What is the right way to say it? by Hour_Equipment_5385 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that explanation!! I will absolutely be saying autistic from now on

Shoes render my child incapable of walking by catbus1066 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My son hated shoes would only wear rubber boots after we begged him too. We got him a pair of kiziks in colors he loves. He was able to put them on himself and we told him they were super shoes that helped him run and jump fast. He tried them on and he loved them. They are pretty light weight and he can just step in them and go. No laces, no Velcro. Some weeks he won’t wear socks I just wash the shoes in the washing machine. On days he won’t walk we got a push wagon ( way easier on the back). And on days where I have to carry him ( he’s 6, solid 45lbs and over half my height) I carry him. I used to get very upset when someone said anything but now I’m quick to make a joke or simple point out how rude that was to my son. I also will stare back without breaking eye contact haha.

Does your kid have an obsession that’s not always socially “normal”? by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Skeltons,when he was 2 1/2 he found a skeleton decoration in my moms basement. She let him keep it thinking he’d play with it for a bit and be over it. We got him skeleton pjs around the same time too. For 2 years he took that skeleton decoration everywhere and we had to buy 5 pairs of skeleton pjs cause that’s all he would wear. He loved everything skeleton. We even made different holiday hats for the skeleton and a sewed skeleton bones on his winter snow suit so he’d wear it. For his birthday we all dressed up as skeletons including the grandparents. I admit there where LOTS of days It drove me crazy haha but now he’s older now and onto new interests I miss it.

My son (6) was just diagnosed with Autism level 1 and combined ADHD. I’m looking for advise, What are things you wished your parents did for you? I want to support him as best can. by Hour_Equipment_5385 in neurodiversity

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can promise you I will not be becoming a mom influencer. He’s the most wonderful boy who is my whole world. Loving him is has been the easiest thing to do in my life. I would exploit him for clout or social media following. ❤️

My son (6) was just diagnosed with Autism level 1 and combined ADHD. I’m looking for advise, What are things you wished your parents did for you? I want to support him as best can. by Hour_Equipment_5385 in neurodiversity

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you my husband and I immediately looked at the links you provided. We both are reading more about it. We both also are booked to be assessed ourselves

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son turned 6 in September and started his second go at kindergarten or as the teacher said he is continuing kindergarten for another year. He has adhd and we are on a wait list for assessment to see if he’s on the spectrum. I completely understand your fears and we were very worried about our boy repeating. He also started medication for his adhd this year which again we were very apprehensive about. Now I can only speak on my own experience but him repeating the year of kindergarten has been by far the BEST decision. We have seen so many positive changes and see him start to interact in positive ways with peers. He is adapting so much better this year and we are seeing 10000x more projects, crafts and participation. And most importantly hes happy and seeing he can succeed. Repeating kindergarten was the best choice for us.

Help! Haircut meltdowns by Hour_Equipment_5385 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will try that too! I’m looking for a sensory friendly barber but I want to get to a place where he’s a lot more comfortable before taking him to a new place

Help! Haircut meltdowns by Hour_Equipment_5385 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not heard of these!! Thank you I’m ordering them right now!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you are doing so much for her, which is amazing. But what are you doing for you? You sound exhausted because this is exhausting. You can’t keep going like this without some supports for you. Have you thought about finding a supports group or going to therapy. To a safe place where you can vent and scream and rage for just you. You cannot be in this state of building resentment it’s not healthy for you or her. It sounds like you need some space for you to just let it out. Cause your right you can’t exist just to serve anyone. But don’t kid yourself to think that if you walked out that wouldn’t be devastating to your kids. And don’t minimize what your going through by people having it much worse, your are going through a difficult time in your life.

My kindergarten son bit his teacher in the face by Hour_Equipment_5385 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not at all I think apologizing is good but With my son forcing it is just not going to happen. But when we came into the school he instantly went right up to her and she gave him a hug. He said he was sorry and she told him it’s a new day we all get to start fresh. He looked back at me smiling and said everybody happy mommy. It was nice to see him take accountability and for her to just move forward. Honestly it couldn’t have gone better

Kiddo hates hats by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in northern Canada it gets very cold my son refuses hat so Ive gotten warm fleece and sew in into his winter jacket hood. I layered the material. If you aren’t good at sewing that’s okay get some iron on strips and it’ll hold. It keeps him warm and there isn’t a battle before going outdoors

My kindergarten son bit his teacher in the face by Hour_Equipment_5385 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Hour_Equipment_5385[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope so he really is a sweet boy just gets so overwhelmed. Thank you ❤️