tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post3688794118382606541..comments2024-03-28T18:23:12.898-04:00Comments on Slaying, Blogging, Whatever...: Labeling...Delennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567889031642608101noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-3291600709584328652011-09-19T23:24:26.774-04:002011-09-19T23:24:26.774-04:00Im so sorry Im behind on the goings on of your lif...Im so sorry Im behind on the goings on of your life, my friend. <br /><br />Michael will be in my thoughts -- I do hope that things will work out with the new doctor -- lots of big, big hugs.<br /><br />Youre an amazing Momma--your family is lucky to have you!JJhttp://reproductive-jeans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-57912007091013196652011-09-19T16:36:47.114-04:002011-09-19T16:36:47.114-04:00I would LOVE to get a label for my young'un. I...I would LOVE to get a label for my young'un. I seem unable to get a label, and so it's hard for us to get the proper treatment. My boy is 13 1/2, just started the 8th grade. He got a "preliminary" Aspergers diagnosis from a therapist, but our HMO (apparently) wouldn't/couldn't approve the formal testing. Next, I'm gonna try the local school district; I understand they do the testing for free. And then, maybe some special services/accommodations will be available for my boy as he begins high school next year. ::sigh::<br /><br />So, yeah. I feel ya. You're damned if ya do, damned if ya don't. :-DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500861510741328385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-26276680854637149002011-09-19T15:42:14.547-04:002011-09-19T15:42:14.547-04:00I found you through lost and found and I'm gla...I found you through lost and found and I'm glad I did. You have a lovely blog. Good luck with all your futher plans.<br />Just wanted to let you know that I am a teacher in a normal school that does have some special needs kids too, and I have taught the most wonderful Aspberger kid. So polite. He would always wait until he could see I was not busy and then ask for help. Yes he wasn't social and he did know a load about dinosaurs, but a real gentle soul that I appreciated. Another older kid in our school was also Aspbergers and he also did very well. There are actually very famous Aspberger people that have achived well. You could also land up with a genius. Trying to find the silver lining here!Heatherhttp://surviveandthrive.co.zanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-81082221040826273272011-09-19T12:33:52.019-04:002011-09-19T12:33:52.019-04:00All that matters is that you are aware that he has...All that matters is that you are aware that he has needs, you are addressing them, and at the end of the day, you are advocating for your child. That's what a good mom does! So be proud and know that this is a journey. I hope that the doctor helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-33159473463086869812011-09-19T08:11:21.962-04:002011-09-19T08:11:21.962-04:00Coming from a family rife with mental illness that...Coming from a family rife with mental illness that falls between the significant and lifelong disabling and the mild yet annoying, I can understand not wanting a label. Once it's there , it's there. There can be a stigma. <br /><br />One huge grief for my siblings and I is that our father has always refused the label of schizophrenia, and therefore any treatment. That lack of treatment has affected us all greatly. All 5 of us kids fall somewhere on the sprectrum when it comes to mental health issues. My brother too has refused that label, and suffers from crippling anxiety and panic disorder, so much so that when his wife went in to labor this summer, he could not drive, and my mother had to take them to the hospital. That finally got him in to see a doctor.<br /><br />For me, I have mild OCD. I do appreciate knowing that I have it, and using cognitive behavioral therapy interventions has always been enough to manage it. Knowing that it is just what I inherited from my family, and my brain comes with its gifts as well as its dark side, it helps me manage life better. <br /><br />I am more easy sharing that label with professionals rather than anyone other than close friends. As a parent, I would be more comfortable sharing that label with school professionals for my child, but would probably consider it TMI for other children, friends, and extended family to know.MrsSpockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10792687516201324640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-30650044112486943892011-09-13T17:07:44.940-04:002011-09-13T17:07:44.940-04:00I jus hope you find what you are looking for, a wa...I jus hope you find what you are looking for, a way to help him!!! You are a great mother my friendCibelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361386515177047271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-67305403349064496532011-09-10T21:46:33.625-04:002011-09-10T21:46:33.625-04:00hoping that regardless of the "label" - ...hoping that regardless of the "label" - things are on the right track for Michael and you all.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548514864368948179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-73245911761936140572011-09-09T11:21:50.480-04:002011-09-09T11:21:50.480-04:00Ahhh, labels. I have a love hate relationship wit...Ahhh, labels. I have a love hate relationship with them. The thought of being "stuck" in a category is frustrating, but at the same time having certain labels brings extra help.<br /><br />I hope this new doctor can help Michael and your family as he goes through the school year.<br /><br />After meeting him in person, he really is a delightful and interesting fella. Ike and I really enjoyed our time with him (and you guys) last year. Can you believe it's been a year almost?!?<br /><br />Hoping you get the help you need to transition him through the school year.<br /><br />xoxoSuzy, Not a Fertile Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07093473278342134823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079611.post-16823986198100145222011-09-08T23:53:14.097-04:002011-09-08T23:53:14.097-04:00It sounds like your new doctor might be really goo...It sounds like your new doctor might be really good. I know several kids who are diagnosed as Asperger's and the school system has made some wonderful accommodations for them. One way or another, I hope you find Michael the help you are looking for.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.com