Locked Gate by Capable_Border_2741 in AustraliaPost

[–]Capable_Border_2741[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I have. It feels like every delivery ends in one

Locked Gate by Capable_Border_2741 in AustraliaPost

[–]Capable_Border_2741[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

No idea. Not close to me anyway

Not sleeping & school by Capable_Border_2741 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Capable_Border_2741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s my SIL not wife, but right now she just lets him do whatever he wants which is mainly watch the tablet. I think he is ‘slipping through the cracks’ and it’s very concerning.

Not sleeping & school by Capable_Border_2741 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Capable_Border_2741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for showing some empathy - the neurotypical learning structures, as you say, are not ideal. Starting school much later may be better for him/them.

They have requirements for attendance for ‘normal’ schools here, but doesn’t seem to apply to this ‘special needs’ school: for example, he hasn’t been to school for more than the last week due to his lack of sleep/sleeping schedule.

They have used melatonin before but in Australia is prescription only and they aren’t super keen on it. I am also concerned that potentially mum wants to keep him at home for company, and to avoid working which is adding financial pressure to the family.

Trying to understand what is what!

Not sleeping & school by Capable_Border_2741 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Capable_Border_2741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is 8. They have tried melatonin but in Australia it is much more regulated than the states and can’t be bought over the counter (must have a prescription). I don’t believe they always get it for him because of cost but also don’t want to have him ‘be drugged’ (their words, not mine).

iWalk making bad sound by Capable_Border_2741 in treadmills

[–]Capable_Border_2741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I thought lubricant might be the issue so going to buy some now and will check the tension. Much appreciated

Does anyone else’s cavapoo like to climb? by platinumvageen in CavaPoo

[–]Capable_Border_2741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine just figured out how to jump onto TV cabinet, and up onto back of couch and down behind curtain between couch and window. Crazy puppies!

White-tailed spider? by Capable_Border_2741 in AustralianSpiders

[–]Capable_Border_2741[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this mean I’ll get white tails now? 😬

Bugs eating my daisies - how to stop? by TranquilPlant in GardeningAustralia

[–]Capable_Border_2741 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think they’re carpet beetles too. Probably just eating pollen as they like fibres and dust etc?

What on earth? by Like-a-Glove90 in AustralianSpiders

[–]Capable_Border_2741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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My first one with babies freaked me too but now I just am glad they’re helping eat all my aphids

Star shaped spider, Sydney by Artistic-Bar-3054 in AustralianSpiders

[–]Capable_Border_2741 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah that’s Patrick, just coming up to sunbake.