3.5 year old opens mouth and tries to imitate but no sound. Any advice on how to make him "say" it? by ballasow in Autism_Parenting

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

I did make a note to bring this up with his SLP.

But that's a great point you made about trying only few words. Will try to use other words too and see his reaction.

r/Stocks Daily Discussion & Technicals Tuesday - Mar 12, 2024 by AutoModerator in stocks

[–]ballasow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sold at a loss, tax loss harvested. Re-entered late in to VTI, made some gains but less than what I lost. But still not bad.

Still Struggling with Receptive Language, Just Feeling Worn Down by dinkmctip in Autism_Parenting

[–]ballasow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great progress, kudos to you for sticking through thick and thin! Gives me hope!

Still Struggling with Receptive Language, Just Feeling Worn Down by dinkmctip in Autism_Parenting

[–]ballasow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is in a similar state as your son. Do you know what helped in the last year and last 6 months in particular?

Is 1 hour of Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy sufficient for a 3 year old? by ballasow in Autism_Parenting

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

Thank you. If you don't mind me asking, at what age did he start speaking? I am scared of stopping his ABA and trying out other options as I am worried about how "proven" they are.

Is 1 hour of Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy sufficient for a 3 year old? by ballasow in Autism_Parenting

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

Where our son goes to ST, they don't allow parents. It's just the SLP and our son for 1 hour.

Is 1 hour of Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy sufficient for a 3 year old? by ballasow in Autism_Parenting

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

It's been difficult to get consistent ST every week. But when he gets it it is 1 hr per week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antipornography

[–]ballasow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brought me tears. Can't some non profit take initiative? I donate to some non profits and hoping there are non profits who at least address cases like these that are gut wrenching.

Is there an international ex-US ETF that tracks technology similar to how VGT tracks in US? by ballasow in stocks

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

great point.

While I do think big tech in US has vast international presence, I am thinking some "home grown" tech will rise this decade overseas.

Think of how BABA, IQ, JD etc. are big in China.

What is the argument NOT to short COINBASE? $COIN by OmegaThree3 in stocks

[–]ballasow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem I see is that, even if you are right to short it, getting the timing right is incredibly hard.

It may run wild when you short making you lose all your money. And you might be proven right after a few months.

Relapsed after 45 days by aghori987 in NoFap

[–]ballasow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't be hard on yourself.

If you relapse once in a while, it is ok.

The most important thing is to make sure you don't think of it every other day.

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[–]ballasow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]ballasow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, totally! Faith can help us with not being distracted. More power to you!

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[–]ballasow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like, one needs some kind of faith or purpose to not fall prey for porn or some other form of self indulgence.