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Recent content by WWellen

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    Anyone else's family seem to have trouble with simple communication?

    As the PARENT I am accused of this as well by my adult son on the spectrum. Since I know this is upsetting to him I try to make a point to tell him in advance if there will be a change of some kind BUT sometimes I forget too!! A way we have worked to fix this is to make HIM more responsible for...
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    Honestly ready to give up

    If you have a female friend that can give you honest constructive input that could help. You might be coming on too strong and that's a big turn off for women . Good luck !
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    Life with asperger's syndrome is a hell. Please im begging you. I need your help.

    Aspergers and autism is something more and more people are aware of, I bet if you shared this privately with those you felt comfortable with they would probably tell you they know someone who is on the spectrum. I really believe true friends are quick to understand and won't think you are a...
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    SIBLING ISSUES - DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLING??

    Thank you all for your replies, they are very encouraging and help me as a parent understand the NT and autistic relationship - it helps to know that my kids aren't the only ones that struggle with these issues !
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    SIBLING ISSUES - DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLING??

    Thanks! that's a good way to put it, bringing out the worst. Jason (the one on the spectrum) is almost always very pleasant to be around, only when he is around his brother does he have issues. He goes from 1 to 10 immediately if his brother does something as minor as clap his hands. Thanks...
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    SIBLING ISSUES - DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLING??

    Thanks for the reply, it's very helpful to see what's in the mind of someone on the spectrum, my son would not have liked that either and would have been asking to leave. It's good that you tried though, I'm sure they appreciated your effort. My two sons actually have some things in common...
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    SIBLING ISSUES - DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLING??

    W Wow - sorry for your loss. Thanks for the reply :)
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    SIBLING ISSUES - DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLING??

    Ye Thanks I have thought about the structured time together too. Thanks a lot for your response !
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    SIBLING ISSUES - DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR SIBLING??

    I talked about this in my introduction, but I'd like some insight from those on the spectrum and parents if possible. If you are on the spectrum do you get along with your siblings, if not, why not? What is it that frustrates you about them? What could they do that would help you have a...
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    HI, Parent trying not to run away! or Become an alcoholic!

    sorry, the 17 yo Jason is PDD NOS, we say he's high functioning Autistic the 18 yo Austin is "typical"
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    HI, Parent trying not to run away! or Become an alcoholic!

    You are right I think the older brother could benefit greatly with some professional help! But he refuses and we haven't pressed it. He is in college and hopefully in about 3 years he will be out and have his own life and maybe then the relationship will improve. Thanks!
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    HI, Parent trying not to run away! or Become an alcoholic!

    I am hoping with maturity on both of their parts that it will get better. My hope and prayer is for them to be best friends one day or at the very least be able to spend time together without killing each other.
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    HI, Parent trying not to run away! or Become an alcoholic!

    Good advice Timmy1 - actually I do power kick boxing 4 times a week! I am joking about the use of wine, however I do drink, just not in excess. I try to make light of my situation, joking around is my coping mechanism. :)
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    HI, Parent trying not to run away! or Become an alcoholic!

    The 18 YO is aware but is NOT aware if you know what I mean. He won't accept the fact that Jason's thought process is not what we consider normal. Austin (the 18 yo) wants to act like there is nothing different about his brother. You know know typical brothers or even friends will joke with...
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    HI, Parent trying not to run away! or Become an alcoholic!

    Oh I'm here for the duration - I won't run away but I will be drinking some wine!
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