Category Archives: autistic adult’s health

Ben Diagnosed with Covid-19, 7/23/20 By: Carole Norman Scott

Posted on July 24, 2020 by autism45

We got the dreaded phone call yesterday telling us that our son, Ben, had been diagnosed with a positive Covid-19 virus test.  He lives in a large facility which has many different housing units (called cottages).  Ben’s unit houses 30 … Continue reading →

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How the Covid-19 Pandemic Affects Us Visiting Our Son, Ben

Posted on April 1, 2020 by autism45

By: Carole Norman Scott We usually visit Ben about every three months (since we’re both almost 82 and we live 4 hours from him).  April would be our next target date.  With this virus, and the “Shelter in place” orders, … Continue reading →

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A “Bland” Diet for Ben!

Posted on August 20, 2018 by autism45

To bring you up to date on the latest medical decisions that have been made for Ben at the facility where he lives…he had an EGD to check his Esophagus for ongoing Barrett’s syndrome  (pre-cancerous condition of the esophagus) on … Continue reading →

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Our 10-24-17 Visit With Ben

Posted on October 27, 2017 by autism45

We drove to Conway, AR and took Ben out overnight at a hotel.  We all went out to dinner at Chili’s and he got his favorites…chicken fingers, mashed potatoes & gravy, and corn-on-the-cob!  Then, we went to McDonald’s and got … Continue reading →

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A Recent Grand Mal Seizure 8-12-16…By: Carole Norman Scott

Posted on August 29, 2016 by autism45

Ben was doing so well, but had a grand mal seizure on August 12th at his living facility. It lasted about 3 minutes, but they got him to the infirmary and kept him there for several days while they checked … Continue reading →

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Good News About Ben’s Health

Posted on March 24, 2016 by autism45

Just had another BIG blessing from the Lord. Ben has had Barrett’s Syndrome (a pre-cancerous condition) in his esophagus for over 10 years, and they check it by endoscope every two years. When they did the scope on March 10th, … Continue reading →

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UPDATE ON BEN’S HEALTH–8/15/15

Posted on August 15, 2015 by autism45

Blessings to all!  I haven’t posted in a while. I’ve been dealing with sinus/flu, etc. Ben is to have a Colonoscopy this coming Thursday (Aug. 20th, 2015). UGH! Please pray with us that all goes well for him. He has … Continue reading →

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