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Hi Melissa
Let me extend to you my personal welcome (although belated) to our AutismOne Social Network. First let me say that's a handsome young man in your profile picture.
AutismOne is now the “one-stop-shopping center” for information about autism. We have the annual conference in Chicago, AutismOne radio, the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law and Advocacy and now the AutismOne Social Network (and more to come).
I notice that you’ve not made any entries into your profile. Remember, this is a social network. Part of the function of a social network is to meet and interact with others who have common interests. Of course autism is a common interest. But there is more than that. Individuals like to know about a person before becoming a “friend.” That’s where the profile comes in. So whenever you can find the time, please fill in some of the entries of your profile. To do that just click on “My User Menu” next to the Welcome area on the right. From the resulting menu click on “Edit My Profile” and you will be in business.
Helping you interact with others is one of the many things we can do for you. Now here’s something you can do for us. Log in on a regular basis and read the blogs and articles then write a blog yourself. It can be on any subject of interest to you, preferably with some relevance to autism but not necessarily. It can be short or long, whatever it takes for you to express your thoughts. If you have a question then ask it in a blog--people read then they respond. If you see something with which you agree or disagree then please add a comment with your thoughts. This is an open community designed to help and support. We like to hear all sides.
I am looking forward to reading your opinions in future blogs and/or articles.
With my best regards
Will Price, CFO
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About Me
I have had four children. My first son is with Jesus. My second is Kaylee in the photo. She is 11yrs old and severely impaired with autism. She has been living in a group home for the last 1 1/2 yrs. She is non-verbal except for "momma". She is incontinent. She can be very loving but at other times can have severe meltdowns. She is an extremely picky eater. She loves music,swimming, and horses.
I have been a school social worker for the past 4 yrs. I have encountered many faces of autism through my work. I feel that there is much still to be learned about this disability and I hope I live to hear what causes this horrible condition. I hope for my daughter's sake and all the families that have been affected by this that the doctors will continue to be dilligent in their research.
I pray that people that look to prey on families with false claims of "cures" for our children will fall prey to charma! I also pray that other mothers and fathers like me and mine will continue to stay strong and know that we are not alone.
I wanted to become a part of the community in order to learn from others professional and not new ideas and research on autism.
I have successfully navigated the Early Intervention, DHS, SSI, IEP, and group home systems. I have tried the holistic approaches of gluten free diets, enzyme therapies, Behavioral therapy, Equine therapy,nutritional supplements, and medications as a treatment for autism.
Knowing that God is listening and answering the prayers that should be answered.
As I mentioned earlier my daughter was diagnosed at the age of three. She is 11yrs old now and I have navigated many systems over the years. I would be glad to share any knowledge I have with others.
So, your abandonment of this site- is it due to you deciding not to put her in a group home?