en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2527908 Comments by Flannery http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2013/05/it-could-be-my-child-on-that-poster.html#IDComment642318326 These stories keep me up at night. So scary, and can happen SO easily. Tue, 14 May 2013 21:05:49 +0000 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2013/05/it-could-be-my-child-on-that-poster.html#IDComment642318326 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/10/blog-of-month-autism-underground.html#IDComment453047563 So it's like Cheers, but for autism parents? Count me in! Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:25:35 +0000 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/10/blog-of-month-autism-underground.html#IDComment453047563 http://www.wantapeanut.com/2012/09/and-back-again.html#IDComment444062546 You are incredibly brave for taking on that challenge, because I'm quite certain I couldn't manage it well. Even if I was in a position where I didn't have to work, I'm not sure I would have the necessary patience. It's my own short-coming. But I give big kudos for recognizing what wasn't working, and making the change. I hope this is a really positive experience and you see the growth that isn't happening at school. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:21:45 +0000 http://www.wantapeanut.com/2012/09/and-back-again.html#IDComment444062546 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/09/some-days-you-get-autism-and-some-days.html#IDComment439560681 But what if they end up liking staying home and not doing anything fun? Then what? I need to know this because I'm sure this is coming my way at some point, and it's handy to have the answers ahead of time. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:31:05 +0000 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/09/some-days-you-get-autism-and-some-days.html#IDComment439560681 http://littlebabyfields.blogspot.com/2012/08/off-with-their-heads.html#IDComment429491652 Love the pic! And yes, there are a lot of eggshells around, not just at your place. Be sure to wear your sneakers before venturing out! Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:17:24 +0000 http://littlebabyfields.blogspot.com/2012/08/off-with-their-heads.html#IDComment429491652 http://www.thecupcakebandits.com/2012/08/interactivehuman-body-discover-pack.html#IDComment429398364 We have a children's body encyclopedia, but this looks a lot more kid-friendly. I'll have to check that out for Connor. Thanks for the review! Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:54:07 +0000 http://www.thecupcakebandits.com/2012/08/interactivehuman-body-discover-pack.html#IDComment429398364 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/getting-your-gened-teachers-ready-for.html#IDComment429364554 Excellent info! I'm busy preparing the teacher packet that I give out every year, and will include a couple of these as well. Here's to a great school year! *fingers crossed* Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:50:40 +0000 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/getting-your-gened-teachers-ready-for.html#IDComment429364554 http://www.whac-a-mole-life.com/2012/08/giveaway-easy-to-love-but-hard-to-raise.html#IDComment429343397 Damn, am I too late for this? My kid has severe ADHD and mild Asperger's, enough said. Looking forward to hearing more about this book. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:00:48 +0000 http://www.whac-a-mole-life.com/2012/08/giveaway-easy-to-love-but-hard-to-raise.html#IDComment429343397 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/nobody-will-be-safe-from-my-troll-brain.html#IDComment421840777 It's like that, is it? *clears throat* "Xanadu, Xanadu, (now we are here) In Xanadu Xanadu, Xanadu, (now we are here) In Xanadu" Good day to you, madam. :p Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:23:49 +0000 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/nobody-will-be-safe-from-my-troll-brain.html#IDComment421840777 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-dont-know-what-to-call-this-one.html#IDComment417240763 I'm dreading those years too because I share your penchant for anxiety. I suppose somehow we will all get through it, perhaps with a few more scars. And drinks. Tue, 7 Aug 2012 17:58:54 +0000 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-dont-know-what-to-call-this-one.html#IDComment417240763 http://www.whac-a-mole-life.com/2012/07/no-its-not-okay.html#IDComment404391213 Dude, what's with the pony tail holders? For reals, my son does that to me, and went through a phase of obsession with my hair clips. He even had a little nest of them squirrel away under his bed. But hey, I feel ya. Things that seem trivial are things we have to stay on top of, because in a few short years they will become bigger issues to tackle. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:32:55 +0000 http://www.whac-a-mole-life.com/2012/07/no-its-not-okay.html#IDComment404391213 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/06/truth-hurts.html#IDComment380283583 This has been going around for the last week. I blame summer vacation. Glad that today was better. Hang in there lady. Drop by and add some good pick-me-up songs to my play list, god knows I need 'em. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:55:49 +0000 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/06/truth-hurts.html#IDComment380283583 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/06/special-needs-ryan-gosling-18.html#IDComment376654770 The last one is my fave, but I think I'd put Clooney to work doing...something else. Fri, 8 Jun 2012 13:18:50 +0000 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/06/special-needs-ryan-gosling-18.html#IDComment376654770 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/05/why-i-dont-and-never-will-hate.html#IDComment365925576 As awful as that sounds, I have to admit that there are still a whole lotta days where I'm going "what is happening, what am I going to do, I don't understand this." Wed, 23 May 2012 19:52:41 +0000 http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/2012/05/why-i-dont-and-never-will-hate.html#IDComment365925576 http://littlebabyfields.blogspot.com/2012/05/hard-to-get.html#IDComment355888454 Wow, those are some serious chores. And as soon as she's mastered them, send her over. I'll gladly pay her to do those things at my house. Then she can buy all the little blue toys she wants. And I agree with Lizbeth, at least it wasn't Target. You guys were probably not even noticed at Walmart. Mon, 7 May 2012 15:47:30 +0000 http://littlebabyfields.blogspot.com/2012/05/hard-to-get.html#IDComment355888454 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/05/lesson-in-diversity.html#IDComment355861999 I can imagine how stressful that must be. Not only is it a hurtful thing to say, but as he gets older, it could cause a peer to react in an aggressive manner toward him. I'm sure he heard it from someone else, and just needs to understand the power of his words. I'm sure it will be okay, and you will turn this into a teachable moment. Mon, 7 May 2012 14:51:18 +0000 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/05/lesson-in-diversity.html#IDComment355861999 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/05/special-needs-ryan-gosling-week-13.html#IDComment354025061 Ryan+pool=BLISS!!! Fri, 4 May 2012 14:29:54 +0000 http://www.extremeparenthood.com/2012/05/special-needs-ryan-gosling-week-13.html#IDComment354025061 http://www.myaspergersteen.com/scarred-for-life-why-my-son-hates-school/#IDComment347057792 That's awful, just awful. People just don't understand how sensitive our kids are, any kids really, but especially our kids. Mine is "high functioning" and is often thought of as simply "misbehaving". What you need is Mrs. W's home phone number. That way you can call her in the middle of the night and let her hear the night terrors. I mean, it's the least she can do, right? Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:22:22 +0000 http://www.myaspergersteen.com/scarred-for-life-why-my-son-hates-school/#IDComment347057792 http://www.whac-a-mole-life.com/2012/04/we-are-here-community-mobilizes-to-help.html#IDComment346926414 I'm glad you're in the community. Alone, our voices are small, but together they are a mighty roar! Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:47:20 +0000 http://www.whac-a-mole-life.com/2012/04/we-are-here-community-mobilizes-to-help.html#IDComment346926414 http://confessionsofanaspergersmom.blogspot.com/2012/04/up-in-da-club.html#IDComment345912710 So glad your night ended well. I really hope he can find some clarity and see that this situation is only temporary. It won't last forever. Hugs! Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:01:46 +0000 http://confessionsofanaspergersmom.blogspot.com/2012/04/up-in-da-club.html#IDComment345912710