tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post1854960590115046978..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Autism - Parents Can Be PrisonersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-13703853622348319732007-04-21T21:57:00.000-03:002007-04-21T21:57:00.000-03:00You think about it, and we probably spend as much ...You think about it, and we probably spend as much time and effort on our autistic kids as those with NT kids. The difference is the goal: Parents of NT kids are pushing so their kids will take care of them in their old age. We're pushing so that we will not have to care of THEM in our old age...LIVSPARENTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992662086465958685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-27855774936547644892007-04-21T19:31:00.000-03:002007-04-21T19:31:00.000-03:00We have some experiences in this area also and it ...We have some experiences in this area also and it is distressing for parents, but often reflects the child's state or arousal [or lack there of] Sometimes, especially with biting, we have found that the equivalent of 'teethers' to bite on and or vibrating teethers, massage of the jaw. lips and face, often help considerably.<BR/>BEst wishesMaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.com