Talk to each other.......

HI everyone

I've added this in the hope people will start to talk.

I feel like I am almost talking to myself.

I'm happy to keep adding information but that's not the aim of a FORUM. The aim of a forum is that members will talk to each other about issues and events not just be informed.

Perhaps nearly everyone is "shy"?? I don't think so.

Anyway, here's a spot where you can just leave a quick message about what's happening or how you are feeling, maybe this will get the chat going. Remember to use the other parts of the forum too if you have specific topics to discuss or resources to share.

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Del

I'm here this morning leaving questions all over the place. Hopefully that will get the ball rolling as I need, need, need answers

Jenny

hello its Teresa , I have been unwell with bugs from my 3 children, all 3 have autism. Thanks for your information on various topics. I have a daughter aged 6 and twin boys aged 3. Another stress is my daughter broke her arm at school a few weeks ago and is not coping at times.

Its important to stay positive and aim to help the kids as much as possible .

I'm about half way through this book after it sitting on my bedside table (or in the draw) for SEVERAL years - and it's VERY strange. Like some comments about the Black Balloon movie, the boy who's supposedly writing the book is not like either of my kids at all. It's ONE kid on the spectrum. He's the only one in the book (so far) that's on the spectrum.

High School students are set this book for English/Literature (I know because I've seen it on booklists) and I'm wondering what sort of a biased view of Autism/Aspergers we have set the teen population.

Has anyone else read it?

I will persevere but I am not enjoying it.
Del

I actually enjoyed the book although it time for me to read it and in some parts I had to read again. Yes you are right he is just one on the spectrum. Never assume all kids are not different.

Regards Teresa

I read this a while back and I found that I coudn't relate it to my child at all. I found it interesting but not necessarily a great book. I didn't dislike it though either.

I was so excited to finally find an Australian Autism Chat forum....but we are all so silent.
Come on guys....lets get this thing going.