Autism at heart of diners' misunderstand

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Autism at heart of diners' misunderstand
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Thu, 03-02-2006 - 9:53pm


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Sat, 03-04-2006 - 10:30pm

Ya know, I guess that is why we have to continue to teach tolerance and what not.

I have had more of these experiences than I care to count. I now just tell anyone who comes up and makes a comment "I am sorry if he is bothering you, but he has special needs and he is doing the best he can" or some other similar comment. Typically when they find out the child has needs it diffuses them and they feel badly and learn not to be some darn judgemental.

I had a great (sarcasm) experience a year ago when Mike said something about a girl being fat and sweaty. That was fun. But once explained the very angry outspoken mom was suddenly my buddy because she was an aide for special ed kids....

On a positive note, on Thursday night we went to a activity at the school. The principal and VP and all kinds of people were there. Mike was very very VERY excited and overstimulated. He was making tons of noises, movie lines, kept touching his brother, bouncing while we were waiting for it to start. We turn a few heads and got some looks from people who didn't know us that well but over all no one said anything and everyone just accepted him. Many folks who did turn around saw it was Mike and then just went on like it was no big deal. Even those who gave us looks it was brief and then not at all. I think most people just know us and accept us there.

AND this is only a few hours after Mr. Mike had spent time in the principals office for his first use of the "F" word :-0! But that is a different story. It was another overstimulation thing. I don't think he will say that one again. LOL

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Sun, 03-05-2006 - 11:24am
You know you could look at the use of the "F" word as a developmental milestone acheived!

 


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Sun, 03-05-2006 - 11:39am

NO kidding! I actually had to keep from laughing but he still got a major talking to. The "THis is your ONE warning son. Next time that happens it is electronics for 24 hours!"

It was totally in a joking around manner and a learning experience I think. He was testing it out. He had "learned" the term in 1st grade by another boy who used to torture him but never used it because he never really figured out the use for it or why anyone would say it, etc.

Well he was playing chase with another boy at recess. This boy used to be our neighbor and has his own issues so he and Mike do get along on and off. Well Mike got over stimulated and started calling him loser and getting out of hand. The aide tried to redirect him a few times from being overstimulated but hadn't heard the language he was using (told later by the boy) Well then Mike called him a "f-ing loser" or an "f-er" according to the other boy. They both ended up in a conference with the principal. Mike loves the principal and respects her alot. She often has "discussions" with him when he misbehaves like this and it usually works really well.

Almost a normal reaction with a Michael twist, lol.

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