tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post114410317179537321..comments2023-08-12T09:27:36.998+01:00Comments on Mad Baggage: Typical.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02646936995485109020noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144908176250353922006-04-13T07:02:00.000+01:002006-04-13T07:02:00.000+01:00Sure, mainstream would mean that my son was condem...<I>Sure, mainstream would mean that my son was condemned to do twice as much learning as other kids during the day - learning to deal with distractions, with life as an Aspie amongst NT teenagers and all that entails.</I><BR/><BR/>Hi Cheryl, found your blog through BE, and this really hit me where I lived. You see, I live in in CA, USA and I pulled my son out of school after 1st grade because he Tina@ SendChocolateNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756286418593037399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144908083095864912006-04-13T07:01:00.000+01:002006-04-13T07:01:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Tina@ SendChocolateNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756286418593037399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144228218034531542006-04-05T10:10:00.000+01:002006-04-05T10:10:00.000+01:00Aspies can have a very tough time in mainstream sc...Aspies can have a very tough time in mainstream schooling, as I know from personal experience; it really is the sort of condition which a teacher has to have experience of, to get the best out of the kid. On the other hand, with the right teacher, Aspies can achieve extraordinary things. I wish I could do more other than with you & your son all the best, Cheryl....The Moaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648069716861768226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144189357214998332006-04-04T23:22:00.000+01:002006-04-04T23:22:00.000+01:00That's why you gotta write the book....chicky. xx...That's why you gotta write the book....chicky. xxx, Lorifineartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004913358409783650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144158147263224422006-04-04T14:42:00.000+01:002006-04-04T14:42:00.000+01:00Expat - that truly is the nicest thing that anybod...Expat - that truly is the nicest thing that anybody could have said to me. I am over the moon that you would bother to read up on the condition. Wow, that means so much, because at some point it will mean one less adult being looked at as a weirdo or an a-hole, when he/she is desperate to fit in and dreadfully hurt that they really didn't understand what was expected of them.<BR/>All it takes is Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646936995485109020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144157065872317632006-04-04T14:24:00.000+01:002006-04-04T14:24:00.000+01:00Cheryl, because of your own personal challenges, I...Cheryl, because of your own personal challenges, I have been reading up on Aspergers which I never before knew existed. But then again, why would I when I have never been directly effected by such an affliction. <BR/><BR/>Your writing about this certainly makes those ignorant of it more aware of its existence. <BR/><BR/>I just hope it all comes together you and your son in the end.UglyAmericanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828596134317565960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144147886831140222006-04-04T11:51:00.000+01:002006-04-04T11:51:00.000+01:00Haven't got anything to add to all these wise word...Haven't got anything to add to all these wise words. Just *hug*.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328795228297873415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144134897037210342006-04-04T08:14:00.000+01:002006-04-04T08:14:00.000+01:00Not only do I have no problem with your son's lang...Not only do I have no problem with your son's language but I'm very impressed at his grasp of the situation. Any kid of 11 who shows that much of an understanding of the idiosyncracies of LEA policy has a fair chance of working in it ultimately.<BR/>Subvert from the inside, my boy!<BR/>Cheryl. Deep, controlled breathing. Keep pushing them and if son ends up in wrong school go to appeal. LEA Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04213448805487172770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144134688235287062006-04-04T08:11:00.000+01:002006-04-04T08:11:00.000+01:00Good luck with it all.Funny about the internet pro...Good luck with it all.<BR/><BR/>Funny about the internet probs as I'm having them too. Maybe there is a planetary influence over ISPs and cables etc?! <BR/><BR/>But more important to make sure your info is accessible at any time. Good luck again.Dorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073379610501763461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144121299547496312006-04-04T04:28:00.000+01:002006-04-04T04:28:00.000+01:00Isn’t that just like the county; powers that be, t...Isn’t that just like the county; powers that be, to decide, after the guy has his mind set on the particular school, that they can possibly squeeze him into the regular one that was full to the brim? <BR/><BR/>I think you idea of putting it all down in another blog is an excellent idea. Hell I think that it would be an excellent idea to write a book about how difficult it has been wrangling a fineartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004913358409783650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144119228748486872006-04-04T03:53:00.000+01:002006-04-04T03:53:00.000+01:00Indeed! Your maternal muscles are popping out. T...Indeed! Your maternal muscles are popping out. This workout has made you totally ripped.<BR/>It's harder (way harder) than it should be, but you're turning into my super hero.<BR/><BR/>I wish all the best for your son, as I'm counting on him to figure out time travel in my lifetime.Angeline Rose Larimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058615711696995128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9020257.post-1144115127020533612006-04-04T02:45:00.000+01:002006-04-04T02:45:00.000+01:00With all due respect, I personally took no issue w...With all due respect, I personally took no issue with Son's language. In fact, I found it a bit mild under the circumstances. I'd've been dropping eff-bombs, but we all know what a foul-mouthed creature I am even without provocation.<BR/><BR/>Oh, Cheryl. Hang tough. I'm including you in my concerns -- Quaker-speak for "prayers." HugsJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802695378617927299noreply@blogger.com