tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509367763483360241.post7528226671267377981..comments2023-10-16T08:14:57.875-04:00Comments on Everyday Adventures: Try this Tuesday: Helping others help your childdanettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15555927841950877805noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509367763483360241.post-48985070308449014422009-03-12T13:20:00.000-04:002009-03-12T13:20:00.000-04:00I have used many of these techniques. My daughter ...I have used many of these techniques. My daughter has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. I am teaching her to advocate for herself. She is, after all, 17 and 'almost and adult.' <BR/><BR/>She doesn't like telling people that she has FAS. So, I have taught her to share functional deficits rather than a diagnosis. It is much easier for her to say to her manager at Arby's, "I can't remember how to make the sandwiches if you have me do till for two weeks. I need to do sandwiches at least once or twice a week," than say, "My brain is damaged by alcohol."Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875561671945374840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509367763483360241.post-91952659119278414492009-03-12T01:10:00.000-04:002009-03-12T01:10:00.000-04:00It's a tough call and it's something I definitely ...It's a tough call and it's something I definitely struggle with a lot! I'm so glad you brought it up because I look forward to everyone's responses. <BR/><BR/>We have a hard time here because it's quite backward and at times when I've thrown a real diagnosis out, we've been asked to not participate in the activity because it is not set up for "special needs" even though the people involved did not know my child or his capabilities. That being said, we've stuck to terms people can understand--issues with attention and self control, etc. Once I start talking about SPD, eyes begin to glaze over. It's a tough town if you don't fit in the box!Elizabeth Channelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694334658055229350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509367763483360241.post-4097778299756753312009-03-11T19:58:00.000-04:002009-03-11T19:58:00.000-04:00Since it is obvious that MONK is different I usual...Since it is obvious that MONK is different I usually tell others that he has autism. I also tell them that he has been on the honor roll since 6th grade and he is like that character MONK on TV. This usually does the trick and no one seems to treat him differently and now they understand why he acts so odd at times. :)Amazing_Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182385013313759499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509367763483360241.post-61950221868959580672009-03-11T17:43:00.000-04:002009-03-11T17:43:00.000-04:00I agree with Barbara - you seem to have a pretty g...I agree with Barbara - you seem to have a pretty good handle on this one. It is such a difficult thing. When you do share, there is always the "what if" thoughts of wondering if things would have been fine if you didn't intervene.<BR/><BR/>I find myself telling people less often now, but when I do, it is more matter of fact and, like you, I keep the details to a minimum unless they are interested in learning more. (Except for the school professionals who need to keep learning - and I will keep giving them insight and info even if they don't ask for it!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509367763483360241.post-41766481851658555822009-03-11T00:05:00.000-04:002009-03-11T00:05:00.000-04:00I'm thinking either you majored in Common Sense in...I'm thinking either you majored in Common Sense in college or you are naturally pre-disposed to truly understanding and conveying reality. Both? <BR/><BR/>Another excellent post. <BR/><BR/>Parenting is a constant judgment call. <BR/>BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com