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June 16, 2006

Hi!

Sounds frustrating!

My son (HFA, Aspberger's, PDD, depending on who you

talk to) knows his letters (u & lc) and numbers. I would

mix up the order of the alphabet and numbers, and mix

up how you present it. It'll take some creativity on

your part! Show her letters on a sign, flash cards,

cereal boxes, etc. Then show regular flash cards.

Different books. Whatever. I'd stick to one type of

lettering, though: Serif or sans serif, and no bubble

letters. And don't mix case.

I don't know if I'd count on the teacher to do this.

That's a lot for her: she's got so many kids, so she

can't " be creative " and " mix it up " for every one of

them. I'd do this with her after school.

You know what he did?! I read a " Winnie the Pooh ABC "

book to him and he had the alphabet down. Backwards,

forwards, I mixed the order so he wasn't just

mimmicking, etc. I put that book away and took out

another-same alphabet, different pictures. He had no

idea of any of them. When I thought he was learning

his letters, he was really memorizing the pictures on

the pages!

That's why I'd mix it up for her as much as possible.

Don't give her the chance to memorize that the " A "

goes with the picture of " Apples " . If you mix it up,

she'll really learn the " A " in all circumstances.

Long answer, but hope it helps!

- A

--- wfgfrederik <mdfrederick@...> wrote:

> MY DAUGHTER IS 5 YRS OLD. I WAS WONDERING IF

> SOMEONE COULD HELP ME MY

> DAUGHTER WAS DOING GREAT IN PRESCHOOL AS SOON AS WE

> MOVED HER TO

> KINDERGARTEN SHE STARTED TO LOSS ALOT THAT SHE HAD

> LEARNED IN PRESCHOOL.

> WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BLENDING. IF

> YOU SHOW HER A NUMBER

> SHE WILL CALL IT A LETTER AND SO ON. HOW DO YOU

> TEACH CHILDREN WITH

> ASPERGERS. WHY IS IT THAT SHE CAN WATCH A MOVIE A

> ONE TO TWO TIMES AND

> REMEMBER IT BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN

> NUMBERS AND

> LETTERS.

>

> THANKS

> MICHELLE

>

__________________________________________________

June 16, 2006

Hi ,

I know how frustrating that can be. With allot of AS kids, when they

are that young, they will learn something and then just awhile later

it's like you never even taught them. My son was the same way and at

that age was going through allot of regression. When he was four he

could read a little, was drawing complex pictures, could tie his shoes,

etc, but as time went by he kept losing these basic skills. To this day

(he is 9) he still struggles with reading, cannot properly tie his

shoes and his drawing skills are only just starting to catch back up to

where he was four years ago. It is so frustrating and depressing

sometimes. It is a common problem among AS kids though, especially when

they are younger. My best suggestion is to keep reviewing the basic

facts you want her to retain and throw in new skills and information

along the way. I wish I had been more diligent about that myself.

Personally, I am trying to tutor my son over the summer every weekday,

not only to catch him up a bit to where he should be but to keep what he

does know intact. I know if I don't he'll have a rough first few months

at school trying to re-learn all that he already covered. Oh, and the

simplest explanation for why she can remember a movie and not academics

is, she's interested in it. She likes the movie, it brings her pleasure

and it's a subject she cares about. My son is the same way. He can

watch a cartoon and say the lines word for word as they come up but

can't do the same for a math lesson or a book we read together. Try to

cater to the subjects she's interested in. If there is a favorite

character she likes, try to get books with them in it. You could even

print out math lessons or anything else with that characters picture all

over it :-). If she likes horses, find a way to teach about the horses,

have her read about them, etc. My son likes science and I just found

out through tutoring he likes geography as well, so were are covering

that allot. By the way, as a side note to everyone else, can you

believe he is going into the 4th grade and they haven't even covered the

continents or compass directions yet? I am teaching him geography from

the book " What every first grader needs to know " and they haven't

covered any of it. Public schools for our kids are SO bad. They don't

even try to get past reading and math do they? Anyway, make the lessons

a little fun for her, recognize she won't retain everything you teach,

review material often and don't expect her to stay on the same academic

track as her peers. She very well might but don't expect it. Also,

don't rely to heavily on the schools to teach her what she needs. Do

some tutoring of your own on a regular basis. I wish I had done that

myself more often. Don't worry, she will learn, it will just be on a

different timeline than most kids.

Best wishes,

Tabitha

( ) help

MY DAUGHTER IS 5 YRS OLD. I WAS WONDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP ME MY

DAUGHTER WAS DOING GREAT IN PRESCHOOL AS SOON AS WE MOVED HER TO

KINDERGARTEN SHE STARTED TO LOSS ALOT THAT SHE HAD LEARNED IN PRESCHOOL.

WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BLENDING. IF YOU SHOW HER A NUMBER

SHE WILL CALL IT A LETTER AND SO ON. HOW DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN WITH

ASPERGERS. WHY IS IT THAT SHE CAN WATCH A MOVIE A ONE TO TWO TIMES AND

REMEMBER IT BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN NUMBERS AND

LETTERS.

THANKS

MICHELLE

June 16, 2006

My son didn't do this as much with his numbers and letters. He did have some

regression. But for sure his colours he lost. He has re-learned them again but I

do relate. My son can watch a movie and know it word for word but can not tell

me other things. I think it has a lot to do with interest.

( ) help

MY DAUGHTER IS 5 YRS OLD. I WAS WONDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP ME MY

DAUGHTER WAS DOING GREAT IN PRESCHOOL AS SOON AS WE MOVED HER TO

KINDERGARTEN SHE STARTED TO LOSS ALOT THAT SHE HAD LEARNED IN PRESCHOOL.

WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BLENDING. IF YOU SHOW HER A NUMBER

SHE WILL CALL IT A LETTER AND SO ON. HOW DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN WITH

ASPERGERS. WHY IS IT THAT SHE CAN WATCH A MOVIE A ONE TO TWO TIMES AND

REMEMBER IT BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN NUMBERS AND

LETTERS.

THANKS

MICHELLE

June 16, 2006

,

There is a lot you can do to help your daughter remember her letters

and her numbers. Get a set of numbers and letters from the local

store (Wal Mart, or Rite jAid have them) and have your daughter trace

them with her finger. Do two at a time.

1. Tell her " This says " SSS " (making the sound that S makes "

2. Tell her " This says " AAA " (making the sound that a short A makes " )

3. Have her point to SSS

4. Have her point to AAA

5. Mix them up.

6. Repeat the pointing.

7. Etc.

Then get out a tray or a plate with a rim.

Put some sand or ground coffee on it.

Take one of the letters and have your daughther trace it.

Say " This is SSS "

Have her draw it in the sand or coffee.

Next letters would be m and t.

Liz

On Jun 16, 2006, at 7:41 AM, wfgfrederik wrote:

> MY DAUGHTER IS 5 YRS OLD. I WAS WONDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP ME MY

> DAUGHTER WAS DOING GREAT IN PRESCHOOL AS SOON AS WE MOVED HER TO

> KINDERGARTEN SHE STARTED TO LOSS ALOT THAT SHE HAD LEARNED IN

> PRESCHOOL.

> WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BLENDING. IF YOU SHOW HER A

> NUMBER

> SHE WILL CALL IT A LETTER AND SO ON. HOW DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN WITH

> ASPERGERS. WHY IS IT THAT SHE CAN WATCH A MOVIE A ONE TO TWO TIMES AND

> REMEMBER IT BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN NUMBERS AND

> LETTERS.

>

> THANKS

> MICHELLE

>

June 17, 2006

>Please try not to read too much into this. It is a common

transition she will go through. My son is now 9 and is in grade 2. i

had him repeat his preschool year for the exact reason. He picked up

beautifully. year one was a good year which started out slowly, but

his reading was slower than the other kids. At the beginning of year

2 he was a level one in reading, and then suddenly in a matter of

weeks he jumped to a level 18. Now in year 3 he is kicking butt and

reading chapter books. well ahead of his peers. Take every day as it

comes with your daughter as she will amaze you.

> MY DAUGHTER IS 5 YRS OLD. I WAS WONDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP

ME MY

> DAUGHTER WAS DOING GREAT IN PRESCHOOL AS SOON AS WE MOVED HER TO

> KINDERGARTEN SHE STARTED TO LOSS ALOT THAT SHE HAD LEARNED IN

PRESCHOOL.

> WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BLENDING. IF YOU SHOW HER A

NUMBER

> SHE WILL CALL IT A LETTER AND SO ON. HOW DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN

WITH

> ASPERGERS. WHY IS IT THAT SHE CAN WATCH A MOVIE A ONE TO TWO

TIMES AND

> REMEMBER IT BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN NUMBERS AND

> LETTERS.

>

> THANKS

> MICHELLE

>

June 17, 2006

Make sure your daughter has an eligibility meeting for ESY (Extended School

Year). That kind of regression should be addressed during the summer. Pam

June 17, 2006

I spoke to one of our autism specialists about this and she said it also has to

do with what is tangible and what purpose it serves to remember the information.

If you are just trying to teach colours and numbers as abstract things that have

no meaning then the kids do not see the need to remember. Where as the language

from the t.v CAN be used in everyday life and applied to get meaning across. My

son can say " I win you died " to let me know that he got there first. But what

use is the number 1 to him. It doesn't have any meaning. He know the number 5

because that is the number that we attribuite to him, " you are 5 " .

Beck

( ) help

MY DAUGHTER IS 5 YRS OLD. I WAS WONDERING IF SOMEONE COULD HELP ME MY

DAUGHTER WAS DOING GREAT IN PRESCHOOL AS SOON AS WE MOVED HER TO

KINDERGARTEN SHE STARTED TO LOSS ALOT THAT SHE HAD LEARNED IN PRESCHOOL.

WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BLENDING. IF YOU SHOW HER A NUMBER

SHE WILL CALL IT A LETTER AND SO ON. HOW DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN WITH

ASPERGERS. WHY IS IT THAT SHE CAN WATCH A MOVIE A ONE TO TWO TIMES AND

REMEMBER IT BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN NUMBERS AND

LETTERS.

THANKS

MICHELLE

June 17, 2006

Ahhhh and some letters change depending on the type that you use. I can't get

my son to accept that his name is also Isaac when the " a " is written like that

because at kinder it is a round circle with a line going down. A lost of

letters look the same no matter who writes them but some look different. Our

poor kids!

I also think it's funny that my son will be expected to learn french in his

first class at school next year when he can't even speak english! LOL

Beck

Re: ( ) help

Hi!

Sounds frustrating!

My son (HFA, Aspberger's, PDD, depending on who you

talk to) knows his letters (u & lc) and numbers. I would

mix up the order of the alphabet and numbers, and mix

up how you present it. It'll take some creativity on

your part! Show her letters on a sign, flash cards,

cereal boxes, etc. Then show regular flash cards.

Different books. Whatever. I'd stick to one type of

lettering, though: Serif or sans serif, and no bubble

letters. And don't mix case.

I don't know if I'd count on the teacher to do this.

That's a lot for her: she's got so many kids, so she

can't " be creative " and " mix it up " for every one of

them. I'd do this with her after school.

You know what he did?! I read a " Winnie the Pooh ABC "

book to him and he had the alphabet down. Backwards,

forwards, I mixed the order so he wasn't just

mimmicking, etc. I put that book away and took out

another-same alphabet, different pictures. He had no

idea of any of them. When I thought he was learning

his letters, he was really memorizing the pictures on

the pages!

That's why I'd mix it up for her as much as possible.

Don't give her the chance to memorize that the " A "

goes with the picture of " Apples " . If you mix it up,

she'll really learn the " A " in all circumstances.

Long answer, but hope it helps!

- A

--- wfgfrederik <mdfrederick@...> wrote:

> MY DAUGHTER IS 5 YRS OLD. I WAS WONDERING IF

> SOMEONE COULD HELP ME MY

> DAUGHTER WAS DOING GREAT IN PRESCHOOL AS SOON AS WE

> MOVED HER TO

> KINDERGARTEN SHE STARTED TO LOSS ALOT THAT SHE HAD

> LEARNED IN PRESCHOOL.

> WHY IS IT THAT SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH BLENDING. IF

> YOU SHOW HER A NUMBER

> SHE WILL CALL IT A LETTER AND SO ON. HOW DO YOU

> TEACH CHILDREN WITH

> ASPERGERS. WHY IS IT THAT SHE CAN WATCH A MOVIE A

> ONE TO TWO TIMES AND

> REMEMBER IT BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN

> NUMBERS AND

> LETTERS.

>

> THANKS

> MICHELLE

>

__________________________________________________

June 18, 2006

Abstract concepts are extremely hard for our children. Things need to be

concrete for them to understand. Pam

August 15, 2006

thanks me too........what is the exact name of the product i need ....and

where can i buy it?...i live in newfoundland canada....

>From: " " <zoo-keeper00@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: [ ] help

>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:53:45 -0400

>

>Okay - I am completely confused. Omega 9, Omega Six, Fish Oil, Cod Liver

>Oil, DHA, EPA , EFA.....

>

>I am a simpleton - some one tell me exactly what product to buy. Is it NN

>ProEFA - will that cover my bases.

>

>Three of my four children could benefit greatly from some sort of

>supplements and I just want it all in plain English!

>

>~

>Married to the world's greatest guy, & SAHM to;

>Mikayla (14) World's greatest teenager, compassionate, sensitive and a

>National Junior Honor Society member,

>Rilea (12) Energetic, funny, and impulsive. Believing for a breakthrough

>regarding her ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder & Dyslexia,

>Jonathon (6) My miracle boy. My amazing, autistic, one-eyed wonder with a

>host of issues and struggles: Heightened sensitivity to corn, casein,

>gluten, red dye #40 & all adhesive material. Aortic Root Dilation, Band

>Keratopathy Right Eye, Bruxism, Choridal and Retinal Detachment Right Eye

>(Blind), Chronic Lung Disorder, Congenital Nystagmus/Legally Blind, Cornea

>Adhered to Pupil Right Eye, G-Tube Dependant/Oral Aversion, Gastro Paresis,

>GERD, Gross Global and Neuro-Developmental Delays, History of PDA,

>Incontinent, Increased Ocular Pressure (15/16 both eyes), Myopia (-14L),

>Retinopathy of Prematurity, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sensory

>Integration Disorder and Vasomotor Rhinitis. A definite over comer and a

>true testament to God's mercy and grace, and

>Kaden (2) Momma's little wild man. My other autistic wonder, struggling

>with dyspraxia. Heightened sensitivity to mold, tomatoes, oranges &

>strawberries. Congenital Muscular Torticollis, GERD, Perennial Allergic

>Rhinitis, Reactive Airway Disease, STARband Graduate (11/9/04 - 2/9/05) and

>Sensory Integration Disorder. The happiest little boy with the biggest

>brown eyes and another testament to God's grace and mercy - believing for

>yet one more miracle!(and my dear Lizzie, who is now 9, and although not

>physically part of our family any more, a definite part of our lives,

>hearts and prayers) a

August 15, 2006

Buy Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as Nordic Naturals Complete Omega

3-6-9; the 2 products are exactly the same). Buy at a health food store

or online. The dosage is experimental. Start with 1 or 2 per day for a

few weeks. If you see improvement, keep the dose the same until you hit

a plateau. If you see no improvement, up the dosage. Many of us

eventually add a Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as just Nordic

Naturals EFA; same exact product) to that in a ratio of 2:1 EFA:EPA.

For example, was taking 2 Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9

for awhile. I just upped her dose and also added EPA, so now she gets 2

Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9 and 1 Nordic Naturals EPA, twice per day

(so 4 complete omega and 2 EPA per day).

That is pretty much it. Just remember, the " dose " is trial and error. I

hope that simplifies things.

Warm regards,

******************

(Rochester, NY)

Mom to , 3.2 years, Verbal Apraxia

& , 1 year

________________________________

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of joy stansbury

Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 9:31 PM

Subject: RE: [ ] help

thanks me too........what is the exact name of the product i need

.....and

where can i buy it?...i live in newfoundland canada....

>From: " " <zoo-keeper00@...

<mailto:zoo-keeper00%40comcast.net> >

>Reply-

<mailto: %40>

><

<mailto: %40> >

>Subject: [ ] help

>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:53:45 -0400

>

>Okay - I am completely confused. Omega 9, Omega Six, Fish Oil, Cod

Liver

>Oil, DHA, EPA , EFA.....

>

>I am a simpleton - some one tell me exactly what product to buy. Is it

NN

>ProEFA - will that cover my bases.

>

>Three of my four children could benefit greatly from some sort of

>supplements and I just want it all in plain English!

>

>~

>Married to the world's greatest guy, & SAHM to;

>Mikayla (14) World's greatest teenager, compassionate, sensitive and a

>National Junior Honor Society member,

>Rilea (12) Energetic, funny, and impulsive. Believing for a

breakthrough

>regarding her ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder & Dyslexia,

>Jonathon (6) My miracle boy. My amazing, autistic, one-eyed wonder with

a

>host of issues and struggles: Heightened sensitivity to corn, casein,

>gluten, red dye #40 & all adhesive material. Aortic Root Dilation, Band

>Keratopathy Right Eye, Bruxism, Choridal and Retinal Detachment Right

Eye

>(Blind), Chronic Lung Disorder, Congenital Nystagmus/Legally Blind,

Cornea

>Adhered to Pupil Right Eye, G-Tube Dependant/Oral Aversion, Gastro

Paresis,

>GERD, Gross Global and Neuro-Developmental Delays, History of PDA,

>Incontinent, Increased Ocular Pressure (15/16 both eyes), Myopia

(-14L),

>Retinopathy of Prematurity, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Sensory

>Integration Disorder and Vasomotor Rhinitis. A definite over comer and

a

>true testament to God's mercy and grace, and

>Kaden (2) Momma's little wild man. My other autistic wonder, struggling

>with dyspraxia. Heightened sensitivity to mold, tomatoes, oranges &

>strawberries. Congenital Muscular Torticollis, GERD, Perennial Allergic

>Rhinitis, Reactive Airway Disease, STARband Graduate (11/9/04 - 2/9/05)

and

>Sensory Integration Disorder. The happiest little boy with the biggest

>brown eyes and another testament to God's grace and mercy - believing

for

>yet one more miracle!(and my dear Lizzie, who is now 9, and although

not

>physically part of our family any more, a definite part of our lives,

>hearts and prayers) a

August 15, 2006

hi thanks susan.....the second ...is that supposed to be .......nordic

naturals pro epa?...my daughter brianna {6}....only says yes and no ....we

are working with a prompt sp..for the last 5 months ...with not muich

improvement.......she is very bright and understands everything you tell

her...going to grade 2 in the fall...iam hoping we get some results from

these nn " s....did your daughter improve?...thanks donna

>From: " Oakes, " <susan.oakes@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: RE: [ ] help

>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:44:52 -0400

>

>Buy Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as Nordic Naturals Complete Omega

>3-6-9; the 2 products are exactly the same). Buy at a health food store

>or online. The dosage is experimental. Start with 1 or 2 per day for a

>few weeks. If you see improvement, keep the dose the same until you hit

>a plateau. If you see no improvement, up the dosage. Many of us

>eventually add a Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as just Nordic

>Naturals EFA; same exact product) to that in a ratio of 2:1 EFA:EPA.

>

>For example, was taking 2 Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9

>for awhile. I just upped her dose and also added EPA, so now she gets 2

>Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9 and 1 Nordic Naturals EPA, twice per day

>(so 4 complete omega and 2 EPA per day).

>

>That is pretty much it. Just remember, the " dose " is trial and error. I

>hope that simplifies things.

>

>Warm regards,

>******************

> (Rochester, NY)

>Mom to , 3.2 years, Verbal Apraxia

> & , 1 year

August 15, 2006

Yes, Nordic Naturals ProEPA or Nordic Naturals EPA (SAME product).

My daughter has improved immensely, but because the supplementation and

therapy were not done in isolation, I cannot say for SURE what has been

responsible for her near-miraculous improvement. But I am, in my heart,

quite sure that EFA supplementation has played a big role. You can bet

that I won't miss a day or a dose! I take it myself now and also give

it to , our 13 month old. Although seems normal in

speech for a 13 month old, it is hard not to worry ... sigh ...

Warm regards,

******************

(Rochester, NY)

Mom to , 3.2 years, Verbal Apraxia

& , 1 year

________________________________

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of joy stansbury

Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:11 AM

Subject: RE: [ ] help

hi thanks susan.....the second ...is that supposed to be .......nordic

naturals pro epa?...my daughter brianna {6}....only says yes and no

.....we

are working with a prompt sp..for the last 5 months ...with not muich

improvement.......she is very bright and understands everything you tell

her...going to grade 2 in the fall...iam hoping we get some results from

these nn " s....did your daughter improve?...thanks donna

>From: " Oakes, " <susan.oakes@...

<mailto:susan.oakes%40xerox.com> >

>Reply-

<mailto: %40>

><

<mailto: %40> >

>Subject: RE: [ ] help

>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:44:52 -0400

>

>Buy Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as Nordic Naturals Complete

Omega

>3-6-9; the 2 products are exactly the same). Buy at a health food store

>or online. The dosage is experimental. Start with 1 or 2 per day for a

>few weeks. If you see improvement, keep the dose the same until you hit

>a plateau. If you see no improvement, up the dosage. Many of us

>eventually add a Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as just Nordic

>Naturals EFA; same exact product) to that in a ratio of 2:1 EFA:EPA.

>

>For example, was taking 2 Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9

>for awhile. I just upped her dose and also added EPA, so now she gets 2

>Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9 and 1 Nordic Naturals EPA, twice per day

>(so 4 complete omega and 2 EPA per day).

>

>That is pretty much it. Just remember, the " dose " is trial and error. I

>hope that simplifies things.

>

>Warm regards,

>******************

> (Rochester, NY)

>Mom to , 3.2 years, Verbal Apraxia

> & , 1 year

August 15, 2006

-

The VAST majority improve. If you don't see an improvement with a

smaller " dose, " increase it until you do! That seems to be the

philosophy around here.

Warm regards,

******************

(Rochester, NY)

Mom to , 3.2 years, Verbal Apraxia

& , 1 year

________________________________

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:05 AM

Subject: Re: [sPAM] RE: [ ] help

Hey ...

Much appreciated....I was figuring it was NN - but when I got to the

store,

I was overwhelmed.....I have three children that would greatly benefit

from

supplements and I want to believe I will see a huge change....

Thanks

[sPAM] RE: [ ] help

> Buy Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as Nordic Naturals Complete

Omega

> 3-6-9; the 2 products are exactly the same). Buy at a health food

store

> or online. The dosage is experimental. Start with 1 or 2 per day for a

> few weeks. If you see improvement, keep the dose the same until you

hit

> a plateau. If you see no improvement, up the dosage. Many of us

> eventually add a Nordic Naturals ProEFA (also known as just Nordic

> Naturals EFA; same exact product) to that in a ratio of 2:1 EFA:EPA.

>

> For example, was taking 2 Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9

> for awhile. I just upped her dose and also added EPA, so now she gets

2

> Naturals Complete Omega 3-6-9 and 1 Nordic Naturals EPA, twice per day

> (so 4 complete omega and 2 EPA per day).

>

> That is pretty much it. Just remember, the " dose " is trial and error.

I

> hope that simplifies things.

>

> Warm regards,

> ******************

> (Rochester, NY)

> Mom to , 3.2 years, Verbal Apraxia

> & , 1 year

February 6, 2007

Back in the day when my son was PSD (preschool disabled) he had a

Triennial evaluation which means every 3 years new tests are

administered. In this case, tests were based on 5-9 age group and

his scores needed to stay below in order to stay classified.

You do not have to wait for a Triennial for a new evaluation. At

any time a parent can request in writing that they would like a full

evaluation including speech, occupational therapy, language and

physcical therapy evaluation. I would also include a CAP (central

auditory processing) if necessary.

Have you spoken to his preschool teacher? Ours did not believe my

son was academically or emotionally ready for a kindergarten class

so they suggested the (LLD) Language and Learning Disabled class

which included children up to the age of 9. After observing the

class, I decided to accept the 1:1 services, but he would be

attending another school. It worked out well. He was driven to his

district school 3x week for his services in the morning, and in the

afternoon attended a 4/5 year old regular preschool. I did not ask

for reimbursement of transportation or tuition for his preschool.

My main goal was to get services. I also supplemented 2x week ST

and OT. My insurance paid for it.

all the best,

Joanne

October 30, 2007

. First,,,,,take a deep breath. You're doing a wonderful thing by joining groups full of others who have either been right where you are now or are going through it, as we speak. Remember that he's still your son. He's still awesome. He just has AS (Aspergers) or HFA.....or whatever it is he has...ha ha. You will find that most of the kids we have here have more than 1 dx (diagnosis). If you see one issue on the spectrum,,,,,there's probably more. So,,,,,read up on everything. Smile. Laugh. Thang GOD for a sense of humor.....right? Try to look at this as simply a "knowledge" of something going on with your son. If your son was just dx'd with diabetes.....you'd deal with it. You'd let everyone who comes in contact with your son and family know, so that if they had to, they''d be able to take care of him. This, in my eyes, is no

different. BUT,,,,,,,,how OTHERS deal with you IS different. Sadly, all others don't accept "different acting" kids. They tend to think that we are bad parents and our kids are out of control. So,,,,,,,,,,,keep your chin up. It has taken years, but we are doing well as a family now. We accept him and we accept that our family is not normal. We can't stay as long at an outting. We just can't handle as much. He'll never be on a sports team. He'll never have a ton of friends.......but he's happy. As soon as we became ok with how HE was and what HE was ok with,,,,,,,it got better. But,,,,,it was hard when we tried to constantly make him fit into the holes that weren't shaped for him, ya know? So....find a great therapist. Maybe for your whole fam to chat with once in a while. Don't ever do anything that doesn't feel right in your

heart. Realize that if a medicine is being recommended,,,,,,that you can say no. But,,,,,you can also try it and always stop if it doesn't do what they tell you it may. There are tons of therapies out there.........you can try them all or none. It's really up to you and what his level of functioning is,,,,,,ya know? Anyway,,,,,I'm sorry I wrote a book. You're gonna get tons of great advice. Again, Welcome. Robin <mdixon15@...> wrote: my son

has just recently been diagnosed with high functioning autism i am so confused and have no idea where to turn or what to do. I don't know of any body elese who has an autistic child and could really ise some guidance. __________________________________________________

October 30, 2007

Thank you for your help and kind words. I know about the spectrum only because he has a wonderful doctor that took the time to explain it. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at a fairly early age . About 9 months ago he was also diagnosed with odd and ocd which was about the same time he was diagnosed with autism. my Mom and step-dad are really good and stepdad are really good about how they interact with him now. My father on the other hand still doesn't seem to get it and he will yell at Shon sometimes when he thinks he is not behaving the way he thinks he should. My other 2 kids kinda learned through trial and error just like we are on how to treat him. he has always been in mainstream classes. When he was younger (he is 7 now) my husband and i would always worry because he speech was not developing so once again Shon's doctor stepped up to help and we got him into a wonderful speech therapist. when he started school we had him tested for speech therapy and they said he was not allowed because he did not meet the states requirement even with a note from his private speech therapist and when my husband job changed insurance companies we could no longer go to a speech therapist. he seems to be doing a lot better now and we understand most everything he says and if we don't I think more out of habit his siblings have begun to tell us what he said. (older sister and younger brother) when i was pregnant with Shon at about 4 months along i llost his twin and was put on heavy doses of pain medication and I always blamed myself for the problems he has faced. My mother has always sadi some people just can't deal with a round peg because it is a squARE WORLD.

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First,,,,,take a deep breath.

You're doing a wonderful thing by joining groups full of others who have either been right where you are now or are going through it, as we speak.

Remember that he's still your son. He's still awesome. He just has AS (Aspergers) or HFA.....or whatever it is he has...ha ha.

You will find that most of the kids we have here have more than 1 dx (diagnosis). If you see one issue on the spectrum,,,,,there's probably more.

So,,,,,read up on everything. Smile. Laugh. Thang GOD for a sense of humor.....right?

Try to look at this as simply a "knowledge" of something going on with your son. If your son was just dx'd with diabetes.....you'd deal with it. You'd let everyone who comes in contact with your son and family know, so that if they had to, they''d be able to take care of him.

This, in my e different.

BUT,,,,,,,,how OTHERS deal with you IS different. Sadly, all others don't accept "different acting" kids. They tend to think that we are bad parents and our kids are out of control.

So,,,,,,,,,,,keep your chin up.

It has taken years, but we are doing well as a family now. We accept him and we accept that our family is not normal. We can't stay as long at an outting. We just can't handle as much.

He'll never be on a sports team. He'll never have a ton of friends.......but he's happy.

As soon as we became ok with how HE was and what HE was ok with,,,,,,,it got better.

But,,,,,it was hard when we tried to constantly make him fit into the holes that weren't shaped for him, ya know?

So....find a great therapist. Maybe for your whole fam to chat with once in a while.

Don't ever do anything that doesn't feel right in your heart.

Realize that if a medicine is being recommended,,,,,,that you can say no. But,,,,,you can also try it and always stop if it doesn't do what they tell you it may.

There are tons of therapies out there.........you can try them all or none.

It's really up to you and what his level of functioning is,,,,,,ya know?

Anyway,,,,,I'm sorry I wrote a book.

You're gonna get tons of great advice.

Again, Welcome.

Robin <mdixon15hot (DOT) rr.com> wrote:

my son has just recently been diagnosed with high functioning autism i am so confused and have no idea where to turn or what to do. I don't know of any body elese who has an autistic child and could really ise some guidance.

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October 30, 2007

Ain't that the truth about the pegs? Ya know,,,,,the more I learn about different spectrum "issues",,,,,,the more I see that we're all freaks. Ha ha. I mean,,,honestly,,,,,,we have ALL got something. I think this realization has helped how our kids deal with their "issues". Knowing that they are DEFINITELY not alone. Ha. Sorry to hear about the loss of Shon's sibling. I know you probably know this already,,,,but don't blame yourselft. It's just not worth it, is it? Hugs to you. Robin Dixon <mdixon15@...> wrote: Thank you for your help and kind words. I know about the spectrum only because he has a wonderful doctor that took the time to explain it. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at a fairly early age . About 9 months ago he was also diagnosed with odd and ocd which was about the same time he was diagnosed with autism. my Mom and step-dad are really good and stepdad are really good about how they interact with him now. My father on the other hand still doesn't seem to get it and he will yell at Shon sometimes when he thinks he is not behaving the way he thinks he should. My other 2 kids kinda learned through trial and error just like we are on how to treat him. he has always been in mainstream classes. When he was younger (he is 7 now) my husband and i would always worry because he speech was not developing

so once again Shon's doctor stepped up to help and we got him into a wonderful speech therapist. when he started school we had him tested for speech therapy and they said he was not allowed because he did not meet the states requirement even with a note from his private speech therapist and when my husband job changed insurance companies we could no longer go to a speech therapist. he seems to be doing a lot better now and we understand most everything he says and if we don't I think more out of habit his siblings have begun to tell us what he said. (older sister and younger brother) when i was pregnant with Shon at about 4 months along i llost his twin and was put on heavy doses of pain medication and I always blamed myself for the problems he has faced. My mother has always sadi some people just can't deal with a round peg because it is a squARE WORLD. Re: ( ) help . First,,,,,take a deep breath. You're doing a wonderful thing by joining groups full of others who have either been right where you are now or are going through it, as we speak. Remember that he's still your son. He's still awesome. He just has AS (Aspergers) or HFA.....or whatever it is he has...ha ha. You will find

that most of the kids we have here have more than 1 dx (diagnosis). If you see one issue on the spectrum,,,,,there's probably more. So,,,,,read up on everything. Smile. Laugh. Thang GOD for a sense of humor.....right? Try to look at this as simply a "knowledge" of something going on with your son. If your son was just dx'd with diabetes.....you'd deal with it. You'd let everyone who comes in contact with your son and family know, so that if they had to, they''d be able to take care of him. This, in my e different. BUT,,,,,,,,how OTHERS deal with you IS different. Sadly, all others don't accept "different acting" kids. They tend to think that we are bad parents and our kids are out of control. So,,,,,,,,,,,keep your chin up. It has taken years, but we are doing well as a family now. We accept him and we accept that our family is not

normal. We can't stay as long at an outting. We just can't handle as much. He'll never be on a sports team. He'll never have a ton of friends.......but he's happy. As soon as we became ok with how HE was and what HE was ok with,,,,,,,it got better. But,,,,,it was hard when we tried to constantly make him fit into the holes that weren't shaped for him, ya know? So....find a great therapist. Maybe for your whole fam to chat with once in a while. Don't ever do anything that doesn't feel right in your heart. Realize that if a medicine is being recommended,,,,,,that you can say no. But,,,,,you can also try it and always stop if it doesn't do what they tell you it may. There are tons of therapies out there.........you can try them all or none. It's really up to you and what his level of functioning is,,,,,,ya know? Anyway,,,,,I'm sorry I wrote a book. You're gonna get tons of great advice. Again, Welcome. Robin <mdixon15hot (DOT) rr.com> wrote: my son has just recently been diagnosed with high functioning autism i am so confused and have no idea where to turn or what to do. I don't know of any body elese who has an autistic child and could really ise some guidance. __________________________________________________

October 30, 2007

I agree! Everyone has some kind of "difficulty". But the world would be so boring if everyone were the same!

Deb

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Ain't that the truth about the pegs?

Ya know,,,,,the more I learn about different spectrum "issues",,,,,,the more I see that we're all freaks. Ha ha.

I mean,,,honestly,,,,,,we have ALL got something.

I think this realization has helped how our kids deal with their "issues". Knowing that they are DEFINITELY not alone. Ha.

Sorry to hear about the loss of Shon's sibling. I know you probably know this already,,,,but don't blame yourselft.

It's just not worth it, is it?

Hugs to you.

Robin

Dixon <mdixon15hot (DOT) rr.com> wrote:

Thank you for your help and kind words. I know about the spectrum only because he has a wonderful doctor that took the time to explain it. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at a fairly early age . About 9 months ago he was also diagnosed with odd and ocd which was about the same time he was diagnosed with autism. my Mom and step-dad are really good and stepdad are really good about how they interact with him now. My father on the other hand still doesn't seem to get it and he will yell at Shon sometimes when he thinks he is not behaving the way he thinks he should. My other 2 kids kinda learned through trial and error just like we are on how to treat him. he has always been in mainstream classes. When he was younger (he is 7 now) my husband and i would always worry because he speech was not developing so once again Shon's doctor stepped up to help and we got him into a wonderful speech therapist. when he started school we had him tested for speech therapy and they said he was not allowed because he did not meet the states requirement even with a note from his private speech therapist and when my husband job changed insurance companies we could no longer go to a speech therapist. he seems to be doing a lot better now and we understand most everything he says and if we don't I think more out of habit his siblings have begun to tell us what he said. (older sister and younger brother) when i was pregnant with Shon at about 4 months along i llost his twin and was put on heavy doses of pain medication and I always blamed myself for the problems he has faced. My mother has always sadi some people just can't deal with a round peg because it is a squARE WORLD.

Re: ( ) help

.

First,,,,,take a deep breath.

You're doing a wonderful thing by joining groups full of others who have either been right where you are now or are going through it, as we speak.

Remember that he's still your son. He's still awesome. He just has AS (Aspergers) or HFA.....or whatever it is he has...ha ha.

You will find that most of the kids we have here have more than 1 dx (diagnosis). If you see one issue on the spectrum,,,,,there's probably more.

So,,,,,read up on everything. Smile. Laugh. Thang GOD for a sense of humor.....right?

Try to look at this as simply a "knowledge" of something going on with your son. If your son was just dx'd with diabetes.....you'd deal with it. You'd let everyone who comes in contact with your son and family know, so that if they had to, they''d be able to take care of him.

This, in my e different.

BUT,,,,,,,,how OTHERS deal with you IS different. Sadly, all others don't accept "different acting" kids. They tend to think that we are bad parents and our kids are out of control.

So,,,,,,,,,,,keep your chin up.

It has taken years, but we are doing well as a family now. We accept him and we accept that our family is not normal.

We can't stay as long at an outting. We just can't handle as much.