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Hi Curra <'> <'> Don't have any real advice to offer, just didn't want to pass your post by and say nothing. I think if things like this have a reaction from your son, I wouldn't tell him about them. If it's not too late for the seminar, would you think of saying you'd had a call to say it was cancelled? I know it's not recommended to lie to children, but you cannot let him control your life like this. As you say, he's becoming manipulative and if you allow it to happen, you will become more resentful of him and eventually find it difficult to climb out of the situation. It's one thing when we have to make extra allowances for when our kids can't cope, but this doesn't sound like that kind of situation. The course will help you deal with this kind of thing - you must go if you can at all. <'> <'> Good luck A

Well done to you both!

That is starting to sound like intimidation to me (could be interpreted as bullying). Definitely get a meeting with HT. Bring someone else with you and do not leave until they replace her. It sounds like he would be better off without her. Would he cope for a day or so on his own? That way maybe his teachers would see that she is causing more problems than she is solving Good luck

Hi DS (age 11 with dx of AS, ADHD, ODD & Dyspraxia) was recently taken off his ritalin because of a massive increase in tics. He is now on 25mg of Strattera. He is also having Melatonin at night. My question relates to the quality of sleep he's getting. He was always a very sound sleeper - once he dropped off... Now, when I go in to him around 11.30, he's thrashing about the bed, mumbling in his sleep. My DH had to get up to him during the night - he was making lots of noise, seemed quite distressed, but was asleep. when we ask him, he has no memory of bad dreams or disturbed sleep. Has anyone else come across this and is it related to the Strattera - it began the day he started to take it Ta A

Mel I'd document each item for the HT and state (calmly! lol) what affect each has had on your son. You need to get them to see that the fallout is not just a few minutes but will have a long-term effect on your son and his feelings about school. September is too far away. Let them know the consequences will be down to them Good luck

Hi Tracey See website http://www.braingym.org.uk/ They have listings of UK based practitioners

Hope everything goes well for him. It would be fab to get something he's interested in. Everything crossed here for him!

Hi Kathryn I don't have any experience in this myself, but what if L wrote them a letter asking that you be kept informed and consulted. You could perhaps do out a letter including: - a written account (probably by you, but written from L's point of view and with her permission) detailing the difficulties she has. You could take this opportunity to reiterate the problems she has with decision-making, etc. - requesting an e-mail contact with if she says she wants to change course or if there have been problems at college, just so you can confirm everything with her at home. - a regular review every 2-3 months put in the diary so you can keep an eye on her progress. You could put it to them that although she is 18 and technically an adult, she would prefer to work towards independence rather than having it foisted on her because of her age. If they are teaching her life skills, they should be amenable to this happening over an extended period of time. Hopefully someone will come along who can help. A

Hi Lizzie. I believe you can get a book to test his literacy and numeracy SAT levels. If you do a couple of these, a few weeks apart, it could give you a good idea of where he stands. Good luck. We shouldn't allow our schools to 'settle' for a particular result - I'm constantly trying to tell them that just because DS isn't failing anything, does not mean I'm happy - it's his potential that counts and that's what we as parents need them to achieve. A

Hi Tilly Yes, DS is doing this at the moment. We tried it about a year ago but he got so annoyed with it and refused to do it, we gave it up. We started it again recently. I have to say that he's probably only doing it once a day as it's very time-consuming along with everything else - ours is 30 mins twice a day! You should notice a difference in the first month, if it's going to work. We received a chart with it to note any changes in behaviour,etc, but to be honest I've noticed nothing so far. Only thing is he's broken 2 CD players so far - need to get one with carry strap, as he keeps walking off and it drops to the floor Anyone come across these? A

Hi When DS first went on melatonin the prescription was for 2mg for first 2 weeks and 4mg thereafter...

He's beautiful.... What does big brother think?

Came across a new book yesterday - only had 30 mins to speed-read it, but it looks good. it's for the child/teen and the beginning especially puts Aspergers across in a very positive way. 'How to be yourself in a world that's different' by Yuko Yoshida. Available from Amazon or Jessica Kingsley http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Yourself-World...t/dp/1843105047 The only drawback I could see is that it says it can change your life, and it's really too small to do that! It does offer some strategies with coping and I think it's the way that it's written that appeals to me. Would be interested in hearing what others think A

Great news - something to look forward to! Hope it all goes well for you both A

That's fab Smiley - I hope the teacher recognises his effort A

Mouth!

Brill - I needed a laugh

Great News. Congratulations. Hope little Jesse is home soon and Kai settles once he sees you are home

Happy Birthday Bid. Hope it's a good one

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Hi Smiley Try the British Museum website, and as Baddad says, try the animal section. http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/...-button=summary Usually I try Ask Jeeves for Kids but after a few lines of the description I was The British Museum one wasn't so bad Actually, they do a great show if you're ever there where they do a 3D 'tour' beneath the mummy's wrappings - very popular in our house! Good Luck. A

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Happy Birthday - hope it's a good one!

Happy Birthday!

Hi Loulou Take care of yourself and Junior. Kai will be fine. <'> <'>