EVERYONE PLEASE READ | Autism PDD

It has been said by many of you (members on this board) how refreshing it was to come here. That you felt welcomed and comfortable and received quick replies and so much support! Its been mentioned what a relief it was to find this board because it was so friendly people getting to know each other like a family and truely caring, unlike other boards. Everyone has always been respectful and genuine....

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This board is not about anything else. We all need support... theres a reason we all "met" here... The LAST THING anyone needs is fo r this to be going on here. It takes away from the meaning of WHY this board was created. Lets be proud of the group we have and continue to help each other, newbies and our kids.

When things are posted here that do not interest you or offend you, you don't have to read it. (If it is really offensive you can notify a mod or the administrator Ernestpr and let someone know so action can be taken like was done with some alcohol and diet related threads a while back.) I know it makes it difficult to go on through a thread if you skip someones comments but unfortunately sometimes it has to be done. Likewise we expect everyone here to be honest in sharing what they post but lets face it... THIS IS THE INTERNET.... We dont know the truth of who anyone is or the truth behind their story... MOST people are truthful but you may also have a fabricated story and be talking to a prisioner in max security SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL! There have been several posts made on internet safety issues.

I am asking for everyones help to get this board back to where it was and put this arguing to a rest. It isnt needed, we all have enough stress dealing with everyday life struggles.

If you are interested in someones post make comment...

If you arent interested lets not argue,... just ignore them (Unfortunately we dont have a IGNORE MEMBER button on our board)

For those who feel welcomed here, I hope you will stay and continue reading and sharing and posting

For those who do not feel welcomed, Im sorry you feel that way and perhaps a different board would suit you better. Please don't stay just to create negativity

I do have a real fear for parents and caregivers friends and family members of NEWLEY diagnosed children and those who are going through the evaluation process. There are no quick fixes or miracle cures no matter what someone says... There are different things some peopl efeel have helped their children from ABA, to Sensory Integration, to diet and supplements.. BUT IT NEEDS TO BE RESEARCHED, talked about with your child's doctor, and tests done before starting. Get second opinions as well!

We all know how especially when the AUTISM BOMB first hit home we wanted so much to do anything, try anything, give anything to help our kids. And we still feel that way. There is an overwhelming amount to learn about autism... but you cant believe everything on the internet. (Keep in mind things that sound too good to be true usually are) If you are going to research the newest internet fad, Please do so through reputable AUTISM organizations .... Here are just a few that have been posted and mentioned

Thanks.... I wish you all well and better days ahead.

Will do Michelle.

Tammy

I hope you are feeling better since losing the infected tooth!

I am also so sorry to hear about your beloved family cat. I know they feel just like a family member and it hurts deeply. hang in there

I hope and pray you find strength in all you are going through! hang in there!

and agreed with what you said about cures and being cautious sometimes (and you may have said this) NATURAL supplements can cause allergic reactions and counteract meds we are already on PLEASE BE CAREFUL

HI everyone, I get to pop in here for a second. SIgh..it has been a very difficult time here for the last couple of months (son's ear infection is STILL not resolved, I developed a dental infection, trip to urgent treatment, several trips to dentist and...........alas, I LOST my tooth. 17 year old BABY cat had to be put to sleep, AFTER he ran out in front of my DH and he hit him with his truck (can we say basket case? that was HIS cat, he found him sitting along side the road, starved and injured, over 16 years ago. SOmetimes just overwhelming, but we are strong and we will make it.

I read a few passages on here yesterday, so while I am no expert, I see the jist of what happened. This is just my HO and I duck as I type....Lets all agree NOT to sell each other anything that we will profit from. No I am not talking about if you have something you no longer need and I give you 10 bucks for it. I am talking about, lets not try to sell each other memberships, or autism cures, or vacation timeshares, or insurance. It can only lead to misunderstandings. My Ds's Dr's (and he has a number of them, as I know all of 'our' kids do) PROMISES me that she will shout from the roof top when a 'cure' or treatment that puts ASD into remission, is found. I believe her! THe Dev/Beh Ped tells me that she is dedicating her life to research to PROVE that any therapy, diet, enzyme, protocol, or combination of such, will stop ASD symptoms. She PROMISES me that she will hold press conference after media tour. WHEN she confirms that there is anything to CURE ASD. I believe her!

None of our Dr's have encouraged me to use any non medical tretment, but they also did inform me of several and told me to always clear it with the Dr (because my DS does take medication and as we all know, just because something is natural- does NOT mean it is safe, some of the most potent medications known are natural) and she also warned me, watch your pocket book, an ASD child needs a strong support net and if that support group is put into jeporday by financial difficulties, it is not able to provide the needed and ongoing support. I am sure most of you know all about my 'music therapy' adventure. Looking back, I shudder, I could have put my family into a couple of thousand dollars of debt, for something that didnt work, but that I tried for free............Let us always be dilligent and informed! CAVEAT EMPTOR...............Perhaps someday, our FDA will step in and REALLY police all the claims floating around that often offer false hope and cost lots of money! Again, not to say that all do. My DS's Dr told me that to give him (within FDA guidelines) vitamins, minerals and amino acids will not HURT him, to give him digestive enzymes (that the Dr or pharmasist revies first) will not hurt my son. If it helps- they will REJOICE!!!!!!!!!! they do not want our children to have problems, they will not hide treatments from us! OOOOPS, too much here, sorry guys! But ny heart is in the right place, even if I have temporaraly misplaced my mind!

I value you all, you are strangers, yet you all accept me and care for me, offer me words of wisdom, comfort, and somethimes just PM me to say, HEy girl! I am thinking of and praying for you and yours! You humble me with you cyberfriendship and concern and I have concluded that in spite of all the problems in our world, in general, People are some pretty great people (LOL)!

We ask for your continued prayers here, today is DS's last day of his 3rd round of antibiotic for the season (first was March) and we go back to Dr June 1.

((HUGS)) if ya want em

hahahaaa... laughs ... nice Tammy

HERES HOW 

Go to PRIVATE MESSENGER then click on BUDDY LIST

then go to where it says ADD NEW BUDDY TO LIST (on the bottom)

TYPE IN THE PERSON'S USERNAME

then use the "ALLOW MEMBER TO" drop down box

Click "NOT MESSAGE ME"

Click "ADD TO THE BUDDY LIST"

their name should appear in the upper box and say "THIS MEMBER CAN NOT MESSAGE YOU"

Thanks for the instructions!!!!

Tammy