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Topic: A question about what age to start Kindergarten... |
Karen
Replies: 16
Views: 405
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Forum: General Posted: November 12 2007, 5:40 PM Subject: A question about what age to start Kindergarten...
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| This is such a tough decision. We kept Alexis on track and started her in kindergarten at 5. We made this decision based on several reasons; first, because she was attending the special ed program h ... |
Topic: Dad new to the board |
Karen
Replies: 20
Views: 828
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Forum: Introductions Posted: September 13 2007, 1:15 PM Subject: Dad new to the board
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| Welcome! |
Topic: Special Education in TN |
Karen
Replies: 1
Views: 280
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Forum: News Articles Posted: July 09 2007, 10:49 AM Subject: from another tennessean
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| I live in East Tennessee and my daughter will starting 2nd grade this year. I have been very upset with the way special ed is handled in our system. So disappointed in fact we are looking into priva ... |
Topic: Ds and selective mutism |
Karen
Replies: 8
Views: 1171
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Forum: PDD, Autism, and Dual Diagnosis Posted: March 16 2007, 9:30 AM Subject: Ds and selective mutism
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| Thanks Sol. Give Bene big hugs for me! Love ya'. |
Topic: Ds and selective mutism |
Karen
Replies: 8
Views: 1171
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Forum: PDD, Autism, and Dual Diagnosis Posted: March 14 2007, 9:02 AM Subject: Ds and selective mutism
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Thanks Leah. I'll let you know how it goes.
K- |
Topic: Ds and selective mutism |
Karen
Replies: 8
Views: 1171
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Forum: PDD, Autism, and Dual Diagnosis Posted: March 14 2007, 8:21 AM Subject: Ds and selective mutism
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| Thanks for the replies. I never thought of the hearing aids! I will definitely try the plugs and see what happens. Not only does she have the aids but an FM system as well. Could be major sensory ... |
Topic: Ds and selective mutism |
Karen
Replies: 8
Views: 1171
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Forum: PDD, Autism, and Dual Diagnosis Posted: March 13 2007, 10:29 AM Subject: Ds and selective mutism
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| Does anyone have experience with Ds and selective mutism? My 7 year old with Ds is very outgoing, social, and on task in the home environment. However, as soon as she goes to school she totally shu ... |
Topic: IF you sent me a pic for the calendar |
Karen
Replies: 19
Views: 991
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Forum: General Posted: October 11 2004, 9:36 PM Subject: pics
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| Hi. I haven't visited the site in a while and am wondering if it's too late to send pics for the calendar? And in what format do you need them? |
Topic: testing |
Karen
Replies: 10
Views: 1051
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Forum: Questions Posted: November 02 2001, 6:20 AM Subject: testing
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Hi,
I am a registered nurse and mother to Alexis, 20 months, and pretty much agree with everyone else about the AFP testing. I think it is good to have it for reasons other than DS, but it is only a ... |
Topic: Hello! |
Karen
Replies: 3
Views: 715
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Forum: Introductions Posted: June 05 2001, 5:30 AM Subject: Hello!
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Hi Jill,
I'm so glad to hear you are taking an interest in Gabriel. I have a daughter 14 months with DS and I live in Rockwood -just up the road from you!!!! Talk about a small world. Please e-ma ... |
Topic: Speech Therapy |
Karen
Replies: 6
Views: 878
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Forum: General Posted: September 09 2000, 3:08 PM Subject: Speech Therapy
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Hi Cammy,
We brought our daughter Alexis home when she was 9 days old and by 3 weeks of age we were already lining things up. We started with a weekly parent advisor home visit and then as soon as s ... |
Topic: Palatal massage- MM in Canada |
Karen
Replies: 3
Views: 755
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Forum: General Posted: September 06 2000, 5:41 PM Subject: Palatal massage- MM in Canada
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LisaJ,
I read your post about the palatal massage. Sounds like a good idea. I just started my daughter, Alexis (5months) in speech therapy and all we have done so far is the nuk brush. If you woul ... |
Topic: Proud mom |
Karen
Replies: 3
Views: 632
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Forum: Brags Posted: August 31 2000, 8:45 AM Subject: Proud mom
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| It's been a while since I've visited, but I wanted to take a moment to brag about Alexis (5 1/2 months DS). She is rolling over and over and can sit unsupported for about 10 -15 seconds. She can pivo ... |
Topic: Tracheostomy |
Karen
Replies: 6
Views: 1053
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Forum: General Posted: August 31 2000, 8:31 AM Subject: Tracheostomy
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| I cannot begin to imagine how stressful this must be for you. I just want to let you know that I will be praying for you and your family. I am also an intensive care nurse and have worked with many ... |
Topic: Pick a good time for a chat, please! |
Karen
Replies: 12
Views: 2915
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Forum: Chat Room Scheduling Posted: July 25 2000, 8:52 PM Subject: Pick a good time for a chat, please!
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Hi! I think a chat time would be great! I too am in EST, but am pretty flexible since I'm a SAHM now. Am looking forward to meeting some other parents.
Karen, mom to Alexis (4 1/2 mos.) |
Topic: Picture - Vicky's daughter Emma |
Karen
Replies: 2
Views: 627
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 18 2000, 6:20 PM Subject: Picture - Vicky's daughter Emma
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Vicki,
Emma is gorgeous - hair or no hair! Our daughter Alexis is 4 months and 1 week and still sans hair. But hey, easy to keep clean! Besides when you're this cute who needs hair!
Take care and ... |
Topic: Picture - Karen's son Willie |
Karen
Replies: 3
Views: 626
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 18 2000, 6:16 PM Subject: Picture - Karen's son Willie
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What a heart lifting picture! He is quite a handsome young man - I can tell that even through the mud!
Take care and God bless!
Karen, mother to Alexis 4 months old |
Topic: I'm so proud!!!!! |
Karen
Replies: 4
Views: 790
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Forum: Brags Posted: July 17 2000, 9:46 PM Subject: I'm so proud!!!!!
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Way to go little girl! Keep up the good work!
Alexis (4mos.) and I are rooting for you!
Karen |
Topic: Love and Learning Program |
Karen
Replies: 5
Views: 817
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Forum: Questions Posted: July 09 2000, 4:03 PM Subject: Love and Learning Program
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Has anyone heard of or used the Love and Learning Program developed by Joe and Susan Kotlinski? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
Karen |
Topic: new parent |
Karen
Replies: 4
Views: 805
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Forum: Introductions Posted: July 09 2000, 3:53 PM Subject: new parent
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| Congratulations on the birth of Lily Grace. She will be a blessing beyond belief. I'm so happy that she is healthy. We too, were fortunate in that our daughter Alexis was born healthy. Keep us pos ... |
Topic: What NOT to say?!! |
Karen
Replies: 12
Views: 1723
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Forum: General Posted: July 09 2000, 1:21 PM Subject: What NOT to say?!!
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Solveig,
It must be so hard for you not to get the support you need from your own mother! I don't really think you can change people or make them think or feel something that they themselves can't o ... |
Topic: Bendikte, our strong little fighter |
Karen
Replies: 5
Views: 885
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Forum: Brags Posted: July 04 2000, 7:58 AM Subject: Bendikte, our strong little fighter
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| Way to go Bene!! |
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