tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post1985268665331268575..comments2024-03-25T15:44:02.347-07:00Comments on Meet Virginia: Autism Awareness 2012- My Son's Aspergers DiagnosisVirginia Revoirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12426979985073932937noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-15336445721925755802012-04-20T13:22:44.940-07:002012-04-20T13:22:44.940-07:00You are killing me here. I sat and just cried. Tha...You are killing me here. I sat and just cried. Thanks for sharing! I believe my son has mild Asperger's and a therapist who treated him for his short-lived OCD said he could go for testing but we have chosen not to because all is well (since we homeschool, I believe, so we can foster him and protect him and we know him best). Put a label on or not, the kid is who he is. I've had family members who think we are bad for not getting him diagnosed, but those are members who barely know us, so I have to take that into consideration. You are amazing, and so is your family. I truly enjoy your posts!Kerrie McLoughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357207300211730918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-78685737118369752392012-04-17T03:06:02.995-07:002012-04-17T03:06:02.995-07:00Thank you everyone for your nice comments. They m...Thank you everyone for your nice comments. They meant so much to me. Hugs.Virginia Revoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426979985073932937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-37010084501801412812012-04-15T18:27:43.033-07:002012-04-15T18:27:43.033-07:00You are doing a great job with him and with all of...You are doing a great job with him and with all of your children. I know that as you trust the Lord's leading and the intuition He gave you then you will know what path to take from here. It is heartbreaking to hear his story, but I just know that the end result will be beautiful. My daughter is going through a situation right now where they are looking into the possibility of her have a hearing problem, because something isn't right. It's so hard to know what to do, but at least we all can all encourage one another as we are on this wild mothering adventure!Zionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11180417908209217887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-42194388999923606772012-04-14T12:34:43.572-07:002012-04-14T12:34:43.572-07:00Thanks for sharing. I am trying to pin point my 7 ...Thanks for sharing. I am trying to pin point my 7 year old's behavior problems right now. Homeschooling has helped some but it is still very challenging.The White's Family Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232340330849372741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-3900448430760936822012-04-14T07:22:13.653-07:002012-04-14T07:22:13.653-07:00Trailer for A mile in his shoes
http://www.youtub...Trailer for A mile in his shoes<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuIwvbCWAK4Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864024929187770334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-29406023014884373582012-04-14T07:17:32.091-07:002012-04-14T07:17:32.091-07:00That is horrible how he was treated! And someone s...That is horrible how he was treated! And someone saying he's demon possessed?!?!? What? I had never really heard about Aspergers until I seen a movie where a boy had it. It's a good movie, maybe you would like to see it. It's called A Mile In His Shoes. It's even a true story. <br /> Never ever trust public schools! Now they have video of teachers strapping down and tasering autism kids for not following simple commands like talking off their coat. Do you think they tell the parents they do this? Nope. It is so sad. Glad he is home schooled now and out of that!Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864024929187770334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-3641709454468733202012-04-13T18:33:22.708-07:002012-04-13T18:33:22.708-07:00LOVED the post. It was just like reding my own son...LOVED the post. It was just like reding my own sons story! I had tears running down my cheeks thinking back to those HORRIBLE days! Thank you for sharing! What WONDERFUL parents Chaz has and how lucky is he to be in your AMAZING family!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650092259546034826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-35555131824027025492012-04-13T17:19:11.609-07:002012-04-13T17:19:11.609-07:00You are so wonderful! I can't imagine it, I wa...You are so wonderful! I can't imagine it, I was made fun of alot just for the simple fact my parents couldn't afford high end shoes or clothes. I decided that a uniform school would stop all the bullying (w/maddie), but I'm slowly seeing that it doesn't matter if they are all wearing the same thing or not they still find something to make fun of, she came home crying because her gma bought her shoes from a garage sale and thoses brats stated "your shoes aren't new, there old!" They are 5 years old. What is wrong with some of these parents. One went as far as throwing a book at her face, when the teacher confronted the parent she said "I'm sorry, but I dont know what to do. we are having problems with her at home as well." Shes 5, your the parent stand up!! my daughter knows not to mess with me, I wil not allow my daughter to be bullied or be the bully. He is so special I can't believe kids/adults can be so disgusting. Keep up the good work, you are such an inspiration! <3 Jessica BirkenhauerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-91955669713481483972012-04-13T12:09:40.139-07:002012-04-13T12:09:40.139-07:00Thanks for this post. I can relate to what you ar...Thanks for this post. I can relate to what you are going through in so many ways. My son and I have had some very similar experiences, and it was the bad teachers who were more cruel than the students. We have been blessed with some great teachers through the years, but there have been times when I have seriously considered homeschooling him. He is such an amazing boy in so many ways, he has wonderful gifts to offer, but sadly I know that his journey through this world is more difficult because of his differences. I often weep not from shame, but because I am acutely aware of his vulnerability. Being the parent of a child with special needs awakens something within us. We realize that we need to advocate. We can never look at the world the same way again. We aren't jaded, but I think we are more sensitive. And I think that this makes us better parents in general. We learn skills that we can use for all of our children and all people we encounter. As sad as my son's difficulties make me, I am glad that I see the world with these eyes now and wish everybody could. (((HUGS)))Motherhenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261286804877515345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-21932929053447275042012-04-13T11:47:19.078-07:002012-04-13T11:47:19.078-07:00Reading your blog confirmed my decision not to sen...Reading your blog confirmed my decision not to send my son (SPD, ADHD, ODD) to preschool. The psychologist who diagnosed him said he should go so that if he has a failed school experience it's before he's in elementary school. Really. We decided to keep him here and keep working with the OT and let him mature a bit more and continue to bond with me. We're also holding him back a year before we start school. And we'll send him to a small Christian school. If that doesn't work (I've heard school and ADHD can be a difficult mix), then I guess I'll try homeschooling of some sort...we'll see as time goes on...<br /><br />I figured he has enough behavioral issues that we don't want to share them with other preschoolers and we don't want to add any extra ones!<br /><br />I have been going to a MOPS group twice a month which gives him a small dose of exposure to other kids...not sure if I'm going back next year...most mom's are a lot younger then me and have fewer kids...and I'm tired of the fundraising all the time to pay for the childcare....we'll see. He does really like it so I may change my mind...<br /><br />Sorry this got so long...thanks for sharing!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176581451996916841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23435832.post-62448675368063588352012-04-13T11:35:37.558-07:002012-04-13T11:35:37.558-07:00I will always love your blogging. Thanks for lett...I will always love your blogging. Thanks for letting us know we aren't alone in this world but so many times feel that way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784788276750753376noreply@blogger.com