I would say overwhelmed but Spaceboy's behavior is getting easir to manage. Is it the attempt at being gluten free? He gets lots still and that is another story--gluten free and my cooking skills
I still have so far to go with this. To join any type of organization requires funding and I don't really have sny disposable income. There is a book on Finance on my nightstand. Maybe I ought to read it. ANyway, I am still here and trying to make it through the rest of the school year. Contemplating my future and that of my kids.
On a up not, SB received a teddy from Nathaniel's Hope in Orlando. I think Iwill spend some time on their site. Best think to start with tehn one has not worked is volunteer! and off I go!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
Homeschooling and Aspergers
Today's e course. Covered all the issues I have considered.
"The Parenting Asperger's Mini-course"
By Dave Angel
Author, "The Parenting Asperger's Resource Guide"
http://www.ParentingAspergers.com
(c) 2006 All Rights Reserved
The key things to think about if you are considering
home schooling your child.
Home schooling the child with Asperger's can be
beneficial because you know your child better than
anyone else.
In the home school environment, routine can be
maintained because there is not the impact of the
needs of other children or other interruptions.
Further, you have the ability to teach to your
child's strengths that may not be readily recognized
by others within the school system.
It may also help your child avoid the affects of
bullying that is often associated with any child who
is different.
However, the child with Asperger's Syndrome lacks
social skills and the ability to fit in with their
peers, yet they usually crave this type of interaction.
All children learn a great deal of their social skills
in school and it is no different for the child with
Asperger's Syndrome.
Interacting with other children will not only provide
them with the opportunity to develop some social
skills, but develop life long skills that will be
important to them later in life.
At some point in his or her life, your child will need
to develop skills that will help them interact in
society.
They will also need to develop the ability to make
decisions in your absence.
It is not likely that they will have the opportunity to
learn these skills in home school, unless you are
very active with other social skills groups.
These are just a few of the considerations you need
to make when considering your child's education that
feature in my new book "The Parenting Asperger's
Resource Guide". Which you can learn more about by
visiting http://www.ParentingAspergers.com
"The Parenting Asperger's Mini-course"
By Dave Angel
Author, "The Parenting Asperger's Resource Guide"
http://www.ParentingAspergers.com
(c) 2006 All Rights Reserved
The key things to think about if you are considering
home schooling your child.
Home schooling the child with Asperger's can be
beneficial because you know your child better than
anyone else.
In the home school environment, routine can be
maintained because there is not the impact of the
needs of other children or other interruptions.
Further, you have the ability to teach to your
child's strengths that may not be readily recognized
by others within the school system.
It may also help your child avoid the affects of
bullying that is often associated with any child who
is different.
However, the child with Asperger's Syndrome lacks
social skills and the ability to fit in with their
peers, yet they usually crave this type of interaction.
All children learn a great deal of their social skills
in school and it is no different for the child with
Asperger's Syndrome.
Interacting with other children will not only provide
them with the opportunity to develop some social
skills, but develop life long skills that will be
important to them later in life.
At some point in his or her life, your child will need
to develop skills that will help them interact in
society.
They will also need to develop the ability to make
decisions in your absence.
It is not likely that they will have the opportunity to
learn these skills in home school, unless you are
very active with other social skills groups.
These are just a few of the considerations you need
to make when considering your child's education that
feature in my new book "The Parenting Asperger's
Resource Guide". Which you can learn more about by
visiting http://www.ParentingAspergers.com
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
100 days down through the Autism speaks book...Or Space boy thinks crayons should be naked
I was feeling awesome yesterday morning as I got up with Is and discussed taking her to school to report someone texting her and threatening to beat her up. I was proud to see that she just needs a shadow of support for she marched right into the principles office and said "I need to speak to you." Ummm okay, Is. Apparently (the principle) she likes my daughter. The girl was out yesterday so there should be mediation or whatever today. Triumph. Before leaving:
Now for the Space boy. Speech is at 9:30 and he likes to sleep until nine. Note he was wearing the shorts in the picture above (the top, I have gotten rid of." So this is the clothing I thought to offer him:
He picks with NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!! I did shorts or long pants. Then which shorts--knowing now that he leans toward plaid and accepting it makes it so much easier.. Long sleeve or short sleeve. He dressed without issue. We filled the Burley and I biked them to school, making it back just as mum and dad arrived. I am sure they want to make sure I am taking care of their home. ML was with them and is down for a vacation. This will be their winter home if I ever leave...... Mum seemed happy even if the floors needed sanitizing. I only spot mopped.
What did we do: I recovered both computers to factory condition and am actually using the kids computer now. We made brownies and snicker doodles. The boys were placed at the table with a bunch of coloring books and crayons. As pictured they chose to color with a highlighter and pen.
This is what naked crayons look like. Rather than color with them, SB peeled the crayons, Then latter, rather than color, he took them to the garage and broke them into little pieces.
The moral of this post: Just when you think you have it--know you don't. Space boy does because the sensory experience of peeling and breaking was pleasurable to him and soothing. It just drives me nuts.
Now for the Space boy. Speech is at 9:30 and he likes to sleep until nine. Note he was wearing the shorts in the picture above (the top, I have gotten rid of." So this is the clothing I thought to offer him:
He picks with NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!! I did shorts or long pants. Then which shorts--knowing now that he leans toward plaid and accepting it makes it so much easier.. Long sleeve or short sleeve. He dressed without issue. We filled the Burley and I biked them to school, making it back just as mum and dad arrived. I am sure they want to make sure I am taking care of their home. ML was with them and is down for a vacation. This will be their winter home if I ever leave...... Mum seemed happy even if the floors needed sanitizing. I only spot mopped.
What did we do: I recovered both computers to factory condition and am actually using the kids computer now. We made brownies and snicker doodles. The boys were placed at the table with a bunch of coloring books and crayons. As pictured they chose to color with a highlighter and pen.
This is what naked crayons look like. Rather than color with them, SB peeled the crayons, Then latter, rather than color, he took them to the garage and broke them into little pieces.
The moral of this post: Just when you think you have it--know you don't. Space boy does because the sensory experience of peeling and breaking was pleasurable to him and soothing. It just drives me nuts.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Update on a Aspie kid
It has been a while since we got a diagnosis on L. He is handling Speech therapy without too much fuss and he made it through his EEG and I wait until February.
Here is him hanging at the Neurologist.
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Fortunately he was on a long enough leash that he could move throughout the room, watch tv, play video games, ect.
I started a FB page to keep track of what I am learning because sometimes blogging is so much work.
Today the focus is on scheduling. Auspie kids need a schedule that is not deviated upon unless the child has been informed a head of time. Lachy's Schedule is simple since he is really the social age of 3 rather than 5. No wonder he and Ben are best friends. I don't even come close to having it all together--I am still trying to understand the disorder. It is said that if you meet one Apsie child you have met ONE aspie child. There is not much consistency and although there are basics that are across the board, each child has to be treated differently. The trick is finding out what works and that is what I am doing. I am inundated with information and won't feel I have it under control ever.
I just found this book to download and now I am about to read it. Thoughts will follow I am sure but right now I have to pick E and T up from Saturday school. So I will return to delve deeper inot the aspects of this disorder. Note that te DSMV4 is no longer in effect and THE DSMV5 diagnosis requirements have changed. I will add that to when I get back.....
https://s3.amazonaws.com/autismsparks/Resources/AS-ebook.pdf
Here is him hanging at the Neurologist.
Fortunately he was on a long enough leash that he could move throughout the room, watch tv, play video games, ect.
I started a FB page to keep track of what I am learning because sometimes blogging is so much work.
Today the focus is on scheduling. Auspie kids need a schedule that is not deviated upon unless the child has been informed a head of time. Lachy's Schedule is simple since he is really the social age of 3 rather than 5. No wonder he and Ben are best friends. I don't even come close to having it all together--I am still trying to understand the disorder. It is said that if you meet one Apsie child you have met ONE aspie child. There is not much consistency and although there are basics that are across the board, each child has to be treated differently. The trick is finding out what works and that is what I am doing. I am inundated with information and won't feel I have it under control ever.
I just found this book to download and now I am about to read it. Thoughts will follow I am sure but right now I have to pick E and T up from Saturday school. So I will return to delve deeper inot the aspects of this disorder. Note that te DSMV4 is no longer in effect and THE DSMV5 diagnosis requirements have changed. I will add that to when I get back.....
https://s3.amazonaws.com/autismsparks/Resources/AS-ebook.pdf
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