Aspergers Syndrome: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Prescribed Adderall- HELP!!!!
Asked by N.A. from Spokane
on November 7, 2007
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After the last 18 months or so we finally have some answers to our sons ourbursts and radical behavior. Our 3 year old has been diagnosed with Autism and his Dr. put ...
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- Hi N. I just want to remind you that you never have to give your child medication that makes you uncomfortable! Especially for autism. I am a pediatric nurse and my...
- One of the mother's suggested pre-school. There is a federal law requiring every school district to diagnose and treat pre-schoolers who may have a learning disabilit...
- I have a neice who is autistic, it took a long time to diagnose her, and I would definetly suggest getting atleast a second opinion...Just be as sure as you can be tha...
Any Asperger's Moms Out There?
Asked by A.K. from Boca Raton
on March 14, 2007
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Hi all! My sisters 3 yr. old has been given a "possible asperger's" diagnosis with alot more testing to go.....she's in GA and I referred her to Mama source for her a...
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- Hello, yes my step-son was FINALLY diagnosed w/ Aspberger's a few years ago! Would be happy to share notes w/ your sister! L. ____@____.com
- Hi A.. I'm C. and the mother of two boys, Blaine is about to be 7 (has ADHD) and Devin is 4 1/2 (has Moderate Autism). I am a member of a group of parents of Autism ...
- an excellent resource is autismspeaks.com very active org that has put autism at the forefront of focus at fed. level; CAN merged w/ autism speaks; you will find lots...
Asperger's Syndrome
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on February 4, 2011
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My son was recently diagnosed with asperger's syndrome. We have him in a public school now, in a program for preschooler's with social challenges. I have read so muc...
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- I'm not familiar with resources in Indiana but in Illinois the Department of Human Services could tell you about support groups, etc. in your area. Autism Speaks is a...
- My son doesn't have Asperger's, but he has many of the same characteristics as he has severe Sensory Processing Disorder. My son is 3.5, and every day is a whole new ...
- Hi C.: One of my daughters is an Aspie - it's often referred to as a "spectrum" because it encompasses a wide range of behavior levels, so what it looks like for one ...
Asperger's Syndrome
Asked by C.R. from Columbus
on August 22, 2010
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hi there
Just wondering what any of you Mamas can tell me about Asperger's.
I'm relatively sure my oldest son has this gift. he is very sweet with me, but not so mu...
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- Check out the work at the Institute of HearMath - www.heartmath.org - It has been helpful for Asperger's, not just for the person with it, but the family as well. If y...
- http://www.templegrandin.com/ http://www.johnrobison.com/
- Where in Columbus are you? I would say, if you have met one child with asperger, you have met one child with asperger! They are very different really. Since you...
Asperger Syndrome
Asked by M.H. from San Francisco
on June 27, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
My Godson's doctor is speculating asperger syndrome as what has been challenging him. He is a very worried, intelligent 5 year old. I have just begun re...
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- i work at Regional Center of the East Bay and my one suggestion is to have your godson's mom call us and speak to the eligibility counselors. because if he DOES have a...
- Hi M. - As usual, the Moms here have great advice -- Joanna knows about PHP because she works there (hi Joanna!) and it is the very best resource to start with here...
- My oldest daughter was diagnosed at age 9... She is on the mild side and only exhibits signs in terms of social settings. She is extremely bright (a college junior dou...
Asperger's Question
Asked by M.O. from New York
on May 11, 2009
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I have a question for any mom (or dad) with some knowledge or experience of Asperger's syndrome.
My sweet little boy, who will be turning 3 this summer, has been ge...
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- Good Luck!! try not to read too much online. It always sounds worse. Let the pro's make the diagnosis. Be sure to have a second opinion also!!
- Hi M., I am an OT, and from what you describe, I think maybe his problem with younger children has more to do with his sensory processing disorder than a spectrum d...
- Hello- My son just turned 4 in February and has outgrown a lot of things that used to concern me about him. For example, just this last year he's finally able to b...
Behavioral Issue with 3 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.G. from Portland
on October 15, 2008
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I have a very head-strong 3 year old daughter. When she decides that she doesn't want to do something I can't persuade her or distract her in any way so she can accom...
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- Simple: Watch "Super Nanny" on ABC on Friday nights. The Supernanny, Jo Frost, works wonders. The show will give you a lot of good ideas.
- I have no personal experience but there is a book called 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child (there is a copy in the Western Massachusetts Library System) that might help....
- I could have guessed your daugter's age by the behavior. Unfortunately, it's pretty normal. You are doing the right things, right now she may act like she doesn't care...
Son Hits Himself - May Be Asperger's What to Do
Asked by A.M. from Mobile
on July 2, 2010
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son hits himself - possible asperger's - what to do? doesn't "get it" - how can I get him help? No one seems to know what to do -
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- I'm assuming he has other symptoms that make you assume aspergers. If he has self injuorious behavior please consider he may be in pain. How are his bowel movements...
- Observe if its something that he eats or something that sets him off. My oldest step son does this after he has has sugar, which is rare, or if he gets frustrated. Usu...
- that's not much info to go on. My daughter hits herself sometimes when she's really upset, I do the same thing, only it's banging my head into the wall (not in front o...
Seeking Other Parents of Children with Asperger's Syndrome and or ADD
Asked by N.K. from Las Vegas
on October 5, 2006
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Does anyone elses child have Asperger's Syndrome or ADD. I would be very interested in chatting with you.
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- Hi N.. My son is a High Functioning Autistic. He was diagnosed at four. He is almost ten now. I'm always willing to chat if you want. I'm in college so I may no...
- I have a 10 year old boy who has a diagnosis of Asperger's, Add and Tourette's. I would love to communicate more with you at any time. It can be a challenge but can al...
- My son is 3 1/2 and is High Functioning Autistic, which is similar to Asperger's.
Moms of Kids with Asperger
Asked by M.R. from Denver
on March 20, 2008
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Would like to get in touch other moms that are in that have first-hand experience with mildly autistic children.
My Kindergardener is very likely an Asperger boy. I...
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- do you ever get on the message boards? They have great support board that has helped me tremendously. they are on AOL. My son gets his therapy from the local mental h...
- I strongly urge you to look into Chiropractic. Specifically a Maximized Living Provider. The brain was designed to send signals to the body for all function, healing...
- Here are some resources to try: Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council 3401 Quebec St., Suite 6009 Denver, CO 80207 ###-###-#### ____@____.com Autism Ed...
