Comments on: Enough of This Holiday Thing!

By: Kristina Chew, PhD

Kristina Chew, PhD — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:30:19 +0000

Charlie’s been in a happy way this last hour—am packing up the last few things before heading to the airport—–

By: laa and family

laa and family — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:10:33 +0000

We stayed at home for the holidays this year and it was almost more difficult than travelling was last year. It is difficult providing structure to Samuel’s day while we all take a break from school work. Thank goodness I still have helpers coming over to help keep him busy. Crossing off days on the calendar and filling in a journal are one part of the routine we retained during the holidays.

Wow, what an action-packed day of travelling Charlie had on your way out there! Happy New Year to you and your family!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:04:22 +0000

Do you show Charlie photos of himself, familiar people & places often? I have a brief exchange with another parent regarding showing video to a child with autism, of himself – eating for instance – in an effort to modify his behavior. She thought it was worth trying. What do you think?

By: Kristina Chew, PhD

Kristina Chew, PhD — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:54:04 +0000

Charlie was great on the plane coming here—-hope this will be the case tomorrow night (we are taking a red eye back). It’s also a shorter flight, CA to NJ.

By: My Autism Insights

My Autism Insights — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:48:51 +0000

I’m ready for the holidays to end as well. Poor Gus looks exhausted, and he’s wanting to do less and less. I can respect that. Interestingly, he got a little teary when we talked about school – he misses it more than I was aware.

Happy New Year, and safe trip back!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:38:26 +0000

If you sit on you posterior all day out of fear of pulling a muscle, your muscles will atrophied to the point of being worthless. If you continue to protect your child from situations that will recur, you are only doing him a disservice and limiting his potential.

BTDT, moved on to bigger and better.

By: Fearless Females

Fearless Females — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:35:33 +0000

You are right, Meghan would be the same way!! Home is nice!! Btw, how was Charlie on the plane? You had to go such a long way.

Happy 2009!!

By: Marla

Marla — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:15:13 +0000

That sure is a long trip! I know what you mean about trying to keep the holidays low key and stress free. It takes constant effort and there are some things you just can’t stop from happening. My life right now is a good example of that.;) I also notice the energy level everywhere causes M to be extra stressed.

Happy New Year!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:21:24 +0000

My kids have definitely had enough of the holidays- they’re just beat from all of the running around and socializing, and my one daughter in particular is starting to get overloaded in a big way. They off with their father for almost two weeks now while my husband and I go on holidays (alone!), so I hope that they’ll be spending lots of time just relaxing.

Have a wonderful New Years!