special needs children

theresa · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject:

Hi
My son who is 12 has aspergers syndrome which affects the whole family.
He is the most loving boy but it is hard to reach him at times, he really is one in a million Exclamation

_Harriet_ · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

HI all,
Just a little update on patch as he has a big orthopedic surgeons appointment tomorrow morning, we've known for some time that either his posterior tendons or Achilles tendons have tightened but due to getting messed about by the last surgeon it has been put on hold for a few months, but we meet the new one tomorrow Very Happy

, originally the idea was botox & if that worked they would operate on both tendons then plaster & to do both lets at once,
I just hope they can start some treatment soon as he has started to lose his balance when running due to his feet turning in now & he is getting to the point where his shoes wont go on if it gets any worse, & although hes partially wheel chair bound i would be heartbroken for him if he couldnt walk anymore at all,

I i just really feel for him as he went through so much as a baby & we thought he'd need no more invasive surgery & now at 8 its starting again thankfully hes totally chilled thinks its really funny having a bruise the size of Russia on his forehead & nose Laughing

heres a pic of the lad himself

JackieP · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

Hi guys

My eldest daughter has Asperger's syndrome and Bipolar Disorder, We hoped that a gorgeous lab dog would help her cope with some of her symptoms. I think it has worked for her to a small degree but our dogs have helped me rather more!!!

I would love to hear from anyone else with special needs children of any description.

Love Jackie xxxxx

_Linda_ · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject:

Hi Jackie

My son is 10 and severely autistic, he loves the dogs and they help him to receive and give love, my Roly was the best with him! Now we just have to rescue Jana from his bedroom! He goes to bed at 5pm at night and we cant stop him bless!

They are so special and we are privileged to have them IMHO

Linda

MOSEY · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject:

Couldn't agree more, Linda! Life becomes a far richer experience when your children teach you to appreciate everything you have previously taken for granted. And all the positives become that bit more precious. I think living with a kid with special needs has helped me to see the real beauty in people, and in the world. Smile

My eldest son has Aspergers syndrome. Sam (imho) is a star and after a rocky start, he is a complete joy. We are getting a bit better at managing the litle hiccups along the way, now. When things are good, we are all so, so happy in a way that we couldn't have imagined.

My lab is fabulous with him and patient to a fault when he smothers her with tactile over-affection. She tolerates Sam in a way that she wouldn't with anyone else. I think she just knows. He has grown in confidence so much since we got her.

I'm so glad to find this thread tonight - sometimes you can feel like no other parents really understand what it's like. And the worst ever is when they say things like 'It's just a shame!'. You know they mean well, but they just don't see the joy our kids bring! Very Happy

_Linda_ · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

I completely understand what you mean Mo, though I have to say all animals just seem to know, even cats let him pick them up and horses are so gentle too! Animals really put us humans to shame when it comes to understanding special needs!

The other thing people dont realise is how isolating it can be for the parents, it can get very lonely for the parents due to the restrictions of where you can take them etc. However, I would not change him for the world!

Linda

MOSEY · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

I agree, Linda. Animals can teach us a lot about the beauty of the world.

I had a little black cat called Megan, who I bought when I was 17 after I lost my mum. I never told anyone how nuch I was hurting as I didn't want to worry them and I used to go into my room to cry in peace. Megan would jump onto me and nuzzle her head against me. She'd wait until I stopped crying, then she would purr and make me smile. It was weird - she was just so spiritual, that cat.

When I was a bit older and was pregnant with Sam, she would spent hours on my knee with her head on my bump. A lovely cat! She helped me more than she could ever have known. Life's funny!! Everyone is so busy making money and worrying about material things, but the real joy is found in special kids and instinctive furry friends.