I was hoping there were some mothers out there who have a child with autism. I just need someone to talk to sometimes. Both of my children have autism. My lil boy alex is ten years old. He has asperger's syndrome. And my lil girl courtney is eight years old and she is diagnosed as nonverbal autistic. Sometimes it can get kinda crazy around here. And to make things better, both of them have the rotavirus!!
Thank you all for your support. It is nice to have someone to talk to. The kids virus is finially gone. Thank goodness. Thay will be back in school soon on monday and i will get some time to my self. I hate to sound selfish but sometimes i need it. Also my wonderful husband suprised me with a day at the spa on wednesday. I cant wait! Thank you!
I know exactly what you are going thru, my daughter is 11 yrs old with mild autism and she just moved in with me on Feb the 27 of this month and I didn't think it was going to be this hard and so hard to find help for her. I thought it would be easier here in the city but I was so wrong and I am very dissapointed.
I am a mother of an Autistic child too. I know what you are going through. Yes, it can get alot crazy around her,too. She is also a twin. So, yes it is double trouble. I'm lucky when I can get on here. When paige was almost one she was diagnosed. It was hard to know the truth but I got over it and started doing the only thing I could (TEACH). Right now that is all you can do. Everything is a learning process. Everything we do I try to make it a learning experience. The neurologist said that is what they need to learn. She started early therapy and now will be starting school in Sept. she really has come so far. My greatest fear is not knowing what her future will be like especially if I'm nnot here. Who will be there for her, will she beable to cope on her own? Yes, I know exatly what you are going through. There is this new research that is going on for familys with Autitic children they are doing a research in hope of finding a cure or even a better treatment it is WWW>IANPROGRAM.COM if you are interrested in signing up its just a survey from around the world. I'll be her if you want to talk about whatever . I really could use a friend for the same reasons.
My children do not have autism -- but I have worked with several children diagnosed with varying degrees of autism. You are a very special person to take on such a challenge -- in my experience routine is very important as is therapy but you probably already no this ---- fell free to drop me a line if you need to talk I am a stay at home mom as well
Hey girl, it takes someone special to do what your doing. I can't say that I know exactly what your going through by any means, but am always here to help someone vent... ohrocky_20 on yahoo
My name is Debbi. My best friends has an 8 yr old boy, almost, that has Asperger's. She has been looking for a support group. She lives in Tacoma, WA, but she has the internet. Here is her e-mail... ____@____.com
Let me know your info and I will pass it on to her. I know you are going through alot. I help her for a short while and it is challenging. You are truly an angel for those kids!!! I look forward to talking to you again, Deb
Hi A.! I have an 8 year old son with Asperger Syndrome. I completely understand about needing someone to talk to! Sometimes you just feel like your the only person in the world going through this! It is sooo important to build yourself a network of support (not just family and friends) of people who have children with autism. Just someone who can say "yes, i know...we've gone through the same thing."
Please don't every hesitate to drop a line if you need someone to lend an ear or if you need info on something. I can recommend an online group that has WONDERFUL people who share wonderful information. It is a yahoo group called LaDisabilityTalk. I have met many good friends through there. I am on the executive committee for the Northwest Louisiana Autism Chapter and live in Shreveport. I attended training last year called Partners In Policymaking through the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (completely free -travel and childcare taken care of!) that helps you to learn the laws and how to deal with people in charge of those laws when getting things you need for your kids.
Again, nice to meet you and I look forward to talking more!
Hey A., God bless you really. Your a very special person because God knew I couldn't handle it. I have a dear friend that has a son with autism and at times his big sister,her daughter makes her feel a inch tall with the patience and understanding she gives to her little brother. I don't think she has reached out but Im going to tell her to join this group and reach out. love ya and feel the prayers because your getting them thru all of us.
not sure what help I can be but call ICM Inc, I think they can help you. They work with autistic children through state funded programs. you don't have to pay. ###-###-####. they have clients all over arkansas with all different disabilities.
A. god bless you for what you are going thru. I can't say i understand because my children do not have autism but i wanted to let you know i am here to vent to if you need to. I wish i knew of someone who could relate to you and your children but i can't think of anyone. just know we are all here for each other and if i can help in anyway I am here. I am a very good listener. God bless you A. and your children and your dear husband. K.
Hi A.,
I have a friend that is President of the Autism Society here locally. If you pass your number on to me I will have her give you a call. She is a great person and has personal experience as well. They have a support group kind of thing.
K.
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