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Latest post on 24 June 2013 - 20:12
Although it is not a universally recognized condition because it isn't known yet whether its an effect of food sensitivities and an underlying metabolic problem. there is growing evidence to support it by some well know doctors such as Sandy Newmark, M.D., who deals with leaky gut syndrome in children, Dr. Newmark says that it has been established that a significant percentage of children with autism have increased intestinal permeability. http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA361058/what-is-leaky-gut.html I know this is meant well, and I'm all for open mindedness, but I'm sure I'm not the only parent of an autistic child who finds all these studies using sketchy data to link autism to various food categories and unproven intestinal issues slightly annoying.
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Latest post on 21 June 2013 - 14:08
I love him and thought his Woolwich piece was brilliant. So I was unimpressed by the claim that the tour was cancelled because of concerns about his safety in this region. Russell Brand specifically mentioned dangers from 'fundamentalist groups' in Abu Dhabi. Huh? I'd say he's in more danger of being run over by a Ferrari.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 12:11
Rachel I had only considered poaching her - I never once mentioned it to her or asked her. Our only interactions were her discussing what my DD ate each day and whether she needed more wipes or whatever! My question about the clothes was purely rhetorical - what makes them approach people, do they think we are all loaded? I have just received an angry upset message from the carer - THANKS I'M ALREADY FIRED. Now I feel really bad... My misunderstanding. Sorry. And, to be fair, that does make a difference. In this instance, I don't think you should feel guilty. You simply informed the nursery of what had happened and they did have a right to know as this lady is their representative. I imagine she is texting in the heat of anger, so best to ignore it and let her vent in the hope that's the end of it. But if she texts again you might want to nip it in the bud by replying that you'd really rather not take this any further so you recommend she deletes your number from her phone and ceases communication.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 11:48
I don't make any judgment as I appreciate there was more to this than being made uncomfortable about the loan request, except to say that I don't think she made this decision based on your DD's clothing brands. From your explanation, I think it was because you reached out to her and suggested you would like to poach her from the nursery, thereby establishing a relationship and suggesting you were prepared to do things outside the accepted channels. Perhaps this is why she was trying to sort out her visa, if that story is true. More importantly, did you find out from the nursery how she got your number? I find that far more concerning than an easily refusable request for money. Your data should be protected.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:54
I think the one in the Beach Road mall is called The Bag Spa.
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:37
Just posted this in a different thread. Genuinely confused by people acting as if someone asking you for a loan is a crime... "... I don't understand why people get so angry when they are asked for a loan from a maid/cleaner/driver etc. It is always possible to say no. These people are in very different financial circumstances to us and often desperately need money they don't have in the short term, but will be able to earn in the long term. I have on several occasions lent money and have always been paid back in full, in the time agreed. I'm not suggesting others do the same, and I'm sure money has been lost this way - people are people and some will take advantage. I'm just baffled why people are so surprised/angry to be asked. What if you urgently needed something for your family, had no resources of your own, and worked for a company that could easily afford to lend you that money. Wouldn't you ask? *ducks below parapet, ready to be shot down* "
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 09:09
Hi rachelindubai, couldn't access the child learning website. Do you have their number? Tks. I too am looking for social skills for my 5 year old. he is very athletic and loves going up and down slides etc. am also looking for A swimming coach as he loves the pool. Pls do let me know if you have any leads. Hi Bucky, Sorry so slow to respond. Only just spotted this. Their number is 043440737. x
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Latest post on 13 June 2013 - 08:58
I completely understand the concern that a child's file has been accessed. However, I don't understand why people get so angry when they are asked for a loan from a maid/cleaner/driver etc. It is always possible to say no. These people are in very different financial circumstances to us and often desperately need money they don't have in the short term, but will be able to earn in the long term. I have on several occasions lent money and have always been paid back in full, in the time agreed. I'm not suggesting others do the same, and I'm sure money has been lost this way - people are people and some will take advantage. I'm just baffled why people are so surprised/angry to be asked. What if you urgently needed something for your family, had no resources of your own, and worked for a company that could easily afford to lend you that money. Wouldn't you ask? *ducks below parapet, ready to be shot down*
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 22:09
Thanks, Malilu. Brilliant point. I hadn't even thought about the pump. Spending the night would be a great idea but it's still under construction so not possible. Bah! Loved the place.
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Latest post on 23 May 2013 - 21:07
I think it depends on the children. My son used to really struggle on playdates (he has trouble making friends) and it got to the point where he just didn't have any (friends or playdates). But recently I have invited boys over to play on the computer with him and it is far more successful as this is something he's good at. However, I always tell the parents of the other children that this is what will happen so they can refuse if they prefer. Also, after he has become comfortable with other kids in a 'techy' environment I can often persuade him to join everyone in the pool or in the garden.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 08:27
I think the schools here offer a lot for 'gifted' kids, probably as a result of parental pressure. For example, our school offers lots of 'invitation only' afterschool clubs for junior school kids who are gifted at maths/English/science etc. However, I share other posters concerns about whether it's really necessary when they're so young. Also I suspect, at times, it can backfire and slow down their social progress while speeding up their academic progress. Plus, sometimes being 'gifted' can disguise other issues. For example, my son was prodigious at a young age - by 3 he could read books without adult help, fix our dodgy computer and do all sorts of complicated maths puzzles. It was amazing to see and he was accelerated a year, put in top streams etc. But the other side of the coin was that he struggled in social situations, suffered through PE lessons and was eventually diagnosed with Aspergers last year (age 7) I think what I'm trying to say is that perhaps rather than worrying so much about tutoring and educational consultants, just let kids do what makes them happy. If they are naturally gifted they will find books to read, puzzles to solve, dreams to dream without us ramming them down their throats. Let kids be kids. They have to grow up soon enough.
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 08:03
Last Summer, during the holidays, I set up a list of 'jobs' (loosest sense of the word) that my kids could do around the house and earn 'tokens'. Then when they found something they wanted they could convert the tokens into money and we'd buy it for them. This prevented them spending money on sweets and other horrible stuff. It worked well for a while, until they realized they probably got more stuff by us just randomly buying things while we were in the mall than under this system, so it just fizzled out. Still it was fun for a while and my daughter was actually quite useful around the house ;) My son, less so!
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 07:55
We left ours off for a month the first year and had all sorts of small, but annoying, problems - I have loads of books and the glue on the spine melted meaning pages fell out. Our photos all got wrinkled and ruined and some of our wooden furniture got distorted. Plus, as everyone else mentioned, candles melted everywhere. We now leave it on at 26. Perhaps if you don't want to leave it on everywhere in the house you could move things that won't cope well in the heat into one room and just have one unit on?
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Latest post on 20 May 2013 - 07:20
In answer to your request, the Centre for Child Learning and Enrichment offers social skills sessions. This is their website: http://www.childlearning.ae/index.html. I think these are primarily intended for kids with special needs, but they may be able to help you with details of other sessions. But are you sure this is what your son needs? Perhaps another option would be to limit the athletic activities and find things he enjoys and is good at and help him make friends there. My son, also 8, struggled with PE to the point where he now has external PE lessons to avoid the teasing (I think we only got permission to do this as a result of his Aspergers diagnosis, so I'm not suggesting this as a solution). However, he focused on things he was good at - computers etc. - and now has friends come round to play computer games rather than him trying to fit in on more sporty play dates and he is much happier. He acknowledges that he is rubbish at sport but brilliant at other things which makes it easier for him to laugh off the criticism.
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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 17:30
Interesting hearing this..... The support we have received has been disappointing and mostly driven by us at significant cost. At the same school, emlsnre? I'm sorry to hear that. Our experience has been excellent and over and above what I would have dared to ask for. Perhaps it is reliant on individual teachers. We have been incredibly lucky with this year's teacher, who is positively superhuman.
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Latest post on 09 May 2013 - 17:21
The strange situation here in Dubai is that many schools offer great learning support, but they don't tell anyone about it. I can only assume that in an environment where schools have to operate as businesses, being great with special needs children isn't seen as a great marketing message. Which is a shame. I too have a child who has been diagnosed with high functioning autism (I think - this is the same as Asperger Syndrome, right?) and our school (Repton) has provided truly outstanding support for him at no extra cost. However, I should add that he's only in year 4 at the moment, so this may change as he gets older if he needs more help. I did speak to DC, just out of curiosity as I'd heard they wouldn't take a child with special needs and I wanted to know if this was true before I got all indignant about it. They said they would take any child who passed the entrance exam (for which they would provide extra time for those with an autistic diagnosis or with documented processing issues) and welcomed special needs children. 'Cymraes', where is your home country? I can't speak for anywhere else, but in the UK, an Aspergers/hfa diagnosis does entitle your child to significant extra support. Where did you hear that DC wouldn't take special needs?? According to the KHDA report something like 110 of the 819 pupils are identified as having special needs and they had a good report about the support they gave to them. Actually, I think the OP said her son was at another non-profit school. Yes, I realise OP's son was elsewhere. It was just that I had heard rumours criticizing DC for their approach to special needs and wanted to point out they are exactly that - rumours. The admissions lady I spoke to made it sound very inclusive (providing, of course, children can pass the entrance exam)
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Latest post on 08 May 2013 - 20:56
The strange situation here in Dubai is that many schools offer great learning support, but they don't tell anyone about it. I can only assume that in an environment where schools have to operate as businesses, being great with special needs children isn't seen as a great marketing message. Which is a shame. I too have a child who has been diagnosed with high functioning autism (I think - this is the same as Asperger Syndrome, right?) and our school (Repton) has provided truly outstanding support for him at no extra cost. However, I should add that he's only in year 4 at the moment, so this may change as he gets older if he needs more help. I did speak to DC, just out of curiosity as I'd heard they wouldn't take a child with special needs and I wanted to know if this was true before I got all indignant about it. They said they would take any child who passed the entrance exam (for which they would provide extra time for those with an autistic diagnosis or with documented processing issues) and welcomed special needs children. 'Cymraes', where is your home country? I can't speak for anywhere else, but in the UK, an Aspergers/hfa diagnosis does entitle your child to significant extra support.
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Latest post on 07 May 2013 - 06:30
Obviously, I don't know the details, so I may be making mistaken assumptions. However, on the understanding that this lady has worked for you for five years and you are letting her go as a personal preference rather than because she has done anything wrong, then I personally would pay her to the end of her arranged contract. Just to be clear - I am absolutely NOT suggesting that you or anyone else should do this (you are absolutely correct that there is no legal obligation and it is very good of you to organize new work for her) I just wanted to add to a balanced discussion by explaining what I'd do. As someone else said earlier, everyone should do what they are comfortable with.
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 19:26
Hi 'gusncoley'. Why didn't you daughter eat? One of the massive advantages of having regular tickets as opposed to having to stay-put to save your spot in the fan pit was that we were right next to the food... And that nice Mr Bieber certainly left us with plenty of time to buy and consume it!
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Latest post on 05 May 2013 - 16:23
These child stars are expected to cope with too much too soon and it’s destroying their sense of what really matters. I got dragged along by my daughter and was no more impressed by the wait and Mr Bieber’s lack of ‘oomph’ than anyone else, but it was just one night of our lives and we already knew we probably shouldn’t be taking our kids to a concert on a school night. What I found truly sad was watching the video footage of Justin Bieber as a child, so bright and talented and so desperate to be a singing sensation, and then comparing it with the reality of the boy on stage, who seemed so flat and empty. This part of the show was supposed to be showing his ‘success’ to encourage his fans to ‘believe’ and follow their dreams. But watching it, it felt more like a lesson that our kids should be careful what they wish for. Money and fame don’t always make you happy, and they certain don’t help you become a fulfilled and grounded 19 year-old.
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Latest post on 22 April 2013 - 21:05
Is it legally ok to do this? I thought that a visa issued to you as a dependent of your husband contains the phrase 'must not work'. How do you get around that?
 
 
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