tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post403705824090766238..comments2010-05-10T16:47:23.277-07:00Comments on The Odd Adventures of Dr. Destructo: Great Expectations...more like Hard TimesPatsyperduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07351971565505848418noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post-46479708258458844922009-10-23T08:05:48.684-07:002009-10-23T08:05:48.684-07:00Yer amazing missus u know dat. Yer posts are very ...Yer amazing missus u know dat. Yer posts are very moving i'm here in tears. D doc has wonderful parents, every step in his development and that handsome cheeky smile he gives u will build yer strength every single day. It's not an easy road ahead for either of us, but take each day as it comes some will be good others hard. On the hard days reflect on how d doc has made u happy and all the times he makes u laugh. He has 2 parents who provide a universe if love for him which will be the backbone of his development. U can count on us for support anytime anyday xox. MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post-6728487374616737942009-10-20T14:36:15.762-07:002009-10-20T14:36:15.762-07:00Lovely and very moving post. Your little boy is go...Lovely and very moving post. Your little boy is gorgeous and the puppy too, of course!<br /><br />You are at the start of your journey which is very difficult indeed. But, please, please have hope. You are getting in there with interventions and slowly but surely you'll see improvements. Over time. <br /><br />We've made massive improvements yet wiiBoy is still attracted to stones and he's almost 10!! Stones are to be played with and collected! <br /><br />I wish you so much luck on your journey. xx Jazzyjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post-6422786068890494742009-10-08T03:10:09.816-07:002009-10-08T03:10:09.816-07:00Dr Destructo is doing fine! Mummy just needs to gi...Dr Destructo is doing fine! Mummy just needs to give herself time to get used to the new life she has found herself living and maybe with time, forget about the old one.<br /><br />It is nonsense about the advent calendar too! If you go to my blog and the link to the ebay lady "Shakaids" who makes her own visual schedules you will find charts to teach the difference between morning, afternoon and nighttime, and calendars for teaching weeks and months. Start small with First and Then and grow it bit by as is relevant to The Docs needs, not yours. If you are planning a very rewarding event - such as a visit to Greystones Beach (it isnt called grey STONES for nothing) then put up the activity that precceeds that as the First, and then a picture of the beach as the THEN. He will quickly pick up the concept if it is presented VISUALLY.<br /><br />Words Shmerds! Always use the Visuals in his world. Get the ADVENT calender, and hand over hand open it each day, TOGETHER. Our kids love rituals and I guarantee you by this time next year he will be running down the stairs each morning to open next year's calendar with you.<br /><br />As for the eyebrows and comments from Auld Wans? you have 3 choices. 1. Ignore them 2. Smack them or 3. Say "He has AUTISM. and then roll your eyes at the nearest sympathetic person as if to say "Some people are so ignorant"<br />Seriously, people wouldnt DARE say that about a child from the Travelling community or another ethnic group, but somehow being white and middle class gives people the licence to criticise. And if you do say it, you will be one more person aware of autism and less likely to judge another new mum.<br /><br />Try it - and if it doesn't work there is always option 2. <br /><br />xxLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17090964959615102849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post-13163981809473523802009-10-07T15:08:22.297-07:002009-10-07T15:08:22.297-07:00I have tears in my eyes reading your blog post. I...I have tears in my eyes reading your blog post. It brings me back to the early days post diagnosis with Munchkin so can relate to what you have beautifully and eloquently written. It is early days though chick, and this time next year you may look back and be astonished how far you have come. I did just that over the last few weeks and can't believe the difference. With regards the tutting and disapproving looks from others at times, I have learned to grow a hide as thick as an elephant... it helps :)<br /><br />xxxPetuniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916646838240623176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post-53423876079724836012009-10-07T13:37:16.478-07:002009-10-07T13:37:16.478-07:00Well Done...Loved it.I know that we are at differe...Well Done...Loved it.I know that we are at different stages of this "adventure" but I just wanted to say that I really admire your strenght and courage to write this blog.If you keep writing I will keep reading xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252838982378451272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post-8259096597002496542009-10-07T13:30:23.332-07:002009-10-07T13:30:23.332-07:00really touching and very "real"...please...really touching and very "real"...please believe that the Good Doctor will improve as time goes on. The early days are by far the hardest and it will get better.The pup is gorgeous and your little man is fab. love the blog xxxJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090661112868706267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351984085365782449.post-22479140789973419122009-10-07T13:14:05.997-07:002009-10-07T13:14:05.997-07:00Patricia that is such a moving blog, I hope in tim...Patricia that is such a moving blog, I hope in time Dr. destructo and Obi will be firm friends and that the light at the end of the tunnel never goes out for you all xxx<br /><br />AndraAndrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309277256039659592noreply@blogger.com