autism
By Tara Ramos
@Mi59186 (21)
December 6, 2019 5:28pm CST
Ok so my son is autistic. His sensory level is extremely high and his pain tolerance is through the roof. HE LOVES WATER ! to feel it to play in it and on occasion hes been knowns to flood my kitchen or bathroom . With that being said I am also going to school online for my bachelors degree in Business administration with marketing emphasis. Im my 2nd week in and let me tell you trying to keep Izys hands off my laptop has been a challenge especially now that it has the ability to play you tube. trying to do my homework while he is awake is next to impossible. Is there any other parents who love someone autistic going to school? is there anyone out there who just loves someone autistic ? tell me about your loved one!
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@Mi59186 (21)
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8 Dec 19
lol we have tried buying him tablets and phones of his own but unfortunately they have yet to make a device that is Izy proof lol. hopefully i will be able to teach him that if he dosent take care of his things he wont have things later on. Teachers are our best friend most of the time. it really does take everyone involved in said childs life to be on the same page
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@Fa_Maverick (9469)
• Australia
27 Dec 19
@DianneN Hello, in my Highschool years I wrote a research paper for Child studies and I did mine on mainstream schooling Vs special schooling and how it may affect Autistic children. I myself drew the conclusion that it really depends on the child whether they should be sent to mainstream or special school. I was wondering though what is your opinion? Should Autistics have a schooling environment dedicated solely to children with Autism or should they be in with neurotypical children and teenagers.
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@Mi59186 (21)
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8 Dec 19
I m sorry to hear that but believe it or not that is more common than i care to admit. My son is very physically aggressive towards me especially when the word NO is being used. his sense such as hearing tasting and texture are at all time highs which can make it difficult to watch certain shows or listen to certain songs. his diet is slim due to textures and his willingness to eat. word of advice if i may? our support system is everything in these situations its easy to feel alone and feel like no one understands. but with love and support from our friends and loved oned "the weight of the world" becomes manageable. always check on your friend let her vent and try not to judge her while shes high in emotions. as we all know when were upset we say things we dont really mean.
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@Mi59186 (21)
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8 Dec 19
@AkoPinay I've definitely heard that before but keeping in mind that its tough on the parents end too. some people cant or dont know how to handle the everyday all day intensity that comes with these children . hell even i need a break sometimes. that doesnt make him a bad dad or bad partner they just need to step in one another shoes and understand that they handle things differently and find a solution they can both agree on. its so great that she has someone like you in her life !
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@pumpkinjam (8547)
• United Kingdom
9 Dec 19
While I was working as a teaching assistant/nursery nurse, I had several opportunities to work with autistic children. Many of them had other difficulties making them profoundly disabled. They were mostly lovely. As challenging as it was, it was also rewarding - especially when the children would do something that other people thought they'd never do.
On the other end of the spectrum, I have a husband and a son both with autism. I am their carer but they are both capable of looking after themselves. My son is 14 and, although there are challenges, he's quite independent in a lot of ways. He loves his computer games, and has a particular obsession with Nintendo, Sonic, Mario, and retro gaming. He wants to either be an actor or a graphic designer. I've never had much trouble with him regarding behaviour - it's often little nuances that cause trouble for us.
@Tina30219 (81550)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Dec 19
I have a son who is autistic and when he was younger he was a challenge to deal with the older he got it got better he is 26 he lives with his dad he came a long way he graduated high school got a job . I feel what you and all parents with a child with autism goes through.
@DahliaLove (17)
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7 Dec 19
I promise i just want to help...
Have you tried magnesium oil spray, it might help calm him..
I also know of a therapy that may be able to help rebuild the brain.. but it's a little out of the box..
I haven't personally known anyone with full blown autism but i feel this COULD be the key to helping so many out there..
@Mi59186 (21)
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8 Dec 19
thank you so much im always open to knew ideas. no i havent tried it but im def. gonna research it and possiblly trie it. thank you so much for your response
@Fa_Maverick (9469)
• Australia
27 Dec 19
I love someone Autistic!! He is honestly my best friend and I could not see my life without him. He is a quirky, smart, and all-around amazing guy as well as an amazing musician. Unfortunately with his Autism, he is prone to depression. It hurts me to see him hurting so bad but I can understand it. He also gets very bad anxiety.
He is very kind and caring and personally I believe he would be an amazing dad but he is petrified that he will pass on his Autistic allele to his children.
