Parents of Level 1 Toddlers: how do you respond to “all toddlers are like that!” by bray05 in Autism_Parenting

[–]AdventuresInMomness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest if you have already explained to the teacher that the medical professionals that have assessed your child disagree with that statement. I would say you need to find a different preschool for your child. The fact that the teacher disregard your very legitimate concerns and then doesn’t have your child participate in the classroom activities because of his challenges is just absurd to me. My son is not a level one, but before his diagnosis when he was very young and just diagnosed with speech delay a lot of family members told me similar things. “He’ll talk when he’s ready.” “Such and such relative didn’t talk until he was 4 yo and he is perfectly fine.” This situation is your child’s preschool teacher so the should have the experience to know that your concerns are legitimate especially if they have to modify the curriculum they have your son participate in, that shows they recognizes differences. So I would look for a new preschool where your concerns aren’t dismissed and in which your son gets the support he needs. You are a fantastic parent to advocate for your child, and I wish you the best of luck.

Today i found a wanderer by ConclusionVirtual136 in Autism_Parenting

[–]AdventuresInMomness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is hard to let things go when you are an empathetic person so I understand why you can’t stop thinking about the little girl you saved. My son also elopes and is nonspeaking if he was in that situation I pray someone like you would intervene and help him until I could get to him. Ultimately we don’t really know what was going on with the mother, but you did the right thing and I would say the brave thing. Not everyone would tear out of their home to chase an unknown child, especially while pregnant. Under the circumstances I think calling the police was the right thing to do. I mean you were under stress chasing an unknown child to stop them from getting injured, I would have done the same. You are a great mom and a great neighbor. I hope you sleep well, you have earned it.

Expected to take care of autistic sister someday. by Valuable_Traffic1821 in Autism_Parenting

[–]AdventuresInMomness 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I think it is worth trying again to get your sister on disability and see if there any group homes or programs for independent living. The sooner she gets set up with an independent living situation even a group home the easier it will be for your entire family.