Leaving for vet in 'bout 1/2 hr

[Carolyn]

What a great attitude you have Lynda.

Check out the post I wrote to the kids on the board...it starts out with SLG and names some kids.

Another member of this board who's son is a special needs child, whichI think is Autism, loves the cards I've sent. She had him asking herday after day to see them and as a deal, he would have to go to thebathroom in the potty. It worked for a bit.

I love the comments your angel said about Snuggles. Yes, he definitelymade her feel better. With someone as loving as that, how can anyone-human or animal- not feel that love?

I'll bump up the post for you. There were two. One was called "SLG,Alyssa...." and the other was called, "A really cool Christmas card."Check out some of the links in there together. I hope you have funwhile you're at it.

Snuggle Snuggles for me.

-Carolyn

 

[Buck Jones]

Jenniblu wrote:

Is this it, BUck?

http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=1782&forum_id=1&highlight=sherman+sneezing

Thanks, Jenniblu. That was the one I had in mind.

Buck

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I don't know that they can "feel" testicles untilthey actually descend. They couldn't feel Bo's when I firsttook him in.... he had to look at his.... weewee.

 

[Lynda]

Thanks (again), Carolyn.

I have the posts bookmarked and we'll look at them tomorrow. Zach has afriend over for the night. We keep Snuggles in the livingroom andthey're playing in the bedroom "so Snuggles can rest" according toZach

 

[mygrl2k3]

Its my son Tyler who has a dx of autism. He wasin early intervention at 17 months and at two and half dx withautism. Its not as severe as it could be. Someproffessionals that work with him, think its more of a severe case ofapraxia. I just dont know. He does some things that just arent typicalof a child his age. His new thing is he loves balloons and was throwinga fit for me to buy him one. Now he is ok as long as he gets to kissthem. This isnt normal and not sure if i should allow it ornot. Those Christmas cards potty trainedhim. He has very little accidents. He does still use a diaperfor sleeping. I am still shocked when ithink about how i would try and try and he would show some intrest andgo right back to going in his pants. Some animated cards withdogs potty trained him. It's so cool.

Tyler will be five this month. He is in a reguler state preschool withspecial ed services. My goal is kindergarten to keep it thesame. He gets along with his peers really good but the lackof speech can make it hard. He has come a long way and We aregoing to try and have a big celebration for hisbday. Lynda how old is your littleone? My son is alot of work but i wouldnt trade himin for any other child.

Cristy

 

[Lynda]

Zachary's 9. EI (OT, PT, Speech)ataround 19-20mos, dx right before his 2nd b-day,"regular"preschool at age 3withan aide, now in "regular" 3rdgrade class with an aide in the mornings.

Zach's main problem now seems to be anxiety which, when not handledright,leads to aggression. Fortunately, he hasn't "goneafter" his peers, but oh the bruises and bite marks his teachers andprincipal have gotten over the years:shock:

We get what's called Wrap Around Services....Monday TSS (TherapeuticSupport Staff) works w/us at home and in the community, Tuesday he goesto group therapy, Wed. TSS at house...or wherever we go...and Fridayhis Mobile Therapist (counselor) comes to the house.

Tyler's kissing balloons "thing"....it'll probably pass in time. Zachwent through a "phase" at around 4-5....when we were out walking, heHAD TO sniff EVERY telephone pole we passed!

Zach doesn't stay dry (or sleep) through the night either.....he wears GoodNites.

 

[Carolyn]

Cristy and Lynda,

Not many people can do what you're doing. Your strength is astounding,and your love, overwhelming. They couldn't have a more loving,dedicated, and compassionate Mother.

God Bless You and Yours. I can't tell you how much respect and admiration I have for you.

The world needs more people like you.

Prayers Continue,
-Carolyn

 

[Carolyn]

mygrl2k3 wrote:

Those Christmas cards potty trained him.? He has very littleaccidents. He does still use a diaper for sleeping.??? I am stillshocked when i think about how i would try and try and he would showsome intrest and go right back to going in his pants.? Some animatedcards with dogs potty trained him.?? ?

Cristy

It just goes to show you, you don't know what will make the connection.

Cristy, private message me your email address. I'd like to send him another card. Include his birthday as well.



-Carolyn

 

[cirrustwi]

My first thought here was pasturella!!! OHNO!!! But now I'm just so impressed with anyone who dealswith autism on a daily basis. I went to college for speechtherapy and just need to get my masters after I've saved some money,but whenI had clinical hours with children with autism, Ilearned so much patience. It is really inspirational how youare so up beat about it all. It's great that diagnosis weremade early as I know this is extremely helpful. There is somesort of connection between animals and people with autism, I don't evenknow how to describe it, except that it is amazing. Haveeither of you tried horse back riding? It is a wonderfultherapy tool.

I am really touched and impressed by both of you and your wonderfulchildren and actually your entire families. It is people likeyou who are the true heroes in these children's lives.

Jen

 

[Lynda]

Aw you guys are so sweet, but ya know what?

The kids are the real heroes...they're the ones who work the hardest and struggle the most!

And yes, hippotherapy...horseback riding...Zach goes to a therapeutic summer camp and gets to ride some! Very

 

[Carolyn]

Bump for Lyndsy.

 

[mygrl2k3]

The parents have a lot to deal with, althoughlike Lynda said its the kids that put through so mucheffort. Tyler has come such a long way thisyear. I am so proud of him.

He currently goes to school and gets speech and ot and phyical therpyin school and i take him to speech, and phyical therpy playgroup andnow for 6 weeks he is playing soccer. its more of a intro tosoccer. Last week was his first time there, he dont quite getyou only use your feet. I told him tyler no hands only feettouch the ball and the little stinker covered his hands with hissleeves and picked it up. Got to love him. He got to take aball home to practice with and the little brat somehow got the ball inthe bookbag without me knowing it. I wasnt upsetwith him. He probably so excited about his new activty andhard to tell everyone so showing the ball and doing the signs and whatspeech he has, they are more likely to understand what he isdoing.Tyler don't sleep through the night either. A good night isonly waking up once, a rough night is about 3 or more times.He sleeps better when he sleeps on the floorthough. Tyler loves animals and the bunnyin the avatar he says is his!! He has actully climbed in hiscage for kisses. Very cute!!!

Cristy

 

[Carolyn]

How smart of Tyler to put his hands up his sleeve and then pick up the ball. Then bringing home the ball was so sweet.

You two are too modest.

Prayers will be continuous for both of your children.

-Carolyn

 

[cirrustwi]

Lynda wrote:

Andyes, hippotherapy...horseback riding...Zach goes to a therapeuticsummer camp and gets to ride some! Very

That is so great.I have a friend who is an OT whospecializes in hippotherapy. I've seen it and I really thinkit is great how those horses seem to get through to some kids who noone seems to be able to get through to.

You are right, the kids are the heroes, they teach us so very much!

Jen