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Post by legios on Mar 8, 2010 22:08:42 GMT
Phil, whilst I'm sure the diagnosis isn't what you and Liz wanted to hear you are quite correct that it doesn't change anything about the youngsters identity at all. It is just a label, but if that label opens up the door to support and services (a door I know can be hard to pry open) then perhaps there is a positive that can be found in that.
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Mar 9, 2010 19:26:13 GMT
Totaly agree with Karlos. He sounds like a happy little chapy to me, and clearly has devoted parents.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 21, 2010 9:04:12 GMT
Those who visited will appreciate the significance of this:
Jonathan's just opened the fridge and pointed.
Liz said "What do you want?"
Jonathan said "Yogurt"
Easily the most complicated word he's ever managed. In context, and correct.
Needless to say he got a yogurt.
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 21, 2010 18:36:07 GMT
Jolly good.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Jun 21, 2010 19:43:25 GMT
That is indeed great to hear.
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Jun 24, 2010 22:59:09 GMT
Excellent!!!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Jun 25, 2010 12:13:42 GMT
Wahey! That is splendid news.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 26, 2010 9:21:51 GMT
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Post by legios on Aug 26, 2010 12:00:58 GMT
He seems to be choosing his moments of speech with precision and care. Food requests and laying claim to daddy's toys..... :-)
But in all seriousness, this is great to hear.
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 26, 2010 14:34:15 GMT
Hooray! To use the word 'mine' is quite a breakthrough, developmentally!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Aug 26, 2010 15:30:00 GMT
Excellent news!
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Post by Hero on Aug 26, 2010 16:10:29 GMT
Jonathan RULES.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Aug 27, 2010 23:30:02 GMT
Splendid!!!!
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 28, 2010 7:47:57 GMT
He seems to be choosing his moments of speech with precision and care. Food requests and laying claim to daddy's toys..... :-) But in all seriousness, this is great to hear. Karl He said the Micromaster Anti Aircraft base was "mine" yesterday. |
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Post by Shockprowl on Aug 28, 2010 8:20:55 GMT
Hmm, I'd watch him if I were you- he's gunna be taking all your toys!!!
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 28, 2010 10:02:43 GMT
He is developing good taste in Transformer toys!
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Aug 28, 2010 12:23:33 GMT
Nice work, Jonathan!
-Nick
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 6, 2010 16:54:47 GMT
Today didn't go well.
Jonathan has been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A number of techniques were used on the diagnosis but the scale they measured him against placed him just bellow the level necessary for a full blown Autism diagnosis (AUTISM needed a score of 12, he got 11).
Needless to say we're a bit shocked by this.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Sept 6, 2010 17:54:10 GMT
I'm very sorry to hear that, Phil.
Martin
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Post by panderson on Sept 6, 2010 18:10:14 GMT
To reiterate my FB post to this - *hugs* mate - just *hugs*
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 6, 2010 19:49:40 GMT
What does this mean for him then?
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 6, 2010 19:56:53 GMT
Not sure yet.
They made it clear that it's a measure of the behaviour they see and that it might change and that they can see him developing.....
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Post by legios on Sept 6, 2010 20:33:52 GMT
I'm sorry to hear that Phil. It is not an easy thing to be told.
Karl
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 6, 2010 23:14:00 GMT
Bloody hell, Phil. Sorry. He's only young, and got loads of developing to do. Things may change.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Sept 6, 2010 23:32:34 GMT
Sorry to hear that Phil.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 7, 2010 10:53:55 GMT
All the best.
-Ralph
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Post by Dave on Sept 7, 2010 15:10:19 GMT
Sorry to hear this.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2010 18:37:11 GMT
Sorry to hear about this but you must look on the positive side. This result might not be as bad as it initially looks and only time will tell if it is as bad as you fear it might be.
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Post by dinogrrl on Sept 8, 2010 1:36:03 GMT
Ah, that's a hard diagnosis for any parent to hear. Still you might want to look around for some support groups in your area, where you can meet parents of other kids in the same situation.
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Post by Shockprowl on Sept 8, 2010 16:36:30 GMT
^ Good idea.
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