Comments for ASD Dad http://asddad.com Reflections on the being the father of a boy with autism. Sun, 20 May 2012 14:07:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Sight Reading by Alyson Schacherer http://asddad.com/2012/05/19/sight-reading/#comment-46 Alyson Schacherer Sun, 20 May 2012 14:07:12 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=881#comment-46 Yay C!! Yay C!!

]]> Comment on Happy Mother’s Day by Roseann Tebay http://asddad.com/2012/05/13/happy-mothers-day/#comment-45 Roseann Tebay Tue, 15 May 2012 01:07:41 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=861#comment-45 Beautiful tribute! Beautiful tribute!

]]> Comment on Happy Mother’s Day by Chris http://asddad.com/2012/05/13/happy-mothers-day/#comment-44 Chris Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:06 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=861#comment-44 you guys are amazing. you guys are amazing.

]]> Comment on Dancing Hands by Tunde http://asddad.com/2012/05/10/dancing-hands/#comment-42 Tunde Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:05 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=843#comment-42 Those hands can do so many things that I never even dreamed of, or even try to do with my own. My son is a master of using those chubby fingers and hands to explore, to feel and to analyze. I wonder many times, maybe I am missing out on something not using my hands as much as my little boy. Those hands can do so many things that I never even dreamed of, or even try to do with my own. My son is a master of using those chubby fingers and hands to explore, to feel and to analyze. I wonder many times, maybe I am missing out on something not using my hands as much as my little boy.

]]> Comment on Dancing Hands by stefanie http://asddad.com/2012/05/10/dancing-hands/#comment-41 stefanie Fri, 11 May 2012 03:50:29 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=843#comment-41 They were the first thing I noticed back when he was 11 months old. They were the first thing I noticed back when he was 11 months old.

]]> Comment on Breaking the Bank by ASD Dad http://asddad.com/2012/05/06/breaking-the-bank/#comment-40 ASD Dad Mon, 07 May 2012 11:40:57 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=837#comment-40 Yes, I agree, @Daniel. In fact, C has been surprising me with his insights. The big difference, however, is that C's insights are of a far more literal, less inventive nature; this may belie a deeper imagination, or simply be another typical manifestation of ASD. Nonetheless, it's clear that the wheels are turning and churning in C's head as well, and that he too is aware of things to a greater degree than one might always suspect given his age. Yes, I agree, @Daniel. In fact, C has been surprising me with his insights. The big difference, however, is that C’s insights are of a far more literal, less inventive nature; this may belie a deeper imagination, or simply be another typical manifestation of ASD. Nonetheless, it’s clear that the wheels are turning and churning in C’s head as well, and that he too is aware of things to a greater degree than one might always suspect given his age.

]]> Comment on Breaking the Bank by Daniel Jalkut http://asddad.com/2012/05/06/breaking-the-bank/#comment-39 Daniel Jalkut Mon, 07 May 2012 04:34:08 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=837#comment-39 I've been reminded by Henry lately that there is so much going on in his head, and that I totally underestimate it. This sounds like a good example of similar "deep thoughts" from M. I guess the the way to swing this back around is there is just as much going on in C's head, but that he's just that much less likely to express it in words? Some of M's behavior is just classic kid, as I can attest from Henry asking me to go away and let Mommy take care of him ;) I’ve been reminded by Henry lately that there is so much going on in his head, and that I totally underestimate it. This sounds like a good example of similar “deep thoughts” from M. I guess the the way to swing this back around is there is just as much going on in C’s head, but that he’s just that much less likely to express it in words? Some of M’s behavior is just classic kid, as I can attest from Henry asking me to go away and let Mommy take care of him ;)

]]> Comment on A Different World by Dena http://asddad.com/2012/04/22/a-different-world/#comment-38 Dena Thu, 03 May 2012 15:25:31 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=769#comment-38 You are being forced to learn lessons now, that parents sometimes never learn. We each are the world differently and are only looking for acceptance in the way we see it. The difference here is that it will tak more patience for you to guide C's understanding of that. I applaud you, many parents never get to your realization. -d. You are being forced to learn lessons now, that parents sometimes never learn. We each are the world differently and are only looking for acceptance in the way we see it. The difference here is that it will tak more patience for you to guide C’s understanding of that. I applaud you, many parents never get to your realization.
-d.

]]> Comment on The Moment I’ve Been Waiting For by Mat http://asddad.com/2012/05/02/the-moment-ive-been-waiting-for/#comment-37 Mat Thu, 03 May 2012 15:24:25 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=821#comment-37 YAY!!! THAT is awesome! =) YAY!!! THAT is awesome! =)

]]> Comment on The Moment I’ve Been Waiting For by Dena http://asddad.com/2012/05/02/the-moment-ive-been-waiting-for/#comment-36 Dena Thu, 03 May 2012 15:18:45 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=821#comment-36 Sometimes they just surprise you. Kids have their own timetable. I hope you have a nice soft handkerchief just for these moments. Sometimes they just surprise you. Kids have their own timetable. I hope you have a nice soft handkerchief just for these moments.

]]> Comment on The Moment I’ve Been Waiting For by Chris http://asddad.com/2012/05/02/the-moment-ive-been-waiting-for/#comment-35 Chris Thu, 03 May 2012 15:05:00 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=821#comment-35 beautiful beautiful

]]> Comment on The Moment I’ve Been Waiting For by Daniel Jalkut http://asddad.com/2012/05/02/the-moment-ive-been-waiting-for/#comment-34 Daniel Jalkut Thu, 03 May 2012 03:07:42 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=821#comment-34 So sweet. They love each other. The relationship might not always mimic what you see on TV, but so long as the love is there, who cares? So sweet. They love each other. The relationship might not always mimic what you see on TV, but so long as the love is there, who cares?

]]> Comment on A Different World by Karin Maas http://asddad.com/2012/04/22/a-different-world/#comment-32 Karin Maas Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:48:15 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=769#comment-32 The fact that you acknowledge the difference in your worlds and you acknowledge that you can only help him navigate this crazy world we call "normal" instead of insist he embrace or change him to our reality, means to me that, indeed as Victoria said: "C is so lucky to be born into your family". Peace to all of you... ~Karin The fact that you acknowledge the difference in your worlds and you acknowledge that you can only help him navigate this crazy world we call “normal” instead of insist he embrace or change him to our reality, means to me that, indeed as Victoria said: “C is so lucky to be born into your family”. Peace to all of you…
~Karin

]]> Comment on A Different World by ASD Dad http://asddad.com/2012/04/22/a-different-world/#comment-31 ASD Dad Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:55:42 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=769#comment-31 Thank you, Victoria. I sincerely appreciate your note. Benji sounds wonderful! Thank you, Victoria. I sincerely appreciate your note. Benji sounds wonderful!

]]> Comment on A Different World by Victoria Moshiashwili http://asddad.com/2012/04/22/a-different-world/#comment-30 Victoria Moshiashwili Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:49:49 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=769#comment-30 I'm also the parent of a sweet, beautiful, tousled-haired, just-turned-three-year-old boy who is obssessed with the alphabet. He's also a skinny little guy with giant blue eyes, and he's never without his cloth dog. In other words, C reminds me a lot of my son, although Benji is neurotypical. Your posts are always inspiring to me, but this one moves me almost to tears. C is so lucky to have been born into your family. Your readers are so lucky that you are willing to share your personal journey with C so eloquently. Thank you. Victoria I’m also the parent of a sweet, beautiful, tousled-haired, just-turned-three-year-old boy who is obssessed with the alphabet. He’s also a skinny little guy with giant blue eyes, and he’s never without his cloth dog. In other words, C reminds me a lot of my son, although Benji is neurotypical.

Your posts are always inspiring to me, but this one moves me almost to tears. C is so lucky to have been born into your family. Your readers are so lucky that you are willing to share your personal journey with C so eloquently.

Thank you.

Victoria

]]> Comment on Tick Tock by Loren http://asddad.com/2012/03/29/tick-tock/#comment-27 Loren Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:58:46 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=671#comment-27 Expressing yourself via this blog also serves your readers by helping us be more knowledgeable and compassionate. Please know that the little moments you take for yourself also teach your sons that they are valuable and worth taking care of themselves when they are older. Thank you for educating us all. Expressing yourself via this blog also serves your readers by helping us be more knowledgeable and compassionate. Please know that the little moments you take for yourself also teach your sons that they are valuable and worth taking care of themselves when they are older. Thank you for educating us all.

]]> Comment on Tick Tock by rosemary Elson http://asddad.com/2012/03/29/tick-tock/#comment-25 rosemary Elson Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:31:49 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=671#comment-25 I don't know Dena, but I think her answer is the right one. You are surrounded by love, but that's not enough if you don't love yourself. Since we got kicked out of Eden, we are all subject to life's heavy trials, and I think worries re our children are the most severe. But you must--must-- nourish yourself in order to cope, and you are the best judge of how to do that. I personally find God is the surest comfort.Try leaning on Him and asking Him for anything and everything. He loves His children even more than we could ever love ours. You are ever in my prayers. I don’t know Dena, but I think her answer is the right one.
You are surrounded by love, but that’s not enough if you don’t love yourself.
Since we got kicked out of Eden, we are all subject to life’s heavy trials, and I think worries re our children are the most severe. But you must–must– nourish yourself in order to cope, and you are the best judge of how to do that. I personally find God is the surest comfort.Try leaning on Him and asking Him for anything and everything.
He loves His children even more than we could ever love ours. You are ever in my prayers.

]]> Comment on Tick Tock by Susan http://asddad.com/2012/03/29/tick-tock/#comment-24 Susan Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:30:05 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=671#comment-24 Hard stuff. Thanks for expressing it so beautifully. Hard stuff. Thanks for expressing it so beautifully.

]]> Comment on Tick Tock by dena. http://asddad.com/2012/03/29/tick-tock/#comment-23 dena. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:18:01 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=671#comment-23 Oh that we had enough hours in the day. To work enough, to love enough, to live enough, to take care of ourselves enough so that we can be a good spouse, parent, sibling, friend, child, family member or caregiver. You and your wife are doing everything you can in the time you have. Have we done all we can? Have we helped where we could? Have we aided in areas where we were needed? C loves you. M loves you. S loves you. Remember to love you too. You're doing everything you can. Oh that we had enough hours in the day. To work enough, to love enough, to live enough, to take care of ourselves enough so that we can be a good spouse, parent, sibling, friend, child, family member or caregiver. You and your wife are doing everything you can in the time you have. Have we done all we can? Have we helped where we could? Have we aided in areas where we were needed?

C loves you. M loves you. S loves you. Remember to love you too. You’re doing everything you can.

]]> Comment on Thank You, Girls by ariel http://asddad.com/2012/03/25/thank-you-girls/#comment-22 ariel Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:15:37 +0000 http://asddad.com/?p=666#comment-22 :) :)

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