My Kid is a Damn Nutter - Page 37

Griff · 11-25-2009, 11:35 AM

Go Mom!

xoxoxoBruce · 11-25-2009, 11:47 AM

...and for Mom of the Year... the envelope please... Clodfobble!

monster · 11-25-2009, 01:28 PM

Excellent. Great work. You -as ever- have me in awe of your resiliance, resourcefulness and just general go-get-em-ness.

Queen of the Ryche · 11-25-2009, 01:44 PM

CLOD KICKS BUTT

limey · 11-25-2009, 07:09 PM

I expect you've seen Elana's Pantry Clod, but maybe others following this thread in search of information haven't ...

Clodfobble · 11-25-2009, 07:47 PM

Yes, both Elana and Ali are regular bookmarks of mine. Next in line to check out is Karina, but I only have so many hours in the day to slog through blog archives.

limey · 11-25-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Yes, both Elana and Ali are regular bookmarks of mine. Next in line to check out is Karina, but I only have so many hours in the day to slog through blog archives.

It's not so much that I think you need to know this stuff, as that this thread may be a useful resource for others treading your path .. here's another link, to "Gluten-Free girl ..."
And, by the way, Clod did I ever tell you that you're a marvellous, MARVELLOUS wonderful mum? Huh? Did I?

monkeytaco · 11-25-2009, 08:50 PM

My daughter wants to be a nun!

Clodfobble · 11-25-2009, 10:47 PM

Thanks, to all of you. I get uncomfortable when people start trumpeting my mothering skillz, because really, I'm not that amazing. At least I don't think I am. It's like lumberjim said, I'm plenty dysfunctional just like everyone else. And I'm not putting this stuff out there to make people aware of my situation personally, but rather the overarching situation of everyone I spend time with these days.

Lots of parents have to go above and beyond to care for their kids, the only thing that makes me different is I'm doing it against the advice of a lot of people. You guys start giving me all this credit, and my first thought is, "No! Didn't you see? I didn't do this; his doctor did this--despite the fact that 90% of other doctors say he's a quack!" It would be easier if I could feel only joy at his progress, rather than this undercurrent of betrayal. But I think the sense of betrayal also makes me fight harder for him, so I guess that's good too. Well, good for him. And good for my massage therapist's pocketbook.

monster · 11-25-2009, 11:26 PM

OK so here's how it is clod. There aren't any bad parents on the cellar that I've noticed. And there are many good parents here, that I've noticed. I like to include myself in this group even though I know for sure that half of the stuff that happens in our day-to-day existance would win "suprisingly-different parenting" awards at best.

but you really have gone above and beyond for your kid. there are many autism-scale kids in our school and their parents are mostly not involved beyond saying "yup, whatever you recommend" And this is a school that attracts proactive parents. I dread to think what happens in the other schools in the district.

...anyway, we know you're not posting here to receive accolade, but it's impossible to read your progress and not say anything. It is wonderful, you are wonderful, and don't worry, karma will come back and bite you in the ass at some point. I bet your dress will be tucked into your knickers at minifobette's wedding and no-one will notice until the pictures are developped.....

xoxoxoBruce · 11-25-2009, 11:38 PM

Monster nailed it. There may be, "Lots of parents have to go above and beyond to care for their kids", but how many are there that are doing it by becoming the pharmacy's best customer? In fairness, because they may have been mislead, and probably because they haven't done the work involved to know better, rather than taking the easy way out.

skysidhe · 11-26-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Monster nailed it. There may be, "Lots of parents have to go above and beyond to care for their kids", but how many are there that are doing it by becoming the pharmacy's best customer? In fairness, because they may have been mislead, and probably because they haven't done the work involved to know better, rather than taking the easy way out.

Very true

you deserve all the accolades you can get clodfobble.

Griff · 11-27-2009, 10:04 AM

That she marches on against the pressure is what I admire. There are no experts in the field and more than a little cash grabbing going on. She is rolling the boulder to the top of the hill on her own and one day it'll stay put.

DanaC · 11-27-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

That she marches on against the pressure is what I admire. There are no experts in the field and more than a little cash grabbing going on. She is rolling the boulder to the top of the hill on her own and one day it'll stay put.

That's so beautifully put griff.

Pie · 12-01-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New Scientist

Treating toddlers for autism boosts IQ later

17:18 01 December 2009 by Bob Holmes

Toddlers with symptoms of autism can show dramatic improvement if they are given early, intensive therapy. The finding, from the first randomised controlled trial in such young children, should settle the question of whether early screening and treatment of autism are worthwhile.

I snagged the article in Pediatrics; let me know if you'd like me to send it to you.

11-25-2009, 11:35 AM	#541
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11-25-2009, 11:47 AM	#542
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	...and for Mom of the Year... the envelope please... Clodfobble! __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-25-2009, 01:28 PM	#543
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Excellent. Great work. You -as ever- have me in awe of your resiliance, resourcefulness and just general go-get-em-ness. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-25-2009, 01:44 PM	#544
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	CLOD KICKS BUTT __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

11-25-2009, 07:09 PM	#545
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I expect you've seen Elana's Pantry Clod, but maybe others following this thread in search of information haven't ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

11-25-2009, 07:47 PM	#546
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Yes, both Elana and Ali are regular bookmarks of mine. Next in line to check out is Karina, but I only have so many hours in the day to slog through blog archives. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-25-2009, 08:50 PM	#548
monkeytaco Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 8	My daughter wants to be a nun!

11-25-2009, 10:47 PM	#549
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Thanks, to all of you. I get uncomfortable when people start trumpeting my mothering skillz, because really, I'm not that amazing. At least I don't think I am. It's like lumberjim said, I'm plenty dysfunctional just like everyone else. And I'm not putting this stuff out there to make people aware of my situation personally, but rather the overarching situation of everyone I spend time with these days. Lots of parents have to go above and beyond to care for their kids, the only thing that makes me different is I'm doing it against the advice of a lot of people. You guys start giving me all this credit, and my first thought is, "No! Didn't you see? I didn't do this; his doctor did this--despite the fact that 90% of other doctors say he's a quack!" It would be easier if I could feel only joy at his progress, rather than this undercurrent of betrayal. But I think the sense of betrayal also makes me fight harder for him, so I guess that's good too. Well, good for him. And good for my massage therapist's pocketbook. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

11-25-2009, 11:26 PM	#550
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	OK so here's how it is clod. There aren't any bad parents on the cellar that I've noticed. And there are many good parents here, that I've noticed. I like to include myself in this group even though I know for sure that half of the stuff that happens in our day-to-day existance would win "suprisingly-different parenting" awards at best. but you really have gone above and beyond for your kid. there are many autism-scale kids in our school and their parents are mostly not involved beyond saying "yup, whatever you recommend" And this is a school that attracts proactive parents. I dread to think what happens in the other schools in the district. ...anyway, we know you're not posting here to receive accolade, but it's impossible to read your progress and not say anything. It is wonderful, you are wonderful, and don't worry, karma will come back and bite you in the ass at some point. I bet your dress will be tucked into your knickers at minifobette's wedding and no-one will notice until the pictures are developped..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-25-2009, 11:38 PM	#551
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Monster nailed it. There may be, "Lots of parents have to go above and beyond to care for their kids", but how many are there that are doing it by becoming the pharmacy's best customer? In fairness, because they may have been mislead, and probably because they haven't done the work involved to know better, rather than taking the easy way out. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-27-2009, 10:04 AM	#553
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	That she marches on against the pressure is what I admire. There are no experts in the field and more than a little cash grabbing going on. She is rolling the boulder to the top of the hill on her own and one day it'll stay put. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

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