Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 , goodbye & good luck. Maybe you can visit us sometimes. Take care,Betty Adam & Meg Ritterpusch <ritterpusch@...> wrote: I am going no mail for this group and will check the threads only occasionally. I had been hoping to find a group that fit better with our situation, but I am discouraged by much of the negativity and the grouping/generalization in these threads. Many people say "our kids" but your kids with AS are nothing like my son or husband with AS. It's hard to believe sometimes that they have the same diagnosis, as my husband and son are moderate and high function, gifted by their ability to focus so minutely and to think three dimensionally rather than hindered by their characteristics. Even their aversion to social interaction is moderate on the AS scale, a quirk to be aware of and not a problem that causes sorrow. We actually worry more about our daughter who already is showing that she has the type of personality that will be unable to resist peer pressure; we feel confident that our AS son will be happier and more successful than our NT daughter because he can forge his own path happily while she will live life as a lemming and must be taught that it is good to be different. I just cannot relate to many of you who post here. I am, with the help of my son's Early Childhood teacher who had wanted to do this next year anyway, going to start a group in our area for kids with high function autism and their parents. The mother of one of my son's classmates (Lucas is diagnosed PDD/NOS) is already excited about it, and we haven't even started anything yet! So I am going no mail, and if anyone needs to get a timely response from me, please just e-mail me offlist! Take care, Betty Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I understand your frustrations, . It's unfortunate you're leaving though! Our children almost sound like mirror images! I suspect my son is going to be just fine but my NT daughter is 6 and will probably succumb to peer pressure much easier than my son! She's a social butterfly and hope this doesn't sound snotty, but usually pretty popular in all types of social situations. And I think that will, in and of itself, cause problems down the road of life. Sigh. This parenting thing is tough! Take care, . I'll keep in touch... ( ) No Mail I am going no mail for this group and will check the threads only occasionally. I had been hoping to find a group that fit better with our situation, but I am discouraged by much of the negativity and the grouping/generaliza tion in these threads. Many people say "our kids" but your kids with AS are nothing like my son or husband with AS. It's hard to believe sometimes that they have the same diagnosis, as my husband and son are moderate and high function, gifted by their ability to focus so minutely and to think three dimensionally rather than hindered by their characteristics. Even their aversion to social interaction is moderate on the AS scale, a quirk to be aware of and not a problem that causes sorrow. We actually worry more about our daughter who already is showing that she has the type of personality that will be unable to resist peer pressure; we feel confident that our AS son will be happier and more successful than our NT daughter because he can forge his own path happily while she will live life as a lemming and must be taught that it is good to be different. I just cannot relate to many of you who post here. I am, with the help of my son's Early Childhood teacher who had wanted to do this next year anyway, going to start a group in our area for kids with high function autism and their parents. The mother of one of my son's classmates (Lucas is diagnosed PDD/NOS) is already excited about it, and we haven't even started anything yet! So I am going no mail, and if anyone needs to get a timely response from me, please just e-mail me offlist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 . I wish you didn't feel you had to leave. There are tons of views on this site and raising our kids is very serious to all of us. You can feel free to email me, as well. Robin Jewel <truegrittle@...> wrote: , goodbye & good luck. Maybe you can visit us sometimes. Take care,Betty Adam & Meg Ritterpusch <ritterpuschcltcomm (DOT) net> wrote: I am going no mail for this group and will check the threads only occasionally. I had been hoping to find a group that fit better with our situation, but I am discouraged by much of the negativity and the grouping/generalization in these threads. Many people say "our kids" but your kids with AS are nothing like my son or husband with AS. It's hard to believe sometimes that they have the same diagnosis, as my husband and son are moderate and high function, gifted by their ability to focus so minutely and to think three dimensionally rather than hindered by their characteristics. Even their aversion to social interaction is moderate on the AS scale, a quirk to be aware of and not a problem that causes sorrow. We actually worry more about our daughter who already is showing that she has the type of personality that will be unable to resist peer pressure; we feel confident that our AS son will be happier and more successful than our NT daughter because he can forge his own path happily while she will live life as a lemming and must be taught that it is good to be different. I just cannot relate to many of you who post here. I am, with the help of my son's Early Childhood teacher who had wanted to do this next year anyway, going to start a group in our area for kids with high function autism and their parents. The mother of one of my son's classmates (Lucas is diagnosed PDD/NOS) is already excited about it, and we haven't even started anything yet! So I am going no mail, and if anyone needs to get a timely response from me, please just e-mail me offlist! Take care, Betty Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Maybe you should go over the DSM for Asperger's. You can usually google it and find it easily enough or if you want help doing that, just ask. By definition, AS is a "severe" disorder in social impairment and "clinically significant" impairment in functioning. It's not just a quirk or so mild as to not even be a problem. If your ds is so mild that you consider these issues a "quirk" then perhaps it isn't really AS but a little "quirk." I don't know how old your dd is but calling her a lemming socially if she is as young as your ds is a bit premature, IMO. Most kids go through stages of development and a lot of changes will happen along the way. RoxannaAutism Happens ( ) No Mail I am going no mail for this group and will check the threads only occasionally. I had been hoping to find a group that fit better with our situation, but I am discouraged by much of the negativity and the grouping/generalization in these threads. Many people say "our kids" but your kids with AS are nothing like my son or husband with AS. It's hard to believe sometimes that they have the same diagnosis, as my husband and son are moderate and high function, gifted by their ability to focus so minutely and to think three dimensionally rather than hindered by their characteristics. Even their aversion to social interaction is moderate on the AS scale, a quirk to be aware of and not a problem that causes sorrow. We actually worry more about our daughter who already is showing that she has the type of personality that will be unable to resist peer pressure; we feel confident that our AS son will be happier and more successful than our NT daughter because he can forge his own path happily while she will live life as a lemming and must be taught that it is good to be different. I just cannot relate to many of you who post here. I am, with the help of my son's Early Childhood teacher who had wanted to do this next year anyway, going to start a group in our area for kids with high function autism and their parents. The mother of one of my son's classmates (Lucas is diagnosed PDD/NOS) is already excited about it, and we haven't even started anything yet! So I am going no mail, and if anyone needs to get a timely response from me, please just e-mail me offlist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Roxanna u r so smart. ITA w/ u.Roxanna <madideas@...> wrote: Maybe you should go over the DSM for Asperger's. You can usually google it and find it easily enough or if you want help doing that, just ask. By definition, AS is a "severe" disorder in social impairment and "clinically significant" impairment in functioning. It's not just a quirk or so mild as to not even be a problem. If your ds is so mild that you consider these issues a "quirk" then perhaps it isn't really AS but a little "quirk." I don't know how old your dd is but calling her a lemming socially if she is as young as your ds is a bit premature, IMO. Most kids go through stages of development and a lot of changes will happen along the way. RoxannaAutism Happens ( ) No Mail I am going no mail for this group and will check the threads only occasionally. I had been hoping to find a group that fit better with our situation, but I am discouraged by much of the negativity and the grouping/generalization in these threads. Many people say "our kids" but your kids with AS are nothing like my son or husband with AS. It's hard to believe sometimes that they have the same diagnosis, as my husband and son are moderate and high function, gifted by their ability to focus so minutely and to think three dimensionally rather than hindered by their characteristics. Even their aversion to social interaction is moderate on the AS scale, a quirk to be aware of and not a problem that causes sorrow. We actually worry more about our daughter who already is showing that she has the type of personality that will be unable to resist peer pressure; we feel confident that our AS son will be happier and more successful than our NT daughter because he can forge his own path happily while she will live life as a lemming and must be taught that it is good to be different. I just cannot relate to many of you who post here. I am, with the help of my son's Early Childhood teacher who had wanted to do this next year anyway, going to start a group in our area for kids with high function autism and their parents. The mother of one of my son's classmates (Lucas is diagnosed PDD/NOS) is already excited about it, and we haven't even started anything yet! So I am going no mail, and if anyone needs to get a timely response from me, please just e-mail me offlist! Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Roxanna u r so smart. ITA w/ u.Roxanna <madideas@...> wrote: Maybe you should go over the DSM for Asperger's. You can usually google it and find it easily enough or if you want help doing that, just ask. By definition, AS is a "severe" disorder in social impairment and "clinically significant" impairment in functioning. It's not just a quirk or so mild as to not even be a problem. If your ds is so mild that you consider these issues a "quirk" then perhaps it isn't really AS but a little "quirk." I don't know how old your dd is but calling her a lemming socially if she is as young as your ds is a bit premature, IMO. Most kids go through stages of development and a lot of changes will happen along the way. RoxannaAutism Happens ( ) No Mail I am going no mail for this group and will check the threads only occasionally. I had been hoping to find a group that fit better with our situation, but I am discouraged by much of the negativity and the grouping/generalization in these threads. Many people say "our kids" but your kids with AS are nothing like my son or husband with AS. It's hard to believe sometimes that they have the same diagnosis, as my husband and son are moderate and high function, gifted by their ability to focus so minutely and to think three dimensionally rather than hindered by their characteristics. Even their aversion to social interaction is moderate on the AS scale, a quirk to be aware of and not a problem that causes sorrow. We actually worry more about our daughter who already is showing that she has the type of personality that will be unable to resist peer pressure; we feel confident that our AS son will be happier and more successful than our NT daughter because he can forge his own path happily while she will live life as a lemming and must be taught that it is good to be different. I just cannot relate to many of you who post here. I am, with the help of my son's Early Childhood teacher who had wanted to do this next year anyway, going to start a group in our area for kids with high function autism and their parents. The mother of one of my son's classmates (Lucas is diagnosed PDD/NOS) is already excited about it, and we haven't even started anything yet! So I am going no mail, and if anyone needs to get a timely response from me, please just e-mail me offlist! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Isn't that interesting how they turned out! RoxannaAutism Happens ( ) No Mail I am going no mail for this group and will check the threads only occasionally. I had been hoping to find a group that fit better with our situation, but I am discouraged by much of the negativity and the grouping/generalization in these threads. Many people say "our kids" but your kids with AS are nothing like my son or husband with AS. It's hard to believe sometimes that they have the same diagnosis, as my husband and son are moderate and high function, gifted by their ability to focus so minutely and to think three dimensionally rather than hindered by their characteristics. Even their aversion to social interaction is moderate on the AS scale, a quirk to be aware of and not a problem that causes sorrow. We actually worry more about our daughter who already is showing that she has the type of personality that will be unable to resist peer pressure; we feel confident that our AS son will be happier and more successful than our NT daughter because he can forge his own path happily while she will live life as a lemming and must be taught that it is good to be different. I just cannot relate to many of you who post here. I am, with the help of my son's Early Childhood teacher who had wanted to do this next year anyway, going to start a group in our area for kids with high function autism and their parents. The mother of one of my son's classmates (Lucas is diagnosed PDD/NOS) is already excited about it, and we haven't even started anything yet! So I am going no mail, and if anyone needs to get a timely response from me, please just e-mail me offlist! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hi, Not sure who the moderator is on this group, but could you please put me on "No Mail" until I get back to you. I'm in the middle of a move and can't get to my email very often. Would greatly appreciate it. Thanks & Take Care, B. in ILLINOIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Good luck with the surgery, and you will be in my prayers. Come back soon.   Mitakuye-Oyasin Love & Hugs Boyd Blue Lark Sakima Cedar Rapids, Iowa -- no mail Hi everyone... I am going no mail for a week of so.... I have surgery tomorrow and will be in hospital a week.... Hugs... Maureen -- When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown: Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen.There will be solid ground to stand on....or you will be taught to fly...[Author unknown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Thank you....prayers are very welcome... Maureen 2009/12/6 Cyn Boyd <cynboyd_60@...>   Good luck with the surgery, and you will be in my prayers. Come back soon.    Mitakuye-Oyasin Love & Hugs Boyd Blue Lark Sakima Cedar Rapids, Iowa  -- no mail  Hi everyone... I am going no mail for a week of so.... I have surgery tomorrow and will be in hospital a week.... Hugs... Maureen -- When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown: Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen.There will be solid ground to stand on....or you will be taught to fly... [Author unknown]  -- When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown: Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen. There will be solid ground to stand on....or you will be taught to fly...[Author unknown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hi Maureen - All the best with your surgery tomorrow. I will be thinking of you and saying prayers for you and your family. Love & hugs (from Hervey Bay) Carlene > > Hi everyone... > I am going no mail for a week of so.... > I have surgery tomorrow and will be in hospital a week.... > Hugs... > Maureen > -- > When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step > into the darkness of the unknown: Faith is knowing that one of two things > will happen. > There will be solid ground to stand on....or you will be taught to fly... > [Author unknown] > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Maureen, I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Surgery is a time for you to be kind to yourself and expect everyone to do treat you like you are a queen. A queen with a big Tiara. Have someone let us know how you are so we do not worry. Many hugs, Sue From: Maureen Thornberry <berrymaur@...>Subject: no mail Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11:24 PM Hi everyone... I am going no mail for a week of so.... I have surgery tomorrow and will be in hospital a week.... Hugs... Maureen -- When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step into the darkness of the unknown: Faith is knowing that one of two things will happen.There will be solid ground to stand on....or you will be taught to fly...[Author unknown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I haven't had rheumatic mail since 14th. The mail that was coming through was all spam, so I am wondering if you are re-organising the list-serve because of the spamming, or whether my own server is cutting the messages out. It is a real nuisance to search my mail on the web, so that is why I am asking here first! Thanks Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I haven't had any either. From: Gail <gailursula@...> Subject: rheumatic no mail rheumatic Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 6:38 PM I haven't had rheumatic mail since 14th. The mail that was coming through was all spam, so I am wondering if you are re-organising the list-serve because of the spamming, or whether my own server is cutting the messages out. It is a real nuisance to search my mail on the web, so that is why I am asking here first! Thanks Gail ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribe@...! Groups Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Well that message got through, so it looks like the list-serve is working. Thanks Beth On 19/01/2010, at 2:19 PM, Beth Fletcher wrote: > I haven't had any either. > > > > From: Gail <gailursula@...> > Subject: rheumatic no mail > rheumatic > Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 6:38 PM > > I haven't had rheumatic mail since 14th. The mail that was coming > through was all spam, so I am wondering if you are re-organising the > list-serve because of the spamming, or whether my own server is > cutting the messages out. It is a real nuisance to search my mail on > the web, so that is why I am asking here first! > Thanks > Gail > > ------------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribe@...! > Groups Links > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 I received both e-mails Eva > >Â From: Gail <gailursula@...> >Â Subject: rheumatic no mail >Â rheumatic >Â Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 6:38 PM > >Â I haven't had rheumatic mail since 14th. The mail that was coming >Â through was all spam, so I am wondering if you are re-organising the >Â list-serve because of the spamming, or whether my own server is >Â cutting the messages out. It is a real nuisance to search my mail on >Â the web, so that is why I am asking here first! >Â Thanks >Â Gail > >Â ------------------------------------ > >Â To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribe@...! > Groups Links > >Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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