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Comment on My broken heart by Robin

Robin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:29:04 +0000

thank you Rob for sharing this with us. My husband and I have a 16 year old beautiful young man, who has the diag. of Aspergers. I sit here sobbing reading your story. He is very bright, I explain situations to him every day of his life. As soon as I found out his diag. I stopped working and started to learn from ot, pt , and speech therapists. I read everything I could get my hands on. We have worked together every day for the last 16 yrs. to prepare him for his adult years. He attends a public high school, and he attends the mens chours at school. And he enjoys this so much, he states mom my teacher is teaching me so much. He also plays the piano, and a little guitar. During the last years talent show he played his own piano piece which he wrote. He struggles with his main courses, but he knows all of his struggles will pay off some day. I stay in touch with him every day. It has been a financial burden for our family, but all worth it. Our sons pediatrician told us he would never be able to talk or walk or be able to accomplish much in life. Well Iam here to say how wrong he was. We are so proud of our son and all of his accomplishments.

Comment on 10 Things my Autistic kids wished you knew by Data

Data — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:37:28 +0000

It’s rather scary reading that and nodding in understanding – both from my own perspective and from that of my little boy. But it does need to be said so that those who without experience can begin to understand. Maybe it’ll even get a point through to those who bully simply because “that kid’s different”

Comment on One helluva meltdown by cassandrasines

cassandrasines — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:20:49 +0000

Complete get what you are talking about! It's absolutely exhausting!!!! My recent post Ten Years Ago - On Pins and Needles

Comment on My broken heart by Zoila

Zoila — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:14:57 +0000

Rob, I know what you mean. I have an aunt that has been homeless off and on for the past 15yrs now. We try to help her but she is deaf & schizophrenic. She has made such a profound impact on my kids & I. I can't even begin to explain. I can't help myself but to help the homeless when I come across. There is one man that sits near our grocery store, the kids and I buy him meals when we can. His eyes, are so much like the boys. He has such a sweet innocence about him, and barely talks or even looks at us. But when he does, it's very intense. I can't help but think, he once was someone's son, probably much like my boys. Unfortunately, so many of the homeless have mental illness and we as society are so very hard on the people who need us the most. In many ways, it's one of the reason I fight so hard to get the boys care. My boys don't have to go through what my aunt & her children have gone through. My recent post First Day of Robot Club

Comment on One helluva meltdown by @Senushemi

@Senushemi — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:23:51 +0000

Thank the gods it doesn't happen often, but my 13yo Aspie/HFA has had a couple like that this school year. High pitched screaming, crying, cursing, growling and glaring… and yeah, 20 minutes is about right too. The he's over it and that's that. Sometimes there's nothing else to do but wait him out. At least at school they can get him into the Dean's office before he completely melts down, so he doesn't disturb the others kids too much. : / Good luck, hopefully Gavin will find more productive ways of letting off steam as he grows older.

Comment on My broken heart by Tracy Jarvis

Tracy Jarvis — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:19:43 +0000

I can be counted in as well. I will not turn my back on anyone in need even if all I have is my hand to reach out and get them safely where they need to be.

Comment on My broken heart by Nichole

Nichole — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:45:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing, such a terrifying thought, our children alone in the future. Good for you for being a good person. Best wishes for you & your family, always.

Comment on Gavin’s World by Lee Ann Doherty

Lee Ann Doherty — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:59:25 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this! My son is nineteen now and this really brought me back. Gavin strikes me as a wonderful, charming boy, a testimony to his loving family!!

Comment on My broken heart by Jana

Jana — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:35:42 +0000

That bare handed man came from the First Generation to be let out into the Public who had a Disability. This is why he fell through the crack. We need to teach the Next Genration how to act better than this.

Comment on My broken heart by Lost and Tired » My broken heart « childrensvoice

Lost and Tired » My broken heart « childrensvoice — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:29:14 +0000

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