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Topic: RE: Transdermal Vitamins for Autism
Who'd you see speak? Bernard Rimland or someone? Transdermal, that would be through the skin? How is that delivered? Patch? My first thought as a diagnosed adult with Aspergers would be that if it was a patch it might be extremely hard on an aspie because of skin sensitivity. So if that is the method of delivery it would be something that would need to be considered.
I take B6 and magnesium with considerable success. I do also take 2 meds though.
~KD in WA
Topic: RE: PDD/NOS
PDD NOS is a non dx really. A kind way of saying your kid is pretty autistic like but you know, we can't pin him down into a neat category so here ya go, here's PDD NOS. It puts you in a predicament for services. Ultimately it would be helpful to have someone offically call him high functioning autism. He'll qualify then for needed services.
~KD in WA
Topic: RE: My Son Driving???
Ahh - yes, sometimes we moms have a hard time letting go. I know sometimes my sons teachers would tell me something he did in school and I'd say MY SON CAN DO THAT?!!! I admit, I tended to baby him - partly because it was just easier for me to do things for him - Im happy to report he's doing a lot more than what I thought he'd be able to do. Good luck to your son AND you mom! 
~Robin
~Robin 
Topic: HAVE I FAILED THE TEST?????
I have an 11 y/o aspie daughter. She cannot bathe, dress herself correctly, brush her teeth, etc... Is it because she can't or shr doesn't do it to my satisfaction? How did you handle these things?
Topic: HAVE I FAILED THE TEST????
MY 11 Y/O ASPIE CANNOT BRUSH HER TEETH ALONE? SHE CANNOT DRESS HERSELF AND GET IT RIGHT. SHE DID HOWEVER MANAGE TO LEARN THE SHOES AND SOCKS WITH THE HELP OD A MAJIC MARKER WITH A BIG L/R WRITTEN IN THE APPROPIATE SHOE(THANK GOD). TELL ME DOES YOU ASPIE HAVE THESE PROBLEMS OR DID I FAIL TO TEACH HER? PAM
Topic: RE: My Son Driving???
I know your concern with the driving..Got an 11 year old aspie. As for the diability that should be fairly easy. We have had faith on diability for about two years now. All I did was fill out the app and within 45 days I got her award letter. It May be different when they are already 18 I don't know but I doubt it. Pam
Topic: RE: My Son Driving???
Vo. Rehab, is pushing for this, I'm not saying he will not be able to , he has been driving around a big park (next to no traffic) does ok ,but if a car comes he stops the car, waits for them to pass 
I think I'm the problem.
Kim
I think I'm the problem.
Kim Topic: RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE STRESS?
Sounds like you need some respite care. Are there any services in your area to provide some help? Do you have family or friends or church group that can pitch in? My son was VERY difficult to handle. There were times I didn't think one of us (not sure which - LOL) would survive it. He is in a residential facility now - thankfully we BOTH survived the years he lived at home but frankly, I'm 'scarred' from the stress. Dont get me wrong, I love my son to pieces - he's the biggest 'mommys boy' you've ever met, I made sacrifices (and still do) for him I didnt think humans were capable of --- but 24/7 x 14 yrs of him tearing the house up, smearing feces, having temper tantrums, not sleeping for DAYS at a time, etc - can cause some MAJOR damage to a 'psyche'. About the time he was 4 yrs old I started taking an antidepressant and I STILL do (he's 23 now). WHat is it war vets have --- post traumatic stress disorder? Im sure thats me too. I dont want it to be you - get some help! By the way, I was a single parent - if you are too - all the more reason you need some assistance! Good luck!
~Robin
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