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  1. Posted · Report reply

    Nellie,

     

    I have read this book, and there is certainly loads of excellent stuff in there.

     

    But what did you think about the author's repeated comment that some children are 'cured' or 'recover' from autism?

     

    Personally this worried me.

     

    Interested to hear your views...

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    Bluejean-genie >:D<<'>

     

    Involving the police in this way is absolutely outrageous! :angry:

     

    I don't know enough to offer any indepth advice.

     

    Try the Disability Rights Commission helpline on 08457622633...they helped me in the past.

     

    I am sure we are all thinking of you >:D<<'>

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    I don't know whether this is true for all young people with AS, but when my son was little he had loads of obsessions, some of which were 'old favourites' and others that were more transitory.

     

    Now at 15 he has 2, as he has posted earlier.

     

    So there is hope!!

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    Hi Tess,

     

    Sorry to hear of your problems with DLA.

     

    Years ago now I had a similar problem when I applied for higher care rate, with the school being contacted (was that the same school who was actively obstructive when we tried for a Statutory Assessment? Ooh, yes it was...) and basically saying that there was nothing wrong with my son!! We lost his DLA and my ICA, which we desperately depended on financially.

     

    I appealed and asked every professional I could think of to write to the DLA detailing my son's difficulties. My son's DLA was reinstated, and at the higher rate, too.

     

    I would definitely appeal, sending in as much written evidence from other professionals as you can.

     

    Good luck,

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    Hi Lisa,

     

    I shall be facing the same problem next year when my son is 16.

     

    There are some posts on the main thread about DLA (I think!!) about how a parent can get the power to fill in such things on behalf of a young person.

     

    Sorry, can't remember more precise details!

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    Amid the furore of The Jester's entrance, no one notices the Female Inquisitor at first...

     

    But suddenly the combined shrieks of BanMan, Helen & Helen plc, Lisa and Delete Woman cause assorted guests to turn round. There is a stunned silence.

     

    Into the BatCave strides the Female Inquisitor :wacko: in her scariest :ph34r: Super Dudette outfit yet...

     

    She is modelling 'The Margaret Thatcher Look-i-likey'...complete with Pussy-cat Bow of Terror, Hair Helmet and The Handbag of Doom!!!! :devil::devil:

     

    Lets see the LEA official who dares stand against this!

     

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUPER DUDES, SPECTRUM DUDES AND THE DUDIEST PEEPS EVER!!! :party::party::clap::clap::clap::party::party:

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    The Female Inquisitor :wacko: flounces into the BatCave :bat: ...as she had thought, NOTHING had been done for tomorrow's Party!

     

    Typical...everything left up to her, as per usual :angry:

     

    But wait! What is that muffled noise?

     

    BRW isn't in the BatCave :bat: , so it can't be her bloomers! :devil:

     

    Using her Super Dudette powers :ph34r: , the Female Inquisitor :wacko: homed in on a rather dilapidated, king-size, celebration cake standing in the corner.

     

    Leaning close to the out-size, novelty bosoms that adorn the top of the cake (sigh...how aesthetically displeasing...) she recognises the partly suffocated tones of The Jester!!

     

    Suddenly, his recent disappearence is explained.

     

    "You utter fool!", shrieks the Female Inquisitor :wacko:

     

    "I told you to get the cake in, not get in the cake!!"

     

    Sometimes she wonders whether it is all really worth it...

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    Hi Kathryn,

     

    Welcome to the forum! And a big welcome to everyone else new too! :)

     

    My son is 15 too, Kathryn, and was signed off from school in May due to acute stress because of the pressure of GCSEs. A home tutor has only just been organised by the LEA. I would strongly advise you to make sure that if school gets too much for your daughter, you ensure your GP and preferably the specialist who diagnosed her sign her off on medical grounds. If you withdraw her without medical support the LEA can say you have chosen to do this and refuse to give her any help!

     

    I would also advise you to make an appointment to see your daughter's Connexions Advisor at school. They will be able to put you in contact with the local Connexions Advisor who deals with Special Needs. There are actually a number of Specialised 6th Form Colleges just for students with Asperger Syndrome, which you might like to look round. Some of them do not require a Statement for entry...your Connexions Advisor should be able to give you loads of info. We are waiting to see if 2 colleges are able to help our son.

     

    If your daughter doesn't have a Statement I would really urge you to think about this. Don't let anyone put you off trying for one. My son wasn't statemented, and various professionals told me it was far too late to get one (this was in May). But this forum gave me the confidence to go for it anyway, and we are now quite a good way through the statementing process. A Statement is so important because after 16 the LEA has no legal duty to help your daughter, but with a Statement they have a legal duty to educate her upto 19.

     

    Sorry I've written so much!! I know how much there is to take in...take your time reading the various threads on the site, and don't hesitate to ask anything!

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    Well, fellow Super Dudes... :bat:

     

     

    Have you seen the Female Inquisitor :wacko: starring in the new TV advert for 'Thomson Local'?? :devil:

     

    She is modelling her new Super-dudette outfit (meow!), and is being hotly pursued by the Jester :) on the BatMo-ped!! :lol::lol:

     

    Bid :wacko:

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    Poor you! I do sympathise, as a few years ago we had The Summer of Headlice. This was not my AS son, but my two girls...so I'm afraid I can't give you ASD-friendly advice.

     

    But - Elefan may delete me here - I can tell you the ONLY thing that has ever worked for us!

     

    I finally found a lotion called 'Nice'n Clear'. It is made by Natural Science and is more gentle than the 'recommended' chemical nasties! It is a natural product, containing Neem oil.

     

    One of the things that might help you with your son is the fact that you only have to leave it on for 10 minutes or so while you comb through...not overnight. I found that with the chemical nasties the little blighters were still alive the next morning, but with this product they are dead after the 10 minutes. One draw back for you, I guess, is that you need to repeat on days 3/7/10/14.

     

    Hope you find something to help!

     

    Bid :wacko:

  24. Posted · Edited by bid · Report reply

    Welcome to the forum, Shaz!

     

    You have certainly found the right place for advice, support and even a cyber-shoulder to cry on if necessary!

     

    I think we all remember that feeling of shock after dx, even those of us who had a pretty sure idea of what was wrong. You need to give yourselves time to come to terms with things. If you have a look around the forum, you should find most areas are covered...if not, just ask and someone will have an answer or know where to go for one.

     

    And if you like to live dangerously, there's always the BatCave (look in General Discussion) :bat::devil:

     

    Keep posting!

     

    Bidx

  25. Posted · Edited by bid · Report reply

    (To the tune of 'Wonder Woman'...)

     

    The Female Inquisitor :wacko: sashays into the BatCave triumphantly, wobbling slightly on her new Jimmy Choos. Her porcelain complexion has darkened to a delicate rose, and the fire of Victory sparks in her luminous eyes :blink:

     

    She swirls her pashmina-######-Super Cape over her shoulder, and places one delicate foot (no longer hairy :ph34r: ) on the Bat Pouffe. The Female Inquisitor :wacko: is fresh from an encounter with The D.O.S.S.E.R.S (The Department of Social Services: Extremely Reliable Section :devil: ).

     

    She strikes a pose (she has obviously been married to The Jester for far too long!) and announces...

     

    "That's the last time that particular Social Worker will make the mistake of saying he 'knows how I feel'! It will take him weeks to remove my stiletto heel!!! :bat: "

     

    The Female Inquisitor :wacko:

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