July Roll Call

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July Roll Call
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Mon, 07-16-2007 - 9:40pm

You know the drill!


Name, age, dh (if you have one) and age, kiddo(es) and age(s), location (state/province will do), and......


what is your favorite thing to do away from PDD/AS?

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Registered: 07-11-2007
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 1:07am

Hi, I'm Cristi (38); single mom adopting 4 siblings: Allysah (8 ADHD, AS, ODD, LD, RAD, borderline CP), Blaine (7 ADHD), Caden (6 ADHD, AS, LD, SID, RAD, and possibly more), and Derek (5 just a BRAT;) ). After 3.5 years with these guys, the adoption might be final before school starts... keep your fingers crossed.

I'm a psuedo-retired teacher/coach. i.e. I took a year off and moved in w/to help my grandmother (95), and now I can't find a job in small town, West TX. My hobbies include wiping dirty hands, snotty noses, and smelly butts. Oh wait, I'm confused... I like to read, go shopping by myself or w/friends (no kids), and I like traveling (even with my kids).

My bday is June 16, right between my 2 youngest boys... this year my dad gave me the gift of going shopping by myself!!!!

Cristi

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 9:59am

Hey all. My name is Alexis (age 30) married to Victor (35, also known as Big Vic) and I've got two kids, Victor (Soon to be 11 on Aug. 10 and dx'd AS) and Bryanna (soon to be 10 on Sept 11). We will have been married 12 years on Aug 1.

My favorite things to do would be going to the movies and playing Dark Age of Camelot on the computer, not that I get much time to do either :). Oh yeah, my birthday is Aug. 24, 1976.

Alexis

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 10:29am

Wow!

-Paula

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Registered: 06-25-2003
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 10:45am

Sara,


I just asked DH "How old do you think Sara is?"


"Em. About 41.

-Paula

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Registered: 01-29-2004
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 1:46pm

Hi,
My name is Anandhi (45 yrs old). Have been married to Ramu for 21 yrs (or 22 forgot). I have 2 kids. My older daughter is college (going to be 19 soon, NT with some quirks) and my son Sravan (10 yrs, Asperger).
I have been reading a lot of book on Asperger and autism to the point that it has become a hobby. Looking into some biomedical interventions and so on. I am from Northern CA.

take care,
Anandhi

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Registered: 06-27-2007
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 2:18pm
Hey. I'm Wanda. Another oldie but goodie.(44 years old. born Dec. 30) I'm a single mom of 11. I still have 8 kids at home....the others got sick of me and wanted to move out on their own.:) I have an 8 year old son with pdd. Every day is an adventure with Danny. My other kids are twin girls 9. twin boys 10. daughter 12. son 14. and a daughter 16. So here I is. Wanda.
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Registered: 10-03-2004
Wed, 07-18-2007 - 6:18pm

Paula,

heh heh heh heh heh.

What they don't know won't kill 'em.

Sara

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Wed, 07-18-2007 - 7:54pm
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Wed, 07-18-2007 - 9:28pm

I am Tina, 36(april27) from SE PA married to Bob, 42 and I have Bobby, 5 AS and Lizzie, 3 PITA.


Actusally the computer is my outlet for the msot part!

 


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Registered: 07-10-2007
Thu, 07-19-2007 - 4:09pm

Hi! I'm Janet (37 - b-day 2/2/70), DH Paul (37), DS Jeremiah (6, wb 7 next month), & DD Joenna (3). We live in Las Vegas, NV but are originally from Chicago.

DS, Jeremiah, was dx'd w/ AS, ADHD, & OCD/Anxiety this year. He will be beginning 2nd grade this fall. He is very bright & gets As & Bs in all of his classes, but has many social difficulties. We have a 504 plan for him that we did the end of last year. He has many issues, one of the largest ones we've had to deal with is aggression. It is a tough one since it doesn't just affect our child. Some parents have been very understanding, but most are not. He just started seeing a psychologist last week & goes back tomorrow. We have also gotten him involved in some sports such as swimming, soccer, & martial arts. These activities seem to be helping him socially and with his motor skills.

DD, Joenna, is NT (so far) but she seems to be very spirited (persistent, intense, etc.) & a bit OCD. Aggression, disrespect, attitude are all becoming issues with her now. I am not sure if she is just having temper tantrums (as in late terrible 2s), if she is just copying her brother, if she is just looking for more attention, or if it could be something more. She did not used to be this way. It has been becoming more of an issue in the last 6 months or so. She is not like this at daycare though. She has also been spending more time w/DS now that we are all home for summer break. Any thoughts or ideas anyone?

As for me, what is my favorite thing to do away from PDD/AS? I don't know. I have been so busy with teaching & going to night classes for my masters degree, dealing with ailing father & father-in-law, taking my kids to classes, and trying to have some quality family time that there hasn't been much time for me. I suppose this summer I have been spending a lot of time trying to get my house in order (decluttering, organizing, & deep cleaning) room by room since I don't have time to keep up with all of that during the school year. But, I'm already behind schedule! I have also been trying to do some reading. Oh, that doesn't count, it's for dealing w/DS! Soon, I get to go back to school & decorate my classroom & get my lesson plans done & all! I also get to spend some time at the dentist getting crowns & veneers this summer! Woo Hoo!

Nice to meet you all!
Janet