Firstly HNY to you all. We've had an interesting week here. DS4 decided on Christmas day that he was suddenly going to begin PECS when he couldn't get my attention, while I was cooking turkey. He passed my DH a card for a drink. Since then he has moved from stage 1 PECS to Stage 3 in ten days! Astonishing!
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Ineedmorepatience ·
04/01/2013 18:20
Hny from here too.
Well done to minibear 
I am in danger of falling out with Dd2 and 3 if they dont stop bloody sqabbling.
SallyBear ·
04/01/2013 18:20
Bloody ipad! Anyway I meant to say that DS4 is deaf and non verbal ASD, so we are delighted that he is trying to communicate with us. Best Christmas present ever!
DS1 has now been dx with Dyspraxia on top of his recent dyslexia dx and original Aspergers dx. Relieved as we can finally start the Statutory Assessment process.
So apart from trying to be good and shed half my body weight I am looking forward to the four DC return to school next week. 
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EllenJaneisstillnotmyname ·
04/01/2013 18:26
Great news, SallyBear.
Took my tree down today, love putting it up but really happy to get my living room back, it seems really big. Hoover out and spring cleaning started. I'm not very good at housework so once a year is fine.
No boys this weekend, so no squabbling here.
SallyBear ·
04/01/2013 18:35
Ellenjane, you're my kind of woman
Hazeyjane I am so pleased that you got the iPad. It's been brilliant for DS4. I also discovered that the Pyramid people have developed a new PECS Stage III app that mimics the Velcro book.
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04/01/2013 18:44
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moosemama ·
04/01/2013 19:05
Evening, I am limping in and out again after getting home from a 4th birthday party with dd. Eurgh! I had forgotten how chaotic and noisy those all-class parties can be. I find myself in serious need of 
and chocolate in order to recover.
Well done Little Bear, what an amazing Christmas present.
Hazey, I remember when ds1 was using Talking Tom with his Ed Psych - to be honest there were times when I felt like hitting him in the face!
I am planning to take a serious hold of my diet and try to gradually start exercising again starting next Monday. The house is currently still full of post-Christmas and NYE goodies, so I think I'd be setting myself up to fail if I tried to start this week.
Things are still a real mess with both this year's schooling and the whole secondary transition debacle and we haven't been able to do a thing about it for a fortnight, as the world and their mother had the whole two weeks off. The LEA all had the whole two weeks, then have an all staff training day all day on Monday and our officer is only in for two days next week, both part-time. We did manage to speak to an admin assistant today, who warned us that we probably won't get to speak to her next week because she will be really backed up and busy after the two week break. 
It's bad enough for us, with the secondary admissions deadline looming, but I feel really sorry for all those people who will have received a proposed statement on Christmas eve, in the full knowledge that they would then be unable to meet their 15 day deadline.
On a more positive note - I am finally off my crutches and it's lovely to be able to hold my dc's hands on the way to and from school. Still hurts like hell, but at least I am finally able to walk and use my hands at the same time.
notactuallyme ·
04/01/2013 19:07
Hi all. what fantastic news re: Pecs, and possible house moving - different Christmases coming up then!
Hideous holiday here! Half of them ill, one still not better and constantly reviewed, but hopefully returning to school on Monday, if careful while there. On the upside, ds discovered he has Aspergers and seems quite okay. It appears to be quite useful to him - 'you know i can't do that mummy, i don't really understand what you're saying'
TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission ·
04/01/2013 19:17
fab news sallybear!!
hazey, dd3 does similar with talking tom, she loves her ipad and can use it better than the rest of us! If you're looking for more apps have a google for Flo Longhorn apps for very special learners, well worth a look.
I'm in the fed up with squabbling camp, must be back to school soon now where did that gin go?
Iamaslummymummy ·
04/01/2013 19:25
Evening all. I'm a ncer from ben10 as he is ancient history in this house. Not been aroundm much as have been struggling health wise.
Want gin but am doing the low carb boot camp so another 10 days until alcohol is allowed.
Ds really seems to have grown up this holiday. Dh has spent load of time at home and he gains load from that.
I'm on course to be medically retired in may
but it would mean I can get a dog .
Good to hear all the news
SallyBear ·
04/01/2013 19:32
Hazeyjane invest in a JML magic eraser. I have no idea what toxic stuff is in it, but it got rid of nasty coloured scratches from Bath toys that were all over the acrylic bath.
Moose glad to hear that you're feeling more mobile.
Slummy a dog?!! Fantastic, are you looking at a puppy or a rescue.
Hazey and Ninja, I am off to find Talking Tom. Sounds intriguing.
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SallyBear ·
04/01/2013 19:34
Notactuallyme - my DS finds all sorts of reasons relating to his varied dxs as to why he can't do stuff, like tidy his room, brush his teeth etc. 
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TheNinjaGooseIsOnAMission ·
04/01/2013 19:44
might be best not to sallybear
I forgot to vote Hazey, yes to cleaning the bath crayon off, the sooner they get used up the better
what sort of dog slummy, any particular breed?
PurplePidjChickIsNotTheMessiah ·
04/01/2013 19:54
Wow, loads of good news! Fantastic start to the year :o
Dp is home now :o he'll need intensive physio and salt but the prognosis is good. Just need to get him there now!
Sooooooooo tired and no
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moosemama ·
04/01/2013 20:32
Oh Madwoman, I am so relieved, I was putting off doing it because I couldn't think of a title. 
I will go and seek out the new thread and mark my place.
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