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» Chambers of Hope (COH) and American Aspergers Association (AAA)
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» Introductions
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» June 4th 2011
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» Free Home Speech Practice Home offer
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» Support group meeting and hbot volunteers
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» Favor....Locals..read..please...
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» Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is hosting the first of its best practices webinars
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» We need to start this website back up again!
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» Group Home Manager is Yelling I Need Help
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» Facebook
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» Support Group Meetings 2011 *EDITED*
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» community happenings!
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» Asperger's (how it is diagnosed and treated)
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» What do you do when people look at you by the pills you take vs. the person you are?
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» Items under your nose that are gluten free, and cheap too!
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeWed Jun 09, 2010 5:59 am by KelleyNNelson

» Adam
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» Looking for friends
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» Maas-Rowe Carillon Questions
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» Video Emails from Dr. Ron
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» Ah, it's good to be back.
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» 1st Annual Aspergers Volleyball Tournament
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» free event: Therapeutic Recreation Adapted Sailing and Kayak Clinic
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» Help! I Seem to be Getting More Autistic!" ARTICLE
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» Was this teacher out of line?
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» OMG THE PLACE IS REMODELED!!!!
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» Got Plates?
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» Local IEP Advocate!! THANKS VAL!!!
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» Pinellas ESE advisory board meetings
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» Dentists who use sedation.. thanks Dr. Ron
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» Hey GAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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» Autism in the news: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A hormone thought to encourage bonding between mothers and their babies may foster social behavior in some adults with autism, French researchers said on Monday.
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» **********echo*******************
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeSun Jan 31, 2010 11:16 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Any ideas on how to make a gluten regression easier for both child and family?
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeWed Jan 06, 2010 9:47 am by csweepigirl

» Hi! Long time no see.
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeMon Dec 21, 2009 3:04 am by KelleyNNelson

» Hellooooo? Need some freakin' help here.
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeTue Dec 15, 2009 8:50 am by man of a million names

» Cats or dogs? Summer or winter?
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» Mozark and the whale *aspergers movie* on showtime on demand.. SUCKED by the way
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» Adult Aspergers Syndrome
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeSun Nov 22, 2009 4:07 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Asperger’s Syndrome: A Developmental Puzzle by Michael McCroskery
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» Really Cool Super Awesome Thing! Kim And Kelly You Have To Read This!
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» 2 Articles of Interest Re: Aspergers
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» Accidently stubled across some info about meletonin oops!
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» Lack of Services for ASD
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeMon Nov 09, 2009 8:04 pm by Dr. Ron

» New and having a hard time
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeWed Nov 04, 2009 3:40 am by lovethefish

» Sorry I haven't been around as much (update)
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeTue Nov 03, 2009 10:53 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Having a hard time again
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeTue Oct 20, 2009 8:35 am by man of a million names

» Important paradox/riddle! Anyone care to help with it?
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeMon Oct 19, 2009 10:46 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Follow through or not.
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» New Pediatrics Autism Study Putting Prevalence at 1 in 91
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeWed Oct 14, 2009 11:45 am by csweepigirl

» Different Directions
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeFri Oct 09, 2009 12:41 am by csweepigirl

» AS is a very difficult diagnosis to make.
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» How is everyone?
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeMon Sep 21, 2009 9:48 pm by Jerry Graham

» CD to benefit the AAA ~!!!!! Check this out!!
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» I met Joe Diffie's son!
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» Anyone feel like helping me smack the crap out of my former boss?
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» Lazy or Aspergers?? or both?
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» The right thing?
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeTue Sep 15, 2009 7:27 am by man of a million names

» Mark Fowler and his wonderful work.
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» A.A.A. RESEARCH STUDY. Do you see any differences between females with Aspergers vs. males with Aspergers
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» What happened?? because I don't know, do you?
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» Haha, Funny URL.
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» Dude! Kim, I forgot to tell you... and maybe anyone else at the last meeting...
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» My son is making strange noises!
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 04, 2009 11:41 pm by KelleyNNelson

» Terrible sound on video
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 04, 2009 9:30 am by man of a million names

» Aspian or Aspergian?
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» If you, or you know someone who needs a BIG/HUGE carseat..
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeFri Sep 04, 2009 12:33 am by csweepigirl

» Just a quick hello
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» We started the FLDRS process...and here's what we found out so far
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» Support Groups
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeSun Aug 30, 2009 1:31 pm by KelleyNNelson

» (Aspergers) Boy Meets Girl Movie
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeTue Aug 25, 2009 8:13 am by man of a million names

» I give up, with trying to ever just relax, really.. I'm so flustrated!
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» Basic White or Yellow Cake
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» When did this category get here?
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» Pork Fried Rice
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» Why Are The Private Messages Still Disabled????
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» Sorry I've been M.I.A.
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» 5Km Run For AS!
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» Help for a mother.
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeWed Aug 12, 2009 12:01 pm by Dr. Ron

» Aspergers and empathy
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeSat Aug 08, 2009 11:41 am by csweepigirl

» We are the three amigo(a)s!Aanyone care to join?
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» Vaccinations, Red Book, What?
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeThu Aug 06, 2009 12:21 am by Dr. Ron

» What is the first step?
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeWed Aug 05, 2009 7:14 am by Dr. Ron

» Children who can’t cuddle
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeMon Aug 03, 2009 1:27 pm by csweepigirl

» Challenging popular myths about autism
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeFri Jul 31, 2009 10:59 pm by Dr. Ron

» I NEED your HELP!!
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeSat Jul 25, 2009 2:41 am by melissa

» Ok..what do I do? any suggestions..
What is the first step? - Page 2 I_icon_minitimeFri Jul 24, 2009 3:53 am by melissa

» Back home!
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» Any spanish speakers willing to help an aspie in spain?
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» Gluten Free Simple Bread
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» More research (genetics)
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16What is the first step? - Page 2 Empty Re: What is the first step? Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:39 am

melissa



So frustrated! I told Doug about the support group idea. He just stared at me like I was crazy! I thought he would like to me other people with Aspergers, but the idea of talking to strangers - Aspergers or not - has him terrified. I still can't get him to post on this site either. He says he has nothing to talk about. I told him that if he wants friends or someone to spend the rest of his life with that he is going to have to talk to people. I even tried to get him to go out with one of his cousins this weekend. Maybe he could introduce him to some of his friends and they wouldn't feel so much like strangers, but no. He does not want to go because the cousin is "too social" and he is afraid of being left out. I know that no one likes to be left out, and I feel really bad for him, but I don't know what to do. I know that any social situation is going to be uncomfortable for him, but is there any that might be less uncomfortable? Should I start the support group anyway and hope that he will go?

17What is the first step? - Page 2 Empty Re: What is the first step? Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:00 am

csweepigirl

csweepigirl
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That's a hard one... Does he know that the way he is, is VERY NORMAL for someone with Aspergers. Once he can embrace that, he may be able to do more. Sounds like the anxiety is the big issue right now that problably needs to be addressed first. I've been where he is at. It sucks. Ask him if he would be willing to take something to make him less anxious, like zanax, klonopin, pretty much any benzodiazapam med. They work quickly to calm. If so, and I were him, I'd try that. Baby steps, but if you are so overcome with anxiety, even stepping out of your house is exausting, literally. You could start the group, that would be good..than once the anxiety is better, more than likely he'll come around =D

18What is the first step? - Page 2 Empty Re: What is the first step? Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:14 am

Dr. Ron

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Hi Melissa, Tell Doug I said "Hello and do your best". Dr. Ron Very Happy

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