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    Homeschool mom to 3 gifted kids!
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    Pacific Northwest
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    reading, running, facebook addict

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  1. LOL, I can't boycott what I was already not buying, but this was ridiculously insensitive and I will certainly NOT buy these products in the future. That multi- millionaire obviously does not value his customers.
  2. Our house was built in 1972 and there was asbestos in the popcorn ceiling. It was too expensive to remove the popcorn ceiling safely for us at the time, and now we ignore it.
  3. I also thought that diagnosis was being referenced here. I think it would be unusual for a preschooler to receive that diagnosis, there should be a longer behavioral history before a "pathological" label is applied. If I received a child that age onto my caseload with that diagnosis, I would be curious about the professional diagnostic process that occurred. Regardless, if the child has an IEP and is in a public school program, and it isn't working, another IEP meeting should be held to request additional accommodations (1:1 para?) or to consider a different placement. If the child is not in public school program they may be at risk for losing their spot.
  4. Hi OP, I am a BCBA who works with kids with autism and I have definitely worked with families like yours. Is your son receiving ABA treatment? If so your BCBA should also be providing parent support to you and should be working closely with you on this. Self regulation, responding to negative statements and events, and tolerating delays are all behavioral goals we would work on cases like this. I am sorry you are going through this and I can tell how exhausted you are. You have gotten some excellent advice from posters like Peter Pan and Freesia. Your situation is complex, and what will work the best can be affected by factors outside of your control. For example, it sounds like your school district is difficult to work with and are trying to placate you with the minimal amount of services they can offer. You definitely need an IEP (I suspect you have a 504 plan, probably not enough on there to help you) and I recommend you request one in writing ASAP. If your child ultimately needs a residential placement paid for by the school district he will likely need to try multiple less-restrictive placements first (for example, it might look like para assistance in general education classroom, then separate special education classroom, then alternative school in same city, etc). Again, if you are working with a BCBA, they can also attend IEP meetings and advocate for services your child needs. Whether or not to call 911 can be affected by multiple factors. Ultimately, if anyone is at imminent risk of physical harm you should call, but it can also potentially make the moment worse. Some police will not have the skills to work with people with autism or other disabilities. You might want to visit the local police station without your son and talk to an officer to see what they recommend. My local children's hospital is at excess capacity for kids with autism and severe problem behaviors, so a local parent calling 911 would likely not result in an inpatient stay. However, a record of 911 calls might be helpful as documentation to move you up on waiting lists for services. Hugs to you and please ignore anyone who is trying to make you feel bad about your parenting. They have NO idea what you are going through.
  5. Hi there! Sorry you are going through this. I used to teach Special Education and I currently consult with my local schools. Some school staff have really terrible interpersonal skills. One of the sites I work with has multiple paras that are negative. They are fine with me (to my face), but rip each other to shreds every chance they get. I don't give a rip what they think of me because they have absolutely no input into my job assignments. My emotional energy towards them is "I am collaborating with you in a nice way to benefit these kids but DON"T TRY ME", with a professional and positive attitude and firm boundaries. Are the paras you work with part of a union? If so, there is a contract that states how they get assigned to positions (usually those with seniority get to choose first). Paras do not typically have any input AT ALL about hiring or placement of other paras, so stop worrying about that. The teacher or administrator you work under will have more influence. I strongly recommend that you bring your issues to your VP (if you like them) or the teacher, and ask for advice to make the working relationship as smooth as possible. Schools DESPERATELY need paras now. They won't want to lose you, especially if you are planning to become a SPED teacher. There is an extreme shortage of those, as you probably know. Lord I am so over the cattiness of grown women.
  6. We have washed our ruggable many times and it lays flat. I LOVE it!
  7. I am sorry you are going through this and hope that effective treatment will begin ASAP.
  8. Another internet stranger thinking of you and sending care across the ocean. I hope you start feeling better soon.
  9. Bingo can be a good game and no strategy is required.
  10. Agree with all of this. This sounds DANGEROUS. I am scared for her.
  11. I had a cortisone shot in my shoulder for frozen shoulder and got full relief in 2-3 days. Good luck!
  12. Thinking of you and your family. I hope you all stay safe and things start improving.
  13. This is really beautiful and heartfelt. It's easy to see your mom's huge positive impact on your family. I am sorry for your loss.
  14. I get this too. Healthy or not, my anxiety is directly tied to my young adult's mood and functioning. I am working on developing emotional boundaries, but it is hard when people we love are suffering. Hugs to you.
  15. I am so sorry for your loss. My mother also died with late-stage Alzheimer's. I agree with everyone else, you have a lot to process, and life is still happening. Please prioritize self care, get counseling or grief support if you can, and give yourself time off from anything optional. Hugs to you.
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