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Recent content by tdhssp

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    Anger after teenage girl with severe autism told she is fit for work

    I'm reminded of my friend who was sent a letter stating she didn't qualify for supports because she has a PhD. They automatically assumed no assistance was required so she showed them what her day looks like: http://m.edmontonsun.com/2016/02/10/tait-we-regret-to-inform-you-an-impactful-film
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    Job Interview, Should I Tell I'm Autistic?

    It's a reasonable question of concern that I've pondered with my son. I imagine response will differ with each individual, depending upon a variety of factors. Initially, I leaned towards discussing ASD be a use we had grown used to doing this I younger years to help I structure better...
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    fine motor control and can it be improved?

    Here is a page that describes CAPD more concisely than I can do: Canadian Academy of Audiology - Heard, Understood Central Auditory Processing Disorder is definitely a recognized medical condition. I'm not certain whether it is in the DSM or not because classifications change and I'm afraid...
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    fine motor control and can it be improved?

    When my son was quite young, he was flagged in a routine health check-up because speech was not on par with age (since we had another child with severe issues, medical personnel were vigilant to watch and while it was apparent, his delays were not severe, they were still disconcerting because it...
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    fine motor control and can it be improved?

    Thanks, I appreciate any input or direction. My son began school early and was a recipient of services, such as physical therapy, since a toddler. That, however, has not improved the tremor. I remember sitting on the porch with him, taking kitchen tongs and picking up marbles or pennies with...
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    fine motor control and can it be improved?

    My son has had difficulty with fine motor skills his whole life. He has a fine motor tremor which was termed, "essential" (benign) but continues to cause him trouble. He is self-conscious of the shake and the more he attempts to focus the worse it becomes. This is really problematic because his...
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