The Pleasures of Life Thread

[Dog]

When you really have to fart/burp, making you really uncomfortable, and finally letting that bad boy out

[Gotmadskillzson]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nathan_OS

Social Worker? Firefighter?

He is in the coast guard.

[TripleCrown9]

Quote: Originally Posted by ~LiverpoolRed~

I've never discussed this on OS before this post. My ultimate pleasure in my life is hearing my 5 year old son talk. He was diagnosed with autism two and half years ago. For those who are not familiar with Autism it is a developmental disorder which includes impaired communication and social skills. Before his diagnosis he did not speak a word, was not toilet trained, would not approach people and would play with toys inappropriately (no imaginative play). For example instead of driving dinky cars he would spin them on the roof over and over again. He was obsessed with ceiling fans and would want all the lights on ALL the time. Since his diagnosis he has been working with speech pathologists and early interventionists. Last September he was chosen to take part in EIBI (Early Intesive Behaviour Intervention) with the Children's hospital. A 12 month program where for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week 3 different therapists work with him. They help with playing with toys correctly, speech, reading, interacting with other children. They go to his pre-school and to the playgrounds, etc. They will go anywhere with you where you feel your child has anxiety. He was scared to death of swimming pools and even going down slides. Since EIBI kicked in 6 months ago I can proudly say my son is: Speaking 1, 2 3 and 4 word sentences. Plays with other kids. LOVES the swimming pool! LOVES slides. The obsession with ceiling fans and lights has disappeared completely. He is toilet trained. Knows Santa Claus and can open presents on his own. His first 4 x-mas's he flipped out during every one of his photos with Santa. This last x-mas he ran right over to him called him by name and gave him a high five. An unbelievable feeling. Every one that works with him say he has improved immensely and we cannot even begin to express our gratitude to all the help we have received thus far. They tell us he is more than ready for school and we have enrolled him in Primary for September.

This is what it's all about. That is amazing to hear man. I'm not sure if congratulating you is correct for this scenario, but congrats nonetheless.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Quote: Originally Posted by erickonasis

wow just wow...I dont think i'll ever experience this even if i ever do hit it big and move way out somewhere. I have a garage now and still lock my car doors...

LOL........the benefits of living in a small town in a mountainous area where all the houses are spread out. Most of the people in this town don't even lock their house doors at all.

Crime is pretty much non existent in this town.

[Mabster]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

LOL........the benefits of living in a small town in a mountainous area where all the houses are spread out. Most of the people in this town don't even lock their house doors at all. Crime is pretty much non existent in this town.

Sounds ripe for the pickens...

[Wrecktum]

My dog greeting me at the door, tail wagging so hard it shakes his whole body.

[Madman55]

Usually, I don't care for motorcycle drivers but it is always a great sight to see the first one on the road at the beginning of spring.

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by ~LiverpoolRed~

I've never discussed this on OS before this post. My ultimate pleasure in my life is hearing my 5 year old son talk. He was diagnosed with autism two and half years ago. For those who are not familiar with Autism it is a developmental disorder which includes impaired communication and social skills. Before his diagnosis he did not speak a word, was not toilet trained, would not approach people and would play with toys inappropriately (no imaginative play). For example instead of driving dinky cars he would spin them on the roof over and over again. He was obsessed with ceiling fans and would want all the lights on ALL the time. Since his diagnosis he has been working with speech pathologists and early interventionists. Last September he was chosen to take part in EIBI (Early Intesive Behaviour Intervention) with the Children's hospital. A 12 month program where for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week 3 different therapists work with him. They help with playing with toys correctly, speech, reading, interacting with other children. They go to his pre-school and to the playgrounds, etc. They will go anywhere with you where you feel your child has anxiety. He was scared to death of swimming pools and even going down slides. Since EIBI kicked in 6 months ago I can proudly say my son is: Speaking 1, 2 3 and 4 word sentences. Plays with other kids. LOVES the swimming pool! LOVES slides. The obsession with ceiling fans and lights has disappeared completely. He is toilet trained. Knows Santa Claus and can open presents on his own. His first 4 x-mas's he flipped out during every one of his photos with Santa. This last x-mas he ran right over to him called him by name and gave him a high five. An unbelievable feeling. Every one that works with him say he has improved immensely and we cannot even begin to express our gratitude to all the help we have received thus far. They tell us he is more than ready for school and we have enrolled him in Primary for September.

THAT...is all kinds of awesome.
Can you smile and tear up at the same time?
I just did I think.

M.K.
Knight165