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thanks for the replies. She looks at images all the time on the net, but I was hoping to buy polaroids by post, in time for Christmas. tilly

Hi, I know a lot of our children adore buses and trains etc and I have been to many a bus rally with dd. I've seen stalls at these meetings but dd gets too overwhelmed by the choice and the people around her to choose. I was wondering does anyone know where or whom from I can get some of these copies. Would love to make an album of North East area for her for Christmas. Thanks Tilly

Hi all, I have finally managed to get a wii fit board for dd. (although I did have to buy it in a bundle, which has the golf club, racquet etc. and skins for the controls - the bug***s). As I haven't had chance to loook at it probably does the fit board come with a game already loaded into it or do I have to buy a one and if so can anyone reccomend what type of thing I will need to go with it e.g batteries, extra remote etc. Thanks Tilly

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Thanks so much Canopus. One very relieved dd and one thankful mum You're a star Tilly

could any of you maths magicians please help with the following and hopefully explain to me how to come to the answer. Find the inverse of the following functions 3x 2x +5 7(x - 6) x/2 = 7 Cheers Tilly

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We too have a lot of people who support dd at school and it can get very expensive. We always make presents for them (sort of pay back time for everything they send to me only joking) This year we used fimo and she made fridge magnets which I thought were brill. As dd is leaving to go to secondary she designed a cactus arrangement in a glass bowl where she used coloured sands and gravel, which was sent to all staff at school. I too think its a nice way to say thank you to people who I think have gone the extra mile so to speak, which in dds school the staff do. Tilly

My dd is scared witless of flies especially blue bottles - I'd say its lasted 6 years so far. We've tried everything you can imagine, we even caught a one and kept it in a container so she could see how harmless they actually were. As you do. One funny moment in my parents garden last year when all the family had gathered there - Dd was quite happy talking to what she thought was a wasp hovering over one of mams plants. My brother in his wisdom said "Actually G... thats not a wasp its a fly that disguises itself as a wasp and it is really called a Hover...." he never got to finish the sentence as G up sticks and screamed whilst running back into the house. My brother was He said normally its the other way round and kids go screaming when they think its a wasp. Yes welcome to living with autism - never a dull moment tilly

The conference was "Sensory Issues In ASD And How These Impact On Behaviour" It was fantastic. Olga Bogdashina is inspirational and gave us a lot of food of food for thought - a truly amazing woman and if you have the chance to see her I would thoroughly recommend it. Having seen Ian Jordan in the past I knew what to expect, but a friend of mine who hadn't was astounded by the results Ian can make and is planning to visit him. Two inspiring people at one meet I felt we were truly spoiled. It wasn't a 'this is a way to cure your child' but rather 'here are some strategies to help your child'. Will definitely go to the next one - although it will be 2 years away. Tilly

The brother of Philip in the documentary stressed on the very thing you are talking about. He said that there are agencies for school age children and then the help dramatically drops. He wants to see continuous support/care for people from "the crib to the grave". Tilly

It was organised by dds (in my opinion fabulous) school, and is an all day conference held in a hotel in our city, Sunderland. Parents/carers and professionals are invited. Parents have a much reduced rate. So I have found out because my dd attends the school but I do know people whose children go to mainstream are informed by the Autism Outreach in our area, I imagine there will have been some type of advertising as it was a very good show of people last year. In the past I have been informed of conferences by the Carers Centre, which have been held in nearby boroughs/ cities. P.S I go on Friday Tilly

Hi, Enid I'm too a member of the club. What a fool I was in the past. I also had to collect dd all the time in mainstream primary and she was never allowed to stay for lunch. She could stay for 2 hours on a morning and 1 hour on an afternoon and then I had to return back for her sister who was 14 months older at 3.15.pm. It was 5 round trips everyday and noone thought to let me know otherwise - must say very disappointed in my Parent Partnership Rise above it Tilly. Still riles me 5 years later - so now I let others know that it is illegal to do so. Well done Karen I wish I'd had your know how then - keep it up. tilly

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I agree with most of what you say Kinda, one of the sad things for me was when the girls mother (Vera) talked about how she fantasised suicide and also taking dd (Iris) with her - I know many people have had these thoughts and unfortunately there have been parents who have taken such tragic measures. Heartbreaking to think that 40 years on people still feel as desperate. I think it was very brave of Vera to share her honest thoughts i.e. she wanted to give her other children a more normal life and that is why she placed Iris in residence. Although I respect Vera's thoughts I don't necessarily agree with her actions but at the the time there may have been no respite etc. Lets hope it makes agencies aware that people do struggle big time and respite is needed and can be a godsend to a lot of families. Tilly

....... and really looking forward to it. How sad is that - when one of the highlights of my calender is an all day conference!!! But on a serious note it is fab and there are some guest speakers one being the brilliant Ian Jordan. The last conference was held two years ago and I came back with a wealth of knowledge and very uplifted - which is what we need sometimes. I have opted for a workshop about sensory issues as they greatly affect dd. Will let you know how it went. Tilly

Just Bumping this. If you have Virgin media it can be found on Catch up TV On Demand Tilly Sorry can't do links but you could try this http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/page/item/b00...ml?src=ip potpw

My daughter attends a SEN school where the majority of children have an ASD. We have coffee mornings, social events e.g. summer barbecues, disco's etc and parents from all schools or HE are invited. it maybe worth 'phoning a local SEN school to see if they have similar sessions. Also have you attended parent carer sessions at your local Carer's Centre or they could put you in touch with other families like yourselves. The Wacky Warehouse have a Special Friends session for children who have SN. Tilly

Documentary about two families whom have a severely autistic child. First aired in the '60's. Not very comfortable viewing - but it's on now or can be found on demand. Tilly Ooops sorry about the double post - but it is late and the vodka is beginning to work

I'm reading A Friend Like Henry by Nuala Gardner. The dramatisation After Thomas was based on this book. Lovin' it so far. Tilly

I'm reading the book A Friend Like Henry by Nuala Gardner and thoroughly enjoying it. The ITV drama After Thomas was based on this book, which I also enjoyed. A good read and I recommend it - its also half price at the moment at WH Smith. Tilly

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