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Recent content by CherryV

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    Is this OK?

    No, of course, they will now release names due to privacy laws but, he is in a class specifically designed for Autistic children and that alone will be his target. As stated in other responses, I am considering keeping him home, but that does not solve the problem of the aftermath. I also...
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    Is this OK?

    You sound very similar to my son. He is so hard on himself and we are always giving him positive reinforcement to bring him back up but we can't be with him all the time, nor is that healthy. We want him to learn how to strive in public situations and be able to understand that he doesn't need...
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    Is this OK?

    I agree with you that people do need to be educated on the subject but like you said, I am not sure they will do it appropriately and is an elementary school the correct forum for this? I also love the fact that you yourself, as what I understand, being autistic yourself went in and talked to...
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    Is this OK?

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    Is this OK?

    My son's school is having what I would call an assembly to educate children about Autism. I am struggling with this because on one side I feel that the general public needs to understand it more as we are all familiar with the looks from ignorant people during a meltdown. On the other hand, my...
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    Newbie

    Hi, I am new to this site. My son is now 11 and was diagnosed with high functioning autism at 5. We have been dealing with it without much help the entire time. He is in a special program at public school designed for children on the spectrum. I am 38 and divorced. My ex and I luckily...
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