New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

[Guest guest]

Welcome and Micki!

I have five kids: Enrique, 16, AS; , 13, but 14 next week, NT;

Sophia, 9, NT; Xavier, aka Putter, 7, very ASD; and Robbie, 4, NT.

> >Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

> >daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

> >Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

> >with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> >had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> >was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

> >a puzzle that is not put together yet.

So...sounds intriguing. Does she NOT have cerebral palsy then? I thought

that was a pretty definite thing, but then I know next to nothing about it.

Or do you mean that she has cerebral palsy and autism? I could see that

would be quite a puzzle.

> >

> We went to see him because of some

> >raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> >Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

> >to trying it.

It was very effective at first for my oldest who has some pretty big

behavior problems too, but it quit working for us and he gained a lot of

weight. It is VERY useful for some of our kids though.

> >

> >My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

> >been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

> >have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

> >to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

Oh, yes.

> >

> >With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

> >has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

> >weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

Well, this sounds good.

> >

> >Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

> >problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

> >sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

> >bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> >how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

> >

I got this far, but I don't know the answer! I hope someone else did!

Salli

[Guest guest]

Welcome and Micki!

I have five kids: Enrique, 16, AS; , 13, but 14 next week, NT;

Sophia, 9, NT; Xavier, aka Putter, 7, very ASD; and Robbie, 4, NT.

> >Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

> >daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

> >Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

> >with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> >had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> >was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

> >a puzzle that is not put together yet.

So...sounds intriguing. Does she NOT have cerebral palsy then? I thought

that was a pretty definite thing, but then I know next to nothing about it.

Or do you mean that she has cerebral palsy and autism? I could see that

would be quite a puzzle.

> >

> We went to see him because of some

> >raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> >Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

> >to trying it.

It was very effective at first for my oldest who has some pretty big

behavior problems too, but it quit working for us and he gained a lot of

weight. It is VERY useful for some of our kids though.

> >

> >My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

> >been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

> >have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

> >to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

Oh, yes.

> >

> >With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

> >has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

> >weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

Well, this sounds good.

> >

> >Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

> >problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

> >sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

> >bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> >how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

> >

I got this far, but I don't know the answer! I hope someone else did!

Salli

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

a puzzle that is not put together yet.

Anyway we have got more done in the past month than we had since we

adopted her four years ago. We got an appointment with the JFK

Center for Autism in Denver. (We live in Colorado Springs) They gave

us the results a lot quicker than normal and got us in touch with

their Developmental Peditician. We went to see him because of some

raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

to trying it.

My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

Thanks

Wilhelm

Mickisdaddy

[Guest guest]

> I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> how well the tablets go if they are chewed? >

Risperdal is really nasty tasting stuff, from what I can see...we

dissolve it in water and add in a bit of orange juice to get my son

(9 yr old with Childhood Disintegrative Disorder) to take it....that

seems to cover the taste best. It does come in a liquid, but

doesn't have good success with those if they are too syrupy.

Raena

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I don't have the answers you are seeking, but I want to welcome you to

the group. My son is ten, and this group has provided me more

information in three months than I've found in a year. Enjoy!

Maggie

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[Guest guest]

Hi !

Welcome to our extended family!

My boys, both on the spectrum, will take meds in a spoonful of applesauce.

If she doesn't eat applesauce, try anything with a thicker texture that

doesn't need chewed up.

My boys are on something similar to what your trying Micki on and they are

doing so much better! My youngest is the one who would tantrum and get

aggressive and this is the only type med we've found that helps him. He

still may have to try an antidepressant with it to help him a bit more with

his frustration level, but at least he is no longer agressive and angry over

everything.

Talk to you soon!

Sue in Waterford, MI

Wife to Mark

Mom to: , HFA, 13

9 1/2, AS/ADD

Yahoo IM: smgaska1

Autism, the hardest puzzle to put together.

New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

> Hello all,

>

> Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

> daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

> Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

> with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

> a puzzle that is not put together yet.

>

> Anyway we have got more done in the past month than we had since we

> adopted her four years ago. We got an appointment with the JFK

> Center for Autism in Denver. (We live in Colorado Springs) They gave

> us the results a lot quicker than normal and got us in touch with

> their Developmental Peditician. We went to see him because of some

> raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

> to trying it.

>

> My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

> been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

> have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

> to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

>

> With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

> has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

> weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

>

> Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

> problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

> sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

> bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

>

> Thanks

> Wilhelm

> Mickisdaddy

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have no advice because I am very new to Autism but I wanted to say Welcome and

this is a great group of people who are a great wealth of support and

information.

Warm Regards

in Maine

Mom to ASD 11/25/00 & 5/10/99

New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

Hello all,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

a puzzle that is not put together yet.

Anyway we have got more done in the past month than we had since we

adopted her four years ago. We got an appointment with the JFK

Center for Autism in Denver. (We live in Colorado Springs) They gave

us the results a lot quicker than normal and got us in touch with

their Developmental Peditician. We went to see him because of some

raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

to trying it.

My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

Thanks

Wilhelm

Mickisdaddy

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Welcome to the group.

> Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

> daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

> Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

> with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

> a puzzle that is not put together yet.

She's a child who needs a correct diagnosis so she can get the proper

intervention -- and he's a lazy hack.

> Anyway we have got more done in the past month than we had since we

> adopted her four years ago. We got an appointment with the JFK

> Center for Autism in Denver. (We live in Colorado Springs) They gave

> us the results a lot quicker than normal and got us in touch with

> their Developmental Peditician. We went to see him because of some

> raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

> to trying it.

Hope you have good results with it. I'm not very skilled at getting meds

into Boone. Thank goodness his clonidine dissolves in liquid.

Sissi Garvey

Kids' Page

http://www.isoa.net/~nitetrax/original.htm

Boone's Art Page

http://www.isoa.net/~nitetrax/bart.htm

Dillon's Music Page

http://www.geocities.com/flaremusic

" If it doesn't spin, it's broke. "

Boone Garvey (not a direct quote -- more like an attitude)

[Guest guest]

welcome sean and micki and family!

M.G.mum to

Sebastian, 11 kinda quirky(NT)

Rowan, 6 extra quirky (ASD)

married to and living in Northern Ontario

[Guest guest]

Hi . I just wanted to welcome you and Micki to the group. I haven't been

here all that long but it's been a great source of support and encouragement for

me. Evan isn't on any meds for anything related to the ASD yet but, because of

his health problems, I do have lots of experience with meds. With pills that

are not chewable, I always crushed them up and disolved them in a liquid or

added them to something like applesauce or pudding or anything like

that....preferably something with a fairly strong flavor so that it can mask (if

that's possible) the taste of the pill.

Love, prayers and heart hugs,

Debbie (GA), Mom to Evan (4.5 y/o with ToF, RBBB, Autism Spectrum Disorder,

Asthma); (now a whole year old and HH and NT?); and my 3 angel babies

whom I will finally see when God says it's time!

9:1-3

============================================================

Date: 2003/05/08 Thu PM 02:10:20 EDT

To: parenting_autism

Subject: New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

============================================================

[Guest guest]

That's right this is a great group to be. I want to welcome to I live in

Peru with my hubby and Dessiree, she doesn't have an official dx on

autism but definitely have some traits.

Welcome again and I hope the meds work OK, thanks God Dessiree takes

almost everything when she needs it, she is not on any medication now.

Cecilia from Perú, mom to Dessirée (05/07/99)

Lovely husband

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diagnosed)

Hi ,

I don't have the answers you are seeking, but I want to welcome you to

the group. My son is ten, and this group has provided me more

information in three months than I've found in a year. Enjoy!

Maggie

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[Guest guest]

Welcome

My I have a 12 yo daughter taking risperdal right now. She's gained

40 lbs since December and we're going to be removing her from it.

Although weight isn't an issue at this time, it may become one in the

future. I hope for her sake it's not. They had put Alyx on a new

med that was supposed to stop her rapid weight gain, but instead of

enhancing the effects of meds, it cancelled them off and I took her

off of it.

I have a 2.5 yo son who is on the GFCF diet and doing marvelous. As

much of a skeptic as I was about the diet *ask anyone here*, I must

conceed that the diet is the best thing that has happened to him.

Maybe it is something you could look into.

You're close to me. I'm from Kansas. We're really glad to have

another father join our group! If anything, you'll get a great deal

of support for your daughter's rages, as well as a place to share

the joys of accomplishment.

Welcome again. Hang in there, it's all going to work out. You're in

the RIGHT PLACE.

> Hello all,

>

> Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year

old

> daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and

Mental

> Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we

agree

> with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she

is

> a puzzle that is not put together yet.

>

> Anyway we have got more done in the past month than we had since we

> adopted her four years ago. We got an appointment with the JFK

> Center for Autism in Denver. (We live in Colorado Springs) They

gave

> us the results a lot quicker than normal and got us in touch with

> their Developmental Peditician. We went to see him because of some

> raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking

forward

> to trying it.

>

> My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages

have

> been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

> have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really

hard

> to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

>

> With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

> has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

> weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

>

> Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki

has

> problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

> sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

> bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

>

> Thanks

> Wilhelm

> Mickisdaddy

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/8/03 2:30:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mickisdaddy@... writes:

> She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

>

>

Yup ours is that way too-

hello and welcome to the best group for support and caring one could ever ask

for.

No advice on meds but there is much wisdom here so you probably will get some

good feedback.

The Grammas & Keion

[Guest guest]

Welcome, , it's good to see some men on the list as we can be a little

estrogen heavy here : ) You are in good company on this list, and I am sure

some of our veterans will have advice for you on the meds.

My name is , I am a SAHM in the Atlanta area. We are in the

process of dx our son n who will be 3 in July.

Welcome aboard!

(SAHM in GA)

MSN elizabethloht@...

n 33, mo, no formal dx

Phoebe, 12 weeks

New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

> Hello all,

>

> Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

> daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

> Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

> with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

> a puzzle that is not put together yet.

>

> Anyway we have got more done in the past month than we had since we

> adopted her four years ago. We got an appointment with the JFK

> Center for Autism in Denver. (We live in Colorado Springs) They gave

> us the results a lot quicker than normal and got us in touch with

> their Developmental Peditician. We went to see him because of some

> raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

> to trying it.

>

> My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

> been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

> have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

> to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

>

> With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

> has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

> weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

>

> Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

> problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

> sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

> bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

>

> Thanks

> Wilhelm

> Mickisdaddy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Welcome, , it's good to see some men on the list as we can be a little

> estrogen heavy here : )

Speak for yourself, woman!

Sissi

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group !!! I can't answer your questions because I

haven't had to medicate my son. But I did want to greet you. I hope

you find it as warm and friendly here as I do.

Debbie with twins

- Jordan (ASD) 2.5yo

- (NT) 2.5yo

[Guest guest]

Estrogen is my enemy.

Georga

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This tag line space for rent.

Re: New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

> > Welcome, , it's good to see some men on the list as we can be a

little

> > estrogen heavy here : )

>

> Speak for yourself, woman!

>

>

> Sissi

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the list, .

Tuna

=====

mom to:

, 8, ASD

, 4, NT

Normal is just a setting on the washing machine.

- Whoopi Goldberg

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[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group, . My daughter Ebony takes risperdal as well and

it was a godsend. Truly changed our lives. It stabalized her moods A LOT!

It also was a real help with sleep issues. As long as you don't have weight

issues, this could really help your daughter. I hope you see improvement

right away. We have a horrible time getting meds into Ebony. The only

thing that works for us is to put it into her cup. She still uses sippy

cups. We use the liquid risperdal. I know some people say it tastes bad

but Ebony drinks it down really well. She has more trouble with pills or

chewables that I crush because no matter how well you crush them the drink

is grittier with that stuff in it. We mix it with some fruit punch sugar

free kool-aid. I think the taste of that is strong enough to hide the

risperdal taste. Good luck to you and keep us posted on how that works for

you. I've got my fingers crossed for you guys.

Tamara

mom to Ebony, 5 years old, asd, adhd, bipolar

and , 2, polish (lol)

wife to Terry

>

>Reply-To: parenting_autism

>To: parenting_autism

>Subject: New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

>Date: Thu, 08 May 2003 18:10:20 -0000

>

>Hello all,

>

>Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

>daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

>Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

>with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

>had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

>was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

>a puzzle that is not put together yet.

>

>Anyway we have got more done in the past month than we had since we

>adopted her four years ago. We got an appointment with the JFK

>Center for Autism in Denver. (We live in Colorado Springs) They gave

>us the results a lot quicker than normal and got us in touch with

>their Developmental Peditician. We went to see him because of some

>raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

>Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

>to trying it.

>

>My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

>been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

>have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

>to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

>

>With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

>has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

>weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

>

>Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

>problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

>sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

>bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

>how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

>

>Thanks

> Wilhelm

>Mickisdaddy

>

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[Guest guest]

>>>>>>>>

My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

<<<<<<<<

Welcome to the list ...oh, and welcome to my world! :/

Sorry I don't have any answers on the meds. My daughter won't take them,

even when she's ill.

We have put enzymes in chocolate before, but I don't know if that's an

option for something like Risperadol.

Again, Welcome....

Penny

Mom to Jacqui, 8 - HFA

Jeff, 20

[Guest guest]

>>>>>>>>

My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

<<<<<<<<

Welcome to the list ...oh, and welcome to my world! :/

Sorry I don't have any answers on the meds. My daughter won't take them,

even when she's ill.

We have put enzymes in chocolate before, but I don't know if that's an

option for something like Risperadol.

Again, Welcome....

Penny

Mom to Jacqui, 8 - HFA

Jeff, 20

[Guest guest]

Salli ~

I have been meaning to ask, how did Putter get the nickname Putter?

Georga

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This tag line space for rent.

Re: New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

> Welcome and Micki!

>

> I have five kids: Enrique, 16, AS; , 13, but 14 next week, NT;

> Sophia, 9, NT; Xavier, aka Putter, 7, very ASD; and Robbie, 4, NT.

>

> > >Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

> > >daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

> > >Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

> > >with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> > >had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> > >was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

> > >a puzzle that is not put together yet.

>

> So...sounds intriguing. Does she NOT have cerebral palsy then? I thought

> that was a pretty definite thing, but then I know next to nothing about

it.

> Or do you mean that she has cerebral palsy and autism? I could see that

> would be quite a puzzle.

> > >

> > We went to see him because of some

> > >raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> > >Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

> > >to trying it.

>

> It was very effective at first for my oldest who has some pretty big

> behavior problems too, but it quit working for us and he gained a lot of

> weight. It is VERY useful for some of our kids though.

> > >

> > >My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

> > >been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

> > >have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

> > >to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

>

> Oh, yes.

> > >

> > >With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

> > >has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

> > >weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

>

> Well, this sounds good.

> > >

> > >Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

> > >problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

> > >sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

> > >bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> > >how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

> > >

>

> I got this far, but I don't know the answer! I hope someone else did!

>

> Salli

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[Guest guest]

Salli ~

I have been meaning to ask, how did Putter get the nickname Putter?

Georga

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Re: New to the group (daughter newly diagnosed)

> Welcome and Micki!

>

> I have five kids: Enrique, 16, AS; , 13, but 14 next week, NT;

> Sophia, 9, NT; Xavier, aka Putter, 7, very ASD; and Robbie, 4, NT.

>

> > >Just wanted to introduce myself. I am the daddy of an eight year old

> > >daughter, Micki, that was recently diagnosed with Autism and Mental

> > >Retardation. It took us YEARS to get this diagnosis, which we agree

> > >with. I cannot believe how much pushing and pulling and yelling we

> > >had to do to get to where we are now. The diagnosis we had before

> > >was Cerebral Palsy. Her neuro left it at that, but said that she is

> > >a puzzle that is not put together yet.

>

> So...sounds intriguing. Does she NOT have cerebral palsy then? I thought

> that was a pretty definite thing, but then I know next to nothing about

it.

> Or do you mean that she has cerebral palsy and autism? I could see that

> would be quite a puzzle.

> > >

> > We went to see him because of some

> > >raging and behavioral problems. He is going to try Micki on

> > >Risperdal and I have read a lot on this and am really looking forward

> > >to trying it.

>

> It was very effective at first for my oldest who has some pretty big

> behavior problems too, but it quit working for us and he gained a lot of

> weight. It is VERY useful for some of our kids though.

> > >

> > >My wife and I are about at the end of our ropes. Micki's rages have

> > >been really bad lately. They usually last at least 30 minutes and

> > >have gone on for as much as a couple hours. It makes it really hard

> > >to get sitters even if it is just grandma.

>

> Oh, yes.

> > >

> > >With the Resperdal I have no problem with the weight gain as Micki

> > >has grown 4 or 5 inches in the past year and has not gained any

> > >weight. She is constant movement, even when she is asleep.

>

> Well, this sounds good.

> > >

> > >Anyway, if you have gotten this far let me ask a question. Micki has

> > >problems with meds. With her anti-seizure meds we have tried

> > >sprinkles, liquid and chewables. Chewables seem to work best, with

> > >bribes. I know Resperdal does not come in chews, does anyone know

> > >how well the tablets go if they are chewed?

> > >

>

> I got this far, but I don't know the answer! I hope someone else did!

>

> Salli

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[Guest guest]

> I have been meaning to ask, how did Putter get the nickname Putter?

>

Lou had a friend named Xavier (it is HA-vee-air, Zay-vee-yur) who was

nicknamed Ox. He wanted to use Ox as a nickname. In my experience, planned

nicknames do not work (we planned to call Enrique Quique, the standard

Spanish nickname for Enrique, and we called him Bunny instead), but we

called him Ox for a few weeks. Then I called him Oxy, then things like

Oxytocin and Oxymoron, but finally settled, for a while, on Oxy-poo. That

turned into Putti (like the plural of the little Italian cherubs in

paintings), and that lasted about a year. Then started calling

him Putt-Putt, partly from Putt Putt miniature golf and partly because he

did indeed Putt around. I changed that into Putter because he puttered with

stuff until it broke.

And that is the history of his name.

Salli

[Guest guest]

> I have been meaning to ask, how did Putter get the nickname Putter?

>

Lou had a friend named Xavier (it is HA-vee-air, Zay-vee-yur) who was

nicknamed Ox. He wanted to use Ox as a nickname. In my experience, planned

nicknames do not work (we planned to call Enrique Quique, the standard

Spanish nickname for Enrique, and we called him Bunny instead), but we

called him Ox for a few weeks. Then I called him Oxy, then things like

Oxytocin and Oxymoron, but finally settled, for a while, on Oxy-poo. That

turned into Putti (like the plural of the little Italian cherubs in

paintings), and that lasted about a year. Then started calling

him Putt-Putt, partly from Putt Putt miniature golf and partly because he

did indeed Putt around. I changed that into Putter because he puttered with

stuff until it broke.

And that is the history of his name.

Salli