Little girl leaving the nest

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[DesertPirate]

Congratulations, I remember those days so well

 

[voluptuary_manque]

Congratulations, I remember those days so well

They she goes off to college and you cry for a week.

 

[Corylea]

Cool!

 

[Elianna]

After spending the evening watching teenagers play volleyball... it brings tears to my eyes, too. I love it when teenagers are just awesome!

 

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[redpaint]

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My little Grandson with Asperger'sstill has a ways to go, I am learning the struggles you have been though. I hope to celebrate this victory with him one day too.

But for now lets celebreate this victory.

 

[Iamcanadian28]

I have a son with Down Syndrome just starting school. It is scary as hell letting go of special needs children. I know it will only get worse as he gets older and earns some measure of independence. It doesn't make it any less traumatizing for us parents.

Congrats. I hope things go well for her and you.

 

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[voluptuary_manque]

She's high functioning Asperger's - but it does affect her socially.

Still, we see improvements daily.

Hey, high functioning Aspergers make great students and grad students. I know. If it weren't for a particularly annoying little war, I'd have never left the University. It's a great place for such as we.

 

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[voluptuary_manque]

Both our kids see an amazing child psych.

He said - "I can see her planning the first manned mission to Mars, and they getting lost trying to find her car in the parking lot."

God help us.

We'd get along famously, she and I. Basically, that is the story of my life.

 

[sweetness6280]

The mixture of pride, fear, joy, sadness, and a million other emotions.

The memory brings a smile to my face.

Then I remember: I still have a 4 yr old at home.

Wonderful days, sarahh!

 

[redpaint]

She's high functioning Asperger's - but it does affect her socially.

Still, we see improvements daily.

I'm not sure where my little guy falles in. I know he not at the low end.last year at school 1st grade. everything was a stress on him, his teacher was of no help. This year 1st grade agine, new teacher and he seems like a whole new child at school. We just hope as the year goes by he contenues to grow in school. He is a very smart little guy but has trouble it seems to get it out at times.

Sorry I don't mean to steal your thounder.

 

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[voluptuary_manque]

Oh, not at all!

The right teacher makes all the difference for an Asperger's kid.

Change is what still hurts ours. They are rigidly inflexible, though as they grow up this seems to be easing.

That sounds about right. I was about as flexible as a 2x6 for years. I suspect that I was over 40 when I finally managed to loosen up a bit. Sarahh, try reading a book called Mindset. There's good insight there and it might help the kids a bit.

 

[Elianna]

Oh, not at all!

The right teacher makes all the difference for an Asperger's kid.

Change is what still hurts ours. They are rigidly inflexible, though as they grow up this seems to be easing.

The coolest thing I have seen is that teenagers are SO accepting. Even if they know someone is different, especially in that accelerated crowd, she'll be fine! The accelerated/gifted group of students in a high school all stick together, they are advocates for each other in their classes because they share heavy work loads and stress. (Band is a great place, too.) High school allows kids to find their niches, but I also encourage them to take the hors d'oevres approach. Taste everything!

Having worked with several students with varying degrees of Aspergers, I know what a challenge it can be. Hearing about your family blows me away Sarahh. You guys are awesome, and I don't think you even realize it.

 

[rengadeirishman]

I had such good times in high school, but i'm not sure i'd want my kids, if by the grace of whatever deities are appropriate i happen to have some, to have quite the same good times as me

 

[joeys-game]

My oldest son is starting highschool this year (grade 8), he also is ADHD with a few other labels thrown in and an attitude to boot.
He actually told us that he was nervous his first day but so far so good, he's loving it.
Keeping fingers crossed.
I think we have covered all the basis for support, I hope.

 

[rgraham666]

So good to hear she's doing so well, beautiful.