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Hello all, my name is Dawn. I'm a 33y/o from Chicago and I'm the proud parent of two boys with autism. I'm always looking for new techniques to enhance our lives together. I enjoy meeting other parents with similar realities and hope to make some new friends as well as learn about new resources.

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Our eventful trip to the store

by xajomom on 05.22.08 - public

The other day in Target(my favorite place), we were shopping and Xavier wanted a movie. He always wants a new movie, so before we left we talked about...

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The other day in Target(my favorite place), we were shopping and Xavier wanted a movie. He always wants a new movie, so before we left we talked about not buying one this time because I had to get other things and it just wasn't in the budget. We'll he has recently had a increase in his med dosage and he was very intent on getting his way. He had the biggest meltdown he has had since he was 6. He normally has no behavior change on this medication and has been fine since then. I assume it was the meds because that was the only change that day. Xavier didn't hurt himself or anyone else. He is extremely passive. He is, however an attention getter in the hopes that he can "scream" you into giving him what he wants.  The more attention, the more yelling. People were staring and whispering. I didn't care. I was more concerned that he was upset and having atypical behavior. He calmed down after 10 minutes. I walked around with him holding hands and deep breathing while we counted. He eventually said. "No more yelling mommy", "It's time for good behavior" and asked for ice cream.  In that instant I had considered taking him off of the medication but he has been doing so well on it that he may be able to go regular ed classes in the fall. He only had it increased because he has gained a nice amount of weight in the past 4 months. i was just floored because it's usually Joseph that gets this way.

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by xajomom on 05.20.08 - public

I am the biggest softie in the world. I feel like I have to put on a tough front most of the time but wish that I didn't. I am scared of butterflies(I...

All things considered

by xajomom on 05.13.08 - public

My journey with autism has been a rocky one. Denial, anger and grief were my best friends when I heard the PDD diagnosis in 1997 and then the autism d...

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My journey with autism has been a rocky one. Denial, anger and grief were my best friends when I heard the PDD diagnosis in 1997 and then the autism diagnosis in 1999 for my eldest and the autism diagnosis in 2003 for my younger child. It has been an uphill climb being a single mom for most of their existence. I've unable to do certain things because of childcare and behavior issues. I have missed out on some experiences because between social groups, Dr. appointments, strutured learning and their daily schedules, I'm just too tired. I also have the guilt sometimes that maybe I'm not doing enough or there is another therapy that might work better that and I just need to find the money for it. But beyond all that I look at these two beautiful, special gifts that God has given me and I think, so what? If my youngest has loud outburst in public and people stare, so what?  If my oldest sings a commercial at the top of his lungs, so what? If they tap their heads and stare at their fingers and perseverate sometimes, so what? They are my heroes. They live their lives to fullest everyday, most typical people can't say the same. I am charged with this awesome responsibility and I will continue to do so as long as God wills it. They have me brought joy and sadness, confusion and undeniable happiness. All things considered I wouldn't have any other way.

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