Comments on: Winter Autism Woes

By: Della

Della — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:31:16 +0000

Carol, I like your attitude; however, I just cannot bring myself to embrace the COLD weather these days. I grew up in OH & did enjoy snow…we even made snow ice-cream & loved it, unfortunately due to the environmental pollution that is no longer acceptable. I also thoroughly enjoyed the snow tunnels. My kids made one several years back and I went through it even with a big pregnant belly…fun, fun, fun.

By: Della

Della — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:28:45 +0000

Oh, I so needed to read that and the comments! I am fairly new to the home-schooling scene…I pulled our 10year old son with Aspergers out of the public school after a recent move hoping a new start would help. However, when I kept getting phone calls from the principal and was told during our last conversation that he would be self-contained before they would pay for a support person, I just couldn’t send him to what felt like “hell” every day. At any rate, it started off great but things have gone crazy after Christmas break. I finished my last class for my Masters degree in Psychology just before Christmas so the previous 6 weeks to Christmas, I let his studies slide in lieu of mine…opps. After Christmas I also weaned him off his meds, I want to try a more natural and behavioral, cognitive approach. Now, we are so off but I am hoping to start seeing some progress. It is nice to know you all are out there!

By: Sheri

Sheri — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:56:13 +0000

Phew, makes me very thankful we’ve never mentioned the “inherent dangers” of icicles to our HFA child. He does LOVE the snow though. As a family of transplanted Californians we love having actual seasons.
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By: Amy F

Amy F — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:27:00 +0000

We are right there with you and the frozen winter. This is our first winter in the midst of the Rocky Mountains. We have had several feet of snow already and they are telling us this is a mild winter. Praying for the thaw of spring for your family to enjoy your surroundings a little more.

By: Angela DeRossett

Angela DeRossett — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:52:31 +0000

What part of So. Cal? We lived in 29 Palms when my husband and I got married–13 years ago.
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By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:51:37 +0000

I don’t have autism and I’m afraid of walking under icicles. We’re a military family also and I’m glad to be back in Southern California!!
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By: Nikowa Lee

Nikowa Lee — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:05:29 +0000

Awe! Praying for Spring
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By: Misty (elvisgirl)

Misty (elvisgirl) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:56:06 +0000

Poor Baby! (Being so scared of icicles) I can commiserate with you about the weather. I grew up and still live in the midwest, but we haven’t had weather like this in like 20 years! My hubby moved here in the 6th grade from Iowa and he thought we never got any “real” snows until this year. Now he believes me. My brother and I used to make snow caves and snow tunnels when school was cancelled. I can’t seem to enjoy the cold and snow now…I’m so used to mild winters. I will take snow over ice any day though! It is beautiful. I need to put on my coveralls and get out there and enjoy the snow with my kids and Hubby!
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By: Marian

Marian — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:40:54 +0000

As a mom with a boy with both autism and sever OCD, I totally get the icicle thing. (Hot tip: If you see any television specials on killer bees, that might be another thing to avoid, just in case. My son hasn’t worn short sleeves or shorts in nearly 2 years, summer and all!)With 3 boys (and 1 princess), I also totally get that brain splitting and eyeball gauging are normal conversation. =) (I spent many growing up years in WI, btw, and, rest assured, we in that land-of-lakes knew well what tubing was!)

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:40:58 +0000

Tubing… Very funny you would think it needed to be explained to us northerners! I’m native Minnesotan and always thought we invented it. I practically grew up on a tube on a lake, either pulled by a boat or drifting. We have a lot of lakes that are only frozen some of the time.

You can also go tubing down hills, and behind a snowmobile on a frozen lake. Find a friend with one and try it.
Winter is a beautiful thing if you dress properly. (Layers and real wool!) Go outside and enjoy yourselves!!
My kids go sledding in the front yard on a slight incline and have a blast! A cardboard box (flattened or not) works great if you don’t have a sled. There are also snow forts and tunnels to be made.