Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Sorry for the absence . . .
Hey all, I apologize for being so busy. I'm fine. Taking a break from the diet for a few weeks, but determined to get back to it as soon as I can.
My oldest son Tom, has been officially diagnosed as Autistic. He's 14, and has Asperger's syndrome. We're having to revamp a lot of household policies like family rules and discipline and lots of other things too. Essentially I'm relearning to parent him from the ground up. He's got a great counselor who is helping a lot. We've made some good progress, but still have a loooong way to go.
My weight loss is important and I fully intend to share more about it when I get back to it. So far I'm maintaining the weight I've lost since Thankgiving, for which I am giving much thanks. But I'm sure y'all will understand that my son's health is more important than my online business right now. I want to understand Asperger's Syndrome and learn as much about parenting my son as I can. That takes my full commitiment and all of my attention for the moment.
In addition, I'm homeschooling 4, my 2 and my Aunt's 2 adopted kids. Two of them have ADHD, one is Autistic and one is Bi-Polar. I think the time I invest in the kids now will have a HUGE payoff in their future, so I'm happy to be able to have the time and brain power to devote to them. Just bare with me and before you know it I'll be back here with bells on.
Blessings
and thanks for all the friendly concern.
Maggie :)
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - So glad to see ya post |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I have been praying for you and your family.
You have been missed. I think everyone can
understand your family comes first at any
time.
Just remember to take care of yourself also.
You and your family will stay in my prayers.
Take Care
Rebecca |
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - thanks for the update |
| Posted by Anonymous |
thanks for letting us in on your life....good luck and know there are tons of mesage boards and info online, the hard part, getting the diagnosis is the biggest deal...
good luck and god bless
Celina in Canada |
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Bless you. |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I am so sorry. I know how upside-down your world is feeling right now. I have two children with autism. Ds, 7, has severe autism (Childhood Disintigrative Disorder) and dd, 5, has moderate autism.
If you want to talk or just want someone to cry with, I am on PH often. (I have a no one cries alone policy...) I will most definitely be praying for you.
Shannamom |
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Asperger's and Autism |
| Posted by Therese |
Hi, Maggie.
I have two kids and they are both on the autistic spectrum. It's difficult parenting these kids but I think it's difficult parenting any kids!
Therese |
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - from Diane in Lula |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| I can sympathize with you. My son is high functioning autistic. The problem with high functioning autism isn't an inability to learn, but an inability to express what you are learning. Once you find out the best way for him to "express" what he has learned, things will go so much better. I have a friend who has a HF autistic son. He can absorb any info you give him and tell you all about it. He just doesn't write it very well. It is hard for him to be able to put it on paper. Verbal tests help him so much more. My son can also absorb all info, but has a hard time writing it down. Something that helps him is an "alpha smart" word processor. It will help him stay on track by finishing words he starts so he can write more in the time he is able to focus. One thing I have also learned is to treat my oldest son the same as my younger non autistic son. I make few exceptions. Unapproriate behavior is unapproriate reagardless of a learning disability. I know each child is different, but as his mom, you are the best person to find out his strengths and weaknesses and you are going to be the best one to work with him. Thearapist are great, but you are gonna know him the best and he is going to trust you the most. "Born on a Blue day" looks like a good book. It is on my must read list. It is written by a man who is HF autistic. Also there is a book at the library on living with autisum and raising children with autsim. I will get the title for you in a later post. Glad to see you again. I know you have your hands full, but I know you will be fine and be an inspiration to others. |
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Praying for You! |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Miss Maggie -
You and your family are in my prayers!
Blessings,
Michelle
(modernLydia on PH) |
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Asperger's etc. |
| Posted by Merrileem |
| Hey there, Maggie. I am a longtime fan of yours and member in good standing at PH, and just want to let you know I understand and I am praying and rooting for you. I have a 25 yo ds with Asperger's AND is ADHD AND bipolar. Thought raising him would kill us all. I also have an autistic 10 yo, so I have BTDT. You are definitely in my prayers. |
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
You have given me much encouragement, thank you!! Thank you so much for sharing everything that you do, you will never know how much joy and relief that you have brought me!
I pray blessings on your new journey with your son!
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Amy |
| God Bless you and your family. You are in my prayers and have been a great help to me and my family with making it on a small budget. |
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Monday, January 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
My ds, age 6, was also tested for Asperger's a couple of years ago. They told us he definitely had some Asperger's tendencies, was ADD, and high anxiety. I agree with one of the other posts. Once you figure out his learning style, homeschooling him will be SO much easier. Hang in there and know I'll be praying for all of you.
Hugs,
Amanda
www.homeschoolblogger.com/SurvivingTheTestosterone |
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Monday, January 29, 2007 - Sounds like... |
| Posted by Mom2TwoVikings |
| ...you've had your hands full! God's blessings, grace, and mercy on the changes you are going through and the work you are doing! Hang in there! (((hugs))) |
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Monday, January 29, 2007 - An idea |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| Miss Maggie, have you considered blogging your experiences with your son? Perhaps under a different blog... I (and I'm sure many others) would be interested in learning more about the wonderful hands-on approaches you are using to help deal with his problems. |
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Monday, January 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| I wanted to recommend a book on tape/CD that I think you'd really enjoy. It's also in "book form" of course, but so much easier when you're juggling to just listen on a pair of headphones. I have it on CD from my library. It's called, "French Women for all seasons" and is the sequel to "French Women don't get fat". I absolutely love it because it is not a diet book. It is about savoring life in every way and how food is part of that...I thought of you and this book when you talked about how you're homeschooling. It's been wonderful for myself to hear some validating words (makes you want to move to France though!) about how when you homeschool children, one of the reasons you do so is to attempt to preserve the world as one of wonder for them. She talks about how 'the French' apply this concept their whole life long and that we should be all just slowing down and teaching this to our children ....anyway, good luck! |
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Monday, January 29, 2007 - Welcome back |
| Posted by Lynn Marie |
| I understand how busy you must be so don't worry about all of us. We will still be here when you get back to blogging. We love you - take care. |
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Monday, January 29, 2007 - Sending you lots of hugs |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| I am a homeschooling mom of 2 boys on the Autism Spectrum. Just wanted to send you a hug, and let you know that you have another fan, who is dealing with this issue too. |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by wendy |
Hi Maggie,
It's funny, when i would check in and see you hadnt written I would think, well good for her, she's doing what I should be doing....which is *not* blogging lol.
What's also funny is it seems, just when we think we have something under control (your household/cooking organization and budget sounded so amazing) then up comes our new challenge. And I'm sure this new one will be met with just as much grace : )
Prayers on their way....
Blessed Week : ) Wendy |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - Strength |
| Posted by Anonymous |
G-d only gives us what we can handle, but it will take every bit of strength we have to handle it. This is how we grow in spirituality and character.
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<br>Our bodies are given to us by G-d to care for as the first child our souls are responsible for. This body is ours for our whole life, as a method of insuring that we always have "somebody" to give to. Giving us the opportunity in our lifetimes to become more like Him - a Giver.
<br>Surely, G-d will give you the strength and mental clarity you need to raise your children, AND take care of the precious body He gave you!!
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<br>You are an inspiration to me! Keep up the hard work and devotion - you're certainly going to meet your goals, with G-d's help!! |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - really useful book |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| Hi- I just arrived here and this is the first post I read- but I wanted to share with you a really useful resource- It is a book titled "Different Minds- Gifted Children with AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome, and Other Learning Deficits" by Deirdre V. Lovecky. It is one of the best roadmaps to the unfamilar territoy of raising a child with the above mentioned handicaps. I don't know if you think of your son as "gifted" or not, but if not, don't be turned off by that part of the title. The book is a gem for any parent raising a nuerologically atypical child. Good luck |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
HI Maggie,
Good to see you back.
I posted a couple of months ago about our bipolar son and lots of links to articles, information, and nutrition. We were on meds for a while but now only use natural supplements and diet to help him. He is bipolar, labeled ADHD by one dr. but not the school, and has "autistic tendencies".
http://milehimama.blogspot.com/2006/11/yep-im-quack.html
I hope you are comfortable blogging about your challenges - I'd love to hear more and compare notes!
Milehimama
<a href="http://milehimama.blogspot.com">Mama Says</a> |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - My prayers are with you |
| Posted by Anonymous |
First time Hillbilly Housewife visitor. My 5 yo was just diagnosed with HFA/AS. It's tough in the beginning. You are doing a wonderful service to your children and their cousins by home schooling. Thanks for all the useful information!
Angie
www.homeschoolblogger.com/helff |
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - Suggested reading for anyone whose child has Asperger syndrome: |
| Posted by Anonymous |
This is a novel:
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<br>The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time /
<br>Mark Haddon
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - a place for food research |
| Posted by Anonymous |
People following this food site have had some success in treating Autism, from a dietary perspective:
http://westonaprice.org
Do some searching there and on a companion site for mailing lists regarding Weston Price:
http://onibasu.com |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Wow you really have your hands full. I'm bipolar and I'm told that I was rather hard to manage.... You might want to read up some on nutrition for kids with aspergers/autism.... some parents have had luck limiting kids from eating (i think it was milk) certain foods. You could also consider an occupational therapist, as my mother in law works in the schools helping kids with aspergers, cope with challenges.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - Great Website! |
| Posted by Ex-Mormon Atheist |
This is my first time here. Miss Maggie, you have an awesome website. Thank you for sharing so much! I can't wait to try some of your recipes.
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<br>Btw, a friend of mine has a child who is autistic and therapy is key. It has played a HUGE part in his progress and hopefully one day he can live independently.
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<br>Best wishes. |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - :) |
| Posted by Tasha |
As some one who grew up with mental health issues, I can tell you patience is what is needed most. I didn't mean to act out, but often my good intentions were seen as deliberate misbehaviour.
I'm sure you'll do fine.
Best of luck. |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - New here |
| Posted by Sheila |
Good morning Maggie,
My name is Sheila, and I'm new to your page. I just wanted to say thanks for all the time and effort that you put into your site here. My family and I are new to the idea of frugal living, not out of necessity but because we would like to start saving some money. It's refreshing to see a site like this one.
I also have a 16 year old son with Aspergers. It is a new learning experience, but it is a blessing in disguise. Having to deal with something like this has made each person in my family a better person.
God Bless : )
Sheila McClintock |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - ASD |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| It is encouraging to hear you tlak about this as it is rarely talked about anywhere except with other parents of ASD children. I am also facing a problem with my ds (age 11yo) and our local school district. i will be following your trials with homeschooling your children as I feel that I may be going down that road too. Please keep us posted or try to start a new blog about homeschooling special needs kids. |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - I'm praying for you!! |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Maggie,
Just wanted to let you know that my family will be praying for you and yours. We all love ya!
Your sista-chick in Christ,
Char~ |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - I finally found you! |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I've been clicking on your old blog every day -- and no Maggie! What to do? Today frugalupstate had a link to your article on aprons. I went to read your article, noticed the link to your blog, and thought, well, why not try again! And here you are! Wow! I obviously have some catching up to do, but so glad you're still posting!
Ragamuffin |
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - On topic now |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Well, I've settled down now and considered what you're going through. It must be a relief to have a diagnosis, although it does mean rethinking parenting to find what will be appropriate for your children. I've read the Mark Haddon book. An acquaintance who is high functioning autistic had explained to me a bit what she experiences, and the book helped me understand a lot more.
<br><br>Will be praying for you and your family as you sort your way through this.
<br><br>Ragamuffin |
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Tuesday, February 6, 2007 - A few thoughts... |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Miss Maggie,
<br>As an adult diagnosed with Asperger's, as well as the parent of a child with Asperger's, I just wanted to offer you some encouragement and reassurance... You and your DS (and your family) are going to be more than equal to this challenge. Knowing that his differences have a name, a certain level of predictability and that there are strategies you can use to address them is half the battle. There are lots of adolescent and young adult Aspies on the Internet, and knowing that there are others like you, who deal with the same issues, can be a great source of strength.
<br>When I was a child, no one had a name for what was wrong with me... My son, and yours have the benefit of having parents who not only know, but who are seeking help for them. With my son, this has made a tremendous difference--with occupational therapy, social skills training and tools to help him to deal with his nervous system getting overloaded--he plays comfortably with friends in the neighborhood, he excels in school and he has minimal problems with anxiety.
<br>As an Aspie, I have a bias toward books that were written by people with AS/HFA--people who have a first-hand experience. Temple Grandin is a very good source of information, as is "Pretending to be Normal" by Lianne Holliday-Wiley. Both of them have good advice about entering adulthood as someone with AS/HFA--and both are very successfully navigating the "neurotypical" world.
<br>Personally, my son and I both benefit from using weighted blankets when our nervous systems start to hit overload (as you get older, it also gets easier to manage.) Sometimes anxiolytics can be a useful tool for sensory integrative issues. Some people find swinging (as in, on a swing-set) to be very good for calming down.
<br>The trick is going to be finding what works for your son, helping him to develop an algorithm for reading emotional cues, and helping him to understand how other people think and feel.
<br>If anyone is equal to this task, it's going to be you. And remember, adults with Aspergers can be very successful (and lead joyful lives...we marry, we raise children, we give to our communities in various ways...) I'm an attorney, and other Aspies I know are happy IT professionals, engineers, surgeons and math teachers. There really are blessings that come with Asperger's/HFA that may not be completely evident now--unique perspectives, perceptions and joys.
<br>May G-d bless you and keep you,
<br>Shalom,
<br>Em.
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Tuesday, February 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Papaoma |
| praying for you and your family-Mari-lyn |
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Saturday, February 10, 2007 - Asperger's |
| Posted by Alex |
Maggie;
I have you in my thoughts and prayers -> I have Asperger's, and I have seen how hard it was for my parents to adjust to it. I'm sincerely praying that you will be able to re-establish some of the necessary rules you have in your household. One thing that I believe may help you, from personal experience, is that Asperger's "symptoms"are often more about over-compensation, than anything else. To help reduce this, let your son be free to do some things that may seem strange to you - flapping his arms, tapping his foot, counting aloud, reciting the alpabet, etc - these allow him to "blow off" some of the stress that he will be feeling; this means that he will be much less likely to over-compensate. I hope this rambling made sense!
God Bless;
Alex |
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Sunday, February 11, 2007 - Aspergers |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Maggie,
Just a short note to say I have a cousin with a son with Aspergers. It took them quite some time to get him diagnoses, too, but once they did it helped them so much in understanding him and how he processes the world around him. Julian is a great kid, highly intelligent and capable, they just had to learn how to adapt to his world. Good luck and God bless! Laura in NE |
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Monday, February 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I was thinking about you and wanted to let you know. I miss you but you are doing the right thing.
Denise |
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Monday, February 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I was thinking about you and wanted to let you know. I miss you but you are doing the right thing.
Denise |
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Monday, February 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
This is my first visit to your blog, and I wanted to offer my support to your family. I have a psychiatric disability myself, and I wanted to reiterate that there IS life after a diagnosis.
Sources like NAMI will offer you reams of info on celebrities with psych conditions, some of whom have literally saved the world like Winston Churchill (depression and substance abuse, if you're curious.) The world truly *needs* us.
There's also a growing movement of service dogs for autism and other psych disabilities. If you're interested you can learn more from the Psychiatric Service Dog Society at http://www.psychdog.org/index.html
In solidarity,
B |
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| You are one fantastic lady! I have an autistic grandson & I know what the challenges are. Definitely God is in your corner! Keep up the good work, we're all cheering for you! |
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Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Hi |
| Posted by Anita (unashamed) |
Hey you. Just checking in to see how you and the boys are doing. I think about and pray for you often. Miss seeing you around, but understand and agree that you have greater priorities right now. Just wanted to say "hi". If you are talking to your mom, please say hi to her for me as well.
In Christian love,
Anita |
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Saturday, February 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Coming by to say "hi!" from your Hillbilly Housewife page. A friend in AOL journals gave me the link. Wonder how much a hillbilly and a redneck have in common? Looks like a good bit!! - Barbara
http://journals.aol.com/bhbner2him/LifeFaithinCaneyhead/ |
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Monday, February 19, 2007 - parenting |
| Posted by Marlene Anderson |
| As I read your blog, I am reminded of when I raised my son who has ADD. I decided to homeschool him and never regretted it. You have alot of children with a variety of problems to work with. But I believe with God's love you will have the patience and strength to do an excellent job. Keep up the good work! |
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Praying for you as well, Maggie.
Should you come across some really important/good info. I hope you share a link. I have an 8 y.o. diagnosed (I believe mistakenly) with bipolar disorder, and have had Asperger's mentioned twice to me now, one by someone who works with autistic children, and just today by someone who has had minimal exper.
I don't know what it is but I just need a REAL answer! Family life has been a nightmare, increasingly so with each year....and 5 other children are being affected.
Sorry, not trying to make this about me, just relating on some level is all.
I enjoy your site immensely and you take all the time your precious son, your family, and you need.
Hugs,
Jenn |
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Friday, February 23, 2007 - Asbergers <sp?> |
| Posted by Rebecca T |
Good Evening Maggie, :-)
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<br>I was searching on ways to save money on groceries and came accross your hillbillie site. Very cool site.
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<br>However, when I made it to your blog, by the 2nd paragraph my heart really went out to you. My nephew, Joseph, was diagnosed with the same thing around the same age as your son.
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<br>It was a mixed blessing in a way. On one hand this child we all loved was branded with Autism. Who knew how to deal properly with that so he would grow up as adjusted and educated as possible? How much could he really learn? Would he ever have normal interpersonal skills? On the other hand, it actually helped all of us understand better why he did some things he did, how differently his brain processed the world. It even helped Joseph understand himself better.
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<br>He'd always had a terrible time with homework as a child. For a while we thought his little sister would pass him up. 1 page might take him an hour or more working alone. But if someone picked up the page and quizzed him, he'd whip it out in 5 or 10 minutes. After his diagnosis, they gave him his tests orally when the teachers would agree. This almost assured a high grade. Since you're a homeschooler, you won't have to convince the teachers. ;-)
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<br>I wanted to write and hopefully encourage you, that even though its a tough road, chances are high that it will get lots better. Joseph had to go through lessons to learn basic things, empathy being the biggest it seems. He learned to manage his anger and other emotions. He was put on 2 pills a day; 1 to really rest his "90 to nothing" brain at night and another that really helped him think clearly and keep better control during the day. I know different parents feel differently about childhood medications. Just know they worked wonders on my nephew. Also, my sister's family had to revamp chores and disipline for he and the 3 other kids as well.
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<br>Joseph just turned 21 in January. He made great grades in highschool. He was hired as a tutor in his junior and senior years, and in a year of Jr. College! He was even helping his mother with chemistry in her nursing classes. Now he is going to college in Emporia, KS in one of the finest physics programs around these parts. Yes. You read that right, PHYSICS!! Oh, did I mention he is fluent in Spanish too?
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<br>Praise be to God for He is good and He gives good gifts to Man!
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<br>There IS HOPE! With God ALL things are possible. :-)
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<br>God Bless!
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<br>-Rebecca T. |
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007 - Praying for you and your family |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I love your website and have drawn so much from it and you. I used to work with children with autism. I don't know that I've ever heard of one diagnosed so late in life. Most are diagnosed by age 3. Autistic children are so amazing and special. I'm praying for you and your family!
Be blessed,
Sara |
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Thursday, March 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Dear Miss Maggie,
I've always wanted to thank you for your yogurt recipe; I first lost my job in 2002 and was looking for ways to stretch my food budget and stumbled upon you wonderful website. I've made homemade yogurt ever since! Today I had a taste for homemade biscuits, I looked up your site and for the recipe and discovered your blog. A lot is going on in you and your family's life, but you strike me as a very strong woman and you have the love and support of a wonderful husband so you will persevere in this difficult time. You are in my prayers. |
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Friday, March 2, 2007 - More info on your son? |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Dear Maggie - I was told by a friend of mine who has a son with Asperger's syndrome that she thinks my oldest son (almost 14) has Asperger's as well. I've wondered for quite a while what was going on with him and never would have thought to look into Asperger's or the 'Autistic Spectrum". If you don't mind, how did you get him diagnosed? I'm thinking about getting my son tested ... but where would we even start?
I know you are a very busy woman, but it would be so interesting to know more if you have the time ... however I do understand if you don't have the time!!
God bless you,
Joanne in Iowa |
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Sunday, March 4, 2007 - Hi |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Hi there. I'm a long time fan of yours and also the mother of a high functioning autistic/aspbergers child. She's 4, but I can just imagine how rough things may have been until now for you. My brother in law was not diagnosed for years...no one knew what was 'wrong'.
Best wishes to you and your family. -julie in ny |
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Sunday, March 4, 2007 - child |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| yes, why so late in getting proper diagnosis? |
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Monday, March 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
I know exactly how hard this situation is. We are almost positive my three year old has aspergers but she has not had her official diagnosis yet. My eight year old is very ADHD also. I have found that a glutten free diet does wonders for children with autism.
Nicole
http://cajunchicsramblings.blogspot.com |
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Monday, March 5, 2007 - Aspbegers |
| Posted by Fiona - Scotland |
Hi, I have just found your website which is great.
<br>I have church friends who have a 17yr old son who has asbergers, and my daughter has dyspraxia, and my son has had ADHD suggested. It can really floor you. I pray that you keep in good personal contact with God - it is so easy to spend so much time looking for information and/or therapies because no-one else can/will that somehow God gets pushed to the edge (that's what happened with me anyway).
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<br>We went down the occupational therapy route etc. With my son there was a series of events which led me to instigate very formal 'family worship' before school each day and very structured teaching at homework time (and during the holidays) - these have helped him enormously - i think it may be due to 'reminding him' in the morning the structure of the world, who is in charge, the hierarchy. The structured teaching enabled him to catch up (embarassingly so for the school) on his reading skills, he felt enabled and behaviour improved in line. We are currently working in a similar fashion on writing and numeracy skills.
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<br>May God bless you and your family |
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Wow! I am amazed and inspired. You sound like an amazing woman. Blessings,
A Christian in Canada |
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Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - Encouragement |
| Posted by Anonymous |
You are an encouragement to us all.
We are going to link to you at:
<a href="http://blogriculture.blogspot.com">The Rural Life is a Great Life</a>
<a href="http://Arkansasnow.blogspot.com">The Rural Life is a Great Life in Arkansas</a>
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