tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post2402677037815202903..comments2023-09-22T13:48:28.540-04:00Comments on The New "Normal": Living with Autism: High Functioning Autism: Yes Jack Can Speak, But He Struggles In Many Other WaysJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06479192285933054835noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-87494824628227991052014-03-16T08:18:38.528-04:002014-03-16T08:18:38.528-04:00Thanks so much for the suggestions, I will definit...Thanks so much for the suggestions, I will definitely look into itJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06479192285933054835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-18415965631568554632014-03-16T08:17:59.823-04:002014-03-16T08:17:59.823-04:00we are hopeful that those services are coming in t...we are hopeful that those services are coming in the future, but not yet :(Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06479192285933054835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-27089067272669844022014-03-16T08:17:18.418-04:002014-03-16T08:17:18.418-04:00Thanks Bridget- that's a big bingo! exactly w...Thanks Bridget- that's a big bingo! exactly what it's like with Mr. JackJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06479192285933054835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-42465309762092808322014-03-16T08:16:43.576-04:002014-03-16T08:16:43.576-04:00Thank you! Your perspective is invaluable to meThank you! Your perspective is invaluable to meJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06479192285933054835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-2283386550536135272014-03-16T08:16:10.428-04:002014-03-16T08:16:10.428-04:00thanks for your thoughts- I really appreciate them...thanks for your thoughts- I really appreciate them especially from someone so much more experienced than meJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06479192285933054835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-2247694902015847272014-03-10T23:03:42.203-04:002014-03-10T23:03:42.203-04:00I am an adult with AS. I can tell you that it is (...I am an adult with AS. I can tell you that it is (unfortunately) harder to parent a pre-teen/teenager on the spectrum. Our hormones rage as our brains continue to grow. My mom went through many journeys with me. I give her infinite credit. We found so much help from MAAP Services. I would check their site out. Family is everything, but they need help too! www.aspergersyndrome.org (OASIS @ MAAP). With me, it was getting on some medication to manage my impulsive behavior & anxiety. Then, years later, finally, TRT and divine inspiration of earplugs and head phones not found in a drugstore (earplugstore.com). You & your family aren't alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-88182581802379997732014-03-10T15:57:25.021-04:002014-03-10T15:57:25.021-04:00My son, also named Jack and 6yrs old, is high-func...My son, also named Jack and 6yrs old, is high-functioning, and is also very loud/talkative. i can relate to the ringing ears! We have just begun in-home ABA therapy after school, and having another adult work with my son while I'm home has allowed me to take a phone call, just sit down for a moment, make dinner without being pulled away by my son. Along wirh some breathing room for me, we are learning strategies for making our homelife healthy for us all! If your insurance covers it, I highly recommend it!!!Humanities_excitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08506407677395069895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-53179692511393727192014-03-10T13:30:12.075-04:002014-03-10T13:30:12.075-04:00Michael is also high functioning, so I know what y...Michael is also high functioning, so I know what you mean! If someone meets Michael for the first time and I tell him/her that he has high functioning autism, the person says, "Really? He seems like a regular kid to me." After a while the person learns about all of Michael's idiosyncracies. Then it dawns on them that, "Oh WOW, he does have some issues that could cause problems...especially socially." Thinking of you and emphasizing with you in many ways! BridgetAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011044751652105057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-80372668010747371302014-03-10T12:17:55.594-04:002014-03-10T12:17:55.594-04:00As an adult with Asperger's, I can tell you I ...As an adult with Asperger's, I can tell you I struggle with social snubs everyday. I am still learning how to deal with social situations and very often the situations do not go well. I have friends, mentors, and other people in the special needs community who help me on a daily basis. Without these people, my world would be very lonely. I know Jack will find his set of people who will help him through life. Jack is doing great and will continue to flourish. Keep up the great work Jenny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362113364349699326.post-586057356768333302014-03-10T11:33:00.929-04:002014-03-10T11:33:00.929-04:00My 17 yo son has asperger's. He is doing so we...My 17 yo son has asperger's. He is doing so well, has come so far and yet, it is still on the fringe. It is an incredible amount of work and energy poured into these kids that make them succeed--that and prayer. Lots of prayer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119718461267453386noreply@blogger.com