tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post5349623434059571652..comments2024-03-28T05:52:50.399-04:00Comments on Autism with a side of fries : Meltdown vs TantrumEileen Shaklee http://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-66897309049855057222014-04-17T11:36:40.776-04:002014-04-17T11:36:40.776-04:00I love, love, love this blog!! You are describing ...I love, love, love this blog!! You are describing what everyone of us goes through on a daily basis. It is a comfort to know you are not alone when you want to pull your hair out from the incessant screaming. On an earlier post you said your kiddo likes to press buttons. Our kiddo loves Star Wars. All day we hear sounds from the light saber lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12590617266195109398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-5857705075809460922013-05-07T15:13:42.308-04:002013-05-07T15:13:42.308-04:00I can relate to your feelings. My son was diagnose...I can relate to your feelings. My son was diagnosed at the age of 11. Now that puberty has set in, it is very challenging. I'm not sure if this is true about most Autistic kids but I started journaling and noticed that my son cycles. It makes it much easier now to know when is a good time to go to the mall and when it is time to just have home time. Also I have learned to not be so ridged in rules but still be structured. You learn to pick your battles and when to just let them "shout, and let it all out" (lol) The stigma that you get from society is hard, because people will tell you, "Oh he needs to be spanked or wow you really don't discipline your child do you?" but remember you are his best advocate and you will be the one that teaches him the life skills he needs. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715913982276052767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-56715541507431691782013-01-30T02:31:33.360-05:002013-01-30T02:31:33.360-05:00Love this blog! U are awesome... I have a four ye...Love this blog! U are awesome... I have a four year old with autism and i KNOW these screams... and then that point where you throw your arms up in the air and just LET IT BE... big hug for you!marlize hobbs author's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092946298196990044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-87572123221214963562012-12-06T15:43:39.875-05:002012-12-06T15:43:39.875-05:00We were just talking about this today!
We were just talking about this today!<br /><br />Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538573774184028004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-73789925136395188982012-11-17T22:43:45.060-05:002012-11-17T22:43:45.060-05:00Hello! I have just found you tonight, and I am LOV...Hello! I have just found you tonight, and I am LOVING everything you have to say! My daughter is 3, and was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 1/2. My eldest daughter was a very well spoken child, mimicking words at 8 months old, so it was very hard for me to adjust to my second daughter, who has yet to speak a word...she tries..sometimes..and uses a few signs to let me know when I'm guessing right or wrong...People give me the stink eye when she is having a meltdown...and I have learned to be patient and wait it out and can USUALLY avoid it...I love that you are informing and sharing what us parents go through with our children...as much stress as it can be...we love our special ones dearly! I'll be reading your blogs from now on..thanks and hugs to you <3becky dampierhttp://www.facebook.com/becky.dampier.7?ref=tn_tnmnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-45080244856259196492012-10-21T22:04:39.399-04:002012-10-21T22:04:39.399-04:00Thank you nana for being patient and understanding...Thank you nana for being patient and understanding! Not everyone gets that support. You are AWESOME!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-19630840209181032182012-09-21T23:29:47.194-04:002012-09-21T23:29:47.194-04:00my grandson who is 6 yrs old has autisum we found...my grandson who is 6 yrs old has autisum we found out when he was 2 , he stopped talking for 2 yrs never said a word ,after the 2 yrs he started to open up more and more now he is still quiet most of the time but when he has something to say he voices his opinion very loudly and very to the point , he is a happy little boy most of the time , he doesnt like to bothered by his sisters or his cousin when she comes to visit but he still loves them , he tells us so , when he is having a bad day and goes off like a rocket and has that awefull screaming cry that you know the neighbors are gonna wonder what the heck are they doing to that kid you try to calm him down and theres now doing it , i give him to his grandpa and go to my room lol and if grandpa is not around i just give him kisses and love and rock him and he seems to calm down sometimes falls asleep from the over acessive crying which is a relief sometimes <br />then you wonder is he gonna get up in a better mood or not you just gotta wait and see keep a smile on your face and hope he does to , almost woreout nana. i wouldnt change a thing !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-8646070336411440932012-09-11T16:47:52.463-04:002012-09-11T16:47:52.463-04:00It's tough and it's frustrating but it doe...It's tough and it's frustrating but it does get better. Eileen Shaklee https://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-37805344376511019252012-09-08T08:03:19.314-04:002012-09-08T08:03:19.314-04:00Hit the nail on the head there. My son is 10 and w...Hit the nail on the head there. My son is 10 and we have only just got his Autistic diagnosis a few months ago. His behaviour and his temper are becoming harder to deal with and I'm really struggling trying to figure out what is a meltdown and what is a tantrum with him! Everything just seems like such a big deal! Sometimes,like you,I wish I could be sent to my room so I don't have to deal with it. Lol. I love him dearly,but I do wonder if one day my head will explode!! Haha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368957624553884384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-8373176487472463962012-09-02T22:31:14.670-04:002012-09-02T22:31:14.670-04:00As my son gets older (16) the triggers change and ...As my son gets older (16) the triggers change and become more hormone based. Lets not get started about girlfriends. Can you say border line obsessed.. he goes all in.. when the break up hits.. its the end of all ends.. Everything including school starting is getting use to a new routine.. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455052825171364971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-6639747423576951502012-09-01T18:19:24.517-04:002012-09-01T18:19:24.517-04:00Let's hear it for Sept 5th!!!!! I am going to...Let's hear it for Sept 5th!!!!! I am going to be dancing in the street that day. We once had to carry our kid out of a baseball stadium. I'm still surprised no one called the police for the struggle that it was. It's good to know we've all had those moments. Eileen Shaklee https://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-44400002030944295732012-09-01T18:17:12.094-04:002012-09-01T18:17:12.094-04:00Awesome! Between my own son and the 9 years I wor...Awesome! Between my own son and the 9 years I worked with the special needs population, I'm kind of convinced everyone is a bit on the spectrum. We all have our quirks. :-)Eileen Shaklee https://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-50512453668544744592012-09-01T18:16:03.778-04:002012-09-01T18:16:03.778-04:00Thank you! Hope you are having a great weekend no...Thank you! Hope you are having a great weekend not full of the topic of this entry. :-)Eileen Shaklee https://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-60519252835185328562012-09-01T18:15:14.431-04:002012-09-01T18:15:14.431-04:00Thank you so much Lynn!!! I so loved your blog an...Thank you so much Lynn!!! I so loved your blog and yours was one of the first ones I read. Hope I can keep sharing more of our experiences and sharing the laughter. All the while keeping you entertained when you are working. LOL shhhhh I won't tell on ya! Eileen Shaklee https://www.blogger.com/profile/04658354442888448425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-44425416680540878202012-09-01T10:47:59.613-04:002012-09-01T10:47:59.613-04:00Oh so familiar! I read this to my husband as we b...Oh so familiar! I read this to my husband as we both just laughed. Having gone thought this with our son just yesterday, and in public, no less! Unfortunately, (especially for my husband) the meltdown began in a public restroom, so upon their exit, the "OMG you beat your son" look was given by many. Not even fruit snacks could get him in the car (He also loves fries but fruit snacks are the "car snack" of choice). This kind of thing is not unusual for us. I'm really surprised no one has ever called the cops on us while we were sitting in the car waiting on him to calm down enough to get him buckled in his seat to safely leave. Lucky for us, if it happens at home, our neighbors are fully aware of the situation and would offer help before complaining any day. Anyway, I could go on and on. Love the blog! <br /><br />Marie :-)<br /><br />PS Mine starts school on Sept 5th too! Counting down the hours.....hahahaEvan Almightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720903596765939179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-83228066341120073252012-09-01T10:16:25.551-04:002012-09-01T10:16:25.551-04:00My little girl is still young enough that tantrums...My little girl is still young enough that tantrums are acceptable. I'm sure in years to come people will think she's a spoiled brat. My brother has Asperger's (now 21 and doing amazing!!), but I remember when he was 8 that people just thought he was soooo obnoxious and undisciplined. At that time Asperger's was much less well known. There is hope! My little bro made some great nerdy friends in Middle/High School, got two degrees at a Big Ten school, and is now making 6 figures at a company in Seattle that everyone has heard of. He has a great social life of tech geeks and girls even think he's cute! However he still insists that Dorito's and Pepsi are evil, won't allow Burger King in his apartment, and is a major hand fidgeter. I still find him adorable which he hates. :)Atomica7000https://www.blogger.com/profile/04089277127977495997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-34127930368798687712012-08-31T22:27:56.450-04:002012-08-31T22:27:56.450-04:00So glad to see you taking up blogging! You can pic...So glad to see you taking up blogging! You can pick up where I left off :) I'm working now and can't seem to find the time anymore, but maybe I'll get back to it someday. I really appreciate all the support that you gave me and hopefully I can reciprocate...I've been working almost 2 months so it's about time for me to sit around pretending to be working when I'm really reading blogs right?Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901229142046583059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644538309673050572.post-12042703043736487882012-08-31T19:35:44.000-04:002012-08-31T19:35:44.000-04:00So loving this blog.... I could have wrote the sam...So loving this blog.... I could have wrote the same thing! Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com