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May 2013
6:26am, 10 May 2013
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*jono*
how very true, we've often had *will Joe grow out of it* and my Mom's *his special ways* comment
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May 2013
7:46am, 10 May 2013
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Pestomum
I've found "it's just Sam" to be a good explanation for relatives who're not used to him.
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May 2013
8:17am, 10 May 2013
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*jono*
BTW I forgot to mention in my ramble - but I absolutley refuse to wear a T Shirt / Sweat top that says *Proud Father of 1 (other numbers can be added) of an Autistic son (daughter) - they're you kids for christ sake.
Oh one other thing and this isn't a my needs are more worthy than yours - but I always think that children with Autisim seem to be treated, in a way that people wouldn't dare do with children who were deaf, blind, disabled.
Remember the deaf / blind schools? unheard of now (I think)
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May 2013
8:20am, 10 May 2013
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Pestomum
They still exist jono, because they work for some children 
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May 2013
8:23am, 10 May 2013
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*jono*
really - I thought they belonged to the 70's, you just seem to accept children at school now who are deaf
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May 2013
8:24am, 10 May 2013
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Discovery Dave
I must say, this is a fab thread. Although there are clearly decisions and challenges ahead, I'm much less scared of it all now. Thanks.
Plus, the discussion is ace...
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May 2013
8:33am, 10 May 2013
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*jono*
I know its scarey Dave - but there is lots of information out there now, things seems to be done different in various parts of the UK and this can be frustrating.
but its better than it used to be - up till the early 80's kids were institutionalised - locked up. The internets good - if you stay away from all the gobbligook and stick to facts.
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May 2013
8:51am, 10 May 2013
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Discovery Dave
Jono: my cousin is really much more "classically" autistic - his mum and Dad managed to keep him at home. It must have been a struggle, though; aside from the pressure from outside (he must be about 32 now so this would have been through the 80s), just practically - James is a big, strong bloke...
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May 2013
8:58am, 10 May 2013
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*jono*
well done to them dave, must have been bloody hard.
if you get the chance watch *After Thomas* (other films featuring Autisim are availible)
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May 2013
8:58am, 10 May 2013
12,017 posts
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*jono*
well done to them dave, must have been bloody hard.
if you get the chance watch *After Thomas* (other films featuring Autisim are availible)
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