Diane

Hi Tally Change is so very hard. It sounds from what you have said that it is going to be a good thing for you. I will keep my fingers crossed that you will get a buyer for your house soon. Quite often people leave home not on good terms with thier parents, but we all change and have better understanding as we go through life so things could well be ok. I think you should try and talk to your parents about what is happening and how you are feeling, if you cannot find the right words then write it down for them. You sound as if you need some hugs and love <'> >< <'> >< Good Luck with every thing. Thinking of you.

Hi all, Well i am back again. My poor computer has been very sick and needed a lot of TLC. She is working well now. I have found a lovely man to help me look after her. I dread to think how many posts I have missed not to mention the fun!

This is excellent! Congratulations. You must keep us up-to-date with how it progresses. I think this is such a wonderful opportunity for you. I wish all the luck in the world with it. I have looked at your site and posted you a message.

We had a letter from hospital asking us to attend an appointment five days after the event. Really helpful!

I believe that those who say their children were cured of Autsim through any means are wrong. There children obviously did not have it in the first place. As I explained to someone the other day just because someone who is Autistic can learn coping skills it does not mean they stop being autistic and have Aspergers instead and the person with Aspergers does not become NT because they outwardly seem to be doing okay. The diagnosis given is for life and you learn to live with it, If I could find an easier way to teach my son about the nuances of life than what we go through at the moment I would be first in line. It would be knowing that I could never cure his AS.

Not sure what that is 'family support'. Just go it alone here. My support network is DS psychologist and his outreach worker and of course all of you guys.

This is wonderful news Bluefish. It is great that you are celebrating such success. :dance: :dance:

My son has self-harmed but he does it when he is highly anxious about socialising. I have told his psychologist and my GP with no comeback. I think it depends on the GP and how well they know the family. It is difficult to advise you on this as we will all have had very different experiences when we have disclosed this information to other professions.

Yes i tried this with my son but it did not really help as he struggled with the visulisation accept of it all. I think it will depend on your child's ability to do this. The one thing it did do was make him nice and relaxed for a couple of hours afterwards which was lovely.

I will see what we can do. Any particular age group in mind.

I would be with you on the other side of the road wrapped up in a warm coat. I will not freeze for the sake of fashion or trying to look attractive. Perhaps i did when i was a teenager but I would rather not remember. I just love to be comfortable and warm these days.

OK, I accept that teenage boys do not like to talk about the birds and the bees with their parents and I am happy that my son understands the mating ritual (for the want of a better word) that one goes through for this to take place. What I am after is a book or resource about relationships that explains things like the reason girls wear short skirts and tops when they go out is not because they drink alcohol and it makes them hot. Is there a book that just talks about how to tell when a girl fancies you and what you can say and what you should not say etc, etc, I have thought about putting something together myself but just now I would like and easy life so if someone knows of somthing out there that would help please let me know. Thank you

crusty

From what you have said about the new school it sounds as if your lad will do well to go there. Good luck with it all, I really hope this works out for him.

Thanks to all of you who voted for Sox. She did not win but she came 8th out of 60. DS was ok but complained the winner did not have proper name.

I went to M&S and purchased one of their ten pound meals for two which includes a bottle of wine. So I am having a lazy evening. I can't wait :dance:

sorry Tally but i did laugh when I read the thread line'I fell in the bath with all my closthes on'. I am glad no serious damage was done to yourself. I hope the bruising soon eases off. Try and take care and look where you are going!

My son has the opportunity to go to this wonderful place in Cornwall in June. 10 children and 5 teachers will be going. He is thinking about it. http://www.thefieldofdreams.co.uk/gallery.html My husband and I quite fancied it ourselves. Has anyone here ever been? Does anyone else here know of any quiet retreats in this country as our Son will not fly. Does anyone think a places to get a way from it all thread is a good idea?

It has left me feeling angry and sad. I question what sort of society we live in that only the perfect get to do their dream job and enjoy life. This is just awful that people are so against others getting on in life bacause of what they look like.

Welcome to the forum. It is a very friendly and helpful place and the best thing is it is open all hours.

Thank you for doing this. I took my little chap (not so little he is 14) to see the photos on display, we were there ages just looking them and saying how lovely Sox looked. If we do not win I will buy the photos of her for him. I will let you know.

Hi Mumble I am joining this thread a bit late in the day. I just want to say how fantastic it all is. You sound as if you have had an amazing day with loads of wonderful memories for you to treasure.

Thank you Tally. I think she is lovely. My daughters boyfriend gave her as a surprise birthday present to her 18 months ago. She is so placid and loving, a real homely cat. The great thing is she has had the most wonderful affect on my son.

Hi one and all, I am not sure if this is allowed. if not I am sorry and won't do it again. My little chap has entered his sisters cat SOX in to a Pet Idol 2009 competition. This is a local run competition. You then get all your friends to vote for your pet. Your prize is a framed photo. As he only has one friend and we are not a large family I wondered if you guys would mind helping out a bit. Of courde if youdo not think SOX should win then on your own life be it vote for whom you think should. :lol: What I need you all to do is log on to this website. If I have done this correctly you should be able to just click on the link below. http://www.stourvalleyphotography.com/svp_home/main.php click on the bright blue PET IDOL 2009 Logo top left hand side you will see 'you are currently in' click on pet idol 2009 Sox is the fourth picture along.The very pretty Sox amongst some rather shabby looking pooches. Now you know what she looks like please send and email to vote@stourvalleyphotography.com (this is not a link) just type the following: Vote for Sox Thank you all a million. Even if she does not win I can honestly tell him that loads and loads of people think she is lovely.