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DS, AS on sleep strike - cant cut milk out til Monday what on earth do I do? 7 04/02/09 00:18
Do ASD children tend to have more imaginary friends? 1 04/02/09 00:01
We had DS assessed for Asperger's today. Can anyone talk to me about our results? 43 03/02/09 23:44
He can't say much but... 6 03/02/09 23:44
Anybody i need some advice pllllllease 21 03/02/09 23:38
Good news for the Peachy family! (no not another baby- no chance LOL) 33 03/02/09 23:36
Question re:diagnosis of speech disorder 16 03/02/09 23:27
I don't feel strong enough to be an autism mum 21 03/02/09 23:21
CP child and eating 3 03/02/09 22:37
wonder who gets the cold weather paymemt 13 03/02/09 22:06
Vitamins for baby with dev. delays 2 03/02/09 21:55
Upgrading from IPF to Statement of SEN - Need some help... 4 03/02/09 21:53
oh bloody great 59 03/02/09 21:52
Seeing geneticist today..... 19 03/02/09 21:45
xylitol 2 03/02/09 21:41
Skiing and cerebral palsy... 9 03/02/09 21:33
Peachy/Riven and other West Country posters 23 03/02/09 21:28
Pointing and ASD 8 03/02/09 21:19
Can I shamefully brag about my DD.....Im just so proud! 18 03/02/09 21:06
ASD - Help feeling very confused 75 03/02/09 20:50
Exclusion Appeal Update 5 03/02/09 20:17
Question for SALTS please. If a child has a 12/15/18 month language delay, what is it 12/15/18 months delayed from? 42 03/02/09 19:45
Why doesnt Ds "sing" or smell? 2 03/02/09 19:31
We have an IEP - what now? ( a bit long, sorry) 5 03/02/09 18:43
melatonin research for all us parents of poor sleepers!!!! 2 03/02/09 18:30
what to do next daughter been hurt at school 6 03/02/09 18:22
bilateral talipes 15 03/02/09 18:22
ASD 1-2-1 Support for keeps or change regularly? 14 03/02/09 17:22
Am I being unreasonable to want to go and tell this mother some home truths? 18 03/02/09 17:17
challenging behaviour dvd 2 03/02/09 16:09
DeepThoughts, TotalChaos, everyone educating me about dairy and ASD... 12 03/02/09 15:41
toe walking in asd 4 03/02/09 14:10
Dyspraxia - any experiences? 14 03/02/09 14:10
Special Needs Buggy 15 03/02/09 13:45
Anyone elses dc off today because of the snow? 33 03/02/09 13:37
Got a Paed referal for DS 15 03/02/09 12:43
My sons speech is delayed and I am banging head against wall!! 15 03/02/09 12:32
help regarding my ds sleep 27 03/02/09 12:22
quick look at my profil, my burden is playing in the snow 26 03/02/09 11:35
probably been done before but any ideas for teeth brushing!! 17 03/02/09 11:30
France or Sweden? 11 03/02/09 11:04
Can someone help me? motability grants! 32 03/02/09 07:54
Question re: housing adapts. 6 02/02/09 23:30
How do you deal with issues when there is no diagnosis.... 9 02/02/09 23:10
Please can all people affected by asd/autism send this petition to their local mp 38 02/02/09 22:51
I am in serious danger of going mad and need your help. SN and non-SN parents PLEASE come and tell me what the hell is going wrong with my son I am about ... 129 02/02/09 22:31
SENCO has mentioned about trying to get DS a statement before he gets to secondary school. what happens once you get one? 19 02/02/09 22:10
shit shit waiting for hospital to ring back 17 02/02/09 21:54
ASD DS and his TOILET PHOBIA - advice needed please! 7 02/02/09 21:33
Supporting evidence for DLA claim for HFA DS? 7 02/02/09 21:31
Gutted - DD due for MRI scan under GA on Wednesday, fever of 40+ for last 3 days 2 02/02/09 20:31
knew it was coming, so why am i crying? 12 02/02/09 20:08
This has just made me laugh my head off! 26 02/02/09 18:19
Please help...those who have been in the 'system' a long time.... 20 02/02/09 18:17
Makaton for the following if you could please... 43 02/02/09 18:06
Arrgghhh! frikkin education welfare 13 02/02/09 16:53
i am so bloody angry about what someone said/did and i need you to help me work out what to do! 28 02/02/09 16:41
Why did she ask this? 7 02/02/09 16:38
ASD - How old were you DC when they got a diagnosis? 42 02/02/09 14:54
The best buggy to get ? 3 02/02/09 12:26
INCONCLUSIVE CVS RESULTS 5 02/02/09 12:09
Allan Willis Educational Psychologist 2 02/02/09 11:49
Another Proud Mummy Moment 9 02/02/09 11:27
Please can anyone advise me on how to get a diagnosis of possible Aspergers? 20 02/02/09 10:51
Judy Lynn switch games 4 02/02/09 08:34
here's a facebook group to join 4 02/02/09 06:19
What next? Ds, 8, still falling behind at school. Severe attention/concetnration problems. What can I expect from the school apart from alot of hot air? 9 01/02/09 21:25
Night training in older child frightened of alarming noises any help? 4 01/02/09 20:46
Deaf MNers or those with deaf children!!! 13 01/02/09 20:29
Wahey, Result! 4 01/02/09 19:10
Very proud mummy moment! 14 01/02/09 19:08
What can you tell me about cranial oesteopathy? 17 01/02/09 18:04
my 6 year old hfa was not invited to his friend's birthday party today [sad] 43 01/02/09 17:04
Another day in the life of Amber 34 01/02/09 16:29
"babbling" in makaton ? 20 01/02/09 16:00
'Care in the Community' again 3 01/02/09 13:49
Got DLA award in and.... 5 01/02/09 12:05
SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS 6 01/02/09 11:51
Mumsnet warning that we are not experts 23 01/02/09 10:21
calling all with experience of dyspraxia 21 01/02/09 09:42
Fragile X - financial decision to make. 17 01/02/09 08:08
Hopefully treatments like this will become widely available 1 01/02/09 07:33
Action for children and their stereotyped adverts 11 01/02/09 07:08
Do your HFA children make you feed them? 5 01/02/09 06:21
Aspergers and teeth 4 31/01/09 23:08
Wills 10 31/01/09 22:14
Is there a benefit one can claim for children with a speech delay? 14 31/01/09 22:05
Am I being unreasonable do you think? 18 31/01/09 20:43
Good article 'I didn't know poeple like you could have babies' 13 31/01/09 19:43
Anyone know where I can get an Og Pog? 5 31/01/09 18:31
Me again! Is it too late for Signing? 20 31/01/09 15:08
Glittery and dystonic CP 12 31/01/09 12:35
Hep A in nursery. 8 31/01/09 10:54
aaarrgghhh!!! 18 31/01/09 09:48
A glimpse into my world 6 31/01/09 08:36
Does ds2 (7) have ASD as well as dyspraxia??? 12 31/01/09 07:33
please remember Timtorant 43 30/01/09 23:36
DLA and aspergers 11 30/01/09 22:07
After reeding another post about Dyspraxia i thought i would look at the check list. 7 30/01/09 22:04
DS with AS excluded today 32 30/01/09 20:10
WANTED........... MUMS........ Spread the word! [ grin ] 24 30/01/09 19:23
Test - to see if this shows in Active Conversations 4 30/01/09 18:14
Supportive behaviour management 3 30/01/09 16:32
please help me not lose my temper with DS 21 30/01/09 15:34
Could we have some positive examples of strangers who have said the right thing on meeting our SN child, or nice things that you say to break the ice with ... 49 30/01/09 15:32
Ds's Statement -Parent Report 2 30/01/09 13:11
I'm in awe 15 30/01/09 10:40
Anyone sought legal advice over SEN issues - just don't know what to do next!! 12 29/01/09 22:09
Help needed for a presentation I am doing on ASD and strategies in the classroom. 23 29/01/09 21:54
anyone use a video monitor here? posted on products but ignored so coming home here to ask 8 29/01/09 21:19
Maybe useful for those wondering about booster MMR jab 2 29/01/09 21:10
Help get the Autism Bill voted in on Feb 27th 2009 6 29/01/09 20:59
Trainwalk for NAS branches 2 29/01/09 19:30
Teachmetotalk.com has a new DVD "Teach me to listen and Obey" for receptive speech delay 4 29/01/09 19:28
Parents Of Children With Hemiplegia/Mild Cerebral Palsy- Please Help 14 29/01/09 19:12
EASe CDs - auditory etc 4 29/01/09 17:20
Social Stories - what level of language does a kid need to use them? 22 29/01/09 17:07
Questions about Stomach Bugs -(Poo questions included) should I be looking for some sort of referral? 14 29/01/09 17:03
Just wanted to say a big thanks 9 29/01/09 16:16
Fish oils 15 29/01/09 15:32
SENDIST hearing - those of you who have done it, tell me what to expect 5 29/01/09 15:26
Starting playgroup early 3 29/01/09 14:27
Carers Allowance!!! have they fucked up somewhere??? 8 29/01/09 13:44
Cold weather payments 74 29/01/09 09:51
Sleep in own bed? 7 29/01/09 09:46
has anyone tried the bumblebee dvds??? 5 29/01/09 09:14
Would you be annoyed..... 17 29/01/09 08:43
Am i over reacting? 41 29/01/09 00:04
Psst PEACHY, over here! 5 28/01/09 23:28
someone come and tell me something nice, ive had a sh*ty day! 20 28/01/09 23:17
Makaton signing - help, I'm stuck... 6 28/01/09 22:34
AIBU to be so in love with ds at the moment? 9 28/01/09 22:33
Feelingbetter . . how did it go today? 5 28/01/09 22:19
How do you say 'well done' in sign language please? 25 28/01/09 21:33
sibling rivalry - sensory integration 6 28/01/09 20:13
I'm so upset and bl**dy furious!! 25 28/01/09 19:38
I want to "assess" where DS2 is before the SALT assessment tomorrow 232 28/01/09 19:24
Taking a break from posting 117 28/01/09 19:21
2-step instructions at 3.3 (DS2, 3.3, receptive speech delay). Any ideas SALTs? 55 28/01/09 19:17
message for mumgoingcrazy 3 28/01/09 19:10
Can any1 advise me of a chair for my nearly 2 yr old which is comfy to sit and recline?? 14 28/01/09 18:50
Toilet Training SLD 12-yr-old 9 28/01/09 18:27
walking reins / harness for special needs 16 28/01/09 17:30
should i explain to this other mum about DS being autistic? and if so, how??? wwyd? 7 28/01/09 16:38
Little mini rant...bad day and no-one else to moan at! 4 28/01/09 16:35
newbie looking for some friendly advice............ 15 28/01/09 15:05
fecking LEA 10 28/01/09 13:50
Msg for Pagwatch re: measures to avoid ASD problems 7 28/01/09 07:39
DS is taking the mick is'nt he? 4 27/01/09 21:50
Is it a speech delay 23 27/01/09 21:37
Help Stop Gary McKinnon's (who has AS) Extradition 27 27/01/09 21:27
oh ffs, respite carer not coming AGAIN 11 27/01/09 20:14
Shall we share some sensory intergration ideas on here??? 21 27/01/09 17:31
SALT assessment - wasn't even aware DD had had one! 23 27/01/09 16:25
special need schools 6 27/01/09 15:15
DS 12months has 'mild spasticity' in arm. Does anyone have any knowledge? 20 27/01/09 14:54
Pregnant on Isotretinoin 12 27/01/09 14:10
Should I stop DD (8.8) seeing quite so much of her 'friend' (3)? 17 27/01/09 13:53
Teaching assistant 5 27/01/09 13:03
if you get you car tax free could you please 9 27/01/09 12:52
A few DLA Questions? 12 27/01/09 12:32
Hmmmm! Things seem to be good at the moment :-). Anyone else want a little boast? 10 27/01/09 12:08
"I know the number for supernanny". 30 27/01/09 11:30
How do you deal with 'Non-believers' 27 27/01/09 11:26
ASDs and Assistance Dogs 19 27/01/09 09:45
This seems strange but 10 27/01/09 09:01
Does anyone want a copy of 'Get a wiggle on' (guide for helping children with VI) for free? 14 27/01/09 08:26
rectal prolapse in 2.5 year old son - anyone with a similar experience? 9 27/01/09 01:04
This is all so completely crap 14 26/01/09 22:31
We got an official diagnosis of Aspergers on Friday but 14 26/01/09 21:43
We've come full circle with our attempts to get a diagnosis for ds 11 26/01/09 21:29
Has anyones dc been told their handwriting is so poor as to be illegible? 16 26/01/09 19:57
anyone have a child or themselves have a paralytic bowel? 4 26/01/09 18:24
Does anyone know which specialist i would need to see, im really, really worried? 47 26/01/09 18:12
Just been reminising with photo's... 11 26/01/09 13:21
For those of you whose DS SN's are not physically glaringly obvious... 10 26/01/09 13:00
Please - any advice or even kind words? Feel like the crappest mum ever 53 26/01/09 11:42
Moderate/severe speech delay...sharing strategies/ideas and success stories 30 26/01/09 10:23
Advice needed for a friend re:process to diagnose Cerebral Palsy 42 26/01/09 10:10
How are sensory issues etc diagnosed? 4 26/01/09 09:32
what is immature social skills 4 26/01/09 08:50
I want a mum and dad who are not horrible. My arms are punctured, my brain is dead, aaahh-haaahh, I need a water 6 26/01/09 08:04
Help please! Occitipal epilepsy or mild autism? 6 25/01/09 22:59
autism and doors ?? 9 25/01/09 22:49
what sn terms do you hate(official ones not rude ones0, today I decided I HATE 17 25/01/09 21:28
We just been to the British Legion and got presented with a computer. 3 25/01/09 21:13
New term for SN services - SSS 3 25/01/09 20:34
Carnosine and ASD - any experiences to share? 3 25/01/09 20:21
Aspergers and EBD schools!?!? Any experience/views?!? 6 25/01/09 19:54
Diagnosing help 25 25/01/09 18:30
aspergers - nintendo wii 12 25/01/09 17:57
New parent of baby with Downs in need of practical and emotional support 7 25/01/09 17:34
PREGNANT! 12 25/01/09 17:09
mummy 2 food fusiness 1 4 25/01/09 14:36
how to keep asd son in bedroom 12 25/01/09 14:26
How long is normal to wait for a formal report following an assessment/DX? 7 25/01/09 14:01
If you ever get a chance...go see The Nasty Girls 4 25/01/09 13:08
DS has bitten someone at school! 26 25/01/09 07:37
Birthday party...to be or not to be? 21 24/01/09 23:30
New headteacher is happy for DS to get run over when in meltdown! 60 24/01/09 22:32

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