Autism

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you definitly read me wrong but perhaps i was not able to discuss it to the point of greater understanding with my way of approaching the subject.... maybe a subject that i am not qualified to disscuss at all... but i do have an understanding of the difficulties.. and challenges.. i have been a family care provider of the mentally disabled for over 20 years.. sorry because definitly did not want to offend anyone..at any time..
 
I tutor a child with autism and another kid with some other disability(can't remember off the top of my head). They are really bright kids that have a great future ahead of them! Sure it takes some time to work with them compared to others but also very rewarding for me to be able to be a part of these kids' futures.
 
Red Devil said:
you definitly read me wrong but perhaps i was not able to discuss it to the point of greater understanding with my way of approaching the subject.... maybe a subject that i am not qualified to disscuss at all... but i do have an understanding of the difficulties.. and challenges.. i have been a family care provider of the mentally disabled for over 20 years.. sorry because definitly did not want to offend anyone..at any time..
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thanks for that clarification.

It's just so sad when people pin their hopes and dreams on their children and something goes wrong. These parents deserve the utmost respect for doing what's best for their children despite the rough circumstances.
 
dxdx said:
thanks for that clarification.

It's just so sad when people pin their hopes and dreams on their children and something goes wrong. These parents deserve the utmost respect for doing what's best for their children despite the rough circumstances.
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i lost my son to crib death at 11 months old.. i know what it is to lose your hopes and dreams..
 
kevinfleming21 said:
I have mad respect for you and others in your shoes man. My nephew has severe Asphbegers Syndrome as well. He is a very, very difficult child to manage.
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Thanks kev

It is very difficult. My son will open the door and run out into the street. At the store he'll run off and keep going. He has no fear of traffic or animals and things like that. One time in the backyard i turned for literary a few seconds and he disappeared. I ran around the front and to the street. Then my nextdoor neighbor waved at me. They were getting ready to leave and he went into their car. One time he got out and ran to the street and stopped traffic. People look at you funny but they don't understand. You ALWAYS have to be on your toes. My house is completely child proof. He'll grab knives and forks from the kitchen and we put everything out of reach. All door knobs are child proof. He'll break things or spill anything he gets his hands on.

We've had many spilled salt, detergent, formula, apple juice, even food coloring. But i wouldn't trade him for the world. I don't feel sorry for myself or him but as a parent you just wish he didn't have autism so he can lead a normal life but hey, this is the hand I'm dealt so I'm riding this one to the end
 
Fat Homer said:
My friends brother i think is now around 18 - 20, so not far from kid... i guess you guys are a little more lucky there are more programs and options out there for kids with autism, where as before, especially over here, there really wasn't many options at all..
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I'm very thankful of the services available. Autism is more common now i believe so there is more help out there. At least here in the states. But I'm not sure what's available once they turn 21
 
Sorry to hear all the sad stories here. Dealing with it has to be tough, but the time you put in is worth it. Hell, my high-school math teacher could barely walk and talk because of her CP. Perseverance trumps all in the end though. Sumo, your son sounds like mine. He doesn't have any disorders, but he's definitely curious of everything. Take that as a good thing. All he is doing is learning cause and effect in a different manor than some do. :)

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