Comments on: The Funk

By: Jack Mcclenaghan

Jack Mcclenaghan — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:43:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing such valuable information. I’d also like to let everyone know that if you visit my blog you can receive a copy of the audio interview I did with Dr. Michael Goldberg, renown autism specialist. He has helped my son tremendously and I’d like to share his methods with as many people as possible. Thanks. ?Dorothea

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:27:22 +0000

You ARE a great mother and writer! I’ve missed reading you. My life has been so crazy I’m behind on the blogging. It’s funny because Daniel was the “perfect baby” quiet, “easy” and now that you look at it “too easy”….Zachary (who has no autism whatsoever was the crier from 2 months on and went until 1, when we got his food together. (his tummy was a mess from allergies) I hate the vaccine thing. I’ve avoided it with Daniel because he is so scared of them it’s beyond ridiculous. He’s way behind on them, but I don’t really feel it’s my “choice” so for now, I’m following his lead.

By: Teen Autism » Blog Archive » The Talk

Teen Autism » Blog Archive » The Talk — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:16:25 +0000

[...] expected that question to be part of the equation. No stranger to being put on the spot, I remember Mama Edge’s comment and quickly come up with a plan. I tell him that he needs to demonstrate three things to me [...]

By: Tera

Tera — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:16:35 +0000

Tanya,

I hope this might make you laugh. You really just need an 8-year-old straightforward brother to make it easier on you. Kaeden was talking about driving when we were all in the car one day. He was explaining how he can get his license whenhe’s 18 (thank you for being 18 over here!). Jari blurts out, ” Kaeden, ahem, you are autistic. Autistic people aren’t allowed to drive.” Now, some people may take this the wrong way, but at the time it was very funny. Kaeden responded by asking, “Is that true mom? Can’t autistic people drive?” I answered by telling him that some can and some can’t (adding JARI’s name after) and that we’ll have to see if he’s ready when he’s old enough. But now, when he speaks about driving, Kaeden always says “We’ll see if I’m ready to drive when I’m old enough, huh mom?”

So, though Jari is a bit of a mis-informed smartass, he did help me out in what could be a very difficult situation. Wanna borrow him for a few days?

By: rhemashope

rhemashope — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:37:14 +0000

rhema was the EXACT same way as a baby and it did not start until she was 2 months!!! (i was amazed when i read that). things that make you go hhhmmmmm….

love you, tanya.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:17:03 +0000

oh it made me tear up when you said he was blowing kisses afer you left the room! so sweet.

ive almost emerged from my funk. i dont like funks. they make me feel funky.

By: cathy

cathy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:01:54 +0000

i hate, hate being in funks. both our sons are fully vaccinated, but it was such a stressful decision to do so

By: Anonymom

Anonymom — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:41:22 +0000

The funk will pass. Its hard to remember when I’m in the middle of it; but I try to remember the last funk, and the one before that. They passed, so the odds are good that this one will, too. I’ve also found that the anticipation of doing something I fear (i.e. telling Elmer there won’t be time for him to go flying with Uncle R) is worse than actually doing it. Hang in there. This will pass.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:01:49 +0000

Big hugs to you, Tanya. Sorry you’re going through this funk. And can you believe, Jack just asked this week when he would be old enough to drive. And he’s five!! Hugs.

By: Meg

Meg — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:56:30 +0000

No words of wisdom, but wanted to send a hug. I’m sure once you have that conversation, some of the funk will lift. Hang in there, those boys know you love them more than anything.