| 6/1/2014 9:29:09 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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cutting_edge062
Valley Stream, NY
30, joined May. 2014
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Hey! I am single mother, who has an autistic child. Was wondering if there was anyone that can relate. I feel very alone, an not a lot of people want to take the time to understand.
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| 6/1/2014 10:37:48 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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just_khloe
Ashtabula, OH
48, joined Jul. 2013
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Hi.  My son turns 16 in about a week or so...was diagnosed around age 3...
It can be really tough! 
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| 6/1/2014 10:45:21 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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cutting_edge062
Valley Stream, NY
30, joined May. 2014
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Really, my daughter is going to be 3, next month. She is starting therapy this week. I am excited and pray that it helps. She doesnt talk so she often has tantrums and she touches everything n climbs everything with no sense of safety. N i cant discpline here since she doesnt acknowledge she is being spoken too. I think its 10 times harder because im with her 24/7 with no breaks. I have lost friends n family wont help because they cant handle her an im just not sure what to do. Im sorry just had to vent lol
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| 6/2/2014 4:53:41 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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packersbabe920
Green Bay, WI
52, joined Jul. 2013
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You're not alone, my son was diagnosed at 11mths and he's now 13 and nonverbal use some sign language and really smart he can play on the computer and has a kindle fire, never underestimate them they know and understand very well, graduating in june..proud
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| 6/2/2014 4:58:31 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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packersbabe920
Green Bay, WI
52, joined Jul. 2013
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Really, my daughter is going to be 3, next month. She is starting therapy this week. I am excited and pray that it helps. She doesnt talk so she often has tantrums and she touches everything n climbs everything with no sense of safety. N i cant discpline here since she doesnt acknowledge she is being spoken too. I think its 10 times harder because im with her 24/7 with no breaks. I have lost friends n family wont help because they cant handle her an im just not sure what to do. Im sorry just had to vent lol
I'm sorry to hear, at least your family should be there for support, if u need somebody to talk to, I'm here u can inbox me, yes it's hard but we are strong parents nobody can fill our shoes..
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| 6/2/2014 5:47:48 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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good_dr
Spokane, WA
53, joined Dec. 2011
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I'm going to have to agree with trying to use sign language. Look for the book title The Joy Of Sign. Communication is so important for both to understand each other better.
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| 6/2/2014 6:03:01 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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good_dr
Spokane, WA
53, joined Dec. 2011
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oop's the new addition is Joy of Signing.
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| 6/2/2014 7:32:21 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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cutting_edge062
Valley Stream, NY
30, joined May. 2014
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I'm sorry to hear, at least your family should be there for support, if u need somebody to talk to, I'm here u can inbox me, yes it's hard but we are strong parents nobody can fill our shoes..
Thank you so much, i really appreciate your advice and congradulations to your son. Just knowing that lets me know my daughter is not limited because of her diagnoses.
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| 6/2/2014 7:33:42 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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cutting_edge062
Valley Stream, NY
30, joined May. 2014
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I'm going to have to agree with trying to use sign language. Look for the book title The Joy Of Sign. Communication is so important for both to understand each other better.
Thank you, i will look for the book on amazon
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| 6/2/2014 10:12:03 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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packersbabe920
Green Bay, WI
52, joined Jul. 2013
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Thank you so much, i really appreciate your advice and congradulations to your son. Just knowing that lets me know my daughter is not limited because of her diagnoses.
You're welcome..
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| 6/3/2014 11:33:01 AM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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good_dr
Spokane, WA
53, joined Dec. 2011
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Thank you, i will look for the book on amazon
You are vary welcome. Hope it helps.
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| 6/3/2014 5:28:51 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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sayhi09
San Antonio, TX
54, joined May. 2014
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This is advise from experience with 2 sons labeled. Sensory issues. Lights, sounds, pictures, cartoon characters on t-shirts, backpack, even cups or bottles. I didn't find out until one day my son (then 15) told me out of the blue that he kept throwing his bottles when hw was little because the bears on it was looking at him. He was 6 when they told me that he would never be independent and probably be low funtioning. Now he's graduating high school in the top 4% of his class out of 640 kids. His GPA is near 5.0. He took AP and dual credit classes. He's earned college credits. It was hard but I talked to them like an adult (no baby talk) I explained everything and watched so I could understand them. You will know your child better than any therapist or psychologist. Find strength to have patience and walk away when on the edge of loosing it. (Mommy time out) you can get through this. Sorry this was so long.
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| 6/5/2014 12:22:52 AM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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cutting_edge062
Valley Stream, NY
30, joined May. 2014
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Thank you that helps a lot and mommy time outs are a must lol. An it wasnt too long at all its just what i needed to hear. I really appreciate it.
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| 6/18/2014 10:04:28 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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anewman43
York, PA
47, joined Jun. 2014
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Posting from the heart as a single ( full custody father raising a special needs child is demanding my son was 6 months when he was diagnosed with mild autism on the spectrum and mitochondrial disease as I never thought I'd be doing this alone ( 5 years now ) there will be times that test your patience but with strong faith and love you can do because I never thought I would or could and thru the ups and downs and challenges in life it's made me into the parent and the father Iam today and wouldn't want it any other way cure or no cure !! Any insight or helpful tips I can lend or life experience never be afraid to reach out for help because it's always with in reach
God bless the parents and children of special needs we are angels
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| 6/20/2014 11:07:22 AM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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707angrl
Lakeport, CA
38, joined Jun. 2014
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Fortunately no of my children have a diagnosis.. However I an a behavioral Therapist for developmentally delayed children; mainly Autistic.
First let me say that by making someone pay attention and getting your child help at the age of 3 is HUGE and will be such a benefit in the years too come as long as you stay consistent...
Is your child completely non verbal? If he/she has any words concentrate on expanding there vocabulary (as that is the most universal) if not I agree, check in to learning and teaching sign which will be helpful and encourage motor skills.
In my professional opinion the most universal type of non verbal communication is P.E.C.S (Picture Exchange Communication System) your child will be able to communicate with any person they come across using this.
Make sure you check out Autism.org it's an amazing resource and good luck...
Early intervention is key, good for you on getting it done...
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| 6/20/2014 11:48:59 PM |
Single mother with recently diagnosed autisitic child. |
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just_khloe
Ashtabula, OH
48, joined Jul. 2013
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Just saying hello OP. Hope you have a good weekend!
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