tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763580939758131578.post1661924293533784887..comments2024-03-27T05:15:57.599-04:00Comments on Food for Thought: Stress SquaredFood for Thought Lindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15648043709106454936noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763580939758131578.post-25682405342358222512013-03-18T22:09:25.201-04:002013-03-18T22:09:25.201-04:00Just finally getting a chance to come over and rea...Just finally getting a chance to come over and read. I'm so sorry to hear this. :( I can't even imagine that they didn't have the decency to speak to you. That makes me so mad! The high functioning autism label covers a lot and can be related to aspbergers (they are thinking of taking that out of the DSM though) and truthfully I had a hard time seeing some of the things until he had the diagnosis and then it all made sense when watching his interactions. Hugs. It is so hard and I can't imagine the stress with 2 little ones. Lee-Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665477985698481135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763580939758131578.post-79034326075238594142013-03-04T22:27:17.297-05:002013-03-04T22:27:17.297-05:00Yes... I was told the tax slip was in there. And o...Yes... I was told the tax slip was in there. And only 10 mins later was e-mailed that she had "forgotten" to tell me there was another letter in there that I should read ASAP. I knew immediately what it was.<br /><br />I just see the whole thing as kind of disgusting, to be honest. That people who are in a profession to help children don't want to help those with special needs. I guess I find it particularly tough because I work with all of these kids and know first-hand how rewarding it is. Though I understand too that a lot of it is fear of the unknown. But it's still tough to deal with as a parent... <br /><br />Good luck to you guys. I hope you will find something suitable for Jonathan as well.Food for Thought Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648043709106454936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763580939758131578.post-85049703865981545802013-03-04T22:19:40.485-05:002013-03-04T22:19:40.485-05:00A NOTE IN HIS LUNCH BOX?!?! That is so terrible I ...A NOTE IN HIS LUNCH BOX?!?! That is so terrible I have no words. I hear, sort of, your day care pain. I checked one out a few weeks ago; I talked to them and 'forgot' to mention Jonathan's needs. When I went to go see the place I told them...some of it anyway! They were very good and I was so excited. I wasn't 5 minutes down the road and they were calling suggesting all these specialized programs that would be better for him. Sigh.<br />I know the stress and frustration, with the day care and exploring other diagnosis, is way beyond what you have even written, but it sounds like you are handling this so well and that you have found a potentially awesome place for your two:) I hope things go well!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266447072303785553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763580939758131578.post-40989456979086005382013-03-04T21:28:59.357-05:002013-03-04T21:28:59.357-05:00I feel your pain, your frustrations...I hope that ...I feel your pain, your frustrations...I hope that this situation is truly a blessing in disguise and that this new program will be better suited for your children. What an experience for you guys, again thank goodness they have you, who has proven over and over your super hero like strength and love. You're so intuitive and efficient-always looking for the solution when faced with a challenge instead of giving up in despair.Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763580939758131578.post-45298751775177525732013-03-04T18:57:13.692-05:002013-03-04T18:57:13.692-05:00Hi Laura,
Thanks so much for reading me. I'm ...Hi Laura,<br /><br />Thanks so much for reading me. I'm so fascinated by how this is having you reflect on your brother. I wonder sometimes how this all affects my daughter - even though she also has SPD. I find that we are so incredibly busy trying to manage Logan's explosions that I am often passing her off to take care of him. And I feel that she is already reacting to this. It's so hard to be able to manage it all though...<br /><br />Thanks so much for your encouragement. On a day like today, when I feel like I am too exhausted to go on like this much longer, it goes far to remind me that we can and we are. Your comment brought me to tears.Food for Thought Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648043709106454936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763580939758131578.post-29865611018872566912013-03-03T23:39:32.385-05:002013-03-03T23:39:32.385-05:00I can't remember how or when I first stumbled ...I can't remember how or when I first stumbled across your blog, but I'm so glad I did. Some of the things you write about with respect to Logan remind me of my younger brother, which has resulted in me retrospectively looking back on our childhood with new eyes and a better understanding of what may have been going on all those years ago, and today. <br /><br />I don't know if this is the right thing to say or not, and I apologize in advance if it's not...but I wanted to tell you that your children are so lucky to have such wonderful parents. Your love for them and concern for their needs is so readily apparent in everything you write. And while it may not mean much, I wanted you to know that I have learned so much about SPD from your posts, and how to be a real parent from your example. I wish there was something I could do to help ease your struggles...but I guess all I can say is I'm hoping for the best for you, and sending you a virtual hug from one mom to another (as stupid as that sounds). Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008737723977626982noreply@blogger.com