Adding Autism as Interest on Profile
Hi Everyone.
I've been lurking around since my initial WLS appt. in early Feb. I'm wanting to be more involved in various message boards, Autism being one of them.
I'd really like to express my interest on my profile, considering we all need to stick together, and exchange ideas/thoughts/stories, etc. How can I spruce up my profile and add Autism as an interest. I'm having difficulty finding AUTISM on the drop down menus where I was able to add other interests. And if you know how to make your profile look fun and add pictures throughout the profile, that'd be helpful too. Any and all help would be appreciated. Even a smiggen. 
Quick Background
My 3 yr. old son has autism, and was diagnosed at 18 months through the Autism Center at Univ. of Wa. in Seattle. I also have twin girls that are 19 months. My oldest twin daughter is in the process of being diagnosed at Univ. of WA as we speak. It is very likely she will have diagnosis of Autism (or somewhere on the spectrum). The youngest twin shows no signs except for delayed communication. She definitely has a vivacious personality, whereas the other two are withdrawn and prefer stimming. Of course I'm always trying to keep them engaged, its not easy as I'm sure you all are aware. Sometimes I think they need to stim to relax. I figure I need to relax to at the end of the day, when I'm "allowed" to. Why shouldn't they, right?
***Autism Awareness ***
I'd really like to express my interest on my profile, considering we all need to stick together, and exchange ideas/thoughts/stories, etc. How can I spruce up my profile and add Autism as an interest. I'm having difficulty finding AUTISM on the drop down menus where I was able to add other interests. And if you know how to make your profile look fun and add pictures throughout the profile, that'd be helpful too. Any and all help would be appreciated. Even a smiggen.
Quick Background
My 3 yr. old son has autism, and was diagnosed at 18 months through the Autism Center at Univ. of Wa. in Seattle. I also have twin girls that are 19 months. My oldest twin daughter is in the process of being diagnosed at Univ. of WA as we speak. It is very likely she will have diagnosis of Autism (or somewhere on the spectrum). The youngest twin shows no signs except for delayed communication. She definitely has a vivacious personality, whereas the other two are withdrawn and prefer stimming. Of course I'm always trying to keep them engaged, its not easy as I'm sure you all are aware. Sometimes I think they need to stim to relax. I figure I need to relax to at the end of the day, when I'm "allowed" to. Why shouldn't they, right?
***Autism Awareness ***
Excellent idea!! I've been wanting to spruce my profile but never got around to doing it so I searched out the info you need to spruce your profile if you go to this link http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/html_faqs.php
you should be able to find out everything you need to email them to spruce your profile. Sorry, but I'm stealing your idea of Autism Awareness theme, lol! Of course, Autism needs all the publicity it can get!
I have an 11 yr. old with Asperger's Syndrome, high functioning. He didn't appear to have any symptoms until kindergarten then the diagnosis was changed and changed until he grew old enough to get a clear picture of the problem. I knew OCD was not a good fit for his situation but it gave us something to work with for the school. He is in regular ed with pullouts for Gifted/Talented, PE with an OT and special ed for math. We also have a "typical" 14 yr. old son and both boys are active in the Boy Scouts, school band and are altar servers. My aspie son is getting better all the time, his personality is mellowing out wonderfully. We recently started him on Panacea Creams transdermal vitamins with lots of B vitamins, magnesium and zinc, don't know if that is why or he is just maturing but I'm loving it no matter what!!!
If you have any questions feel free to email me.
Anne
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