New here and a question about death/loss

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Registered: 03-25-2003
New here and a question about death/loss
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Thu, 09-13-2007 - 3:32am

My name is Mary and my 6 year old neice has been diagnosed with Asperger's.

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Thu, 09-13-2007 - 9:06am

Hello and welcome to the board, although I am very sorry for the circumstances that bring you to us.


Kids that age can't comprehend death.

-Paula

visit my blog at www.onesickmother.com
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Registered: 06-25-2003
Thu, 09-13-2007 - 9:54am

..just wanted to add one other point:


The other thing you niece will have to learn is how to cope with other kids' reactions. As

-Paula

visit my blog at www.onesickmother.com
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Registered: 12-22-2003
Thu, 09-13-2007 - 5:52pm

Like Paula said, welcome to the board...I only wish you were here under better circumstances.


Although I was a bit older than Paula, I too suffered the loss of a parent when I was young.

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