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Thanks, , for the update on your family. It's great to hear from you

again....And welcome, , to our list.

Marcia

Mom to Sara (DS) and 6 and Lucas 10

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Hi ,

Glad to see ya posting again. That's great about Skye

and how she is doing in school!

Sounds like you have been very busy. Post whever you

can. I love to hear about everyone. Keeps me

motorvated and I need lots of motorvation! lol

Pam mom to Hannah and

--- and Neil Easterbrook <easter@...>

wrote:

> Hi all,

> Its been a looooong time since I have posted

> anything.

> First of all congratulations Stacey on your new

> addition to the

> family,many happy belated birthdays to all the

> children who have had

> birthdays and welcome to all the new families to the

> list.

>

> I will re introduce myself My name is my

> husband Neil and he is

> an officer in the NZ merchant navy.We live in

> Auckland New Zealand......

> (hello Caroline) and we have four children Kane

> 12yrs,Sian 9yrs (going

> onto 21),Skye(DS) and who will be 7 yrs on

> Friday.

> Here is an update on whats been happening.

> We have been so busy with my sons Inline Hockey and

> Ice Hockey and also

> plays Inline on the Friday nights which start

> up again 12th

> February.

> We got a new teacher aide for her halfway through

> last year and for two

> school terms (10 weeks each) she has made a years

> worth of work in 20

> weeks.She can spell her name and count up to 10

> knows just about all the

> letters in the alphabet (which I did not know that

> she knew).Her TA has

> a autistic child who is 14yrs so she has applied a

> lot of her energy

> into Skye and it has made an incredible

> difference.She moved into

> s class and absolutely loves it.She gave

> everything a go and her

> work was managed for her with the help of her TA.

> Skye can just about roller skate now and not falling

> over as much.

> She still climbs over our 6foot fence and gates

> nothing keeps will keep

> her in except for..... barbed wire.....

> Brittany Spears, Ricky martin,Toy box are her

> favourite music.

>

> I also get how old the girls are and I just say now

> that Skye is 9 mins

> older than .....ooh twins but they are not the

> same size....

> my answer fraternal twins are not ......

>

> October I also had surgery to remove the metal plate

> and screws from my

> wrist and its amazing how different it feels without

> them and the

> movement I have got than before and also my hand is

> not frozen when I am

> at Ice Hockey its great.

>

> Its just a quick note

>

> Easterbrook

> mum to Kane 12yrs,Sian 9yrs(going onto

> 21),Skye(DS)and

>

>

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HEY LINDA!

Wondered where you were at! So glad your wrist is doing better - must be so

nice to have all the metal out!

Happy birthday Skye and ! Skye sounds like she is doing really well!

You lucky duck getting a great TA! Still the little Houdini eh? Emma is

getting that way too and I am so worried about when she starts school next

year - the school backs onto a bird sanctuary which is full of deep ponds

etc.....if she ever ran off I am scared that she will venture into the

reserve. Oh well, maybe they'll give her some extra money for a teacher

aide - yeah right!!!

By the way - I still have Kanes hat! Maybe I should send it to you since

our schedules both sound a bit crazy!

Carolyn

Mum to on, , Emma (Ds) 4 and Nicki (Ds) 3

http://www.geocities.com/nz_mom/sykesfamily.html

ReIntro

> Hi all,

> Its been a looooong time since I have posted anything.

> First of all congratulations Stacey on your new addition to the

> family,many happy belated birthdays to all the children who have had

> birthdays and welcome to all the new families to the list.

>

> I will re introduce myself My name is my husband Neil and he is

> an officer in the NZ merchant navy.We live in Auckland New Zealand......

> (hello Caroline) and we have four children Kane 12yrs,Sian 9yrs (going

> onto 21),Skye(DS) and who will be 7 yrs on Friday.

> Here is an update on whats been happening.

> We have been so busy with my sons Inline Hockey and Ice Hockey and also

> plays Inline on the Friday nights which start up again 12th

> February.

> We got a new teacher aide for her halfway through last year and for two

> school terms (10 weeks each) she has made a years worth of work in 20

> weeks.She can spell her name and count up to 10 knows just about all the

> letters in the alphabet (which I did not know that she knew).Her TA has

> a autistic child who is 14yrs so she has applied a lot of her energy

> into Skye and it has made an incredible difference.She moved into

> s class and absolutely loves it.She gave everything a go and her

> work was managed for her with the help of her TA.

> Skye can just about roller skate now and not falling over as much.

> She still climbs over our 6foot fence and gates nothing keeps will keep

> her in except for..... barbed wire.....

> Brittany Spears, Ricky martin,Toy box are her favourite music.

>

> I also get how old the girls are and I just say now that Skye is 9 mins

> older than .....ooh twins but they are not the same size....

> my answer fraternal twins are not ......

>

> October I also had surgery to remove the metal plate and screws from my

> wrist and its amazing how different it feels without them and the

> movement I have got than before and also my hand is not frozen when I am

> at Ice Hockey its great.

>

> Its just a quick note

>

> Easterbrook

> mum to Kane 12yrs,Sian 9yrs(going onto 21),Skye(DS)and

>

>

> http://DSyndrome.com/Multiples

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old

son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am

learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or

websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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[Guest guest]

Hi Cat! Welcome to our list and feel free to join in anywhere.

Roxanna

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

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I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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Hi Cat, my son n is 10-1/2, going into 5th grade. He was diagnosed when he was 9. I have looked at websites and books, they give you the general idea of what you are dealing with and how to help your child. But if you have specific questions or want to know how to advocate for your son in school, this group is a great help. And of course it helps to talk to someone who is going through the same things as you and understands. How did your son come to get diagnosed?SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Cat <lavendarandspice@...>Sender: Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:48:52 -0700 (PDT)Aspergers Support<Aspergers Treatment >Reply Subject: ( ) Reintro I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes ;)CatSent from my iPod by the power of my mind

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He had a neuropsychological profile done. I will need help in advocating for him in the school. He will be entering the 6th grade and I'm afraid the IEP won't cover everything as they dismissed him from speech. He had trouble talking at first. Both my boys did. Not major though but the neuropsych suggested speech and language for him. As well as occupational therapy. I think there's something else but can't remember. CatSent from my iPod by the power of my mind ;)On Aug 9, 2010, at 8:25 AM, suzmarkwood@... wrote:

Hi Cat, my son n is 10-1/2, going into 5th grade. He was diagnosed when he was 9. I have looked at websites and books, they give you the general idea of what you are dealing with and how to help your child. But if you have specific questions or want to know how to advocate for your son in school, this group is a great help. And of course it helps to talk to someone who is going through the same things as you and understands. How did your son come to get diagnosed?SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: Cat <lavendarandspice >

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Subject: ( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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Hi Cat. My 13 year old was just diagnosed, so we'll learn together!Aspergers Treatment From: lavendarandspice@...Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:48:52 -0700Subject: ( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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Hi Cat! My name is and i have a 15 1/2 yo daughter who likes to call herself Cat.. She is obsessed with cats and always has been. Animal science is her passion and she has always sworn she will be a Vet even though her IQ is just average and she is AS, diabetic, epileptic, dyslexic, dysgraphic, ADHD, and a mid teenaged girl which is often my biggest problem. We have been through all kinds of things with her but we hang in there. I swing from being depressed to feeling I should be grateful she is even functioning. Today she started high school in public school after 3 years in a small private special ed school. We have been in high tension, depression and bite each others heads off mode for months now as we anticipated this event. so far, so good.. It is 11:00 and the phone

hasn't rung yet.. Breathe, just breathe! From: Barbara Pinckney <b-pinckney@...>Aspergers Treatment Sent: Mon, August 9, 2010 10:49:11 AMSubject: RE: ( ) Reintro

Hi Cat. My 13 year old was just diagnosed, so we'll learn together!Aspergers TreatmentFrom: lavendarandspiceDate: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:48:52 -0700Subject: ( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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Sounds good to me! CatSent from my iPod by the power of my mind ;)On Aug 9, 2010, at 10:49 AM, Barbara Pinckney <b-pinckney@...> wrote:

Hi Cat. My 13 year old was just diagnosed, so we'll learn together!Aspergers Treatment From: lavendarandspice Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:48:52 -0700Subject: ( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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You need to request (in writing) a full educational evaluation from the school that includes pragmatic language and social skills. ST actually do more than just get them talking! When they try to dismiss him from a service and you feel he still needs help, then you need to disagree with them in writing. I assume that they must have come up with a full evaluation showing he no longer needs speech? If they did and you don't agree (and your neuro-psych doesn't agree), then you need to request an Independent educational evaluation (IEE) at their expense. Again, put your request in writing. In this case, you would get someone outside of the school to do an evaluation and bring that back to an IEP meeting to discuss the results. I have done this a few times myself so it is not complicated. For more information about IEE's, you can google them over at www.wrightslaw.com

Recently, my youngest ds (dyslexic) was dismissed from ST and I got another evaluation when we switched schools. Anyway, long story short, the outside ST who evaluated him did evaluations in the areas of concern and she found a lot of issues to work on. He went on to qualify for an IEP in 3 different areas. In fact, the meeting was spent with the "team" discussing which qualifying area to put down on the form. I left that decision up to them. lol. But regardless, he was being quickly dismissed from services where he was passing their cursory eval's while I could see he still had a lot of concerns.

Roxanna

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

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I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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Well, she made the first day alright, but it is now day 2, 9:30 am and she called from the nurses office. Her neck and back hurt. Each class requires a 3 ring binder and then there are the books and other supplies. She is only 5' tall and the book bag is almost as heavy as she is. To make it worse her classes are criss crossed from one side of the building to another every period and halls are crowded. The plan to go to guidance if she is upset isn't working because their offices are flooded with kids.. Physical and technical problems.... how do we avoid them??From: sandee C <irsandee@...> Sent: Mon, August 9, 2010 11:09:04 AMSubject: Re: ( ) Reintro

Hi Cat! My name is and i have a 15 1/2 yo daughter who likes to call herself Cat.. She is obsessed with cats and always has been. Animal science is her passion and she has always sworn she will be a Vet even though her IQ is just average and she is AS, diabetic, epileptic, dyslexic, dysgraphic, ADHD, and a mid teenaged girl which is often my biggest problem. We have been through all kinds of things with her but we hang in there. I swing from being depressed to feeling I should be grateful she is even functioning. Today she started high school in public school after 3 years in a small private special ed school. We have been in high tension, depression and bite each others heads off mode for months now as we anticipated this event. so far, so good.. It is 11:00 and the phone

hasn't rung yet.. Breathe, just breathe! From: Barbara Pinckney <b-pinckneyhotmail (DOT) com>Aspergers TreatmentSent: Mon, August 9, 2010 10:49:11 AMSubject: RE: ( ) Reintro

Hi Cat. My 13 year old was just diagnosed, so we'll learn together!Aspergers TreatmentFrom: lavendarandspiceDate: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:48:52 -0700Subject: ( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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Can she get a backpack on wheels so she doesn't have to carry it on her back?

"Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out."

From: sandee C <irsandee@...> Sent: Tue, August 10, 2010 10:03:05 AMSubject: Re: ( ) Reintro

Well, she made the first day alright, but it is now day 2, 9:30 am and she called from the nurses office. Her neck and back hurt. Each class requires a 3 ring binder and then there are the books and other supplies. She is only 5' tall and the book bag is almost as heavy as she is. To make it worse her classes are criss crossed from one side of the building to another every period and halls are crowded. The plan to go to guidance if she is upset isn't working because their offices are flooded with kids..

Physical and technical problems.... how do we avoid them??

From: sandee C <irsandee (DOT) com> Sent: Mon, August 9, 2010 11:09:04 AMSubject: Re: ( ) Reintro

Hi Cat! My name is and i have a 15 1/2 yo daughter who likes to call herself Cat.. She is obsessed with cats and always has been. Animal science is her passion and she has always sworn she will be a Vet even though her IQ is just average and she is AS, diabetic, epileptic, dyslexic, dysgraphic, ADHD, and a mid teenaged girl which is often my biggest problem. We have been through all kinds of things with her but we hang in there. I swing from being depressed to feeling I should be grateful she is even functioning. Today she started high school in public school after 3 years in a small private special ed school. We have been in high tension, depression and bite each others heads off mode for months now as we anticipated this event. so far, so good.. It is 11:00 and the phone hasn't rung yet.. Breathe, just breathe!

From: Barbara Pinckney <b-pinckneyhotmail (DOT) com>Aspergers TreatmentSent: Mon, August 9, 2010 10:49:11 AMSubject: RE: ( ) Reintro

Hi Cat. My 13 year old was just diagnosed, so we'll learn together!

Aspergers TreatmentFrom: lavendarandspiceDate: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:48:52 -0700Subject: ( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes ;)CatSent from my iPod by the power of my mind

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Hi ....my daughter is 16 and we fight like cats and dogs without her having anything wrong...well, other than a mood disorder. My son and I get along great. For now anyway. That may change when he gets into his teenage years.CatFrom: sandee C <irsandee@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Reintro Date: Monday, August 9, 2010, 3:09 PM

Hi Cat! My name is and i have a 15 1/2 yo daughter who likes to call herself Cat.. She is obsessed with cats and always has been. Animal science is her passion and she has always sworn she will be a Vet even though her IQ is just average and she is AS, diabetic, epileptic, dyslexic, dysgraphic, ADHD, and a mid teenaged girl which is often my biggest problem. We have been through all kinds of things with her but we hang in there. I swing from being depressed to feeling I should be grateful she is even functioning. Today she started high school in public school after 3 years in a small private special ed school. We have been in high tension, depression and bite each others heads off mode for months now as we anticipated this event. so far, so good.. It is 11:00 and the phone

hasn't rung yet.. Breathe, just breathe! From: Barbara Pinckney <b-pinckneyhotmail (DOT) com>Aspergers TreatmentSent: Mon, August 9, 2010 10:49:11 AMSubject: RE: ( ) Reintro

Hi Cat. My 13 year old was just diagnosed, so we'll learn together!Aspergers TreatmentFrom: lavendarandspiceDate: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:48:52 -0700Subject: ( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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Yes, the backbacks with wheels is a good idea. Even some of the teachers in the high school use them as they don't have a permanent classroom. Just check with the school to see if it is okay to use. In our high school backbacks can not be used during the day...string backs can.

Jan

"In the Midst of Difficulty lies Opportunity" Albert Einstein

Success is not measured by one's position but by the obstacles one has overcome to obtain that position

From: Thornton <jthorn19@...> Sent: Wed, August 11, 2010 10:01:59 AMSubject: Re: ( ) Reintro

 Dear Sandee C:

How about a two wheel "Carry On" size, pull behind bag. A piece of luggage like you would "Carry On The Plane"? One Down. Maybe she can now cope with the treck accross the shool campus, and not have to deal so much with the guidance office. She may start a fashion statement. There must be other NT 5' girls that do not like to carry all their books on their back.

Sincerely,

T.

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I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes ;)CatSent from my iPod by the power of my mind

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With my youngest who is dyslexic, organizing was really a problem. Each teacher (4th grade even!) had their own folder, color of folder, and requirements. It did not work! He was always bringing the wrong one or losing materials and then called lazy for his efforts. Finally, I made my own system for him - one folder with different sections for each class. He had the folder with him all the time, no lost materials. That is part of what should make an IEP useful. When your child can't do something as expected, brainstorm for an alternate plan that will allow her to accomplish the task.

Other options we have tried with other kids of ours - let them leave their book in the classroom. Some teachers did this automatically and it was great. You can request a set of books for home use as well, so she doesn't forget books at school. My oldest ds would simple lug all his books and supplies through the whole day! He could not use a locker. I wish now we had addressed that problem head on, however, they decided to let him use a cubby in the sped teacher's room. So he could organize in a bigger way, which he needed and the sped teacher could help, as it was his room used as "central" location.

You might even go through her day with her on paper and then organize what she needs and when so she could have a list to help her keep track. Tack lists on the inside of the locker, her bookbag or a book.

Roxanna

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

( ) Reintro

I introduced myself the other day but not sure it went through. My 11-year-old son was just diagnosed with Aspergers. I don't know much about it but am learning and I'm sure I will continue to learn! Any info you'd like to share or websites, I'm all eyes

Cat

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