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Autism badge - any help?

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LunarRose · 20/08/2011 12:52

Looking for a simple "I have autism badge" for a 4 year old boy, but can't find anything I like

don't want anything apologetic, mentioning naughty or asking for patience, something that just lets people know.

nearest I've found is "I am someone with autism" (ok but slightly oddly worded and I am autistic which would be fine except for the weird infinity signs!!!

Can anyone help???

xxx

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EllenJaneisnotmyname · 20/08/2011 13:13

Just had a google, and I see what you mean! They are either really aggressive, like 'I have autism, what's your problem?' apologetic or sickly 'I love my brother with autism.' Yuk, who cares? The only one on this website that you may like was no 172, 'I have an invisible disability, autism.' www.autismawarenessuk.com/acatalog/Autism_Button_Items.html Alternatively, there must be websites where you can design your own badge.

insanityscatching · 20/08/2011 13:22

this one isn't too bad. It looks like you could ask them to make you one to suit as well.

Ben10isthespawnofthedevil · 20/08/2011 16:26

THere is "I have Autism and can't always control behaviour" on i
Ellen's link too which might be ok?

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 17:07

There is a company in the usa which make these badges a friend of mine had them for her son. One sad please be patient with me I have Autisum. I'm sorry I don't know the website by try googleing usa sites. Hth

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 17:09

www.cafepress.co.uk/+Autism+buttons?cmp=knc--g--uk--lib--bsm--search-b--Autism_buttons&pid=3607873&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=lib--bsm&utm_content=search-b&utm_term=autism_buttons&gclid=CMjNltyg3qoCFRRC4Qodmgxn6w

Try this site

Marne · 20/08/2011 17:36

We got dd's from Cafepress, loads to chose from and they had girly ones .

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 17:39

I've just put an order in im working on a 1:1 with an Autistic child from september

insanityscatching · 20/08/2011 18:52

tjack please ask the parent before you use a badge on a child won't you? only I'd have your guts for garters if you put one on mine.I think it's a personal preference and your child's parents might feel the same as I do.

MrsShrekTheThird · 20/08/2011 18:58

imho you should go for a wristband. I'd have to kill anyone who put an ASD badge on my ds but we use a sports style wristband with his medic alert (food allergies) and it has his other conditions on it too. We also put phone numbers on a rubber autism awareness wristband which he is happy to keep on. Why not try something like that?

MrsShrekTheThird · 20/08/2011 18:59

autism awareness wristband

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 19:23

No im not buying a badge for the child lol sorry bit misleading my post I was on about the notebook and pen for me lol.

insanityscatching · 20/08/2011 19:29

glad I got the wrong end of the stick. I was thinking that if you were my son or daughter's TA sticking a badge on them would probably be the biggest faux pas on your first day possible. Mind you I've got a reputation for being fierce so I know their TA's wouldn't dare

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 19:51

Lol insanity no its ok ive got a few friends with autistic children and this is the seccond child ive worked with. Ive already met him and his family a couple of times already so know what to expect with Autistic children well as much as you can lol

This particular child is going to be more interesting as he is practically non verbal so im in the process of learning makaton at the mo.

MrsShrekTheThird · 20/08/2011 19:53

tj, watch cbeebies "something special" if you haven't already

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 20:01

noooooooooooooo mrsshrek i HATE mr bloody tumble id rather pull my own finger nails out lol

MrsShrekTheThird · 20/08/2011 20:04

so one step beyond the call of duty then

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 20:58

Lol mrsshrek just slightly I would'nt even let my dcs watch him at home they used to watch it at nannies lol

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 20/08/2011 21:34

Thank God for that! I had visions of you labelling your charge with a big, 'I am Autistic' badge. I, too, would have ripped you slowly limb from limb.

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 21:38

Lol Ellen I'm nice honest I'd never do that to a kid. Been tempted to label my own dcs with spawn of satan a few times lol. But not the kids I work with honest

EllenJaneisnotmyname · 20/08/2011 21:45

I know, it just read like that. I have a DS with ASD and I'm a 1:1 TA to a DC with ASD, and I'm sure you'll be great.

tjacksonpfc · 20/08/2011 21:53

Thanks Ellen I love working with dcs that need the extra support my own dd had speech and language delay. but it was nothing like what these kids have to go through. It really winds me up when people just label them as naughty kids they have know idea what them and there parents go through on a daily basis.

NotQuiteSoDesperate · 20/08/2011 22:32

My DS is a young adult now, but a while ago I made him a card that he carries in his wallet. It just explains ASD very simply. He can then choose when he wants to show it to someone.

sneezecakesmum · 20/08/2011 22:54

ebay have tons here
I like the yes i have autism, no i am not like rainman! there are lots but you may have to search for a fairly simple one you like

Triggles · 21/08/2011 11:49

Okay. I have to ask about this. While I would love to have something like the wristband for DS2, he is a scarily good reader, would read this, and have questions. The problem is, he wouldn't understand it and it would most likely upset him.

Do any of you that have your children wearing wristbands or shirts with autism on them have to deal with this? We haven't told DS2 about the ASD/ADHD/etc etc because it's just too much for him. I have found myself recently avoiding explaining it to people in front of him because he is just (and only just) self-aware enough to note it and ask questions (but not enough to understand it). I don't want him to feel like there is something "wrong" with him, IYSWIM.

MrsShrekTheThird · 21/08/2011 19:05

Triggles - you have to go with whatever's best for your own dc, don't you...and whatever works at their age and stage.
ds1 is relieved by the fact that he has an explanation for his condition, that he knows why he perceives things in a particular way and why he HAS to have routine when it doesn't bother his brother and sister. He is that kind of child, always has been. I explained his dyslexia to him when he was just 7 and it looked like the weight of the world had been lifted off his shoulders, he wasn't "stupid" (his words) and there was a reason for it. He likes reasons. :)
He can explain very articulately (and at great length, obv ) about how he sees things, and what he needs to make him stop feeling so anxious. It's quite handy as I can then use it all to try and help him when he's heading for meltdown. We have explained it to him as "differences in the way your brain works" - and made it clear that everyone is different from each other anyway. He's then able to identify how he needs to know exactly what is happening and when, whereas his (NT) brother couldn't care less, and his sister (also NT) would prefer to know what's going on so she can organise us all,but is usually willing to adapt and be flexible.

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