#Autism 101

Akron Children's Hospital pointed out this interesting infographic to me this morning. It basically summarizes the Autism and it's impact in a unique way. While I question the whole 80% divorce rate (thought that had been debunked), this infographic provides very useful information and I want to thank Akron Children's Hospital for sharing it with me so I can share it with you. :-) Image source: www.nursedegree.net   I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on this. Please have at it down below in the comments.

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I think I’m leaking sanity

I'm so out of sync today.  I realize that it's Wednesday as I'm writing this and Thursday, by the time you're reading this. Having said that, I'd swear under oath, that it's Friday. I'm not quite sure how I got so mixed up but I just can't shake the feeling that it's Friday. Perhaps I'm just weird.  Maybe it has something to do with stress or exhaustion.  It's possible that the past week or so and the stress from this Child Protective Services nonsense, has finally caused the dam inside my head to rupture and it's leaking out all the sanity I've been saving up for a rainy day. Whatever the reason, it's really messing with me because I'm even acting as if it's Friday and getting things ready for…

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Elliott’s Artwork: The Jellyfish

Elliott is now at the point in the school year that he's bringing home all his artwork from this year.  This is exciting for me because I get a rush or fresh pictures that I can proudly share with all of you.  :-) This particular picture is very clearly a Jellyfish. You can even see the little electric bolts at the tips of the tentacles, symbolizing the fact that they sting.  Beautiful Elliott.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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It’s tantrum Tuesday…err… Wednesday.. Hell they all blend together

You know it's bad when everyday sorta blends in with the one that came before and comes after. Today is the second day in a row that Gavin has had to have his behavior corrected, which led to a massive tantrum. This afternoon, Gavin wouldn't leave Elliott alone.  He wanted Elliott's Pokemon cards and wouldn't take no for an answer.  He berated Elliott until Elliott came to us for help.  Elliott asked him to stop and Gavin wouldn't. We had to intervene as this is essentially bullying.  He was trying to bully Elliott into giving him what he wanted. That's not going to fly in our house or in the outside world. Gavin was told that he was going to have oatmeal for dinner because this isn't the first time…

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Thank you @AkronChildrens for another successful IVIG infusion

As I sit here in my car, waiting for Elliott to be dismissed from school, Gavin is at home resting after a successful IVIG infusion. Lizze and Gavin arrived home a little bit before 2pm this afternoon.  Apparently Gavin did really, really well.  Not only did he tolerate the physical IVIG infusion, he also behaved himself as well.  :-) In fact, he's doing so well, he may actually get to finish out the last week of school.  Originally, we were going to keep him home because the last infusion took a lot out of him and we didn't want to push him too hard.  However, he seems to be doing much better this time, who knows.  :-) I just wanted to say thank you to Akron Children's Hospital and their…

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IVIG infusion at @AkronChildrens: June 2013 Update

I spoke with Lizze a few moments ago and she is reporting that Gavin is coping well with the infusion.  Apparently, his dose hasn't been bumped up just yet.  Without speaking to his immunologist about this, I would guess that we are slowing down the increase and giving his body a chance to adjust before increasing again. So far so good. Hopefully, I will be able to report nothing but positive in a few hours. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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Surprise, Surprise…. We had a change of plans

It should be Jo surprise to anyone, but at the last minute, we had a change of plans.  Emmett is in rare form this morning and there would be no way that Lizze could deal with him, while he's in the unpleasant place.  She ended up taking Gavin to his infusion today because she is better equipped at the moment to sit and supervise. This will also sorta give her a break because she can zone out and still know that the nurses are taking care of Gavin. Hopefully, everything will go well and they will be home before Elliott needs picked up from school. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help…

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Good morning @AkronChildrens :-)

In a few minutes, assuming I can actually get my kids to cooperate, we will begin the scramble to get Elliott to school and Gavin to his IVIG infusion.  I say scramble because we almost have to be in two places at the same time.  We have a very narrow window between the time we drop Elliott off and Gavin needs to be at the hospital.  Hopefully, I can get everyone moving so we can get to where we need to be with my sanity intact.  This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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