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[Guest guest]

> Hi Irma,

> I'm one of those who reads all the posts but doesn't write too

often. I've been following your story pretty closely & I admire you

so much for all the research you have done on D.S. & Autism. Also,

I'm very interested in hearing all about the nutritional supplements

you have been trying with . It's wonderful to hear all the

good news about 's recent improvements in behaviour. How's the

toilet training going?

Thanks ,

is still doing good , he has come along way . Amazing how our

brains are affected of what we eat . I'm glad the Dietary supplement

has worked for him . The Flax Seed Oil with the Olive Leaf Extract is

a 3 mos. trial . All this was given by parents that had tried it out

with their children (23 & 15yrs.old )with Down Syndrome ,who I keep in

touch here in San . I know there is still something missing

so once the 3 mos. treatment is done . I would like to try The Anti-

Candida Immune System-Boosting Diet which will involve The Autistic

Treatment Center . At the local Autism Society Support Group I was

given information by a parent who had tried it on his son . A recent

research links autism and other neurological illnessess to

immunological deficiencies . It makes sense because my doctor had me

on a trial too . Had me on Golden Seal to cleanse my immune system .

It cut down from getting ill . 's toilet training is still a

roller-coaster ride . Better than before , though . I guess this will

do . Take Care .

Irma , 12, DS/ASD

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Hi Irma,

Sorry I haven't been reading my e-mails lately. I have A LOT going on with

right now. He's now home for the rest of the summer until school

starts in three weeks so I'm trying to get things organized and ready for

the long spiral down hill from no school structure. I wish was

mentally old enough to let me work with him, but " home " is where you play

and watch videos. Today we came home with our first dose of Ritalin. I

hope it helps to focus him so he can learn this year. I decided to try it

now that he doesn't have school so I can keep an eye on how he reacts. I'm

a bit nervous. I don't like to give things that might be long term. That

scares me. I am not really a medicine kind of a person myself.

It's bad enough that he's on a mild antibiotic all the time, but I won't put

up with it for a long period of time. I'm always worried about the build up

of things and side effects in the future. At least for now we are only

doing this until he is mentally ready to learn and pay attention.

My mom did ok. I could tell by Sunday when I called that she was getting a

little testy. Even my sister told me that she took off her hands on

Sunday because my mom was a wreck. I guess the good thing is that now she

has a better understanding of what I live with everyday. The conference it

self was ok. I had to get out of the frame of mind that my questions would

be answered here. It's informational. The workshops were basic and I guess

I wanted a little more info. For example, there was a workshop on SI. I

was hoping for examples of if your child is always on the go.. try some of

these tactics. It actually was what SI is and what it can do and how it has

worked for kids. But once I realized that, it was easier to choose which

ones I wanted to attend. I went to Joan's on visual strategies and learned

a lot. I have so much running through my head that I want to do, it's all

now finding the time to do it. Oh well, Thanks for thinking about me. I've

been a little down lately and needed a pick me up. Hope to talk to you

again soon.

Tollefson

: )

> , Hi!

> Just wondering how are you & your husband are doing ? Glad y'all made

> it out to the conference . Was it what you expected ? I noticed

> you're busy with the pics , good luck . Did your mom managed well

> with ? Sorry, I did not get to meet you , I would of love to .

> Hope all is well , Take Care .

> Irma , 12,DS/ASD.

>

>

>

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,

This was one of the reason why you were in my mind . You hang in

there . You've mentioned exactly what I went through with

staying home , watching videos and play . Remember also , I did not

know of the ASD ,12 yrs. I hate to say this , but here is where it

starts at home , which I hated and I had to contol my patience . I

know now, visual pictures helps here to . I hid 's TV ,VCR and

his toys in the garage without him looking. At first I didn't , I

would try to work around it . Like turning off the TV because I

wanted him at the table ,reading time , activities, bath ,brushing

teeth, getting dressed, to go out ,etc.. He would scream , throw

fits ,hit, would stay lying down in his bed , and would sometimes cry

if he did not want to participate. I was even going to purchase a TV

Token , a monitor that you adjust to the TV or VCR as a rewarding

system. I was still looking for answers. All this has changed in our

lives this year, as is cooperating at home and outings , this

had worked for my son . An immediate reward is needed so that your

child could understand that you're not being mean and your following

through . Its work and patience, but its rewarding after you

accomplished what you wanted your child to do . As you set the

schedule, you would like for and it may change with your daily

routines . Lets say you wanted to sit and participate an

activity at home . Make it short and simple . Just getting him to sit

and listen is fine , then add on with time . If he does not want to

participate , tell him NO TV or play . Believe me he'll come around .

If he participates , then ask him which video or toy ? Same for

toilet-training and etc., when he wants to watch a video or play ,

tell him lets work ,eat or potty first then video or play. Just

getting him to learn the routine that is good enough to understand

and that will cut down on his behavior. If you ever get a chance ,

purchase the book Steps To Independence , Teaching Everyday Skills to

Children with Special Needs by Bruce L. Baker and Alan J. Bightman .

There is so much to TRY, to explain . As you teach him these steps

then the self-help skills will be a little easier to deal with . As

for the medication if it helps , you do what you have to . Drugs can

help a child medically to function better. They help transmitter

effect and likely increase blood flow to the area of the brain that

was not functioning properly before . Good timing to monitor him

while he is at home . Did you choose this or the doctor suggested it

because I thought the other medication Concerta worked longer ? A

little warning on antibiotics as research and parents have found out

with their child with autism . Yeast overgrowth caused by overuse of

antibiotics,steroids,hormones,antidrepressants,or sugar . This is

something that I'm looking into for my son at this time . I've seen

the children of the parents that have gone this route with good

results . I've cut out sugar and some dairy products, this also has

helped my son.The only problem with this is that 's Ped. doctor

thinks its bogus.I've seen changes on my son and I won't change

anything for now . So luck with with his meds. As for when our

family cares for our kids , yes , it has helped sometimes to

understand what we go through . There are certain family I can trust

or feel at ease knowing that my son will be supervised and well-taken

care of . Both my husband and I come from a large family . Mine are

in Tx. and my husbands are in Ind . One of my husbands brother lives

here in San and we could count on him too . Yes, time goes

fast and glad you found what information you would like to help your

son, from the conference . You have so much information out there ,

plus you have us that can relate what you're child is going through .

Did you ever check out the website I had given to you before ? It had

some parent-training classes for about $15.00(?) on behaviour , SI ,

in Plano . Sorry to blab, blab so much . I'm planning a trip out

there , the beg. of Aug. . If you want to meet us oldie's , and

I . My oldest son lives near the Galleria area in Dallas . I'll

understand if you can't as school is starting around the corner .

Just wanted to take to visit the FTW Zoo , before school

starts. But if it does not work out , then there are other time when

the temperature starts to cool down . Take Care .

Irma , 12, DS/ASD.

> Hi Irma,

> Sorry I haven't been reading my e-mails lately. I have A LOT going

on with

> right now. He's now home for the rest of the summer until

school

> starts in three weeks so I'm trying to get things organized and

ready for

> the long spiral down hill from no school structure. I wish was

> mentally old enough to let me work with him, but " home " is where

you play

> and watch videos. Today we came home with our first dose of

Ritalin. I

> hope it helps to focus him so he can learn this year. I decided to

try it

> now that he doesn't have school so I can keep an eye on how he

reacts. I'm

> a bit nervous. I don't like to give things that might be long

term. That

> scares me. I am not really a medicine kind of a person myself.

> It's bad enough that he's on a mild antibiotic all the time, but I

won't put

> up with it for a long period of time. I'm always worried about the

build up

> of things and side effects in the future. At least for now we are

only

> doing this until he is mentally ready to learn and pay attention.

>

> My mom did ok. I could tell by Sunday when I called that she was

getting a

> little testy. Even my sister told me that she took off her

hands on

> Sunday because my mom was a wreck. I guess the good thing is that

now she

> has a better understanding of what I live with everyday. The

conference it

> self was ok. I had to get out of the frame of mind that my

questions would

> be answered here. It's informational. The workshops were basic

and I guess

> I wanted a little more info. For example, there was a workshop on

SI. I

> was hoping for examples of if your child is always on the go.. try

some of

> these tactics. It actually was what SI is and what it can do and

how it has

> worked for kids. But once I realized that, it was easier to choose

which

> ones I wanted to attend. I went to Joan's on visual strategies and

learned

> a lot. I have so much running through my head that I want to do,

it's all

> now finding the time to do it. Oh well, Thanks for thinking about

me. I've

> been a little down lately and needed a pick me up. Hope to talk to

you

> again soon.

>

> Tollefson

> : )

>

>

> > , Hi!

> > Just wondering how are you & your husband are doing ? Glad y'all

made

> > it out to the conference . Was it what you expected ? I noticed

> > you're busy with the pics , good luck . Did your mom managed well

> > with ? Sorry, I did not get to meet you , I would of love

to .

> > Hope all is well , Take Care .

> > Irma , 12,DS/ASD.

> >

> >

> >

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> I'm

a bit nervous. I don't like to give things that might be long term. That

scares me. I am not really a medicine kind of a person myself.

It's bad enough that he's on a mild antibiotic all the time, but I won't put

up with it for a long period of time. I'm always worried about the build up

of things and side effects in the future.

Hi ,

This has been our concern as well. Our doc wants to start Gabs on Prozac but

I have decided to wait to see how she responds to the behavioral

interventions that will be in place this year.

Of course I change my mind everyday so...

Sandy

mom to Gabby (5, ds-asd)

& Adam (1, nada)

[Guest guest]

,

I hope that gets use to of the Ritalin, and I

hope it works. I hope that he does okay for the rest

of the summer untill school starts back up. I hope

that you can get some work done.

Irma,

I don't have a husband becasue I'm not married yet.

Haha, I'm only 19. Well you were at the conference.

I think I missed something, did y'all go to a

conference?

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[Guest guest]

> Irma,

> I don't have a husband becasue I'm not married yet.

> Haha, I'm only 19. Well you were at the conference.

> I think I missed something, did y'all go to a

> conference?

>

>

Hi , Sorry to throw you off , this was intended for . They went

to the NDSS Conference the beg. of July , well , somewhere around

that date . I missed out . If your interested in information . I

believe Joan had mentioned some beg.information on the audio tapes ,

click on the conference links to see the programs at www.ndss.org .

Glad your enjoying your job , yes , working could tire you out . Hang

in there , when you receive your paycheck you will see how much you

accomplished and Thankful that you have a job . Keep up the good

work .

Irma , 13,DS/ASD.

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Irma,

It's okay, it didn't thow me off that much. I

just didn't get the conversation about this. I hope

that y'all have a good conference. Yeah, thanks, I'm

liking my job a lot even though I'm exhausted and

tired at the end. I hope everything is going good

with you.

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[Guest guest]

,

Another website you might want to check-out . www.bbb.autism.com .

There are information of upcoming conferences . I know its in Plano ,

but there will be a Collin County Autism Society Chapter meeting at

St. United Methodist Church Aug. 7 & Sept 7 . They might have

information for your town if you had not heard anything from the

Autism Society . This website has many info , PDF Articles , Speech &

Communication , & etc. are worth checking out . Take Care and luck

with .

Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

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,

Oh ! Luciano sings beautiful , enjoy listening to him . Have a nice

time and fun .

Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

> Kathy,

> The Wonderful Essie is wonderful!! Of course!!! Sam is a slug--

does not

> want to move if he doesn't have to.

> Friday we are going to see Luciano Pavorati(probably spelled that

wrong) at

> Arco Arena with friends. We are in the " nose-bleed section " The

tickets

> down on the floor were $350 each-yicks!! Next trip for the kids

will be to

> the pumplin patch. Hope it will be still warm. Try to do

something once a

> month while it is warm.

> Take care. Hope you had a great week end.

>

> & Garry, parents of (11 ds), (9 ds), JJ (7

> ds/autism/celiac), (7 ds/ADHD/Celiac), and Esther (4 ds). All

adopted.

[Guest guest]

I live an hour from Dallas, in McKinney.

--- ICANFIELD@... wrote:

> Hi ,

> Never heard of it but it sounds cool . Keep us

> posted when you

> volunteer your precious time . Where abouts , is it

> in your city ? Or

> do you have to drive to your neighboring cities ?

> Would you

> refreshing my mind where you live ? I know you live

> in the Dallas

> area . Take care.

> Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

>

>

>

> >

> > This is mostly for those in Texas. Have you

> heard

> > about Friday NITE Friends? If so have you been

> there,

> > and how'd your kids like it? I might start

> > voluntering there next Friday.

> >

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

It's called Friday NITE Friends. The child is

brought to this place for the whole evening where

volunteers, and a leader in charger in each room to

know the child's needs is kept, while the parents have

fun on their own like a dinner, movies. etc. It gives

the parents a night to themselves, a relieve for not

caring for their child with special needs 24/7. I'm

thinking of doing it this Friday. The website about

it is

http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/spring01/nite.ht

It's not in my city, about 15-20 min away, it's in

Plano, TX.

--- ICANFIELD@... wrote:

> Hi ,

> Never heard of it but it sounds cool . Keep us

> posted when you

> volunteer your precious time . Where abouts , is it

> in your city ? Or

> do you have to drive to your neighboring cities ?

> Would you

> refreshing my mind where you live ? I know you live

> in the Dallas

> area . Take care.

> Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

>

>

>

> >

> > This is mostly for those in Texas. Have you

> heard

> > about Friday NITE Friends? If so have you been

> there,

> > and how'd your kids like it? I might start

> > voluntering there next Friday.

> >

> >

> >

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> >

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[Guest guest]

Irma,

Thanks for the good luck on my finals. I had one

yesterday evening, it went fine. I have a

presentation on Thurs. Other then that I'm done with

my schoolwork- even though I had to wake up really

early today just to make up a lab. But I didn't mind

I got a power nap this afternoon, so it's cool. Well

thanks

>

>

>

> ,

> I would never get mad at you , no problem , you

> were just being honest and always willing to help .

> Say , are you studing for your finals ? If you are ,

> Good luck ! Prayers that all will go well .

> Irma

>

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[Guest guest]

Irma,

Your welcome, anytime you need kind words or

encouragement I'll know what to say- I mean write

down. Well anytime, I'm glad that I could have you

shine today.

>

> ,

> What do you mean kinda of missed me , just kidding

> : ) . I know what you meant . Thank you for your

> kind words . Yes, you all are a great group to speak

> to . Thank you always for all the support &

> comforting words .

> Irma

>

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[Guest guest]

,

Glad your finals went fine , luck with your presentation on Thurs.

and hang in there , so far you sound positive towards your finals ,

this only means you can do it . Yes, make sure you do get your power

nap , we all need to re-energize all the time . Fingers crossed for

tomorrow (Thurs.) .

Irma

-- In @y..., <Strider3@y...> wrote:

> Irma,

> Thanks for the good luck on my finals. I had one

> yesterday evening, it went fine. I have a

> presentation on Thurs. Other then that I'm done with

> my schoolwork- even though I had to wake up really

> early today just to make up a lab. But I didn't mind

> I got a power nap this afternoon, so it's cool. Well

> thanks

>

>

>

> >

[Guest guest]

Irma,

Thanks, thanks for the good luck. Yeah, I can't

belive that I'm done for a month and a day. Yippie,

freedom. Hope everyone has a good weekend, and TGIF

for tomorrow.

--- mum592001 <ICANFIELD@...> wrote:

> ,

> Glad your finals went fine , luck with your

> presentation on Thurs.

> and hang in there , so far you sound positive

> towards your finals ,

> this only means you can do it . Yes, make sure you

> do get your power

> nap , we all need to re-energize all the time .

> Fingers crossed for

> tomorrow (Thurs.) .

> Irma

>

> -- In @y..., <Strider3@y...> wrote:

> > Irma,

> > Thanks for the good luck on my finals. I had one

> > yesterday evening, it went fine. I have a

> > presentation on Thurs. Other then that I'm done

> with

> > my schoolwork- even though I had to wake up really

> > early today just to make up a lab. But I didn't

> mind

> > I got a power nap this afternoon, so it's cool.

> Well

> > thanks

> >

> >

> >

> > >

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Irma,

Hope that you get to go back to San soon so

you won't miss it too much. How far is it from where

you are? I think it's either 5 or 6 hours driving

distance from here. I'm glad that likes

driving. I think any person who's traveling far needs

something to keep them busy.

Yeah, thanks. Well I don't know what you mean by

Traditional stuff. All I did was drink champainge(sp)

when the ball striked midnight on the eastern cost.

I don't know, for like 3 days I've been getting

headaches in the evening. I usually get them if I

wake up too many times during the night, or just if

I'm outdoors a lot, etc. It's strange.

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- In @y..., Dunning <Strider3@y...> wrote:

> I think it's either 5 or 6 hours driving distance from here.

It takes me about 5 hours , sometimes less .

> I'm glad that likes driving. I think any person who's

traveling far needs something to keep them busy.

Yes, me too . I always need to make sure that stays busy or

he'll rock back and forth or stim away with one of his favorite

danling toy .

> Well I don't know what you mean by Traditional stuff. All I did

was drink champainge(sp)when the ball striked midnight on the eastern

cost.

Thats part of a traditional luck , drinking to cheer the New Year

in . Instead of Champagne we had Sparkling cider , ate 12 grapes , &

the good old black-eye beans .

> I don't know, for like 3 days I've been getting

> headaches in the evening. I usually get them if I

> wake up too many times during the night, or just if

> I'm outdoors a lot, etc. It's strange.

>

>

Hope you're feeling better . Are you taking anything when you get a

headache ? If it continues make sure you bring it up to your mom .

Just make sure you get some rest when you can . Take care .

Irma, 13,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

Irma,

That's good that you know what works with him on

trips. Oh, okay know I know- about traditional stuff.

Yeah, a middle school teacher of mine- said to about

the black eyed pea thing- and I should try it.

No I don't usually take anything with headaches,

unless their really bad that I could upchuck. Yeah,

I'm getting plenty of rest- 10 hours each night.

Thanks anyways for caring.

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[Guest guest]

Well Irma,

I just got the electric toothbrush we are working with it.....Tara recentl had

oral surgery wher they fixed everything under the sun. So now she has a

beautifult mouth and we will maintain it whether she likes it or not. Tara does

not like me touching her hair at all she has medium length hair and she refuses

anyone to touch her but me she knows MOMMY does not play. She loves water she

takes like four baths a day when we are home for the weekends. Recently, I took

her to a play gym and she loved it so much I was so proud of her she was

climbing through the mazes like a pro. We were ther for four hours and when it

was time to leave this was the first time she ever through a tantrum. Everyone

was staring but I didn't care I was very firm and explained to her that it was

time to leave. I recently received Repite care so I have a woman come to my

house every other Saturday for four hours so we go places together me my son the

worker Audrey and of course Tara. Tara hates the movies she only likes to eat t

he popcorn once the popcorn is done so is the movie according to her. She s

attending a new school until I find a private school this school is six children

one teacher 2 assistants and she has her own aide all day. The school is

beautiful lets see how the program goes. Tara is six and she is really starting

to get strong I am a little concerned about her strenght but lets see. Tell me

about he is a teenager what do I have to look forward to?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/28/02 5:07:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,

ginageena@... writes:

> She s attending a new school until I find a private school this school is

> six children one teacher 2 assistants and she has her own aide all day.

> The school is beautiful lets see how the program goes.

, How did you get the one on one aide in the small class? I think

Rochelle needs this. Not to much progress this year.

Diane

[Guest guest]

> Well Irma,

> I just got the electric toothbrush we are working with it.....Tara

recentl had oral surgery wher they fixed everything under the sun.

So now she has a beautifult mouth and we will maintain it whether she

likes it or not.

This is great news, everything worked on. Glad to read about Tara's

teeth. You must of found a good dentist. I guess the grinding would

just be relieving tension. Luck with the electric toothbrush lets see

if it'll help cut down on the grinding.

>> Tara does not like me touching her hair at all she has medium

length hair and she refuses anyone to touch her but me she knows

MOMMY does not play.

So will Tara let you put pig-tails on her or a ponytail? Dealing with

a boy here . was the same way in the past. When he was younger

he always had long hair. It was a nightmare when I would take hime to

the hair salon, starting with the water spray. It took some work when

I found out it was a sensory issue and had to work around it. He

behaves beautiful now, just like today. My husband never wanted to

take to the hair salon because he did not have enough patience

or he would get embarrased. But, today my dh, 's bro Rick, &

him went out together to get their haircut and that was an

accomplishment. I stayed home and when they had returned, it was nice

for once his dad was able to take him out with no fuss.

>> She loves water she takes like four baths a day when we are home

for the weekends.

What a mermaid.

>> Recently, I took her to a play gym and she loved it so much I was

so proud of her she was climbing through the mazes like a pro. We

were ther for four hours and when it was time to leave this was the

first time she ever through a tantrum. Everyone was staring but I

didn't care I was very firm and explained to her that it was time to

leave.

Yes, loves to climb or enjoy tunnels. also would throw

fits and I would have to chase him down and carry him out, with his

shoes off. When he was younger, though. I don't know if maybe because

he is older and he probably understands he is now cooperating. I have

to tell him that if he wants to play that mom says " time to go " then

he would have to stop playing. He's been pretty good lately about it.

Since Tara enjoyed it very much maybe you could use a pic of it and

use it for future rewarding, but do be prepare for when it is time to

leave. That takes time to understand the " time to leave " . I use do

the same as what you've mentioned, so nah do what you have to do,

especially at this age, she'll start to understand.

>> I recently received Repite care so I have a woman come to my house

every other Saturday for four hours so we go places together me my

son the worker Audrey and of course Tara.

That is wonderful, respite always helps revive a persons spirit in

order to breathe. Plus you get to enjoy being with your son.

>> Tara hates the movies she only likes to eat the popcorn once the

popcorn is done so is the movie according to her.

How is Tara at home? Does she like regular TV shows or only videos?

has only enjoyed watching Disney videos but has graduated to

some action videos. At the theatres it depends which movie and he

does great watching them at the age of 12. In the past he hated it

because of the loudness. It took some time for him to finally sit

through a movie, though. That is too cute on the popcorn, but I bet

Tara's brother hates it because she is ready to leave or is he too

young to understand?

>> She's attending a new school until I find a private school this

school is six children one teacher 2 assistants and she has her own

aide all day. The school is beautiful lets see how the program goes.

Keep up the good work. Hope she'll do good at school. Her own aide,

this will be good. Have they've experienced kids with the ASD?

Prayers that all will go well.

>> Tara is six and she is really starting to get strong I am a little

concerned about her strenght but lets see.

This was definitely one of my concerns. This was one of the reasons

of needing to search for answers as was getting older, &

stronger.

> Tell me about he is a teenager what do I have to look

forward to?

>

>

You're actually doing wonderful for now as a parent. You've noticed

what areas that need to be addressed. Time will tell when Tara

becomes a teenager. There is hope, more cooperation, involved more

with self-help skills, interacting with others, by joining and

playing some games with others becoming a little independent. Has cut

down on running or wondering off, this is though. I know there

is more to add on but this will do for now as we're still working on

the self-dressing, toileting, practicing certain sport events for

Special Olympics. Writing his name, and of course understanding and

following picture schedule. I was not aware of the second dx until

was 12 yrs.old. What a journey and he has come a long way.

This group has been very supportive. Sorry so long.

Irma, 13,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

:

Well Transition I don't know if that is the right word with Tara and i but

every morning we take a trip to the bathroom at this point she is crying

already because she knows what's coming I but the brush in er had and with my

help we brush together. She is crying and screaming I tell her over and over

what a good girl she is. Luck for the electric toothbrush it does the job

quick and I see results but she doesn't spit the water out so I have to take

a wash cloth put listerine on it and wipe off whatever didn't come out. I am

not sure if she will ever cooperate but I am hoping oneday she wakes up in

the morning and wants to bruch her teeth.

I will keep you posted

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/28/02 9:59:13 PM Pacific Standard Time,

ICANFIELD@... writes:

Hi Irma,

I haven't heard any grinding knock on wood I got all the work done in a

hospital since they had to sedate her they were awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is so wonderful to hear progress from our children and it only makes us

strive for more I am glad that the haircut went well. Yes Tara where's pony

tails that is her trademark.

I am going to start the whole pic book I have read so much about it. Where

do you get your pic from can you give me advice on how to start the book?

Tara is a major Barney fan she repeats his name all the time and Molly the

Comfy Couch. Last year we took Tara to see Barney and she jumped from her

seat and started running towards the stage and all these security men were

blocking her it was just so funny that Barney has security.

>

> Acording to them they have experience but there is no ABA so I am only

>

This group is the best I tell everone that i am so content that i can speak

to someone who can actually relate instead of feeling sorry for me.

[Guest guest]

Is it fine for a toddler to brush their teeth? How

do you get them in a good structure to brush their

teeth? I mean a nice transition to whatever their

doing to brush their teeth.

--- ginageena@... wrote:

> Well Irma,

> I just got the electric toothbrush we are working

> with it.....Tara recentl had oral surgery wher they

> fixed everything under the sun. So now she has a

> beautifult mouth and we will maintain it whether she

> likes it or not. Tara does not like me touching her

> hair at all she has medium length hair and she

> refuses anyone to touch her but me she knows MOMMY

> does not play. She loves water she takes like four

> baths a day when we are home for the weekends.

> Recently, I took her to a play gym and she loved it

> so much I was so proud of her she was climbing

> through the mazes like a pro. We were ther for four

> hours and when it was time to leave this was the

> first time she ever through a tantrum. Everyone was

> staring but I didn't care I was very firm and

> explained to her that it was time to leave. I

> recently received Repite care so I have a woman come

> to my house every other Saturday for four hours so

> we go places together me my son the worker Audrey

> and of course Tara. Tara hates the movies she only

> likes to eat t

> he popcorn once the popcorn is done so is the movie

> according to her. She s attending a new school

> until I find a private school this school is six

> children one teacher 2 assistants and she has her

> own aide all day. The school is beautiful lets see

> how the program goes. Tara is six and she is really

> starting to get strong I am a little concerned about

> her strenght but lets see. Tell me about he

> is a teenager what do I have to look forward to?

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

alright, thanks

--- ginageena@... wrote:

> :

>

> Well Transition I don't know if that is the right

> word with Tara and i but

> every morning we take a trip to the bathroom at this

> point she is crying

> already because she knows what's coming I but the

> brush in er had and with my

> help we brush together. She is crying and screaming

> I tell her over and over

> what a good girl she is. Luck for the electric

> toothbrush it does the job

> quick and I see results but she doesn't spit the

> water out so I have to take

> a wash cloth put listerine on it and wipe off

> whatever didn't come out. I am

> not sure if she will ever cooperate but I am hoping

> oneday she wakes up in

> the morning and wants to bruch her teeth.

>

> I will keep you posted

>

>

>

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