Monthly Archives: June 2010

Those Other Parents

Posted on June 30, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

A few years ago, I got a chance to talk with one of the other moms in my son’s second grade class.  Her daughter had been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. As a result of her challenges – namely, always … Continue reading →

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Frenemy

Posted on June 29, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

A few years ago, my son seemed to always make friends with kids who were either younger than he was, or challenged in some way.  These two kinds of children were more forgiving of his differences, so it’s not surprising. … Continue reading →

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Morning Wake Up Call

Posted on June 28, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

This morning, I had to make enchiladas for my family – lots of family – for lunch.  Unfortunately, I was missing ingredients, on a timeline, sick with a cold (or allergies), and in general a mess. “Where’s my happy Mommy?”  … Continue reading →

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Tactile Sensitivity: Ack, Get It Off!

Posted on June 26, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Itchy, uncomfortable shirts with giant tags that rub and irritate the neck.  Tight, awkward pants that bunch up and leave creases on the skin. For people struggling with a heightened tactile sense, this can be how they feel every day … Continue reading →

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He Can’t Possibly Smell That…

Posted on June 25, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Oh, yes, he can! It took me over a year to fully believe – after sly tests, misplaced shampoo, and desperate gambles – that my husband could actually smell like a bloodhound.  Okay, I’m exaggerating, but not by much. My … Continue reading →

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This Message Will Self-Destruct in 60 Seconds…

Posted on June 24, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Our son, like many AS children, is interested in other people.  Wants to make the connection with them, but can’t always figure out how to make it happen. When he was little, we used to let him loose in a … Continue reading →

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Fun-Mindedness

Posted on June 23, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

It’s my son’s term.  Occasionally, he comes out with winners like this, and I just had to share. Fun-mindedness refers to the ability to concentrate on anything of interest to an incredible degree.  It also refers to the inability to … Continue reading →

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A Calm Place

Posted on June 22, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

Overstimulation, whether it be from noise, activity, or light, is really about the Too Much factor.  Which then shows itself in ourselves, our children, and our loved ones in the form of tics, wild behavior, aggressiveness, panic, giddiness, trembling and … Continue reading →

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You Are Heroes

Posted on June 21, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

I remember the first moment I had to take criticism from a teacher about my perfect angel. I had to make the choice:  do I listen to this person, or do I cling to my own idea of who my … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Dads

Posted on June 19, 2010 by aspergerfamily3

A lot of us out there – myself included – often think we can handle things better than the Dads can. We understand our children better, we know how they feel, we don’t hurt their feelings, etc. But there’s something … Continue reading →

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