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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Seeking Other Moms Dealing with a Child's Autism Diagnosis    —Saint Louis, MO

"Anyone else out there experiencing dealing with a toddler diagnosed with autism?"

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My 12 y.o. stepson is Autistic, but we don't have custody of him. However, if you're wanting more info. about Autism, you can contact the Autism Center of Burrell Beh...

Hi S.. My son has autism and is 9 years old. He was diagnosed when he was 2 1/2. E-mail me privately and I can tell you alot of things to do to get started. ____@__...

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Q: Pediatrician Specializing in Autism?    —Dallas, TX

"I have a friend who is looking for a pediatrician in the frisco/plano area that specializes in autism and can lead he..."

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She might want to consider joining the Austism Society of Collin County or the MAFEA. Both have parents that could offer her a wealth of information. Many of the cli...

I second Dr. Bain. We don't go to her, but I've heard SO MANY good things about her, and I'm dying to take my son to her. I just have to convince my husband it's worth...

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Q: HELP!!! My 4 Year Old Won't Stop Chewing    —Glen Allen, VA

"Does anyone know how to get a 4 year old autistic child to stop chewing on things that don't belong in her mouth? I'..."

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I have 2 sons that are autistic and I used to go through this with my oldest. Good news is she will grow out of that. The bad news is we never found a miracle cure t...

Try www.beyondplay.com or www.pfot.com. They have lots of oral motor things for chewing and texture seeking. My daughter would always steal my baby's toothbrush. Sh...

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Q: Video Suggestions for Speech Delays    —Gardena, CA

"My 21 month old son was recently diagnosed with autism. He says very few words and I've heard about a few videos whic..."

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not sure if you'v considered Sign Language or not. I have a few friends whose children are also autisitc and all of the have bridged the commnication gap with Sign Lan...

HI K.- I'm not sure about any good videos to help teach your child to talk but if your son is having a hard time communicating, I recommend teaching him sign language...

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Q: Family with Autistic Child    —Lansing, MI

"A family at my children's school suffered a fire over the weekend that destroyed their home. Their 5 yr old son is au..."

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I spoke with my friend who has a 7 yr. old autistic son, she suggested a gift card to Target, Meijer or Walmart. It is hard to know what his likes/dislikes are curre...

The other advice that you got was excelent! My Nephew is autistic and each child has thier own "thing". I would talk to his teach and see what it is that he likes. ...

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Q: I Need to Know What Other Parent Do    —Springfield, MO

"My daughter has just been put back into the Psych Unit for the 4th time.She was so out of control that she could no l..."

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hi B., i'm B.. i'm a single parent ,a son 28,who's left the nest. a son 15 with high functioning autisum, a daughter 13, who has adhd, "mood disorder", depresasion and...

I'd like to suggest the following two articles: http://www.emofree.com/Articles2/autism-improvement-lewis.htm and http://www.emofree.com/children/underdevelop...

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Q: I Have a Neice with Autisim    —Raynham, MA

"I have a neice with Autism and my sister-in-law is having trouble finding any groups or feedback with any websites. ..."

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early intervention will get you started.also try bradley hospitals they do excellent work with autistic children. my best friends son is autistic. i also have been wor...

Have her checkout the New England Center for Children in Southboro. Their website is www.necc.org. They are a great resource!! Also - depending on the age of your niec...

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Q: Hyperbaric Chambers    —South Bend, IN

"I am considering taking my child for hyperbaric chamber treatment for his autism. Has anyone else done this or know o..."

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Hi S., I have two children with Autism, and I have never heard of this treatment. Did a psychiatrist, developmental pediatrican, or a nerologist suggest this? ...

S., I don't know much about it, but a lady at our gymnastics gym took her son (who is now 7)and she was just telling me that she thinks it changed his life. He is ver...

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Q: Special Needs    —Murphy, NC

"my daughter is a special needs child and also my son is and my daughter has the caristics of Autism and im just looki..."

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Here sre the websites that have helped me with my son, who is autistic: autism society of america (ASA)- www.autism-society.o...

I also have a special needs child and another w/Autistic traits. Not sure what her special needs are but mine has Down syndrome. I have been told and read that you hav...

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Q: Social Developement Concerns- Please Help    —Madison, OH

"Hi, I just wanted to know if anyone is familiar with development issues of a year old? I have a little girl that will..."

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Everyone else seemed to jump right to the fact that your child probably does have something wrong, but I looked at the situation from the other side. My mother in law ...

D., I have a son with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome. I think you should follow your instinct, but it can't hurt to have her evaluated by First steps as mentioned in an...

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