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#1 2008-07-05 08:01:44
- alesovoy
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Hi there!
I'm new here, name is Amber... My son is 4 and severely Autistic, his name is Jaymes. My blog is here, in case anyone needs a laugh.
http://dontbitethedog.blogspot.com
If you have a blog, please let me know and I'll add you to my list of links, if you'll do the same for me!
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#4 2008-07-06 20:55:54
- frogfoot1969
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Re: Hi there!
Wow, love the blog!!! I also did not post my answer to the question about the cure not because I feared what others would say (because everyone here on foggyrock is supportive of your choices) but because I didn't know the answer. My son also appeared to have Autism from early on so he has always been this way. I think it is easier to accept. I can't imagine watching your child regress from being able to talk and how heartbreaking it would be. I would love to cure the parts of Autism that cause him Pain but I do not want to cure him or his brillance. Does that make sense. I am glad you are here on foggyrock and hope you make yourself at home. I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
Sonya
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#5 2008-07-06 22:26:41
- alesovoy
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Re: Hi there!
That makes perfect sense! The thing is, even though I was able to "answer" the question, on my blog, I'm still rethinking it and my answer changes slightly. I just hate the thought of needing to "fix" my son, if that makes sense.
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#7 2008-07-11 22:41:58
- momo3auts
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Re: Hi there!
I was in the unique position to ask my son if he could have the Autism removed, would he? He replied "No, because then I wouldn't know who I am!" He's had it his whole life, and he doesn't want to be someone else now. I had to admire the maturity in which he formed that opinion. He really taught me something! He hasn't had it easy, and he knows that not being "different" would make life easier but he still said no. I'm glad he answered it, I don't know if I could have done as well.
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#8 2008-07-12 05:36:47
- Mom2Brea
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Re: Hi there!
Hi- Im Heidi and I reside in Atlantic Canada with my husband and our 4 yr old daughter Brea who was Dx'd with ASD last yr. Brea is a sweet,smart, beautiful child. Would I remove her autism? Like another parent on here, I suspect Brea was born with with disorder. Would I change her NO!!! I would change the behaviors she has. I would change the way people react to her, like she is "strange".
Its funny how people "SEE" Autism. Recently at Brea's Daycare, I was told that Breanna was slapping her SNA. The other daycare teachers (Who are NOT trained in the field of special needs) told me it was her AUTISM. I disagreed with them, saying she was NEVER aggressive like that with anyone outside of daycare. While waiting for Brea to collect her things so we could go home, I took notice of several children hitting, pushing, slapping each other...I thought to myself....as common sense would dictate, she is merely imitating what she is seeing the other kids do. However, it seems since my child has the DX shes the trouble maker!!! ::shakes head:: LOL
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#9 2008-07-13 17:40:01
- alesovoy
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Re: Hi there!
Of course, that's always how it works. Silly people, they just don't understand.
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#10 2008-07-14 04:19:16
- iansmom
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Re: Hi there!
Hi and welcome,
I saw your blog and I think it is pretty cool. I wwish I had the time and creativity to have a blog. I tried once and it didn't last. I'm not that computer savvy.
Welcome again, Terri (iansmom)
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