted, we still have outbursts and nasty language and all that but the 1. discipline and 2. workouts really help his mood swings. It's a great choice for Aspie kids b/c team sports don't seem to fit.I'll even give you the secret to how I got him to go-- he wanted a dog, I wanted him in Karate, we made a compromise.I had to sign a 'contract' so he couldn't 'quit' and now, he'd be lost w/o it. It's been a year and the confidence building alone has been worth every month of $100 they take from our bank account LOL Even when dh was out of work, we made sure we had his tuition.Best of luck to you,Tonya>> Hi everyone, my son is 13 and dealing with puberty mood swings. I am > sure this is difficult for all boys his age but since he lacks a lot of > maturity it is even more challenging. I am wondering if others have > had this same experience. We have dealt a lot with aggression from him > in the past year that was not there previously. He is also lonely and > has no close friends which is hard to help him with when his interests > (obsessions) are so limited. If anyone can offer suggestions on how > they get their kids involved in anything I would appreciate. when he > was younger I could arrange social activities for him but he is too old > for that now. The special needs groups we have tried are sometimes > hard for him because he is very high functioning and doesn't seem to

> click but he is socially impaired enough to not be able to fit in with > peers at school. He is not interested in any physical activity (sports > or swimming, etc)and has no hobbies except writing, reading, movie > obsessions (isolated activities). I am feeling so sad for him and want > to help him but feel like I am losing my patience out of frustration > with his mood swings and I know he can't help it.> > Thanks for any words of wisdom from parents who have been where we are > now.>

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Puberty was/is huge for my now-14-year-old son. It helped to put him

in a Waldorf classroom that only had 13 kids in it, as everything the

kids did they did as a group, birthday parties everyone was included.

>writing, reading, movie

a couple ideas for making these less solitary -- writing online in

forums (you could find one that you are comfortable with), perhaps

book reviews or movie reviews, or even blogging? You might find

connections with other kids with these interests, particularly through

homeschooling or unschooling groups.

good luck and hang in there

Marilyn

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The frontal lobe is what controls our sense of right and wrong, Heidi.

Perhaps you should consult a neuropsychiatrist about this.

granny

On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Heidi

<hjjjjhenderson@...>wrote:

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>

> Just wondering how puberty has affected the behavior of your kids that are

> going through or have gone through it. My son continues to struggle with

> his behavior weather he is on meds or off of meds. Recently found out after

> a year of thinking he was allergic to all this food he is not allergic to

> any of it. Only sagebrush. Then he is having a side affect from his med

> and the heat so I took him off of it. I feel bad for him, as he has so much

> anger and is so mean so I was just wondering if the puberty could be

> causing

> some of this because as I said no matter what we do it never gets better,

> on top of that he has an under active frontal lobe, so he has no sence of

> what he does and if he hurt someone he says what happened.

> Heidi mom to ph (12)

>

>

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Underactive frontal lobe activity also seems to be related to depression and

OCD-either of which could affect behavior. Also with ADD and several other

things with behavioral implications.

Puberty always makes everything worse with all those hormones and growing

pains, but attributing big changes just to puberty without some medical

checking can let parents miss an underlying condition or change in

condition.

I vote for a neuro consult too.

Judi

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf

Of Gem Bordages

Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 8:18 PM

Subject: Re: Puberty

The frontal lobe is what controls our sense of right and wrong, Heidi.

Perhaps you should consult a neuropsychiatrist about this.

granny

On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Heidi

<hjjjjhenderson@... <mailto:hjjjjhenderson%40gmail.com> >wrote:

>

>

> Just wondering how puberty has affected the behavior of your kids that are

> going through or have gone through it. My son continues to struggle with

> his behavior weather he is on meds or off of meds. Recently found out

after

> a year of thinking he was allergic to all this food he is not allergic to

> any of it. Only sagebrush. Then he is having a side affect from his med

> and the heat so I took him off of it. I feel bad for him, as he has so

much

> anger and is so mean so I was just wondering if the puberty could be

> causing

> some of this because as I said no matter what we do it never gets better,

> on top of that he has an under active frontal lobe, so he has no sence of

> what he does and if he hurt someone he says what happened.

> Heidi mom to ph (12)

>

>

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I would also get his thyroid level checked.

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I'm finding that now that Nic has started puberty, he is easier to manage.

No more fighting to get him to the dinner table or anything else for that

matter. Yes he gives some resistance but nothing like before. He is becoming

more independent too and cleaning up without asking him to. I hope this

lasts.....we are still having the " touching " issue but are dealing with

that.

Di

Re: Puberty

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> The frontal lobe is what controls our sense of right and wrong, Heidi.

> Perhaps you should consult a neuropsychiatrist about this.

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> granny

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> On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Heidi

> <hjjjjhenderson@... <mailto:hjjjjhenderson%40gmail.com> >wrote:

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>>

>> Just wondering how puberty has affected the behavior of your kids that

>> are

>> going through or have gone through it. My son continues to struggle with

>> his behavior weather he is on meds or off of meds. Recently found out

> after

>> a year of thinking he was allergic to all this food he is not allergic to

>> any of it. Only sagebrush. Then he is having a side affect from his med

>> and the heat so I took him off of it. I feel bad for him, as he has so

> much

>> anger and is so mean so I was just wondering if the puberty could be

>> causing

>> some of this because as I said no matter what we do it never gets better,

>> on top of that he has an under active frontal lobe, so he has no sence of

>> what he does and if he hurt someone he says what happened.

>> Heidi mom to ph (12)

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Lol! Yes, but Nic is only 12.

Wait for it. ; )

And not to be too negative, we saw/ see a lot of variation in how much our

teens have/ are driving us nuts at any given moment or day or week. There

are times when they are actually like responsible, socially competent,

mature individuals, but also times when--not.

Judi

Re: Puberty

I'm finding that now that Nic has started puberty, he is easier to manage.

No more fighting to get him to the dinner table or anything else for that

matter. Yes he gives some resistance but nothing like before. He is becoming

more independent too and cleaning up without asking him to. I hope this

lasts.....we are still having the " touching " issue but are dealing with

that.

Di

Re: Puberty

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> The frontal lobe is what controls our sense of right and wrong, Heidi.

> Perhaps you should consult a neuropsychiatrist about this.

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> granny

>

> On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 7:03 PM, Heidi

> <hjjjjhenderson@... <mailto:hjjjjhenderson%40gmail.com> >wrote:

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>> Just wondering how puberty has affected the behavior of your kids that

>> are

>> going through or have gone through it. My son continues to struggle with

>> his behavior weather he is on meds or off of meds. Recently found out

> after

>> a year of thinking he was allergic to all this food he is not allergic to

>> any of it. Only sagebrush. Then he is having a side affect from his med

>> and the heat so I took him off of it. I feel bad for him, as he has so

> much

>> anger and is so mean so I was just wondering if the puberty could be

>> causing

>> some of this because as I said no matter what we do it never gets better,

>> on top of that he has an under active frontal lobe, so he has no sence of

>> what he does and if he hurt someone he says what happened.

>> Heidi mom to ph (12)

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Here is a book we have in our lending

library and many of our parents have found useful:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en & q=girls+growing+up+on+the+autism+spectrum & safe=strict & cid=7585514293698848585 & sa=title#p

It goes over puberty and teen issues with

girls on the autism spectrum or ADHD.

-Lindsey

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sandi Woodson

Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 8:11

PM

Subject: [ ] Puberty

Hello Everyone-

Well I have a almost

twelve yr old boy with autism and a high functioning step daughter with

autism as well. Was wondering if anyone had any tips, books they would

reccomend. Not so much worried about my son just yet, but my step daughter is

another story. She is starting to develop and looking for the easiest way to

go about this. Any suggestions would be great!!! Thanks!!!

sandi

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Hello, Was wondering if you could clarify what you are looking for? Are you

looking for ways to talk about puberty/books to explain the change itself-like a

book? Or are you looking for ways to help " through the process of change " of a

individual with ASD, emotionally, socially, and physically-which is a number of

yrs process of teaching/guiding?

I am a mother of 6 - 3 adults, 2 teens (1 is hfa), and a 5yo.

The change of puberty was difficult process for my son on many levels (w/hfa).

FINALLY though.... he is comfortable with all of it (just turned 15y). It has

been a rocky 2+ yrs. Many syptoms increased of his autism too... I have found

the teaching to be continuous. I had to also use social stories, and teaching in

a way that I didn't have to do with my other 4 children through puberty. I

found I needed more patience, understanding, and looking at the " change " through

his eyes to better be able to help him.

Good Luck to You... nothing really sticks out in my mind- that I would say wow,

a must have material though-I used many various resources, online, and library

loan from state(not just our county)-I made up many social stories, and continue

to do so. HIs therapists used many resources (my son is on the ASP). A few

books I have used as a guide that helped that i own... " Taking CAre of Myself " ,

A healthy hygiene, puberty and personal curriculum for young people with autism

by Wrobel (most was though below my son's level of functioning, but helpful

as a guide), and also like for helping him with emotional responses in many diff

social situations (which THAT came out of nowhere-very loud scary stuff,

starting at age 12/13 and whoa I was unprepared for that... again much much(!)

better now), the book, " The Incedible 5-point Scale " , assisting students with

autism spectrum disorders in understanding social interactions and controlling

their emotional responses, by Buron and Curtis.

I don't usually share this, but if it helps someone (I do try and respect my

son's privacY) and it would have helped us to hear from others re this. We don't

naturally go to meds in our life, as a family (for ex.) our children were

unmedicated births-our last was a homebirth. MY son up until over a yr ago, had

never been on any meds for autism or anxiety. WE were going to therapists and

he was under the care of a DR though for issues we were having difficulty with.

WE saw a very obvious increase in syptoms of anxiety relating to puberty (we

believe). We did see him 'heading' into depression in puberty too, and decided

to medicate - 25mg Zoloft is what he started on, and continues this, and saw a

change immediately... but it has been over the last yr, seeing the change get

easier on him. He now works out at the ymca gym (and loves it). Thigs are going

good, but my husband and I believe the Zoloft did help initially, but our

continued teaching/guiding and finding outlets for him, were key to the success

we are now seeing. 25mg was just enough to help, and at such a low dose we

haven't seen any side effects.

Again, Good Luck! My husband and I find humor in situations, that we can share

together as a way to get through it too.

Sue

>

> Hello Everyone-

>  

> Well I have a almost twelve yr old boy with autism and a high functioning step

daughter with autism as well. Was wondering if anyone had any tips, books they

would reccomend. Not so much worried about my son just yet, but my step daughter

is another story. She is starting to develop and looking for the easiest way to

go about this. Any suggestions would be great!!! Thanks!!!

>

>

> sandi

>

[Guest guest]

Hi!I would recommend the book "Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for Adolescents with Autism" by Carol Wrobel. NevadaFrom: Sandi Woodson <Sandi43098@...>Subject: [ ] Puberty Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 8:11 PM

Hello Everyone-

Well I have a almost twelve yr old boy with autism and a high functioning step daughter with autism as well. Was wondering if anyone had any tips, books they would reccomend. Not so much worried about my son just yet, but my step daughter is another story. She is starting to develop and looking for the easiest way to go about this. Any suggestions would be great!!! Thanks!!!

sandi

[Guest guest]

Thank you very much Lindsey!!!

sandi

From: Soisson, Lindsey <LSoisson@...>Subject: RE: [ ] Puberty Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 10:13 AM

Here is a book we have in our lending library and many of our parents have found useful:

http://www.google. com/products/ catalog?hl= en & q=girls+growing+ up+on+the+ autism+spectrum & safe=strict & cid=758551429369884 8585 & sa=title#p

It goes over puberty and teen issues with girls on the autism spectrum or ADHD.

-Lindsey

From: @group s.com [mailto: @group s.com ] On Behalf Of Sandi WoodsonSent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 8:11 PM@group s.comSubject: [ ] Puberty

Hello Everyone-

Well I have a almost twelve yr old boy with autism and a high functioning step daughter with autism as well. Was wondering if anyone had any tips, books they would reccomend. Not so much worried about my son just yet, but my step daughter is another story. She is starting to develop and looking for the easiest way to go about this. Any suggestions would be great!!! Thanks!!!

sandi

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HealthGrades 2009 Outstanding Patient Experience Award

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This is pretty scary to me because Micah at 10 years old wears a size 5.  I

wonder if your growth has anything to do with it if you have DS.  Both my

typical boys were around 12 when they began puberty but then again they were

regular sized.

 

Loree

Re: Puberty

  Our son with Ds started showing the physical signs of puberty between his 11

year old well child check up and his 12 year old check up. Before that though,

he had behavioral changes that were, in hindsight, a precursor to the physical

changes. He tested the waters more, pushed the boundaries. He had earned more

independence at school but suddenly he was less reliable. He wanted to try

things, like cooking his own eggs for breakfast, and he didn't understand that

he couldn't just do it unsupervised. It felt like a step back but it really

wasn't.

up too late to make much sense

& gt;

& gt; For my typical boys, they were about 11 or 12 when they started...

& gt; (will be 13 tomorrow and has DS) is following right along in their

footsteps

& gt;

& gt; Kym...mom to 5 including (12 w/ ds)

& gt;

& gt; Puberty

& gt;

& gt;

& gt; & gt; Okay for those experienced moms out there, when did you children start

& gt; & gt; going through puberty (both DS and non-DS). I don't know if the

problems

& gt; & gt; that we are having is either puberty related or ADHD related (I have a

& gt; & gt; call into his behavioral specialist will get a call back hopefully

& gt; & gt; tomorrow).

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt; Thanks,

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt; mom to 10 (11 in June, DS and whole long long long list of other

& gt; & gt; medical problems)

& gt; & gt; Abbey and a 4 (5 in July, my identical sweethearts)

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt;

[Guest guest]

Same here! That was about the same time that caught our microwave on

fire making his own cheese crisp. LOL He really started wanting to do

things on his own. The physical changes started shortly after that.

Kym...mom to (13 TODAY!! w/ DS)

Puberty

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>>

>> > Okay for those experienced moms out there, when did you children start

>> > going through puberty (both DS and non-DS). I don't know if the

>> > problems

>> > that we are having is either puberty related or ADHD related (I have a

>> > call into his behavioral specialist will get a call back hopefully

>> > tomorrow).

>> >

>> > Thanks,

>> >

>> >

>> > mom to 10 (11 in June, DS and whole long long long list of other

>> > medical problems)

>> > Abbey and a 4 (5 in July, my identical sweethearts)

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

ROTFLOL!!

Puberty

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>

> > Okay for those experienced moms out there, when did you children start

> > going through puberty (both DS and non-DS). I don't know if the problems

> > that we are having is either puberty related or ADHD related (I have a

> > call into his behavioral specialist will get a call back hopefully

> > tomorrow).

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> >

> > mom to 10 (11 in June, DS and whole long long long list of other

> > medical problems)

> > Abbey and a 4 (5 in July, my identical sweethearts)

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Nick's still riding the cute (looks like he is 8-10 years old) wave and he's

16.

Cari

Re: Re: Puberty

It's hysterical because looks like he is about 7 or 8 years old and

he walks by a group of females and nods his head and says " hey girls " with a

semi deep voice...LOL So, I'd say they go more by age than size

Fortunately at the moment, the girls think that's really cute...don't know

how long he can ride that wave...haha

Puberty

& gt;

& gt;

& gt; & gt; Okay for those experienced moms out there, when did you children

start

& gt; & gt; going through puberty (both DS and non-DS). I don't know if the

problems

& gt; & gt; that we are having is either puberty related or ADHD related (I

have a

& gt; & gt; call into his behavioral specialist will get a call back hopefully

& gt; & gt; tomorrow).

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt; Thanks,

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt; mom to 10 (11 in June, DS and whole long long long list of

other

& gt; & gt; medical problems)

& gt; & gt; Abbey and a 4 (5 in July, my identical sweethearts)

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt;

[Guest guest]

That's where I think Micah is headed.  What do you do whenpeople ask you how

old he is?  I am so tired of the startled looks and stares!

Re: Re: Puberty

It's hysterical because looks like he is about 7 or 8 years old and

he walks by a group of females and nods his head and says " hey girls " with a

semi deep voice...LOL So, I'd say they go more by age than size

Fortunately at the moment, the girls think that's really cute...don't know

how long he can ride that wave...haha

Puberty

& gt;

& gt;

& gt; & gt; Okay for those experienced moms out there, when did you children

start

& gt; & gt; going through puberty (both DS and non-DS). I don't know if the

problems

& gt; & gt; that we are having is either puberty related or ADHD related (I

have a

& gt; & gt; call into his behavioral specialist will get a call back hopefully

& gt; & gt; tomorrow).

& gt; & gt;

& gt; & gt; Thanks,

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Excuse me for jumping in here...this just occurred to me: does Nick have to

shave yet?

 

Olivia gets to play tennis most Saturday mornings with a big group of kids who

also have ds, and I have consulted the moms there as far as puberty and girls -

I am told the same thing, that is girls tend to develop sooner. Well, that is

such a worrisome idea to me, because I was such an early bloomer anyway - I got

my period when I was not quite 11. So here's Olivia, she is 8 and 1/2, and she

is constantly mistaken for a 4 year old! I do not want to think about how it

will be to explain how to handle monthly menses, and deal with mood swings. 

:-(

 

Loree, I am with you about the looks of surprise about our kids' age!

 

Patty

From: CMancari@... <CMancari@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Puberty

mymacfamily@...,

Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 2:29 PM

 

Nick's still riding the cute (looks like he is 8-10 years old) wave and he's 16.

Cari

Re: Re: Puberty

It's hysterical because looks like he is about 7 or 8 years old and

he walks by a group of females and nods his head and says " hey girls " with a

semi deep voice...LOL So, I'd say they go more by age than size

Fortunately at the moment, the girls think that's really cute...don't know

how long he can ride that wave...haha

Puberty

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