tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post7901368004534014324..comments2023-09-17T03:32:45.949-07:00Comments on autism sucks: A Super Mom I'm NotTina@ SendChocolateNowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04756286418593037399noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-34450342425007590442009-09-17T18:36:29.544-07:002009-09-17T18:36:29.544-07:00i can relate to this!!! i have 4 kids - one with ...i can relate to this!!! i have 4 kids - one with autism and another with severe allergies.....life is unique! hard! but hugely funny!Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070664433080879776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-36236298914543171982009-08-27T12:53:38.622-07:002009-08-27T12:53:38.622-07:00I know exactly what you mean when you say people j...I know exactly what you mean when you say people just don't get it or they think you over exaggerate. For me i dont have people ask me for much cause im a single mom with two little boys. I dont leave the house much so its hard to get cornered lol. But i can definatly see where your coming from. I am going to go check out your blog now :)Me Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155662457946747591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-30633507183408098732009-08-27T07:51:26.330-07:002009-08-27T07:51:26.330-07:00My name is Melissa Winter, and my oldest child is ...My name is Melissa Winter, and my oldest child is Autistic. <br /><br />When we were given the diagnosis, we set out searching for the best doctors, teachers and therapists we could find. We knew he would need highly specialized help in order to be able to make it in our society. We were lucky enough to find an amazing school for him and he is thriving! He and so many other children like him are able to learn how to function despite the barriers of Autism because of centers like the one we found. <br /><br />I am passionate about the work our center is doing to help our kids and wanted to be able to make a difference. I designed this glass puzzle piece necklace to help do just that. (See picture attached) A portion of our profits will be donated to The Slomin Family Center For Autism and Related Disabilities. http://dreambuilderscampaign.com.<br /><br />The purpose of my letter is to offer “The Puzzling Piece” to be used as a fundraiser for your organization too. The wholesale price of our necklace is $10.00, with the suggested retail price of $20.00. Your organization makes a $10.00 profit from every necklace sold! Please visit our website to learn more about “The Puzzling Piece” and how we can help your organization grow as well. www.thepuzzlingpiece.com. I can be reached for further information at 201-602-0547 or my e-mail address is info@thepuzzlingpiece.com.<br /><br />“The Puzzling Piece” reminds me that I am not alone, and that we all can make a difference! There are so many pieces to the puzzle of Autism. Our necklace represents just one piece, and how important all the pieces are. It’s not just art; it’s a statement!<br /><br />Every mother of an autistic child knows how hard it is to solve this puzzle. Help me show them that together we can!<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Melissa Winter<br />201-602-0547<br />info@thepuzzlingpiece.comThe Puzzling Piecehttp://www.thepuzzlingpiece.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-6049199716552552072009-08-18T11:11:05.636-07:002009-08-18T11:11:05.636-07:00I know exactly what you mean. I think it pays to ...I know exactly what you mean. I think it pays to be firm although I'll freely admit that I've often over-extended myself in the hopeful optimism that time will magically expand. As yet it hasn't. If anything it's become even more tightly packed although that's not because of autism but because my mother in law is now living with us too, that makes 8 in all. <br /><br />I've learned to say 'no' with a smile. They don't understand but I don't expect anyone to understand who hasn't experienced this kind of life not just for a few hours, but day after day, because people can't slip into our shoes and 'get it.' Maybe my expectations have slid a little as to 'awareness' over the years.<br /><br />Regardless of that, I still think it's o.k. to say no and stick to your guns.Maddyhttp://whittereronautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-37078056813380442122009-08-13T09:13:07.132-07:002009-08-13T09:13:07.132-07:00Roger,
Since my son was diagnosed with both Asper...Roger,<br /><br />Since my son was diagnosed with both Asperger's and Bipolar I started reading up on the incidences of both. Actually, its quite high -- if my memory is correct I think around 30-40% of kids with autism have some comorbid mood disorder. <br /><br />A doctor once explained to me that when the wiring in the brain is off in one area it is many times off in others as well. Unfortunately, the Asperger's complicates the Bipolar and visa versa. Makes life interesting to say the least.<br /><br />Diagnosis continues to be tricky though because there is so much overlap between autism and other diagnosis like OCD, bipolar and ADHD.<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your sister.<br /><br />JeanAccidental Experthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076925529372019604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890252727529257852.post-40663683843733300852009-08-13T06:33:49.877-07:002009-08-13T06:33:49.877-07:00I met someone the other day and asked her how old ...I met someone the other day and asked her how old her cute toddler was. She couldn't remember. When she told me she had four kids, including a child with a major special need (rare physical disability), I got it. She was carrying around so much other information in her head she had no room for immediate recall of her toddler's age.<br /><br />It's so hard when they can't see my son has issues because the autism is invisible. People wonder, "why does she spend her summer inside?" Because here he doesn't wander off. Duh. And yes, that means I lose out on all the adult conversations that happen on the block, and those often help keep a person sane.<br /><br />So, in short, I agree.<br /><br />Hopping over to your blog now.Staying Afloathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228636990839399469noreply@blogger.com