tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post3730349427124567592..comments2024-02-28T02:22:02.468-08:00Comments on Gardening, goofing off and autism: Vent after reading dev. ped's reportUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-30537436395375288582007-11-13T07:31:00.000-08:002007-11-13T07:31:00.000-08:001) Thanks so much for commenting on my blog re: co...1) Thanks so much for commenting on my blog re: common misunderstandings and autism.<BR/><BR/>2) Just reading your recent posts, especially this one, and your visitors' comments has taught me a great deal. I know parents of kids with autism don't like to be considered heroes and insist you're simply plugging through, but really, you're all amazing.<BR/><BR/>3) I love your son's version of that favorite Sesame Street song and will probably be humming that all day now. :) <BR/><BR/>Thanks!! K.Sustenance Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980573661955592633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-11434993931551273592007-10-29T08:59:00.000-07:002007-10-29T08:59:00.000-07:00Catching up on some blogs. Boy, you've been busy ...Catching up on some blogs. Boy, you've been busy lately!<BR/><BR/>We've had similar experiences. When I've actually worked up the nerve to say something to another professional about it, they all tell me to remember it is but ONE snapshot in time by a person who DOESN'T see your child frequently and has no baseline for comparison other than a manual/textbook. Use the eval to help you get service you might need or want but trust your knowledge of your kids! They are doing great and you are a great mom. Keep THAT in your sights and move on to the next...<BR/><BR/>BTW, we've run in to that with MORE than one so-called specialist. Don't be afraid to fire a doctor. They are only as good as the reliability of their information and the relationhsip they are willing to establish with you and your kids. Clearly this lady just wasn't able to do that.<BR/>xxxx hugsNiksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-38519604533025783392007-10-27T19:19:00.000-07:002007-10-27T19:19:00.000-07:00Wow, thanks for posting this, I have really been m...Wow, thanks for posting this, I have really been meaning to spend 30 min. of alone time with my son. I really needed that reminder... and was that "good job?" I think I can remember that one!! lolburgiboogiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409408452487415225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-31854152572223121072007-10-27T18:47:00.000-07:002007-10-27T18:47:00.000-07:00She must have just been pushing paperwork off her ...She must have just been pushing paperwork off her desk and not thinking. You have a right to get mad. Hope things get worked out.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786127130691625566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-3551829938487135372007-10-27T10:05:00.000-07:002007-10-27T10:05:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry. And I totally understand your feeli...I'm so sorry. And I totally understand your feelings right now. It is so frustrating. Most only seem to parrot what the textbooks said... and those books were from years ago and contained three sentences about autism. Some still act like it is us refrigerator moms who gave our kids autism. So yes, the "atta boy" and "occasional hug" comments are not that surprising. Frustrating but not surprising.<BR/><BR/>Sorry, don't mean to add to your anger. Hang in there! You are doing fabulous. Your boys are doing great. You are their mom. Question everything and follow your heart. You know what makes a difference in their lives. Don't let a person tell you otherwise just because they have "credentials". I was never one to question authority but somehow somewhere I became this color outside the lines person. It is scary but empowering all the same. Believe in yourself and fight for your kids. In other words, keep doing what you are doing! <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long post! I just really want you to know that you are not alone! And that you have every right to be mad at a professional that you expected to be able to help you!Mom without a manualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419516888941518587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-55551145187322403752007-10-27T07:52:00.000-07:002007-10-27T07:52:00.000-07:00I'm also sorry you are feeling so bad, but I compl...I'm also sorry you are feeling so bad, but I completely understand why!! We had a similar experience with our neurologist. It felt like one of those if-this-is-Tuesday-this-must-<BR/>be-Belgium scenarios. <BR/><BR/>We aren't going back either. I also wanted to write a letter, but decided to hold off in case I need a referral, though I can't imagine actually trusting this guy's judgment on anything. <BR/><BR/>Sorry you had to go through this. The thing that bugs me the most is how very common this experience is. What's wrong with our medical professionals?kristen spinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099514779097752438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-21672539396933101092007-10-26T20:43:00.000-07:002007-10-26T20:43:00.000-07:00Well, that's crap. I'm angry for you. Did she seem...Well, that's crap. I'm angry for you. Did she seem this out-of-touch when you met with her? Wow. I wish you were up here, I'd send you to ours for a second opinion AND J and S could play with B and G while you waited. Seriously, though, I'm sorry you're feeling bad right now.KALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212441008066693103noreply@blogger.com