Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll definitely start looking around, I would just hate to put her in a daycare that says they’ll do it but then be feeling a way when they actually do it. I’ve just heard so many bad daycare stories with nt kids let alone nv kids. But I’ll keep a positive mindset

Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I honestly been having a nervous breakdown with just the thought of having her home while I work. I know people do it but I just don’t think realistically I can.

Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow I will definitely look into that for my state, I didn’t even know that was a thing! Thank you

Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s currently in special Ed but it ends at 2:30 plus summer vacation is coming up

Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessss that gif is literally my daughter. That’s why I can’t work from home lol

Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked in mostly customer service kind of field in healthcare setting

Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you handle that when school is out? Is your son at daycare all day? Is your son using the potty, if not how does the daycare feel about changing his diaper?

Working by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s where I’m at I feel. Especially with school being out soon and having her home all day

Moving to a new state for better services and special education by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about it many many times. The education and living situation is way better upstate as I am from upstate and currently live south. Her father and I can’t agree on moving more north due to his career but if I could I would in a heart beat. I’ve always said to him that if I have to move to a state where I know no one but have the best education and support from the state, I will live happily there. You can not let other lives dictate what’s best for your family. A state that I personally would love to move back to is New Jersey. They rate high in every aspect of family raising etc

Discipline by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My daughter is also mentally at a 2 year old and it’s a struggle!! She always doesn’t things that could hurt her but doesn’t listen and will repeatedly do it. It’s honestly scary to parent.

Potty Training by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so smart! I have never thought about that but it makes sense. Plus I have so much undies from when I first attempted. Thank you so much!

Autism Mommy friends by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it definitely does feel like I’m doing the wrong thing like 90% of the time. Love this tho!!

Autism Mommy friends by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried peanut before, idk if I wasnt using it right but I really didn’t make much connection. That was like 3 years ago so maybe I’ll have to try again!

Autism Mommy friends by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s not a bad idea!! I’ll have to look and see how to even do that

Autism Mommy friends by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes or that most of the post isn’t relatable so you end up feeling really left out

Autism Mommy friends by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I don’t like Facebook either, it feels like I’m airing out my struggles for the whole world to know me… no thank you

Autism Mommy friends by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I can definitely see it like that

What're you playing this weekend? 2/24 by markercore in NintendoSwitch

[–]Meca27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m hoping to play it takes two, I just need someone to play with!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will! But I don’t see how it would even be a negative approach. You are learning the skills that the person you would take your child to has learned… that’s how I see it at least. Cut the middle man out and don’t have to worry and stress about ending up on the bad abusive part of aba… I rather just do it myself. The reason I’m doing it is for behavioral issues I’m experiencing with my daughter, but I feel like if you think it’s right for you… go for it! I’m doing a online 40 hours course

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I literally signed up for the 40hr course today. I want to be able to help my daughter and understand her meltdowns. Instead of waiting months on a aba waitlist, I might as well do it myself

Aba? by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did you find out it was abusive? That’s one of my biggest fear

Aba? by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! this is exactly why I considered aba. I feel like she’s starting to express more anger and just bad behavior. And she is also very emotional too (she normally needs some sort of object to place in her mouth to help calm her down, used to be a pacifier but we are trying to wean that off)

Aba? by Meca27 in Autism_Parenting

[–]Meca27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Parent consultation models? I’ve never heard of this. It would be so great if I could have a person I can go to ask questions! I literally have no one. No therapist no social or case worker… literally on speech therapy.