All About Autism

[ImMeeMee]

schweppes:

Will try and get hold of Brenda Tan's book and share my thoughts thereafter.

Yes, have read the \"Curious Incident\" book and \"House Rules\" by Jodi Piccoult. Sure, it does give an insight into the ASD world but as it's fiction, I read them for entertainment purpose.

When dd1 was diagnosed with asd 10 yrs ago, it devastated me. Back then, autism was almost unheard of, and help, support and interventions were minimal. To understand what asd was about, I devoured books that were autobiographies. Almost all were written by mothers and what interventions they did or how they coped when their child was diagnosed. Reading about their pain, helplessness and struggles helped me to cope with mine; reassuring me somewhat that I'm not alone. It also gave me ideas what to do to help my child too.

The first book that I read was Catherine Maurice, \"Let Me Hear Your Voice\". Not sure if it's available at NLB. Kino carries a good range of books on autism.

agree, I have been trying to find autos where one can learn about personal struggles and pain, I guess as a form of self-healing and self-coping mechanism for myself.

have bought Jodi Picoult's book on aspergers, but not read it yet. maybe will not try Curious if it is fiction.

will try to find the book from Catherine Maurice. thanks for recommendations.

today while we were getting out of the car, my dd3 pointed to the car and said without any prompting, 'mama, car' in near-perfect articulation.

to think that she was non-verbal last June. the joy on her achievement is unspeakable.

just want to share this as an encouragement to all parents of autistic and special needs children, including myself. there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[trijoy]

Hi schweppes,


Thanks, feel better now..... was feeling sad & down last few days. Good idea, will bring him to Pasir Ris Park (just heard from the OT therapist too). I was thinking of sending him for NT activities too but wonder will he get cranky and whiny and refuses to stay in the room etc....... your dotter is very compliance

[schweppes]

trijoy:

Hi schweppes,


Thanks, feel better now..... was feeling sad & down last few days.

Here's a BIG BIG :hugs: for u

trijoy:

Good idea, will bring him to Pasir Ris Park (just heard from the OT therapist too). I was thinking of sending him for NT activities too but wonder will he get cranky and whiny and refuses to stay in the room etc....... your dotter is very compliance

Er... my daughter compliant when young?! Er.... hardly

Actually, I go thru similar struggles and challenges when she was younger. It was very tough back then and she had her fair share of meltdowns and temper tantrums Which makes that me too as well. Very tough for the whole family. Guess, sometimes I try not to think too much about it now as I want to bury the past behind.

But as she grows older, somehow she became more integrated and she's improved so much. She's come a long long way. And so have I. Whatever it is and no matter how tough some days are, it's ok to be \"down\" for a while. But must remember to pick ourselves up and believe and hope that it will get better. And it will. Always look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel

[schweppes]

ImMeeMee:

have bought Jodi Picoult's book on aspergers, but not read it yet. maybe will not try Curious if it is fiction.

will try to find the book from Catherine Maurice. thanks for recommendations.

Actually, u shd borrow or get hold of the Curious book. It's quite a good read and I really enjoyed the book. If not for anything else, at least for entertainment and get ur mind off things for a while

ImMeeMee:

today while we were getting out of the car, my dd3 pointed to the car and said without any prompting, 'mama, car' in near-perfect articulation.

to think that she was non-verbal last June. the joy on her achievement is unspeakable.

YAY!!! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

Trust me, the best part is that, there WILL be more of such YAY!! moments to look forward to. AKAN DATANG!! Coming soon.... :rahrah:

ImMeeMee:

just want to share this as an encouragement to all parents of autistic and special needs children, including myself. there is light at the end of the tunnel.

:hi5:

haha... we think alike. When i replied to trijoy in the above post and talked abt \"light at end of tunnel\", did not realise that u wrote the same line too in your sharing.

[autumnbronze]

If I may ...


I would like to share this book that I finished reading some weeks back.

I found it very inspiring that a parent, particularly the father, was willing to go through whatever means ie even consulting mystic healers from Africa and Mongolia just so to be able to reach out to his DS. Truly a heart-warming story.

Actually, I don't mind lending this book to anyone who is interested. Its sitting on my bookshelf. Just PM me

Here are the links to the review:

http://www.horseboymovie.com/Book.php

http://www.horseboymovie.com/book-reviews.php

And the movie:

http://www.horseboymovie.com/Film.php

[trijoy]

Hi schweppes,


Thanks, I will be strong n positive for my son .....

[schweppes]

trijoy:

Hi schweppes,


Thanks, I will be strong n positive for my son .....

cheering u on... :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

[ImMeeMee]

schweppes:

Always look forward to the light at the end of the tunnel

Cheers! :celebrate:

[trijoy]

Hi,


Has anyone tried acupunture on their kids ? heard abt it, but wants to know if effective ?

Thanks

[schweppes]

trijoy:

Hi,


Has anyone tried acupunture on their kids ? heard abt it, but wants to know if effective ?

Thanks

It did cross my mind but did not try it on dd. No particular reason why not. I think maybe it was an alternative form of therapy and dh was a little sceptical. So far, have no heard of anyone with asd kids trying it.