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I think he may do best with the support that a quality IEP delivered by quality special educators. In addition, you may need the break that his school days will afford you. I know it won't be problematic (as far as the school is concerned) to pull him out early for the various appointments.

I have been in this very situation most of the past 10 birthdays. I am a firm believer that they receive the natural consequence for their actions. When you treat your family like crap, crap is what you get in return. I always give a heartfelt card, wishing him a happy birthday and telling...

Test strips can and are sold. I just drive by a sign on a telephone pole in a city in the northeast with a number to call if you want to sell.

I think he's nailed it. My son even speaks in the same monotone.

Well, it's done. She appreciated the info although I could tell how much it hurt her to hear. We did d make arrangements for me to go down to visit with her next weekend. It will give her the opportunity to digest for a week and I'll see how her detachment is really working next week. Thank you...

Thank you ladies. I agree. I only hesitate because her road to detachment has been such a long and difficult one. She has reached a level of peace only by disconnecting. I know I would want to know if it were my son. I HATE THIS.

I need to tap the collective wisdom. My sister has come a long way in her detachment from her addict son. My nephew (age 28) relocated near me for a fresh start, secured a job and shares an apartment with my son. He did well for only a few months. He's been chugging along, working and using for...

I found this publication which explains how a person without a work history can receive SSDI. http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10026.pdf

Oh my, I feel your pain. As soon as we feel like things are looking up, we are always tripped. I can't tell you how many times I have been in your position today. I think I could deal better with the things always being bad better than the roller coaster ride that is their life. Take care of...

Absolutely. I think the key to this family issue may be the unsuitable boyfriend. It will be interesting to see how the court rules. Apparently there is precedence for holding the parents responsible past the age of 18. I think FAFSA rules for emancipated youth is why she is seeking to hold...

Came across this headline this evening. Even PCs can act like difficult children sometimes and then ask the courts to back them. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/n-honor-student-sues-parents-cut-age-18-suit-article-1.1709440

Thank you all for these thoughts today. I was hurting on Sunday (difficult child birthday) and tried so hard to put the sorrow behind me yesterday and today. This concept of radical acceptance is so simple yet so powerful.

Think of ABA like training a dog. You want your dog to stop barking in other words you want a quiet dog. As everyone knows, you are going to reward a quiet dog and ignore a barking dog. Easy peasy. Now, a human, especially a differently wired one, is not so easy. That is where the ABA therapist...

If she is young and cute, it could be he's feeling rejected by the teacher he's crushing on. He's the right age for that.

By far the most ingenious place was the compartment on his alarm clock that should hold the batteries. One that was so simple but easily overlooked was above the door frame on the inside of a linen closet. If only some of those brain cells could have been used for good!

I would definitely not agree to an Aspie in an ED school. I can't believe they are even suggesting it. Go to mediation or due process. You must notify them within 15 days of the PPT otherwise they can move him without your agreement. Once you notify (certified letter, signature required) the...

I would bring him to his pediatrician. He/she can witness his distress and write a medical excuse note for the school. Then keep him home if you still feel he is not capable of going.

Your update does my heart good. So glad to hear of her success.

This site offers some interesting alternatives to the vest. http://funandfunction.com/

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