LISA444JACK

@LISA444JACK (28)

United States • Age 61

Joined myLot 20 years ago

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Food Assistance

vmgandg3 @vmgandg3 (1) • United States 6 Nov 06

How do I find a place to get help with groceries?

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LISA444JACK churches often have information about local food banks or food stamps etc. the phone book also or a similiar resource here online can tell you where local food banks might be in your area google it----

19 Dec 06

The link between childhood vaccines and Autism

iris0110 @iris0110 (6) • United States 18 Dec 06

So Autism has become the epidemic of our children's generation. 1 in 166 children will be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. My own son is one of them. There have been studies linking childhood vaccines and the rise in...

autism and vax

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LISA444JACK I work in the field and have listened to some of the best doctors respond to this very question----the answer they had just this fall is that there does not seem to be a link between the vaccines and autism. The mercury and some other possible contributing...

19 Dec 06

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Aspergers children

Krisss @Krisss (1231) • Australia 6 Dec 06

The Misunderstood Child I am the child that looks healthy and fine. I was born with ten fingers and toes. But something is different, somewhere in my mind. And what it is, nobody knows. I am the child that...

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LISA444JACK I feel for this misunderstood child-----I have met many children like this and I just wish this excerpt also included more positive things-----skills, passions, interests etc------People with aspergers or just any of us have many positive things that make us...

19 Dec 06

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My son was recently diagnosed with Autism

mcwible @mcwible (7) • United States 18 Dec 06

Our entire world has been turned upside down. My beautiful little boy has been diagnosed with Autism earlier this year. I know it's not the end of the world. He isn't dying of some terminal disease. But I am grieving over the...

gummy bears

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LISA444JACK I feel for you!!! I work in the field and want to tell you there is much that can be done to help a child and family with autism---especially at your sons age. I think it is great that you have found a local support group -----this will surely help you as...

19 Dec 06

Soups

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 7 Dec 06

What is your favorite soup?

soup

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LISA444JACK well that is a hard question I love soups! Potato leek soup is really great lobster bisque is great sometimes a cream of broccoli is great some chicken and noodle and veggie soups are great--- minestrone is good----- I...

18 Dec 06

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Jewellery making.

linzmcwilliams @linzmcwilliams (1552) 7 Dec 06

I would love to learn to make jewellery using silver wire and beads. Does anyone know where I can learn the basics?

crafts

jewellery

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LISA444JACK I would go to an arts and crafts store---near me we have Michaels or AC Moore. Buy a basic all things included kit that has a basic manual----and that would get you started OR get a book from one of these stores and read up a bit. Sometimes they even have...

18 Dec 06

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January 9th?!

deargoodbye @deargoodbye (761) • United States 15 Dec 06

I can't wait that long for a new episode of House!

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LISA444JACK yes I share this problem as well---- one concern is that the show seems to have a fairly predictable format----I hope they would have some slightly different story lines too---- not just unusual and rare atypical conditions that only HOUSE can...

18 Dec 06

How do I attract birds to my bird feeder.

onestepahead @onestepahead (285) • Canada 7 Dec 06

I set up a bird feeder outside of my home office window this week. Working from home in a creative feild, I needed a focal point outside of my work world. A place where I could daze off to and let my mind go on mini vacations...

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LISA444JACK If you add some suet that would be great. You can get suet squares at the local grocery store and many feeders have the square cages that either are attached or are separate from your feeder. Also sunflower seeds are always a big hit. You may also attract...

17 Dec 06

If you had a develomentally disabled child would you put them in a home?

bhchy1 @bhchy1 (6047) • United States 25 Aug 06

I have a child with Autism..my family thinks I should put her in a board and care faciltiy and get on with my life. I think he...

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LISA444JACK Why does your family feel you should put her in a board and care facility? Are they thinking or your personal needs and life or the childs or both? Perhaps they are overwhelmed with the reality of autism and just want the problem to go away? I...

17 Dec 06

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How to deal?

brmj41975 @brmj41975 (68) • United States 15 Dec 06

I was wandering if anyone else out there is dealing with Autism spectrum disorder in teen yers? I find it especially difficult, just because it breaks my heart to see my 13 year old son be so heartbroken. I find that people in...

autism

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LISA444JACK yes it can be very difficult in teen years---often teens with autism have real trouble with making friends. Teen years are very problematic for typically developing children and then when you add the challenges that come with autism--it is extra hard. Do...

17 Dec 06

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I have a piece of equipment

cindyngeorge @cindyngeorge (333) • United States 14 Dec 06

I have A piece of equipment called a corner chair, that is supposed to help a child learn to sit. My son can not use it because he doesn't have very good trunk control. I would likt to donate it to an organization or a family with...

cerebral palsy

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LISA444JACK You might want to donate it to providers in your area---Where did your son get his therapy? Do they take donations? Service providers are likely to come across new kiddos with similiar needs and they could pass the equipment on. Sometimes Easter Seals,...

17 Dec 06

How to handle autistic child?

jate03 @jate03 (5) • Philippines 4 Dec 06

My friend's daughter is exhibiting signs of autism although there is no final findings yet. I wrote this discussion to help my friend understand what is autism and for her to know how to handle her daughter.

autism

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LISA444JACK Autism ais a disorder that involves challenges in social skills and language skills primarily. Children often also process sensory information differently than others. Typically some changes in the normal process of development are noticed at 18m or 2 yrs of...

17 Dec 06