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504 or IEP? What's the difference? [View all]
Hi All, I have my 11 year old son's meeting tomorrow to discuss his current IEP and the possibility of converting it to a 504 because he is thrivin
TripletsRuleMar-06-13 10:37 AM0189

Femoral derotation osteotomy [View all]
My Sons Doctor is recommending femora derotation osteotomy surgery. My son is 8 and has spastic diplegic CP....I was wondering if anyone had any exper
SquicciTripsJun-07-12 07:56 PM
by soccermom
21047
Replies to this topic:
RE: Femoral derotation osteotomy, dp120107, May 26th 2012, #1
RE: Femoral derotation osteotomy, soccermom, Jun 07th 2012, #2

Head Start Question [View all]
I followed up with Head Start on the boys' applications for next year and they told me that they have to call their regional representative, Lacey, to
TripletsRuleApr-20-12 04:53 AM0481

brain injury waiver??? [View all]
Does anyone on here receive the brain injury waiver for their child? Our slots came up for our triplets who each has cerebral palsy. One of our son'
smalltottMar-20-12 06:39 PM0664

So tired of feeling like I'm fighting all the time... [View all]
Just a stressed out post to see if it helps relieve some stress. One of my trio has Down syndrome. I feel like I'm constantly battling to get her
sheila mcmahanJan-31-12 08:36 AM
by girlsgalore08
21733
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RE: So tired of feeling like I'm fighting all the time...., asmaio, Mar 23rd 2011, #1
RE: So tired of feeling like I'm fighting all the time...., girlsgalore08, Jan 31st 2012, #2

CPSE Meeting & Head Start Application process [View all]
Hi all, We recently have our boys' CPSE meeting to determine services for special preschool programs. The result was what we wanted--all 3 boys ha
TripletsRuleJan-07-12 06:13 AM0621

Looking for CP Links [View all]
I was just wondering about websites you have found useful for CP. Even blogs or anything really, would be great. The boys are going to be a year o
KeliahSep-30-11 08:50 PM
by lorilou
91577
Replies to this topic:
RE: Looking for CP Links, smalltott, Sep 03rd 2011, #1
RE: Looking for CP Links, Keliah, Sep 03rd 2011, #2
      RE: Looking for CP Links, smalltott, Sep 03rd 2011, #3
RE: Looking for CP Links, asmaio, Sep 06th 2011, #4
RE: Looking for CP Links, Keliah, Sep 06th 2011, #5
      RE: Looking for CP Links, asmaio, Sep 08th 2011, #6
           RE: Looking for CP Links, Keliah, Sep 10th 2011, #7
                RE: Looking for CP Links, Keliah, Sep 15th 2011, #8
RE: Looking for CP Links, lorilou, Sep 30th 2011, #9

Officially Diagnosed [View all]
All 3 boys were officially diagnosed today with CP, specifically, Spastic Diplegia and Dystonia. They gave us a book while at the office. I though
KeliahSep-21-11 10:18 AM
by Keliah
31119
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RE: Officially Diagnosed, smalltott, Sep 19th 2011, #1
RE: Officially Diagnosed, asmaio, Sep 21st 2011, #2
RE: Officially Diagnosed, Keliah, Sep 21st 2011, #3

Autism? [View all]
Anyone else out there with triplets diagnosed with autism? Wondering about the gluten-free diet, but can barely get them to eat normal food. If you'
jonestripsApr-26-11 06:07 AM
by threelittleds
21433
Replies to this topic:
RE: Autism?, my3sweetpeas, Apr 22nd 2011, #1
RE: Autism?, threelittleds, Apr 26th 2011, #2

infertility drugs & ASD [View all]
I saw this article today, saying that women who took drugs for infertility were twice as likely to have a child with ASD. I have always wondered about
m09Apr-22-11 06:29 PM
by my3sweetpeas
73130
Replies to this topic:
RE: infertility drugs & ASD, my3sweetpeas, May 24th 2010, #1
RE: infertility drugs & ASD, jonestrips, Apr 03rd 2011, #5
RE: infertility drugs & ASD, caddrn, Jun 02nd 2010, #2
RE: infertility drugs & ASD, jmomee99, Nov 19th 2010, #3
RE: infertility drugs & ASD, Kealoha12, Jan 23rd 2011, #4
      RE: infertility drugs & ASD, Suzan33, Apr 06th 2011, #6
           RE: infertility drugs & ASD, my3sweetpeas, Apr 22nd 2011, #7

Hello [View all]
Hi Everyone, I was a regular for a while on here and have recently started reading posts again. Just wanted to reintroduce myself. My name is Vic
jonestripsMar-20-11 12:53 AM01058

Special Needs child with Hydrocephalus [View all]
I have quadruplets, Cade has a very complicated case of Hydrocephalus, he has three shunts and has had 18 surgeries. I am on the hunt for programs and
melindalemmonJan-16-11 09:34 AM
by Andymanofthree
11601
Replies to this topic:
RE: Special Needs child with Hydrocephalus, Andymanofthree, Jan 16th 2011, #1

Pressure Vest [View all]
Does anyone have one that they are willing to sell? I want to try one with my daughter. Thank you.
azwallaceDec-06-10 08:25 PM
by azwallace
31652
Replies to this topic:
RE: Pressure Vest, asmaio, Dec 05th 2010, #1
RE: Pressure Vest, momof7girls, Dec 06th 2010, #2
RE: Pressure Vest, azwallace, Dec 06th 2010, #3

New FB Page for Autistic Families [View all]
Hi all, I started a FaceBook for Triplet Families that are living with Autism. We dont see a lot of interaction on this forum. It is a private page t
Mamakitten3Nov-08-10 12:06 AM
by Mamakitten3
31589
Replies to this topic:
RE: New FB Page for Autistic Families, my3sweetpeas, Aug 10th 2010, #1
RE: New FB Page for Autistic Families, jhp1421, Nov 03rd 2010, #2
RE: New FB Page for Autistic Families, Mamakitten3, Nov 08th 2010, #3

Anyone with a child that has Rett Syndrome? [View all]
Hi; Just wondering if anyone has a child with Rett Syndrome? My beloved Sarah has just been diagnosed with this hardly-known disease. Anyone?
mizap74Oct-13-10 10:43 AM
by mizap74
21465
Replies to this topic:
RE: Anyone with a child that has Rett Syndrome?, skh21gsd, Oct 07th 2010, #1
RE: Anyone with a child that has Rett Syndrome?, mizap74, Oct 13th 2010, #2

Anyone homeschool a child with Down syndrome? [View all]
Hi there. My trio are nearly 4 years old, and one has Down syndrome. I have been looking into pre-school for over a year and haven't found any that
sheila mcmahanSep-22-10 09:57 PM
by mkwiat
41858
Replies to this topic:
RE: Anyone homeschool a child with Down syndrome?, Mamakitten3, Sep 08th 2010, #1
RE: Anyone homeschool a child with Down syndrome?, 4kds4me, Sep 09th 2010, #2
RE: Anyone homeschool a child with Down syndrome?, sheila mcmahan, Sep 13th 2010, #3
      RE: Anyone homeschool a child with Down syndrome?, mkwiat, Sep 22nd 2010, #4

2 1/2 year old son suddenly showing signs of Autism? [View all]
Hi Ladies, I have been a complete wreck the last few days regarding my son Brady. Here's the story: all 3 have been receiving EI services since they
tiffkekoaAug-09-10 01:57 PM
by Happywithmy3
31927
Replies to this topic:
RE: 2 1/2 year old son suddenly showing signs of Autism..., Mamakitten3, Aug 04th 2010, #1
RE: 2 1/2 year old son suddenly showing signs of Autism..., feistylioness78, Aug 05th 2010, #2
RE: 2 1/2 year old son suddenly showing signs of Autism..., Happywithmy3, Aug 09th 2010, #3

New book out on peanut allergy [View all]
My trio had 4 boys with peanut allergies in their class at school this year. I have not read this book but thought it looked interesting. http ://w
Happywithmy3Jul-26-10 01:41 PM
by scottnik
31541
Replies to this topic:
RE: New book out on peanut allergy, scottnik, Jul 22nd 2010, #1
RE: New book out on peanut allergy, Happywithmy3, Jul 26th 2010, #2
RE: New book out on peanut allergy, scottnik, Jul 26th 2010, #3

Prayer request for a DS family..... [View all]
The little boy of a friend of mine was recently diagnosed with leukemia (ALL). He has Down Syndrome and his name is Michael. Please keep him and his f
4kds4meJul-13-10 11:49 AM01236

pdd-nos kids as they grow up.... [View all]
Both DS dx with pdd-nos at age 16 mths, had intensive early intervention (25hrs ABA/wk OT & ST) had huge improvements by age 3...Only one has IEP due
m09Jul-04-10 04:43 PM
by Heavensentme5
21693
Replies to this topic:
RE: pdd-nos kids as they grow up...., Happywithmy3, Jun 29th 2010, #1
RE: pdd-nos kids as they grow up...., Heavensentme5, Jul 04th 2010, #2

A prayer for a momma expecting a baby with Down Syndrom... [View all]
This isn't triplet related but it is special needs related. I am a member of our local Elizabethan Ministry through church. There is a mom that is exp
4kds4meJul-04-10 04:39 PM
by Heavensentme5
31616
Replies to this topic:
RE: A prayer for a momma expecting a baby with Down Syn..., Jane_p, Jun 21st 2010, #1
RE: A prayer for a momma expecting a baby with Down Syn..., sheila mcmahan, Jun 21st 2010, #2
RE: A prayer for a momma expecting a baby with Down Syn..., Heavensentme5, Jul 04th 2010, #3

What are the family income limits for SSI? [View all]
I have a child with autism and I am trying to determine if we would qualify. He currently receives medicaid services through a waiver. Thanks,
TripletsRuleJul-02-10 12:30 AM
by feistylioness78
31776
Replies to this topic:
RE: What are the family income limits for SSI?, feistylioness78, Jun 07th 2010, #1
RE: What are the family income limits for SSI?, jw27, Jun 27th 2010, #2
RE: What are the family income limits for SSI?, feistylioness78, Jul 02nd 2010, #3

Seating when going to restaurants [View all]
Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do for sitting Julia when we go out to a restaurant? She can't sit up on her own, so the regular littl
asmaioMay-18-10 12:16 AM
by asmaio
52087
Replies to this topic:
RE: Seating when going to restaurants, sheila mcmahan, Apr 08th 2010, #1
RE: Seating when going to restaurants, asmaio, Apr 08th 2010, #2
RE: Seating when going to restaurants, tb5683, May 05th 2010, #3
RE: Seating when going to restaurants, Jane_p, May 17th 2010, #4
RE: Seating when going to restaurants, asmaio, May 18th 2010, #5

Help for a friend - Perryville Mo. area [View all]
I have a great friend that lives in Perryville that has a 6yr old singleton with Autism. They are having a hard time right now with her and their ped.
Dachshund MomMay-12-10 06:23 PM
by princessivy
11407
Replies to this topic:
RE: Help for a friend - Perryville Mo. area, princessivy, May 12th 2010, #1

when mom is sick too [View all]
Do any of you moms of special needs kids have your own chronic illnesses to contend with ? I have CVID- common variable immune deficiency- and get IV
wildsMay-09-10 04:46 PM
by wilds
31668
Replies to this topic:
RE: when mom is sick too, wilds, Apr 13th 2010, #1
RE: when mom is sick too, tb5683, May 05th 2010, #2
RE: when mom is sick too, wilds, May 09th 2010, #3

adaptive equipment [View all]
Hello everyone, Now that we've "aged out" of first steps, we really need to buy some adaptive equipment (stroller, chair, bath seat, walker, etc.)
Waters tripletsMay-02-10 09:35 PM
by sheila mcmahan
21728
Replies to this topic:
RE: adaptive equipment, PaulaB, May 02nd 2010, #1
RE: adaptive equipment, sheila mcmahan, May 02nd 2010, #2

How did you toilet train your autistic child? [View all]
We started toilet training our trio over a year ago. My one DS and DD (both are typical) caught on quickly once we introduced rewards. We have tried
threelittledsApr-29-10 05:28 AM
by threelittleds
21457
Replies to this topic:
RE: How did you toilet train your autistic child? , Happywithmy3, Apr 27th 2010, #1
RE: How did you toilet train your autistic child? , threelittleds, Apr 29th 2010, #2

GPS for child with autism [View all]
Hi All, I was just wondering if any of you use a gps for your child with autism. My son will sometimes leave the house and although we are usually on
jmomee99Apr-23-10 08:27 PM
by caddrn
11351
Replies to this topic:
RE: GPS for child with autism, caddrn, Apr 23rd 2010, #1

Bad News - 18 week Scan - Triplets (2 girls & 1 boy) [View all]
We found out today that everything isn't fine with the babies ;o( The doctors have found some possible abnormalities with the two girls back bones an
LEAH101Apr-09-10 12:22 PM
by MESHA
32245
Replies to this topic:
RE: Bad News - 18 week Scan - Triplets (2 girls & 1 boy..., triplemomplus10, Mar 27th 2010, #1
RE: Bad News - 18 week Scan - Triplets (2 girls & 1 boy..., 3BUSYBOYS, Mar 27th 2010, #2
RE: Bad News - 18 week Scan - Triplets (2 girls & 1 boy..., MESHA, Apr 09th 2010, #3

regular preschool & also integrated class [View all]
I am planning to send two of my trio to a private regular preschool, the third one(borderline pdd-nos) goes to an integrated class thru school distric
m09Apr-05-10 12:28 PM
by lab2001
21536
Replies to this topic:
RE: regular preschool & also integrated class, lorilou, Mar 08th 2010, #1
RE: regular preschool & also integrated class, lab2001, Apr 05th 2010, #2
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