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My son Gabe (3-1/2, will be 4 in October) had his psychiatric evaluation yesterday and we were finally told that he is indeed autistic. As a first intervention, the psychologist recommended 25 hours per week of a special preschool for autistic children. He told me he didn't place any stock in...

I'd like to start reading some kind of introductory book about autism...my suspicion from looking around on some websites is that my Gabe may have mild autism or related disorder. Any really awesome book I should start with that helped you? I'd love to know! Thanks :)

Hello...I'm not exactly a newbie to CF but it's my first time on this thread. It's been so encouraging to scroll down through the threads and read some of your stories. My son Gabriel is 3-1/2 and is just starting this whole testing process. We started out thinking he might need speech therapy...

I'm a pretty dedicated a.m. coffee drinker (about 2 cups) when I'm not pregnant...but with my 1st and this one, the smell and taste just make me wanna...y'know. And it's killing me. I just feel like I can't move, can't think, can't wake up until noon or so. SO, are there any foods in particular...

Thank you, Anonymous Giver, for the early maternity shirt :hug: :cool: I just noticed my shorts getting a little snug this week...but then again, that could be the Dunkin' Donuts factor...:blush:

Today was day #1 of 2 weeks with no dairy for my 3-1/2 yo to see if he settles down, focuses better as a result. Interestingly he had a 4-star day today until this evening's 1 or 2 meltdowns, but those could be attributed to no nap and chocolate ricemilk after dinner. Anyone have any...

Hubby and I were discussing this today. He was the oldest and resented having to care for his younger siblings. They were latchkey kids, though, and he was actually babysitting. I am wondering more in terms of older children helping change diapers, read books to smaller ones, help dress smaller...

For those of you in colder climates...what is the coldest temperature you will take your kids out to play in? I've always gone by the "only above freezing" rule, but it's been below freezing going on weeks now. We're going a little crazy in here.

My husband and I have both realized recently that we were each leaning toward the QF way of thinking. We haven't used birth control for about 7 years anyway. It took us 4 years to have our first. He is now 3-1/2 and VERY wild, also very intelligent, but NEEDY. I'm quite sure if we "wanted to,"...

I was thinking there was a thread about this recently but wasn't able to find one... We have a fairly tight budget for our family of 4. We're not able to spend $100/wk on groceries, maybe $50-75...Organic foods are expensive. I've found us eating more and more frozen/prepackaged/convenience...

I'm getting a little...not irritated, just looking for some answers, I guess. Since he was about 18 months old, family and friends have commented that my son is 'different,' asking if he has autism or Asperger's or ADHD, etc. It used to be that he was into everything, exploring nonstop, and...

Have any of you taught your child to read at/around age 3? Ian will be 3 in September...He knows the alphabet well and most of the letter sounds, so I'd like to get him starting learning phonics and reading. I've found some really neat free tools and materials online tonight to get us started...

What is your day like for you and your kids? Do you schedule it down to the minute or not at all? What is your reasoning on the importance (or not) of having a schedule? Where do you get your ideas? I think I'm feeling a need for more organization of my boys' day...They are now 1-1/2 and 2-1/2...

I have absolutely run out of ideas... Ian, my 2yo, won't stay in bed. Just when I think a 'tactic' for keeping in bed is working, it doesn't work anymore. I feel like I'm being played. I know he's testing me because when I feel like I have no strength to pick him up and lay him in bed for the...

Last month I took my 18mo to our new pediatrican for his well child check. Lately I've been really frustrated with the way our society has become...parents aren't trusted to know what's best for their children (for good reason, I guess, because of the number of irresponsible parents out there...

Just curious...Anyone else out there not so thrilled about this show? For anyone who is not familiar with it, it's a relatively new children's television show on PBS...instantly bumped up to "Sesame Street status"...playing twice a day. We don't have cable or satellite, so 99% of the children's...

After lots of prayer and thinking (probably overthinking), my hubby and I have decided that we're going to use ovulation tracking, temperature taking, etc. as a birth control method. I went out and bought a basal thermometer last night. I am just wondering, for those of you who practice this as...

Hi, I'm Jen...I'm new to the board, looking for some fellowship after my babes are in bed. I have 2 boys...Ian is 2 yo and ultrahyperactive and curious; Gabe is 18 mos and pretty mellow and sweet. I'm 28, live in Maine, married to my hubby Nate for 7 yrs. I'm looking forward to getting to know...

Hi, Just looking for some fellowship with other mommies (non-mommies too :) !)after the kids are in bed :) I don't get out too much these days with my little ultra-hyperactive men aged 18 mos and 2 yrs. I've already been blessed by a lot of the threads I've been reading...Oh, and I attend a...