tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post4834455696841512174..comments2023-10-09T09:24:51.030-07:00Comments on Jim's Autism Blog: WORKING, AND WORKING WITH ASPERGER'SJim Reevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12329621635433083054noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-31142325313421458062012-04-11T06:11:08.802-07:002012-04-11T06:11:08.802-07:00The thing I love the most about Asperger's is,...The thing I love the most about Asperger's is, that it can take months to establish an effective routine, yet it can take minutes to destroy it. It must be tough when your husband is out of town. I guess I take for granted how nice it is to be home a lot.Jim Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329621635433083054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-83694363653060366112012-04-10T13:12:07.745-07:002012-04-10T13:12:07.745-07:00Hi Jim, similar issues here. My son was unwell, t...Hi Jim, similar issues here. My son was unwell, then his dad worked away, then there was the Easter break. Its all put us back and I've got to work at reestablishing a routine again. Deb at aspie in the familyWelcome!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07758516334730930643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-12330238258381081102012-04-09T17:58:30.202-07:002012-04-09T17:58:30.202-07:00I think it's going to take a few weeks to full...I think it's going to take a few weeks to full get Jacob back on track, but what can you do? We just go with the flow.Jim Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329621635433083054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-63022225182762161372012-04-09T11:36:12.741-07:002012-04-09T11:36:12.741-07:00Norrin really needs a set routine and when it'...Norrin really needs a set routine and when it's thrown off - it's upsetting to him and there's no explaining it. He still does not understand. My husband and I do things extremely different. I think I try to stay true to routine but Joseph is more laid back. <br /><br />It happens to all of us. Just try to get back on schedule as soon as you can.AutismWonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264928687181454025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-88355177876212897602012-04-07T11:57:16.868-07:002012-04-07T11:57:16.868-07:00It is a constant learning curve. I guess we'r...It is a constant learning curve. I guess we're lucky that we only have 1 child, so we can focus more on what works for Jacob. I couldn't imagine having multiple kids running around here.Jim Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329621635433083054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-58154071809475289852012-04-07T06:45:05.769-07:002012-04-07T06:45:05.769-07:00It is hard for my husband and I to do everything t...It is hard for my husband and I to do everything the same way, too. K definitely needs her routine, but sometimes either he thinks I am being too loose, or I think he is being too iron fist. We just try to do the best we can, knowing we should probably start saving for future therapy bills...ha.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16626621399918066970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-24047448584088139302012-04-06T08:43:45.661-07:002012-04-06T08:43:45.661-07:00It's funny that you mention meds. My wife and...It's funny that you mention meds. My wife and I have swore that if we don't absolutely have to, that we'll never medicate Jacob. <br /><br />When jacob was young he got Impatago? I think that's what it's called. We had to give him this cherry penicillin twice a day for a week. If you've never seen a child with Asperger's wig out, then you'd have been shocked.<br /><br />I'd get a dose of the stuff in a cup and another dose in a plastic syringe. And I'd ask Jacob, which do you want? He'd look at me and say "Well Dad, you're gonna have to use the syringe." Then he'd run into his room, hide in the corner and cover his mouth with both hands. That was a horrible week.<br /><br />So if a strict routine works in place of meds, then a routine it is.Jim Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329621635433083054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2076321665033780818.post-51987159756892442972012-04-06T00:03:14.235-07:002012-04-06T00:03:14.235-07:00Hi Jim...that photo is really creepy, lol! It'...Hi Jim...that photo is really creepy, lol! It's totally me when I get up in the morning, after having taken about 30 minutes, at least, just to get out of bed. It's painful getting out of bed in the morning, every single day, and until I've had my medication, this is how I feel. Chronic pain can really take a toll on ya, and sometimes the pain is more than I can bear, making me feel that thing in your photo. LOL! <br /><br />It's interesting to read your posts, and I can totally see how a strict routine would help keep Jacob from having meltdowns. I'm sure it's way worse for Jacob, but I think it's true for almost everyone that when our routines get messed up and things get chaotic, we all start to break down a little. It's great though, that having a strict routine helps Jacob stay mentally healthy (and physically, I'm sure) and that adds a silver lining to things I'll bet. Something other than medication to help is always a relief and effort well-spent! I look for things all the time that help me with my disability, other than medications. The doctors just love to push those pills, but when you find something that helps so wonderfully without having to swallow a pill (and deal with side-effects) suddenly the clouds start to break and the sun shines through! <br /><br />I can totally see how mom could let him get away some stuff too. I remember when I was a kid, and I always thought, "Yay, dad's gonna be gone for a while," (military brat) because mom was usually much easier to swindle! LOL<br /><br />Thanks for all the insight you post on your blog, Jim! It's great reading!Jewel Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325345847095287345noreply@blogger.com