tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.comments2023-10-08T06:38:12.981-07:00Life with an Alphabet Soup ChildUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-52472127443659819212015-12-21T00:39:44.582-08:002015-12-21T00:39:44.582-08:00This is very interesting thanks for keeping us upd...This is very interesting thanks for keeping us updated. It's good to know that work has been fantastic and business is booming.Child behavior and autismhttp://www.conductmanagement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-15315918676775624412013-11-30T19:59:37.149-08:002013-11-30T19:59:37.149-08:00Hi Amelia! I just came across this blog and it rem...Hi Amelia! I just came across this blog and it reminded me of some of the thoughts I had when I first realized that I had Asperger's. It was shortly after my two sons were diagnosed back in 2008. (I was diagnosed later.) I started blogging shortly thereafter and in 2011 my husband and I co-founded Autism Empowerment in Vancouver, WA. We're a 501(c)3 grassroots organization of positivity for the Autism and Asperger community.<br /><br />One of our programs is Autism and Scouting which is how we first heard of you. We read the article you wrote about Elias for Autism Asperger's Digest. My husband wrote to the magazine and we were given permission to repost on the Autism Empowerment website which we did earlier this evening.<br /><br />Since you are also in WA, I thought I'd learn a little about you so I found your blog and was excited to see you are a freelance writer too. I love to write. You'll find that many Aspie women are quite prolific! Here is a link to our Resource Center for women on the autism spectrum at Autism Empowerment:<br /><br />http://www.autismempowerment.org/support/individuals-autism-spectrum/resources-for-females-on-the-autism-spectrum/<br /><br />I was wondering if you might be interested in guest blogging for the Autism Empowerment website about topics of interest to you, your family and the autism community? <br /><br />Also, our organization is publishing an Autism and Scouting Leadership Training Kit and has an Autism and Scouting facebook page in case you know someone in scouting leadership who would like to get a free kit for your son's unit. (Check the Autism and Scouting Page at our website. We also have two radio podcasts, Autism Empowerment Radio and Autism and Scouting Radio.)<br /><br />Just let us know! No pressure. :-) I liked your work and felt a connection and wanted to give you a chance to share of yourself with others too!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Karen<br />http://www.autismempowerment.org <br />karen@autismempowerment.org<br /><br />(My personal blog which I have not updated in awhile is www.aspierations.blogspot.com )Karenhttp://www.aspierations.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-83790548692879326802012-08-02T13:41:31.228-07:002012-08-02T13:41:31.228-07:00And, because I just can't shut up:
Doing the ...And, because I just can't shut up:<br /><br />Doing the right thing is no guarantee of a good outcome. Life isn't TV. People who don't understand your dilemma and have the cojones to judge you are delusional.CrossFit Fattiehttp://crossfitfattie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-7700167784143200832012-08-02T13:27:51.527-07:002012-08-02T13:27:51.527-07:00Crud. It gave me a chance to review and is still m...Crud. It gave me a chance to review and is still managed to miss an error. "Remember that you didn't know then everything you do now." Sorry.CrossFit Fattiehttp://crossfitfattie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-36204780479986724682012-08-02T13:25:41.725-07:002012-08-02T13:25:41.725-07:001. Parenting is not one-size-fits-all. Even twins ...1. Parenting is not one-size-fits-all. Even twins need customized parenting, so your decisions for your son have to be made based on your best judgment.<br /><br />2. Parenting is, unfortunately, OJT. No one gets through it without making mistakes. Recognizing them and learning from them is the take away. Forgive yourself the rest.<br /><br />3. Parenting is done by people still trying to work out their own problems, and sometimes we don't have the wisdom at the time that we have later. Remember that you didn't know everything then that you did now.<br /><br />4. People who don't get it won't get it. But there are a lot of smug parents whose kids are superficially all kinds of successful, but I know more about their kids than they do, and there are a lot of hidden traumas. The only good thing about a public trauma, like, for instance, teenage pregnancy, is that it's more difficult to pretend it's not there, although some people manage.CrossFit Fattiehttp://crossfitfattie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-35232361081860555682012-08-02T10:46:20.656-07:002012-08-02T10:46:20.656-07:00Everyday I go to the park and I feel like every pa...Everyday I go to the park and I feel like every parent who doesn't have an autistic child is judging me and my six year old son. It's not fair!<br /><br />Most of the time he isn't really even doing anything wrong - maybe doing a bit of a scream(usually because he is happy and it's his way of communicating).<br /><br />Any ideas on how to deal with this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-61497700816619907472012-07-27T17:06:17.026-07:002012-07-27T17:06:17.026-07:00You gutted me, my friend. I have no answers, but I...You gutted me, my friend. I have no answers, but I understand the questions. The journey is so hard and the answers are so obscure. How do we know what the other path might bring (or might have...when we look back)?<br /><br />All we can do is take it day-by-day and, above all, follow your instincts.WhacamoleLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03859531985217484640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-22795440802698736582012-07-18T18:47:58.794-07:002012-07-18T18:47:58.794-07:00That's good to hear. Thank you.That's good to hear. Thank you.Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-53216867309558754662012-07-18T16:10:29.152-07:002012-07-18T16:10:29.152-07:00I think you did the right thing. It sounds like th...I think you did the right thing. It sounds like the father had things under control and going over there could have made things worse. This is just my opinion, but I AM glad you spoke up. That woman behind the counter at the bank was a witch. The one in line was an angel.christina Gregoirehttp://boomerinas.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-62757140509636923402012-07-18T13:47:43.601-07:002012-07-18T13:47:43.601-07:00Thank you. And thanks for reading.Thank you. And thanks for reading.Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-20356782770866869882012-07-18T13:45:34.701-07:002012-07-18T13:45:34.701-07:00You clarified your part of the world and made a po...You clarified your part of the world and made a positive change for someone.<br />All the little positive changes are what change the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-47578112108950178992012-07-12T14:13:19.337-07:002012-07-12T14:13:19.337-07:00Great post, I am going through hell with our schoo...Great post, I am going through hell with our school and could really use some good advocating advice on speaking to be heard and effective, so thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-56559663798676126992012-07-05T10:11:13.010-07:002012-07-05T10:11:13.010-07:00Hi Carla! Thank you so much! I'll be filling...Hi Carla! Thank you so much! I'll be filling in this page in the next couple of days, and I will definitely add you to the list!Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-25308761583471251892012-07-05T10:07:46.655-07:002012-07-05T10:07:46.655-07:00Hi ABC Soup!
I've just started following you o...Hi ABC Soup!<br />I've just started following you on twitter and I love what you're doing... I'm hoping you'll consider listing us on your Resources page when it's up and running; I'm co-creator of My IEP ToolKit: The Complete Organizer for your Special Needs Child. www.organized4kids.com Please have a look and let me know if I can answer any questions for you!<br />All best, Carla K Binswanger<br />carla@organized4kids.com<br />508-202-5555Carla K Binswangerhttp://www.organized4kids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-84272326332821564432012-06-08T14:23:42.258-07:002012-06-08T14:23:42.258-07:00Thank you! Glad you like it!Thank you! Glad you like it!Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-43207233100628792472012-06-07T07:27:59.951-07:002012-06-07T07:27:59.951-07:00You're welcome. Keep up the good work with you...You're welcome. Keep up the good work with your blog!RapturousWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894560107451535017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-10475426634901178342012-06-05T17:53:00.645-07:002012-06-05T17:53:00.645-07:00I'll definitely check out the book! We work w...I'll definitely check out the book! We work with a parent partner as well, through the wraparound program. She's been fantastic, and I've learned so much from her. <br /><br />Thanks so much for reading and stopping by!Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-17416691425581128042012-06-05T17:49:51.136-07:002012-06-05T17:49:51.136-07:00Amelia,
Informative post!
As a Mom of 2 sons wit...Amelia,<br /><br />Informative post! <br />As a Mom of 2 sons with special needs, I naively believed that the IEP team was working in their best interests - wrong!! I became a better informed parent of my children's educational rights & available resources to help them achieve their goals. A Child Advocate worker(who was a parent of a special needs child, who had already navigated the educational system) helped me the most. <br />Also, I *highly* recommend the book "How To Compromise With Your School District Without Compromising Your Child: a Field Guide For getting Effective Services for Children With Special Needs" by Gary Mayerson, Esq. This is a "must read" for any parents of special needs children, to help them navigate the educational system.MaryJanehttp://www.rapturouswriter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-20175332098967903032012-05-11T11:12:50.556-07:002012-05-11T11:12:50.556-07:00That's great to hear :) I know it isn't s...That's great to hear :) I know it isn't something most people think about, and I'm not pointing fingers or laying blame. Sometimes just a note to say "I love you guys and I'm still here" is all it takes to make us happy! <br /><br />Thank you so much for reading!Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-37676483681447440982012-05-11T11:10:59.507-07:002012-05-11T11:10:59.507-07:00I hadn't thought about this sort of thing much...I hadn't thought about this sort of thing much, I admit. Thank you for posting. I'll pay more attention to my friends' various situations and do my best to continue to work to let them know I still value them, and invite if/when I actually have gatherings!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654046667201503991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-45149545306481521792012-04-16T06:48:50.576-07:002012-04-16T06:48:50.576-07:00What made me so sad about this one was that it was...What made me so sad about this one was that it was such a fundamental milestone that most children do master by at least the age of five. I love my son very much and it's so hard to see him struggling with things that are, for most kids, basic. He is a charming kiddo, for the most part, and loves science, building things, and figuring out how things work. <br /><br />Thanks for reading!Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-21433347981060623062012-04-15T23:56:22.193-07:002012-04-15T23:56:22.193-07:00Wonderful indeed Amelia!
I can well relate to thi...Wonderful indeed Amelia!<br /><br />I can well relate to this post as I also have two kids, and both of them are poles apart. I think they can never really have anything in common, except for a few limited things. <br /><br />Yes indeed, we do feel bad when one of the kids outshines the other or does well in some things, because being parents we wish both of them the best. However, this is bound to happen and sometimes one child does well, while at other times the other child does well.<br /><br />I guess all kids have something good in them and we as parents need to realize this, and appreciate their smallest of efforts - isn't it? It does make a world of a difference to them and their mental attitude. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. :)Harleena Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009043289831968178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-85666803476524651202012-03-23T13:17:35.445-07:002012-03-23T13:17:35.445-07:00I completely agree about the stress/weight connect...I completely agree about the stress/weight connection. And wow, is it hard not to be snippy (putting it mildly there!) when you're stressed!!<br /><br />Small consolation, but the consequence for the garbage thing is fitting and appropriate:).Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707444068628430325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-72859461103699267182012-03-22T21:12:04.062-07:002012-03-22T21:12:04.062-07:00It's amazing how physically sick it can make y...It's amazing how physically sick it can make you. I suspect part of my weight loss challenge comes from chronic stress too. You know, that whole cortisol thing. Tonight went okay. He was caught red-handed and knows he was caught. This weekend he'll be touring the complex with a garbage bag and picking up trash. Not sure what else to do.Amelia Ramsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17234145427020132337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507613404215864746.post-20090691398535230632012-03-22T20:45:02.546-07:002012-03-22T20:45:02.546-07:00Sending a big hug to you! While I don't have ...Sending a big hug to you! While I don't have chronic stress over the same things, I do know that stress is awful and just NOT GOOD. Mind-numbingly, paralzyingly (yes, I made that up) awful. I hope tonight went better than you imagined!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707444068628430325noreply@blogger.com