They should just go in the backyard with the surfboard and throw water on her thenI kind of get the "surfing" thing. Ab likes water and seems to like sitting on a surfboard. If she gets some enjoyment out of it, even if it is just digging in the sand, let her do it. In my opinion, this surfing is better than the borderline neglect at home and the steady stream of suger fed to her.
Why? They live near a beach. They could go there if they had any interest to actually enrich their daughter/ bestie for life. Social distancing is much easier on the beach than the million shops and restaurants they go to...After the beat was totally not planned. Just like Isaiah was surprising everyone when he came to that house.
They should just go in the backyard with the surfboard and throw water on her then
I am not in favor of that, but it was funnyAfter the beat was totally not planned. Just like Isaiah was surprising everyone when he came to that house.
They should just go in the backyard with the surfboard and throw water on her then
This makes me love being here (and you) even more. I am book learned and I know my child backwards and forwards, but I do have an occasional student that throws me off. PICA is one subject I know little about and I thank you for sharing. I hope I can use your story to understand future students who suffer. Thank you for sharing.Unfortunately those items will not satisfy someone with PICA.
I have had PICA my entire life, like Abbie. It is actually a bit more complicated than a lot (not saying you) of people think. It isnt about "texture" at all. It is a literal craving for a non-edible item. Texture can be a factor, some people seek out their item along with texture, but it is not the dominant issue.
The cause/effect of PICA has been discussed, studied and disputed for years. Some studies believe it is strictly a result of the body's inability to absorb certain nutrients (like Iron) which cause the odd cravings. Other studies show that it is actually PICA itself that cause the nutrient deficit, because the ingestion on non-food items are hindering digestion and the body's ability to absorb proper food items. Kind of a which came first? The chicken or the egg scenario.
Its also very very common in people with DD, ADHD, and certain mental illness like schizophrenia. Its considered a Eating Disorder but now studies are leaning toward PICA actually being an OCD, and treatments vary from medicinal to behavior modification. I had both. I mentioned before that I had severe ADHD as a child. Severe. This was in the mid-70's...treatment was new, meds were new, and ADHD was simply "Hyperactivity" then. I spent my elementary years in a windowless room one on one with an therapist because even though my IQ tested well above grade level, I was deemed behaviorally unteachable. I was the first child in my county to take Ritalin, and my mother had to challenge the school board to allow me to take a dose at school. By age 7, my behaviors caused my parents to divorce, my brothers hated me, my mother was in therapy, and I damaged our home and belongings at a relentless pace. And the PICA. I craved and ate chalk, ice, dirt, cigarette ashes, Play-Doh...you name it. Even though ABA eliminated my horrible and unsafe behavior by my early teens, and I began to thrive in school and socially....here I am, just turned 50, and the PICA remains. I have Iron infusions every 12 weeks and also take oral supplements daily. Yet I still crave chalk. I eat Tums like candy, or drink Milk of Mag, because they taste like chalk and will not harm me.
Sorry so long. Just wanted to point out how PICA can stand alone as a sole disorder, or be a comorbidity to many others. (There are also significant cultural and socioeconomic factors that are super interesting, but I digress.) I have always been truly bothered that they talk about her PICA, but I have never ONCE heard them address how they are working toward (or had in the past) treatment options. Its really unpleasant guys. I joke about it myself, that I have to stop myself from literally licking my own ashtray when I have an episode...but how can Abbie express, or even substitute an item for a need that she cannot communicate, and parents who shrug and giggle it off? I have never said this before (due to the length of all this) but as someone who has lived my life with PICA- I 100% believe that at least half of the time that she is signing for "food" she is trying to communicate that unmet craving and need. It makes me sad. Again, this isnt like craving a donut. It is overpowering and uncomfortable.
This is part of Asas very skewed perception of reality. Even in the earlier vlogs, he was going on and on about how Abbie makes the people around her better/more empathetic and the positive impact she makes in the world. Sometimes it sounded downright creepy. Like Abbie was some sort of higher, ethereal being.Why would he say Camp I am Special has a bigger impact on the youth workers than it does the camp goers? Some things he should just not say.
Because fat people look fatter when they are sitting down. Everything spreads out. Fact.
I can’t, either.Can't find it.
If she enjoys sitting on the surfboard so much, they should put it in the pool and push her around on it. Thats literally all she can do on it anyway. She doesn't know she supposed to as actually stand up.He makes it sound like poor Ab doesn't get to do anything special. (Cheerleading camp....are ya nuts?) She has more opportunities than most IDD kids. Trips, cruises, bikes, a boat, the crazy cart, etc. I wonder if Assholes normal daughter gets to do all that? I doubt it. Cry over THAT Asshole.I am not in favor of that, but it was funny
Utilities, property tax, possibly payments on the outbuildings, food, insurance, maintenance, equipment, training and bonding volunteers...the list is endless.Are the counselors not paid I can't from the camp? I thought they were volunteers. I don't understand. Where's all this money going to then? Because if there are nonprofit they don't pay taxes.
They have Summer who can get in the water with Abbie and the surfboard. That is a great idea.I kind of get the "surfing" thing. Ab likes water and seems to like sitting on a surfboard. If she gets some enjoyment out of it, even if it is just digging in the sand, let her do it. In my opinion, this surfing is better than the borderline neglect at home and the steady stream of suger fed to her.
Edit: Here is a fun idea. Buy Autism princess a surfboard and take her to the beach on your own, you lazy dimwits.
Yes!! I have said so many times! He acts as if she is divine!This is part of Asas very skewed perception of reality. Even in the earlier vlogs, he was going on and on about how Abbie makes the people around her better/more empathetic and the positive impact she makes in the world. Sometimes it sounded downright creepy. Like Abbie was some sort of higher, ethereal being.
Cult like.Yes!! I have said so many times! He acts as if she is divine!
Honestly skinny people look bigger sitting too. We all spread just not equallyBecause fat people look fatter when they are sitting down. Everything spreads out. Fact.
OMG...I'm gonna be laughing at that all night! Thank you...To hide the fupa and hooha
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