Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Hi Dawn, welcome to the group. If you're going to work today I hope that means your ES is not too debilitating, as it can be for some. Please fill us in on symptoms when you have a chance - I think you'll find that are lots of very knowledgeable and generous people on this list. My husband is severely ES, but I feel that we are finally on track to recovery, thanks largely to the advice of people in this group. We have a very long way to go still, but I am now very confident that 1) we are not crazy (ES is real) and 2) significant recovery is possible. Cara > > > Hi, > > I'm relieved to find this group, which hopefully confirms that I am > not crazy!? > I don't have time right now to go into details because I need to get > ready for work, but I've been having symptoms for several years now > that could be caused by electromagnetic exposure. The worst being hives > & SVT. I wish I could go into it now, but I'll try to fill you in when > I can. Thanks for being here. > > > Dawn > > South Central PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hello Miela, I am glad to see you recognize your limitations with being too close to the forrest to see all those trees. <G> Motivation and self starting is certainly difficult for most Aspies from what I have noticed. My son is 14 and when it is something that interest HIM, there is not problem in his self starting. So, interest is a good motivator. If you can pique his interest in what ever subject it is a good start. Having said that, Aspies find most of school BORING because few teachers know how to teach in a visual, hands on manner and that is what most of these kids prefer to keep them interested. I have beat my head against the wall, fought the district here in WA state and have decided that most schools don't want to change teaching styles no matter what ADA, NCLB or IDEA says in the federal laws about giving each child an equal education. However, they will have to change sooner or later if the number are accurate and 1 in 150 kids have some form of autism. Its a shame ours at the beginning of this change. Two things to do: Educate the school district about Asperger's Synndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. And enlist the help of a professional: A clinical psychologist or psychiatrist who has hands on advanced training with functionally autistic kids to inform the district what the needs of these kids are and then threated a law suit if they implement the doctor's orders as put down in the law. May I suggest you read as much as you can from OASIS and its connected links about Asperger's, then go to the ED.gov and review the education laws for public schools when it comes to kids with disabilities? Knowing the law and what is needed to help these kids succeed is your main ammo. when districts tell you they " don't have enough funding to do specialized programs for a few kids " . You come back with " That's the law..I pay taxes ....you get extra money for my child...do it or I will see you in court. " That is the reality of the situation for most of us when it comes to our child getting the same education as the NT kids. Most of the time, from what I have heard and read from other parents, is that unless pushed these kids will be put in to resource rooms and just pushed through with subsitute subjects to graduate high school, but not the proper credits to get into a 4 year college. Dee ><)))*> > > Hi-just by way of introduction-I have a 13 yo stepson just diagnosed with AS and having lots of trouble with school and negativity, depression. I'm doing all that I can doctorwise for him, I am a pediatric naturopath, but find that 1. I'm way to close to him to be effective and so he sees someone else for that stuff. But parentwise-sometimes I'm good and other times I'm just at a loss. The stuff that is hardest for me to figure out how to help with is self-starting, and the negativity. Not sure how to break through with that. He's had a tough time with school this year, this is really the first year that he's gotten really bad grades, because of being constantly confused about what he is supposed to be doing. We are spending hours actly is due when, and how to do it. Once he knows what he should do, he does it, but it really takes a lot to get him there. Teachers think that because he can do the actual work, he is perfectly capable, > and don't get the rest. Anyway-that's us in a nutshell-at least this week! > Forest Family Medicine > 10 Crossroads Plaza > West Hartford, Ct 06117 > 860-570-9825 > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Hi, I have found that to be true with my son at times -- the self- starting. I think sometimes that goes along with decision-making too. With your son, is this affecting school assignments with just daily homework? Or more in the area of having to write/discuss some topic, choose topic, writing a summary/report.... My son always has the most trouble with that opening paragraph, seems to me. I would tell him to just skip it or write a " draft " and go on to the next, he could go back and " touch up " the first paragraph later...but it's like he wants it perfect from the first. Also when they have too many instructions, that can be where it needs to be broken down more into " steps " or maybe written down for them (vs just hearing the verbal). And sometimes it seems, with my son, that the simple things are hard; and what I would call " complex " seems easy for him (yes, he's smarter than I am, LOL). So sorry he is feeling depressed and negative about it all! > > Hi-just by way of introduction-I have a 13 yo stepson just diagnosed with AS and having lots of trouble with school and negativity, depression. I'm doing all that I can doctorwise for him, I am a pediatric naturopath, but find that 1. I'm way to close to him to be effective and so he sees someone else for that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 This is what I found with my son, as well. Also, if he was note taking he wouldget behind due to his views that the print had to be perfect. I also pulled mineout of school and now do a parent partnership with an alternative school. That may not pan out well, either, because I have to start all over again with the ASeducation process despite it being the same district. But, on the plus side....within a year I have brought my son up from being taught4th grade crap in the resource room to doing 9th grade algebra at home using theKey to Algebra series booklets. (He is in the 8th grade.)Miela, Aspie's get overwhelmed even with the appearance of too much work placed in from of them. This is perfect. Ten booklets per section of 35 -39 pages each. ; ) Dee ><)))*>My SON cannot take notes and listen at the same time; he can do ONE THING AT A TIME, literally. If the teacher wants him to listen, he will; write, he will; he cannot do both and NOT be either overwhelmed or writing and not hearing a word you said. Well, SCHOOL could CARE A LESS about this.Ruthie Dolezal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Dr. Miela, Sorry for the late welcome but Welcome to our group! Feel free to join in the conversation whenever you like! Self starting and negativity are big problems here with my 11 yo ds (hfa, gifted, hyperlexia). Share any ideas you have! RoxannaAutism Happens ( ) new member-intro Hi-just by way of introduction-I have a 13 yo stepson just diagnosed with AS and having lots of trouble with school and negativity, depression. I'm doing all that I can doctorwise for him, I am a pediatric naturopath, but find that 1. I'm way to close to him to be effective and so he sees someone else for that stuff. But parentwise-sometimes I'm good and other times I'm just at a loss. The stuff that is hardest for me to figure out how to help with is self-starting, and the negativity. Not sure how to break through with that. He's had a tough time with school this year, this is really the first year that he's gotten really bad grades, because of being constantly confused about what he is supposed to be doing. We are spending hours actly is due when, and how to do it. Once he knows what he should do, he does it, but it really takes a lot to get him there. Teachers think that because he can do the actual work, he is perfectly capable, and don't get the rest. Anyway-that's us in a nutshell-at least this week! Forest Family Medicine10 Crossroads PlazaWest Hartford, Ct 06117860-570-9825 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1412 - Release Date: 5/2/2008 4:34 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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