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[kingcarr21]

13 hours ago, MPH said:

Thanks fellas. Of course every parent wants their kids to meet their maximum potential but that of course is relative to each child.

 

 

hes very intelligent- he recognizes all his colors and can say them. Same with his numbers up to 20 - he turned 2 end of feb. but he can't communicate with us so when he is upset he can't explain why , can't verbalized why he's in pain or anything like that and that's the part that upsets me. Love him all the same and nothing will change that no diagnosis nothing. He doesn't socialize with other kids and panics if there is more than two-three people in the room- those are the sort of  things I'm going to find difficult going forward.. I couldn't really care less about any diangnosis in that way, I just know that he has some struggles ahead.. yet at the same time when you're on a journey with your son, it's helpful to know which road to go down so you can best help them get there, if that makes sense.

 

 

i just want him to enjoy life really.. however he finds his enjoyment.. what else matters?

I know what it's like to finally be told your child has a condition. It's a confusing time but ultimately it's a good day. It might not feel like it now but now there is no confusion or uncertainty. Now you can move forward. What I would say is don't spend too much time googling cause u will always end up reading worse case scenarios and then you will run all sorts of scenarios in your mind. 

 

You know in yourself how amazing your child is. It sounds like with a little bit of help he could really excel in life. 

 

Do you live in Leicester? We take Ashton to nursery in Wigston called Menphys who are really good at what they do. 

 

We also take Ashton to Conductive Education in Shepshed. It's called STEPS and I reckon that could help him. Something to think about. 

 

Make sure you get all the information available to you. 

 

As as you may know from the Ashton's Journey thread I have just started a brain stimulating program called Snowdrop. Early days at the moment but I can already see the benefits. The guys name is Andrew and I'm sure he could help with your child's anxiety problems.

 

dont hesitate to message me if you need more details or just somebody to talk to. I've always found it helps to talk about things. 

[Jattdogg]

19 hours ago, Col city fan said:

Morning all._

The fookin dog has got me up at 5.30 am for a fookin walk! What with the AJ fight later, it's gonna be a long day.....

 

Bin the dog.

[Carl the Llama]

7 hours ago, Jattdogg said:

Bin the dog.

Yeah get a cat, it'll walk itself

[Strokes]

Cats are twats though.

[The People's Hero]

Start my new job on Tuesday. 

[Facecloth]

30 minutes ago, Strokes said:

Cats are twats though.

I've got a cat, and I can't argue with that  

[The People's Hero]

I had three Cats. Then three kids

 

cats are easier 

[The People's Hero]

For clarity - the cats did not turn in to kids. It was an 'in addition to' situation. 

[Countryfox]

4 minutes ago, The People's Hero said:

For clarity - the cats did not turn in to kids. It was an 'in addition to' situation. 

 

Good post and nipped that one in the bud early ...        look at my avatar to see what happened to me when I said I was 'dad' to my dog ...    

 

They're merciless on here.

[Buce]

16 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

 

Good post and nipped that one in the bud early ...        look at my avatar to see what happened to me when I said I was 'dad' to my dog ...    

 

They're merciless on here.

 

[Buce]

57 minutes ago, Strokes said:

Cats are twats though.

 

26 minutes ago, Facecloth said:

I've got a cat, and I can't argue with that  

 

Yep.

 

My cat doesn't actually know it's a cat.

[Countryfox]

31 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

 

Yep.

 

My cat doesn't actually know it's a cat.

 

Does it wag it's tail and like chasing balls ? ...   If so there may well be a good reason your 'cat' doesn't think it's a cat .....    and if I was you Bucey I'd take it back to where you bought it from as it sounds like you've been sold a pup.    

[stix]

1 hour ago, Strokes said:

Cats are twats though.

 

My cats is a right twat. He knows EXACTLY how to piss me off. 

[Buce]

7 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

 

Does it wag it's tail and like chasing balls ? ...   If so there may well be a good reason your 'cat' doesn't think it's a cat .....    and if I was you Bucey I'd take it back to where you bought it from as it sounds like you've been sold a pup.    

 

 

Actually, she was feral. We found her abandoned at 1 week old (she was clearly the runt) and couldn't bear to leave her to die. The RSPCA didn't want to know, the vet told us she would die, but we took her in anyway, feeding her on bought cat milk every two hours night and day. We were rewarded by her becoming the nicest, but weirdest, cat we could have wished for. In terms of how she relates to us, she is more like a dog - very sociable.

[Countryfox]

6 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

 

Actually, she was feral. We found her abandoned at 1 week old (she was clearly the runt) and couldn't bear to leave her to die. The RSPCA didn't want to know, the vet told us she would die, but we took her in anyway, feeding her on bought cat milk every two hours night and day. We were rewarded by her becoming the nicest, but weirdest, cat we could have wished for. In terms of how she relates to us, she is more like a dog - very sociable.

 

Great story ! ...   Well done you Bucey.  

[Buce]

3 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

 

Great story ! ...   Well done you Bucey.  

 

Cheers.

 

I'd never had a cat before and I'm amazed at how intelligent they can be. She answers to her name, recognises the name of each family member, and can communicate her wishes (Food!, open the door etc) in an assortment of recognisable sounds. She's one of the family and we love her to bits.

[Strokes]

46 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

 

Actually, she was feral. We found her abandoned at 1 week old (she was clearly the runt) and couldn't bear to leave her to die. The RSPCA didn't want to know, the vet told us she would die, but we took her in anyway, feeding her on bought cat milk every two hours night and day. We were rewarded by her becoming the nicest, but weirdest, cat we could have wished for. In terms of how she relates to us, she is more like a dog - very sociable.

That's the bit that makes her a good cat.

[Buce]

Just now, Strokes said:

That's the bit that makes her a good cat.

 

Yeah, and she takes herself for a walk, buries her shit, and doesn't savage children.

[Strokes]

27 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

Yeah, and she takes herself for a walk, buries her shit, and doesn't savage children.

Buries her shit or just shits in your neighbours garden  

Oh and taking a dog for a walk is one of the best bits.

Edited 30 April 2017 by Strokes

[Buce]

32 minutes ago, Strokes said:

Buries her shit or just shits in your neighbours garden

 

I'm saying nowt..

 

32 minutes ago, Strokes said:

Oh and taking a dog for a walk is one of the best bits.

 

I guess, but I like to walk at my convenience.

 

....and

 

 

[Carl the Llama]

Top man @Buce.  I've never known a well looked after cat to be naturally antisocial:  They have different personalities so some can be a bit shy while others are attention whores; some grow to become calm and pensive while others remain irrepressibly energetic long after they ceased to be a kitten; some like to rest on your lap while you watch the TV while others prefer to play fight with your feet or a jumper-clad arm while you watch the TV.  So you do need to study their behaviour and learn a bit about them and how best to approach them individually but with the right care they'll always turn out to be wonderfully friendly creatures who reward the time put into them.   If a cat is truly distrustful of people then sadly enough there's usually a good reason for it. 

[Stadt]

My dickhead cat insists on drinking out of a jug in the bathroom. He doesn't like drinking out of the bowl in the kitchen because the dog does.

[Buce]

1 minute ago, Wookie said:

My dickhead cat insists on drinking out of a jug in the bathroom. He doesn't like drinking out of the bowl in the kitchen because the dog does.

 

Understandable.

 

Would you share the dog's bowl?

[Stadt]

Just now, Buce said:

 

Understandable.

 

Would you share the dog's bowl?

No, but I'm not a pet subservient to the human overlords. Even if he had his own bowl the dog would drink out of that too.

[Carl the Llama]

Just now, Wookie said:

No, but I'm not a pet subservient to the human overlords. Even if he had his own bowl the dog would drink out of that too.

You keep thinking that