Staying sane on the Spectrum

[MamaRita]

Sharing a message I rec'd from Cafe Naomi! Hope everyone can get involved in this.

Mama Rita, Group Admin!

Keeping a sense of humor while raising an autistic child might sometimes feel like an impossible task.  Maybe we can help!

All next week, Kim Stagliano, mother of 3 daughters with autism and author of the acclaimed book, "All I Can Handle: I'm No Mother Teresa," will be joining us to answer YOUR questions on how to live, love, and laugh while parenting a child on the spectrum.

Ask your question today and you could win a copy of Kim's book >>

We hope to see you there!

~ Cafe Naomi

[MommyJanice44]

THANK YOU .. Just the question i am in need of right now lol ... Next week is when we ask the questions'?? or now ...........  

[FELICIA1180]

I'M NEW TO THIS SITE, NOT SURE HOW TO USE IT.

[connorsmommy77]

my son has autism and we find out this friday if our daughter does too

[Lisa.Ross]

Need advice on my sensory seeking 3 year old...  Likes to "finger paint" with the contents of her diaper... all over herself, the walls, the bed, windows, mirrors... basically anything she can reach.  I DON'T spank, but have no idea how to discipline for this.  Asking her, telling her not to do it isn't working.  She goes straight into the shower to get cleaned up, but isn't allowed to take a bath or stay in any longer than needed to get clean as she LOVES the water and that would be more like a reward....  HELP!

 

[Mely601]

Im also new on this site also not familiar how to use and go from one group to another...

But even do I don't know how to navigate I'm so very glad Im in it.... I'm a mom of a recently diagnose 3 year old boy ..... For me sanity or insanity what ever works with the child in order to get some where no matter if is a big step or a very tinny but still a step.....

[OriginalRae82]

I am new to cafemom and still trying to figure out how to use everything

I am a mom of two boys - my 3 yr old has ASD and my 5 yr old had speech delays but the ECSEP he has been in has help ALOT ... Trying to find mom's like me to get support or just to vent with mom's that actually understand what living with an ASD child is like ... anyone out there?

[Crystaljw4]

My son will be 5 next week. He has Aspergers. I am looking for a good support group. I have never felt so alone and so in the dark about something.

[kendragarten]

I have a 16 year old with Asperger's, can someone give me some suggestions for this very difficult child?

He has a Dr. and a therapist, but I still need support, ideas.  He seems to take out his anger at having no social life on me. 

[Vikingangel]

Does she get the chance during the day to get to play with fingerpaints? Maybe playdough? I am thinking esp. at her age, she is more interested in the texture of it, then anything else. Maybe if she gets an overload of that type of sensory input during the day, then she will not find the need to seek it in umm her diaper..lol Good Luck!

[Goldylocks92]

As a mom with 2 Autistic boys, I understand how you must feel and I send positive thoughts and prayers to you - no matter what the outcome of the doctor's appointment tomorrow. Please let me know! My son was 22 months old when he was diagnosed. At the same time I realized that I was pregnant . I spent my pregnancy worried and then, when I saw some of the early signs when he was young, I did not know how I could go on. he too, was diagnosed.

They are now 10 and 12. I never thought that I was a strong person, but I have realized that, when taking each day at a time, it is OK. I still get jealous sometimes of other moms who seem to have it "easier", but love my boys and have faith that I will be able to deal with each stage of their lives.

I don't know if this helps at all, but I will be thinking of you tomorrow. The fact that you are on this website shows that you are proactive and will seek out whatever both of your children need! There are so many other moms out there who will support you in your journey. Join a local support group - friends in similar situations make everything easier to take! Good luck.