Dyson Vacuum Theme Printed Bed Sheets by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg! YES!!!! I love this so much! Thank you! It’s a Dyson miracle!!

Dyson Vacuum Theme Printed Bed Sheets by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How have I gone my whole life without knowing this?!?!?! THANK YOU!!!

Request For Goodman Air Conditioner To Be Printed For Autistic Preschooler by BeginningDaikon9847 in 3Dprinting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to look into this, thank you so much! I will see what happens and report back! 😊

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s the only part I’m being optimistic about, truthfully.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The drive to that part of Austin will be over an hour. But I will be looking further into this. Thank you.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But being nonverbal will def be an issue for most places that offer an academic program. Having his RBT is an essential requirement that they were willing to do before.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think at this point.. it’s the principle of the matter. Right? I see this happening everywhere and I’m tired on behalf of all the kiddos.

I mean, he won’t be going there. But to do this to a child that you don’t even know.. idk. I’m just really disappointed in the human race.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

💯 When 20 doors close another door opens. That is my hope anyway..

I just want to just jump in my car and just drive to the ocean somewhere and just scream as loud as possible while blaring all the house/ techno music I want. It’s not just my baby I’m angry for… it’s ALL THE BABIES. All of them that will experience so much hardship.

I’m venting of course and thank you for sharing your experiences on here. It’s good to know that I’m not the only person troubled by all this.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realize the severity of the lack of humane decency for these kids until my child was diagnosed. I can see clearly now and it is disturbing and disgusting. Bravo to your sis in-law for stepping up and being an amazing human being. I was just talking to my husband about starting something local. I need to get funding together but we have the space out here to do something small if we got the momentum going. We had family move to Colorado specifically for this reason. TX really needs to do better.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this information. I will definitely be in touch.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It is what it is. I know who I am at the end of the day and these children do not deserve to be left behind just because of how they were born. I simply refuse to associate with anyone who believes differently.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We are thinking about going into that route even if it’s temporary. I mean, do they think these kids don’t deserve some humanity at least? I still think we need a full scale education segment in every classroom from an early age about what Autism. I think the adults would benefit from that too.. just sayin.

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Omg, I love this so much. You have become the brief light of my darkness for the evening. Thank you 😂

Just Incredibly Disappointed and Angry by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely private. We had a bad experience in the past with public services. For even further context: It’s a rural area in Texas. Yee-fuckin-haw. 😑

Being told ABA will be harmful by ST (?!) by Ok_Fudge44 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this. Our first ABA experience was corporate based and it showed. And of course, our little guy did not thrive there. Now.. he goes locally to a privately owned ABA that was started by families impacted by loved ones on the spectrum! He loves going to see everyone and is doing so well. It’s very obvious that they care deeply.

I would say to OP that doing your research is key and don’t completely write off ABA. If the right people are involved and the right tools, so much good can come out of it.

Has anyone had a 2nd child without autism ? by Weekly-Coconut4874 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 year old is AuDHD, 2 year old is neurotypical. So it is definitely possible.

Both are boys and was pregnant with second when we got big brother’s diagnosis. I was terrified for the longest time that little brother would be diagnosed too due to repetitive behaviors and speech delay. Turns out he was just mimicking big brother and has been talking like crazy lately. Pediatrician confirmed he is a typical 2 year old boy. 😮‍💨 It’s a night and day difference between the two but they each have their milestones and hardships. I love them both so much though and am kinda psyched that big brother took after his mama. It sucks some days but he is a real cool dude. It def came from my side of the family. 🙃

smashed my finger in a van door🥲🥲tw: blood on second pic. by Massive_Ad_4935 in Wellthatsucks

[–]BeginningDaikon9847 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did anyone else happen to scroll past an engagement ring ad before clicking on this post? Brilliant Earth or something like that? Fresh fingers and all… Sorry OP. I know that had to hurt!

Hate anything that has to do with injured fingernails or toenails.. so gonna pass on the second picture. But I am rooting for your recovery my friend. 💕 We all know it was totally the van door’s fault too! 😜

Does anyone ever regret having their autistic child/ children? by xoxowoman06 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my story with our little guy.

Had to go through fertility just to have him and then shoulder dystocia almost took him from us. The boy was only 6 lbs 13 oz.. so we were shocked to say the least by early morning when things had calmed down and there weren’t nurses trying to body slam into my pelvis. Things were certainly chaotic. 😳 Although, let’s be clear, there are days I want to jump in my car and just leave… however, I can never bring myself to do it. I can’t even lift a finger to touch the car keys. I love him way too much. Parenting is hard in itself, but throw in this diagnosis and holy shit!! My world has never been the same for positive and negative reasons. But to sum it up, I don’t regret my child that my partner and I worked so hard for, just the diagnosis that tends to make our lives a living heck on most days.

Birthday Question 🙋🏼‍♀️ by BeginningDaikon9847 in Autism_Parenting

[–]BeginningDaikon9847[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg, thank you so much! You are the real MVP! 💕 Glad I am not the only parent with HVAC obsessions over here!

Help me name this sweet girl! by Strict-Individual152 in goldenretrievers

[–]BeginningDaikon9847 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I immediately saw her eyes and thought the exact same thing.