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<blockquote data-quote="Ktllc" data-source="post: 586973" data-attributes="member: 11847"><p>I think we have been able to survive Sweet Pea because we've all learned so much with V. I have known for a long time that there were more issues than just the obvious speech delay.</p><p>But I also see lots of strength in her. Strength that would be against an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. But looking back, V has/had the same kind of strength and he still received the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis... so no, definitely not clear cut but as you all know: been there done that with V.</p><p>husband does indeed have quite a few Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits. I would like him to be tested just because I'm curious, but he is not really on board. He said he will if I really want him too. But I don't want to push him in doing something he does not want to... I was having a converstion with a friend about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and being self centered. And she had a comment "it might have been easier for you to understand because of your husband having so many traits". She does not really know husband and was just assuming it was one of husband Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits to be self centered. I kind of paused... I had never thought about it because husband happens to be a very helpful person, always ready to help and rescue people. BUT, if he thinks something needs to be one way it will be hard for him to change his mind. So I usually let him decide on a lot of stuff that simply don't matter to me: color of the walls, angle of the stairs on the deck we built, etc... you get the idea. He also has a hard time remembering that what he likes is not always what I like (ex: "I want to buy X to make you happy", me:"Honey, you like X, not me" and he will just keep on bringing it up). So yes: husband does have a lot of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits.</p><p>Malika, thanks for asking about V: he is doing really good right now. He is the most stable he has ever been. We use picture schedules on a more consistant basis and it helps a lot. School wise, he is being tested for an IEP. When I have the results, I will make a post. It will be end of April... </p><p>It is hard to deal with special need kiddos within the same household. But when I have a chance to rest a bit, I realize that my kids also have a lot positive going on for them. </p><p>Whatever is going with Sweet Pea, I believe I am better armed today than I was with V. </p><p>As far as TEACCH or ABA services, I will need a diagnosis before anything happens. I'm not even sure wether intensive therapy would be needed. But more family guidance towards her specific challenges. Not another sticker/reward system like one of her therapist suggested (therapist is good with her, just don't understand the level of her tantrums since she has never seen them). I have video taped Sweet Pea while tantruming and showed her. Everything she suggested, I do already... I need more skilled help. Not just common sense and good parenting protocols.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ktllc, post: 586973, member: 11847"] I think we have been able to survive Sweet Pea because we've all learned so much with V. I have known for a long time that there were more issues than just the obvious speech delay. But I also see lots of strength in her. Strength that would be against an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis. But looking back, V has/had the same kind of strength and he still received the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis... so no, definitely not clear cut but as you all know: been there done that with V. husband does indeed have quite a few Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits. I would like him to be tested just because I'm curious, but he is not really on board. He said he will if I really want him too. But I don't want to push him in doing something he does not want to... I was having a converstion with a friend about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and being self centered. And she had a comment "it might have been easier for you to understand because of your husband having so many traits". She does not really know husband and was just assuming it was one of husband Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits to be self centered. I kind of paused... I had never thought about it because husband happens to be a very helpful person, always ready to help and rescue people. BUT, if he thinks something needs to be one way it will be hard for him to change his mind. So I usually let him decide on a lot of stuff that simply don't matter to me: color of the walls, angle of the stairs on the deck we built, etc... you get the idea. He also has a hard time remembering that what he likes is not always what I like (ex: "I want to buy X to make you happy", me:"Honey, you like X, not me" and he will just keep on bringing it up). So yes: husband does have a lot of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits. Malika, thanks for asking about V: he is doing really good right now. He is the most stable he has ever been. We use picture schedules on a more consistant basis and it helps a lot. School wise, he is being tested for an IEP. When I have the results, I will make a post. It will be end of April... It is hard to deal with special need kiddos within the same household. But when I have a chance to rest a bit, I realize that my kids also have a lot positive going on for them. Whatever is going with Sweet Pea, I believe I am better armed today than I was with V. As far as TEACCH or ABA services, I will need a diagnosis before anything happens. I'm not even sure wether intensive therapy would be needed. But more family guidance towards her specific challenges. Not another sticker/reward system like one of her therapist suggested (therapist is good with her, just don't understand the level of her tantrums since she has never seen them). I have video taped Sweet Pea while tantruming and showed her. Everything she suggested, I do already... I need more skilled help. Not just common sense and good parenting protocols. [/QUOTE]
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