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Comment on Video Of Teacher-Student Altercation Goes Viral by Sherry Rundles

Sherry Rundles — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:55:14 +0000

I think that there need to be harsher consequences on those that work with special needs kids.

Comment on Autistic Boy Left on Bus by Sean Kenney

Sean Kenney — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:27:06 +0000

All too familiar to many Autism parents. Including us.

Comment on 3-D technology helps autistic kids learn to read by Kris Void Thomas

Kris Void Thomas — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:36:29 +0000

This is gaming’s higher calling.

Comment on Young adults with autism face barriers by David Bransford

David Bransford — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:30:20 +0000

Interesting web page that I will hope to learn more about!

Comment on Parents’ anguish over shocking video of autistic son, 11, being beaten at school bus stop by Bridgette Barney

Bridgette Barney — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:34:57 +0000

My God! What in hell is wrong with these children? What are they learning at home and at school that is causing such EVIL acts? Something needs to be done before someone is killed! And yes, Heidi, I would as well!

Comment on Autistic man struggles in Iowa’s mental health system by Ann Marie Hake Hughes

Ann Marie Hake Hughes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:58:21 +0000

This is why we’re leaving Iowa, before it is too late. The police here are thugs when it comes to the disabled, too. Absolute thugs.

Comment on Open Discussion about Autism and Pain by Michelle Deaton

Michelle Deaton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:09:00 +0000

Our ASD son is 5 now and doesn’t react to the pain of the injury either. I don’t know if it’s due to hyposensitivity or a processing issue. The only time we get a reaction is if the event scares him or if the pain is extremely intense like this last bout of stomach cramps that he had.

Comment on Self restricted food choices and autism by Lorri Ranslam

Lorri Ranslam — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:19:08 +0000

wow this sounds like our house!

Comment on Potty Training: Timing is Everything by Sarah Cudby

Sarah Cudby — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:54 +0000

I’m just starting the whole toilet training thing with Caleb, my son who is 4. I’m trying not to have my expectations too high and make sure I take every step forward as worth celebrating. today it was just getting him on the toilet in time to pee, I used a couple of jelly babies as his prompt and reward. Visual aids eg- simple pecs type cards of toileting steps are very helpful as well as he is a very visual learner. lots of praise makes him smile. I have a book I purchased called the dior method, I will read it up this weekend as reveiws said it was great with toilet training for children with special needs also. Yesterday my celebration was just getting him to wear undies! lol. lucky for us it’s summer so he was content running about in them most the day. I’m going to try to track his number 2′s over the next week also to see if there are any patterns, will mean pull ups again for a week but at least we are making a start, not too long ago he didn’t want to wear them either, so it’s all progress as far as I’m concerned. Will keep you posted on our progress and tips that have helped us. (i’m also in the progress of making a learning story about pooping – my other children think it’s hilarious but hey it just may help! lol)

Comment on Blue Shield agrees to cover autism therapy by Amanda Friedman

Amanda Friedman — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:45:16 +0000

RIGHT ON!