Hello and welcome to AspieMom.com. I am the proud mother of a ten year old daughter who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2006. I love to talk to others who have Aspie children. I feel it is important to learn all we can not only so we can cope as parents but so we can help the kids cope as well.
Why didn’t I think of that?
Written by Jill on January 15, 2008 – 8:23 am -I posted yesterday that I was really worried about how I would make things work after our move… with having to work nights and not be able to see Kiddo most of the week other than right before school. I was worried that this situation just wouldn’t work well… especially for Kiddo.
A HUGE thank you goes to Kara for reminding me that there is always the homeschooling option which would give me that time with Kiddo and at the same time, it would relieve a huge amount of stress that she’d be feeling. It would solve a number of problems that she faces with school including work related stress, bullies, etc. I am most definitely going to look into the Missouri laws and see what I need to do. It sure would help a lot. I can’t believe I never even thought about doing this.
I thought about homeschooling here but decided against it only because we were getting ready to move and I didn’t want to get Kiddo used to it when I might have to put her back in public school again. But for some reason, it just never crossed my mind to homeschool during the day and work nights. It does make a lot of sense doesn’t it? Thanks again Kara!
Yesterday was our last appointment with Kiddo’s social worker. I almost cried because I really will miss her. She has been so good with Kiddo and has really helped a lot. She gave Kiddo a gift of colors, paper, and a big bag of Oreo cookie Minis because she remembered that Kiddo loves Oreos. She wanted to give her something fun to do in the car when we move. It was so sweet.
She also gave me some catalogs for specialty items that relate to Asperger’s/Autism, social skills, anxiety, etc. There are books (most of which I’m familiar with) and games. There are several I want to get when we can. That also may coincide with homeschooling too.
I am feeling so much better about all of this now. 
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By Kara on Jan 15, 2008 | Reply
Glad I could help.
By Zach Lassiter on Jan 19, 2008 | Reply
Hey, I hope you dont mind but I am creating a new website for myself as a personal project. As part of it I’m creatign a sectionAbout Aspergers Syndrome and in it I have created a feed of Blogs About Aspergers Syndrome.
I have included your blog, I hope you dont mind. If you would like it removed please email me and I will do so.
By Jill on Jan 22, 2008 | Reply
That sounds fine, Zach. Thank you so much for letting me know. And good luck with your project!
By Audrey on Jan 30, 2008 | Reply
I only just found your blog tonight. I’ve moved many times. I wish you well in your move.