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is this still active?
anyone still use this?
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Single dad... Completely overwhelmed
Hi, my name is Michael. I'm 44, and live in the Greater Binghamton area of Upstate NY. I've been married for 20 years, and separated for the last 3 and a half. I have custody of my 3 boys (17, 14, and 12 years old). I live an incredibly stressful life. My wife is emotionally (and sometimes physically) abusive to our sons…
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Hello!
My name is Shay. I'm new to the group. My son will be 4 in October. He's quite severe ASD and non-verbal. Extremely strong and fast! 4 months ago I decided I needed to get in shape to keep up with him. I have to stay stronger and faster than he is so I can keep him safe and calm. In 4 months I'm down 18 lbs and 22". I've…
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New here, and a question...
My son is 7 and will be evaluated by a psychologist, who will then send us for autism evaluation. I am unsure what to tell him about why we are doing this. He always wants to know exactly what is going on but I don't want him to think something is "wrong" with him if that makes sense. He is verbal and on grade level with…
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Noob here! Wish me luck!
Hi guys! I'm Ashley, 32, mom of 3 (my 10 year old son is on the spectrum) and 2 stepkids, from Arkansas. Just getting started and hoping to lose 43 lbs (lost 4 of that so far), and get my figure back. I'm tired of having a mom butt! Lol! I want to say I'll exercise, but I'll pretty much a couch potato, besides the usual…
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Hi New Here
Hello, I am Jan and I am mother to six kids, ages 31, 28, 29, 15, 14 and 10. My 14 year old son has mid-functioning classic autism (can talk, self potty, low educational skills) and my 15 year old is an Aspie with ADHD. I have a LOT to lose in this weight loss battle. I am currently at 273, having started at 287. My…
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Hi, Y'all
I opened this account a while back and promptly forgot about it, but I'm back now. I have a lovely son 4.5 with moderate/ severe autism. He is non-verbal. I think we knew for a while but the diagnosis was still to much to handle. I got depressed and turned to food. A year later and a lot of changes have happened. I now see…
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New to Autism
Hi... I'm going to type this fast since I feel guilty enough for being on a health site for myself when I could be spending this time researching what I can be doing to help my 2 year old start talking. Just got the diagnosis in July... since then it's been research and learning, and it's so overwhelming... so many…
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Hi, I'm Devon- Mom to Avery (ASD, age 3.5)
I was glad to find this group. I am a 30 y/o married mom of 1. My daughter was diagnosed at age 2.5 with ASD (mild/moderate) and we began intensive ABA immediately. September will be our 1 year anniversary of therapy. She is adorable, affectionate, verbal, and incredibly smart. I have big plans for her in the future but I…
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Parents of Extraordinary Children
Hello Fellow Parents of Extraordinary Children! My husband and I have formed a team to walk for the Cause, the Philadelphia Autism Walk and would love and appreciate your support. Please visit the link below, consider joining our team and/or making a donation. Whatever you can do will be much appreciated. If you decide to…
