AIBU to say you can have the disability as well

[2shoesformyvalentine]

fed up with people wanting the few perks we get for their non sn offsping.
first they wanted the disabled bays, then the wheelchair spaces on the bus, now the toilets!!
what next will they want buggys free on the nhs
(ps this is a light hearted thread, I am so not in the mood to row with the "mummys" today) so what else could they have?

well they're not getting their hands on my collection of Hanen books (language), I'm not as generous as you.

They can have Alfie's dirty undie grundies

I can offer a fine selection of wet pants and trousers.

Also if anyone appreciates the artistic merits of a poo-streaked wall, I would be happy to send one along to them.

actually one of the neighbour's kids did try and nick ds's pecs holiday keyring recently LOL

Where do I start

• the pooing in the bath

• the regular early starts (circa 4am-5am)

• the many appointments and associated admin

• the hyperactivity athleticism

• the unpredictability spontaneousness

et cetera, et cetara, et cetara

What about a laminated copy of the Amsterdam thing that everyone hates loves so much?

Or a collection of Davros' favourite SN poetry?

And perhaps a car sticker with "I'm such a special saint to keep my little burden" on it?

I saw that thread - thought VERY selfish !! I would never use disabled toilet with DS2. I have NO problem taking him into toilet with me when (very rarely) i need to. Hello! NT Kids are easy !!!!

Today I started a FREE Parenting Course
it lasts 10 weeks
There was FREE parking
We drank FREE coffee
We were given a FREE course folder
and a FREE course book
we were lent a very expensive Hanen Book (more than words) and can keep it for the duration of the course

Only course requirement is to have a child with Autism or Social Communication difficulties and 100% of the parents on the above course I am on have a child diagnosed with ASD.

lolol at a collection of Davros' favourite SN poetry!

i can offer a alarm clock that goes of by 4am most mornings no off switch either

TClanger no way . That really made me laugh, thanks.

Obviously I need to read some of Davros' fave poetry now .

They'd be very welcome to my 2-3 times a week hospital appointments.

My bad back from lifting, turning and general therapying of the rather fat rounded DS.

My stained clothes, bedsheets and face from DSs daily regime of spitting his meds back out!

Also, there is a collection of wax stained tops which are regularly recycled for DSs EEGs - they can have those too.

They can have our 'free' nappies - 3 a day, whoo hoo. Because of course changing a 5 year old's nappy is so much fun.

They can have my telephone bill from chasing up or trying to reschedule so many appointments.

But they can't have DD2 because she's lush and SHE'S ALL MINE!!

Some of Davros' favourites:

The Special Mother

I Took His Hand

Wishes in the Dark

Keep a bucket and some protective clothing handy.

LOL at the 1:1 envy!

am fully cheered up now.
They are truly awful.

ah the Erma Bombeck one is a perennial favourite, it's the poem that just keeps on giving an outlet for bile

For any one who thinks they get too much sleep - I have a very interesting flashing alarm for when ds wets the bed ( you will need ds too or it won't go off twice a night and give you exersise changing beds). + Early very effective personal wake up alarm (ds switches on the light and jumps on me)
Transport to school - well actually that is pretty wonderful but it only goes to the sn school so no you cant have it for your nt children to save them walking.
Oh and the lovely sandwiches (free) on the look after your back for carers course (I dont think a ruined back was an essential requirement but we all had one)
Getting into the farm as a free carer. Of course you will not be able to sit and drink tea in the warm like the other parents, but the exersise in the snow is very healthy wards of colds I believe.
For those who enjoy cleaning I have the perfect mess maker to ensure supply.

I don't see a problem with someone with a baby or young child using the disabled toilets, it must be such hard work for them. I am quite happy to take some of the kids I care for into a ordinary toilet to change their nappy. As long as there is a lid on the toilet, I can get them to stand on it so there is enough room for me to stand in the remaining space to change them. Or if not then I suppose they can stand in the toilet as long as we have spare shoes and socks. It is really not a problem.

supportman I get what you are saying but I can't take dd into a normal loo. it is impossible I don't see why she should have to wait whilst able bodied people use one tbh.

Ah yes I know 2shoes, I was trying to be sarcastic in my last post. Getting them to stand in the toilet if we have spare shoes and socks