tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post7067311628361843630..comments2024-01-16T04:04:41.045-05:00Comments on Someday I'll Sleep Autism Blogs: Amazing Us All: A Mae UpdateCammie Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-84469885318211778322014-11-08T14:10:08.182-05:002014-11-08T14:10:08.182-05:00For the last ten years or so the rosary I say as p...For the last ten years or so the rosary I say as part of my night prayers has been dedicated for "an end to abortion, a cure for autism, and (whatever is most on my mind).<br /><br />It gives my heart joy to see progress, visible progress that God is working, in His time frame.Do Not Be Anxioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607616214486933423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-10627835537546129332014-11-07T21:47:03.426-05:002014-11-07T21:47:03.426-05:00Great update! I was wondering if you saw this: Jer...Great update! I was wondering if you saw this: Jerry Seinfeld believes he is on the spectrum as well. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/07/jerry-seinfeld-autism_n_6119100.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-90422149044757551082014-11-06T20:46:36.955-05:002014-11-06T20:46:36.955-05:00Thanks Madeline! When I started typing this morni...Thanks Madeline! When I started typing this morning I was looking for something upbeat... because when I woke up I was feeling a little bit whiny and was trying not to head in that direction!Cammie Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-14644347162067057472014-11-06T20:45:53.144-05:002014-11-06T20:45:53.144-05:00Hi Jenn Anne and welcome! Their allergies have op...Hi Jenn Anne and welcome! Their allergies have opened my eyes so much to what they do with food now (mostly because so much of what they can eat has nuts in it). But it's something I never gave any thought to before having these three.Cammie Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-12605912113568575552014-11-06T20:43:08.827-05:002014-11-06T20:43:08.827-05:00From what I've read about sensory issues the s...From what I've read about sensory issues the statistics usually say that the majority of kids on the spectrum have sensory issues, but that not all kids with sensory issues have autism (and of autistic kids I think it's something like 8 out of 10). Sadie has them too (and ADHD) although they seem mild compared to Mae's, which I think is why it took me so long to notice them!Cammie Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-73418536858567611292014-11-06T20:41:40.863-05:002014-11-06T20:41:40.863-05:00That's what I thought too Emma! I was so prou...That's what I thought too Emma! I was so proud of it! I've showed it to everyone who's come into the house!Cammie Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137080807945525006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-36510184433369178942014-11-06T19:05:23.251-05:002014-11-06T19:05:23.251-05:00I've been reading for a while and just want to...I've been reading for a while and just want to send you a virtual hug, say congrats on James's birth, and yay for Mae's loving beautiful heart. And yours! It's really fun to hear bits and pieces of your story, and I've started to be way more careful about what my little one does with Cheerios at Mass, thanks to a post on allergies you wrote a while ago. Hugs and love for your whole beautiful FAM!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14918879522485140153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-36962055170965809802014-11-06T15:52:19.752-05:002014-11-06T15:52:19.752-05:00Yeah Mae! Such progress!
Here is a question, I t...Yeah Mae! Such progress! <br /><br />Here is a question, I thought you might know after all the reading you've done: are sensory issues always a part of autism or simply a different problem in a child that also has autism? I'm just curious, trying to more fully understand Mae.<br /><br />My 15 yo daughter has always had "strange quirks", was one to run away, etc. She had an in-depth assessment with an OT a couple weeks ago and she has significant sensory issues, huge problems with executive functioning, but no one has mentioned autism although I swear she has a touch. So, when you mention sensory issues I can really nod my head in understanding. There are things that set my daughter off, as in she goes running from the room, hands over ears - when I turn on the vacuum, blender, or a toilet flushes. She literally covers her ears when she has to flush one. To lightly touch her arm is a form of torture. The smells of restaurants (even a salad bar place) really get to her, and her anxiety is such that she has medication. Keeping her groomed is a major source of problems because it "hurts" to brush her teeth, and water coming from the shower on her head "hurts". I could drone on, but won't bore everyone to tears. The OT promised that with therapy she can get better, so I am trying to remain optimistic. As a teen, she wants to be very independent, but knows she needs help. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14855258283549942928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-30773066925854031482014-11-06T13:57:15.210-05:002014-11-06T13:57:15.210-05:00What a heartwarming post!! Way to go Mae! What a heartwarming post!! Way to go Mae! Madelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721349139975265768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8188078120365131355.post-37796118229006228902014-11-06T11:33:08.490-05:002014-11-06T11:33:08.490-05:00Wow, that looks like Boots! That's actually p...Wow, that looks like Boots! That's actually pretty good for a pre-schooler. She got alot of details....ears, nose(or tongue) and the boots.Rae-Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440578119338240532noreply@blogger.com