tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post4622697087088676282..comments2024-03-28T14:32:11.018-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: The 50 Something Lack of Planning Autism Bluesbookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-70529899152567666842013-06-12T18:46:24.771-04:002013-06-12T18:46:24.771-04:00thank you! looking forward to your future posts!thank you! looking forward to your future posts!Dayna Camphttp://funandprofitblogging.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-25169822730226313032013-06-12T07:43:29.118-04:002013-06-12T07:43:29.118-04:00I think you are really brave covering this subject...I think you are really brave covering this subject as it's a difficult one!Sophie Bownshttp://sophiebowns.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-91683164306846339902013-06-12T04:59:25.209-04:002013-06-12T04:59:25.209-04:00This is such a difficult subject. Perhaps your mot...This is such a difficult subject. Perhaps your mother-in-law is making up for being classed as a bad parent back in the 50s.Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-83899164129556456552013-06-11T22:57:12.160-04:002013-06-11T22:57:12.160-04:00This is a subject very close to my heart as I am t...This is a subject very close to my heart as I am the mother of an 8 year old autistic son and even now it's a struggle. I've had to fight with schools in order to get him the services he needs etc. I applaud your MIL for not shutting him away and that teacher for helping. All the best to your family. The AnnMarie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637115209098696545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-87834712949631857792013-06-11T22:20:36.147-04:002013-06-11T22:20:36.147-04:00I have a sister who has an autistic daughter. She ...I have a sister who has an autistic daughter. She moved her into a facility that is teaching her to live without parental assistance because one day the parents won't be around.<br /><br />Good luck in your plight to fix this.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15646247120767244643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-44607639219075947172013-06-11T20:39:43.513-04:002013-06-11T20:39:43.513-04:00I have two nephews with Autism, but I don't kn...I have two nephews with Autism, but I don't know much about them as my sister doesn't really like anyone and blames us for her problems. :/ <br />Anyway, I hope that your BIL will be alright even after his mother passes on, it's too bad he hasn't been allowed to spread his wings a bit moreKisahttp://www.ohayookasan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-11262001387258168062013-06-11T18:35:04.265-04:002013-06-11T18:35:04.265-04:00Part of my brother in law's particular makeup ...Part of my brother in law's particular makeup is that, although he is verbal, it is very difficult for him to express himself. We've never dared to ask him that question-and I don't know if my mil could deal with it if he said he wanted to live elsewhere. He never has been able to learn to drive - where he lives, there is limited mass transit. He works part time in a sheltered workshop, and when not working, he stays in his room (coming up only for meals) reading or watching TV, although he loves to go to Wal-Mart or to Barnes & Nobles, too. Baby steps, yes. He suffers a lot from anxiety and any change of routine brings the anxiety on.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-57175266882052617032013-06-11T18:29:19.265-04:002013-06-11T18:29:19.265-04:00Dayna, I am sending you and your son both my best ...Dayna, I am sending you and your son both my best wishes. May you find a good replacement for your morning caregiver soon. "One day at a time" is so true. Tomorrow's post will be on a different topic but I hope to return to my brother in law's saga in the next couple of days.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-86975165150741031432013-06-11T18:26:10.775-04:002013-06-11T18:26:10.775-04:00You are so right - autism does not go away when th...You are so right - autism does not go away when the individual becomes an adult. We agree that this family member has so much potential. I hope we can give him the opportunity of stretching his wings.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-5591153770527223772013-06-11T18:24:37.031-04:002013-06-11T18:24:37.031-04:00Thank you. I want to share this because I know the...Thank you. I want to share this because I know there are other families in our situation - all trying to feel our way through.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-24534384937644527932013-06-11T10:54:57.962-04:002013-06-11T10:54:57.962-04:00Does your BIL want to live away from his mom? My b...Does your BIL want to live away from his mom? My best friend's adult brother (in his 40s) with autism still lives with his aging parents but he has a job and a car and he comes and goes as he pleases.<br /><br />Maybe baby steps are required for your BIL? What does your BIL do during the day to keep him busy?<br /><br />Good luck to you and your family.Stephaniehttp://www.harboreassist.com/category/newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-4736674685073996152013-06-11T08:20:58.714-04:002013-06-11T08:20:58.714-04:00Yes, my son is 23. He has always been developmenta...Yes, my son is 23. He has always been developmentally delayed, in sp. ed, and now has a physical disability called Dystonia. He has been in a wheelchair now since mid high school. It's hard to pinpoint the "biggest" challenge right now because there are many challenges. Finding a good caregiver is one of the biggest right now. We just found out there our morning caregiver who is wonderful with David, is leaving to work for another company. I'm so sad about that but I know the Lord will provide another one who will be just as good. Sometimes it's hard to believe though. Looking forward to your post tomorrow!Dayna Camphttp://funandprofitblogging.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-59995318533478177172013-06-11T08:19:14.797-04:002013-06-11T08:19:14.797-04:00This must be a very difficult thing to deal with, ...This must be a very difficult thing to deal with, Alana, since when we think of autism we usually think of it as being a problem of childhood. The son, however, would probably blossom if he were allowed to stretch his wings a bit.AmyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10016393315360502122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-2623448939436311342013-06-11T08:12:27.088-04:002013-06-11T08:12:27.088-04:00These are never easy discussions...
Part of the is...These are never easy discussions...<br />Part of the issue is fear, part of the issue is loneliness, part of the issue is misinformation...<br /><br />No magic wand exists to solve these. My heart goes out to you all working on this...Cerebrations.bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273098928740152430noreply@blogger.com