any expecting moms with special needs kiddos around?

Friebor · March 2013

My ds 12 was diagnosed with Aspbergers last year and I know this is going to be REALLY tough on him even if he doesnt say as much. He does NOT do change well. He is mostly indifferent to anything I am doing but heaven help us all when new baby starts motoring around and dares touch something pokemon related.

I want to try to transition him into all of this as easily as possible. One thing my mom did with me when she was expecting my sister (we are 8 years apart) was she took me out for breakfast every Saturday morning for just us time. I would love to do something like this with him but he is sometimes so quiet it makes for that awkward silence. I've asked him if he wants to help me with shopping for the new baby and all he tells me is "You know I hate shopping, and walmart, unless its the toy aisle"

Any thoughts on how to get him engaged in the process?

Shae1205 · March 2013

Maybe instead of taking him shopping with you you could let him choose things online. For example, crib bedding, search your options online and show him to get his opinion on which one he likes best. It won't work with smaller things but you can do this

Friebor · March 2013

Great Idea!

He has just discovered ebay!! lol

MANY THANKS!

ABColeslaw · March 2013

Hey there,

My son Asher is going to be three in a couple weeks and he has Autism, Sensory Integration Disorder, and some pretty heavy duty medical issues. We're worried about another baby and how he'll adjust. I plan on workin

Soapstone · March 2013

My child has special needs. I am more worried about handling her appointments and things (she should transition out of EI right when this baby is due, yikes!). I hope some others have some good ideas for you.

ABColeslaw · March 2013

Soapstone:
My child has special needs. I am more worried about handling her appointments and things (she should transition out

Friebor · March 2013

ABColeslaw:
Hey there,
My son Asher is going to be three in a couple weeks and he has Autism, Sensory Integratio

ABColeslaw · March 2013

Friebor:
ABColeslaw:</

Friebor · March 2013

Dont be surprised if i come pickin your brain! lol

Kids like Nick and your son are amazing kids and unfortunately unless you advocate for them, they kind of get shuffled to the side. I am so glad to see that not only are you a langua

ABColeslaw · March 2013

Friebor:
Dont be surprised if i come pickin your brain! lol

Kids like Nick and your son are amazing kids an

JaysonandKristin · March 2013

DS1 is SN. But, he has medical needs because of his birth defect.

JaysonandKristin · March 2013

Wanted to add -- is there something about pregnancy that might interest him? Like, would the weekly change in the baby be something he'd be interested in discussing? Or, building furniture? Or, painting? Or, picking out the toys fo

Friebor · March 2013

ABColeslaw:
Friebor:</

Friebor · March 2013

I did actually talk to him about doing some online shopping for the baby and he seemed mildly interested.

When I ask him how he feels about the baby he responds with "iono" but last night my mom asked him and he said.. "I think

ABColeslaw · March 2013

Friebor:
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Pas1224 · March 2013

I don't any advice or experience, but just wanted to say that you ladies are all wonderful mothers. The pure love you have is amazing. This thread brought tears to my eyes.

ETA: Your children are very lucky to have you! And you are

Unknown · March 2013

I'm in this boat too. I have a 10 yo DS with HFA and other medical issues and a 7 yo DD. My current plan is to make him in charge of research. We're planning to tell the kids around 10 weeks after my 1st u/s screening and then he is going to research fet

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