Autism
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Input from Moms of Autistic Spectrum Kids About Help Wanted from Extended Family
Asked by L.B. from New York
on February 7, 2008
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I have a grandson on the autistic spectrum and belong to a support group for grandparents. I would love input from you mothers (and fathers) with kids on the spectrum....
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- I am the Mom of a beautiful 2 1/2 year old austitic boy. He was diagnosed just 3 months ago. I think that the best help anyone can give to us right now is babysitting....
- Hi, L.: Thanks so much for trying to help your little guy. When my son, now age 8, was finally evaluated and started getting his needed services, my in-laws also dis...
- Dear L., This is not exactly an answer to your question but I've researched autism from a holistic standpoint for about 6 years now and found out some rather fascin...
Autism
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on March 6, 2008
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Did anyone who has an autistic child see the news press conference about autism/vaccinations going to the courts today? The nurse and doctor that have a girl with aut...
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- There is a specific DSM-IV criteria (the categories psychologists uses) for diagnosing children on the autistic spectrum. Autism is a "spectrum disorder" meaning ther...
- Hi Sharee- The actual issue was not autism. It was a mitochrondrial genetic disorder that may have been triggered by the vaccines, or by another external force (viru...
- Hi, S.! As the mother of a 17-year-old boy who is on the autistic spectrum I can't agree more with Kirstin L. She hit all of the right points!
Could It Be Autism?
Asked by S.Q. from Youngstown
on November 2, 2006
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i know a 2 year old who still does not talk, is overy irritable, clingy to his mother and usually unhappy unless he is staring at a kids video or show on tv. he will n...
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- Something should be done. The fact that is he not eating anything other than crackers and having that many dirty diapers is a problem. I was watching a medical show ...
- I think you are right to be concerned. My nephew had many of these symptoms especially the eating thing. He still at 9 only eats about 5-7 different items ever. Try a ...
- I know nothing about autism and I am no doctor, but I can tell you that he should be eating more than crackers and should at least be on vitamins. It is not good to h...
Autism:how Do You Know If a Child Is Autistic?
Asked by B.C. from Janesville-Beloit
on July 17, 2008
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i have a dear friend, my best friend of ten+years who has a 23 mo old who doesnt talk unless told to say words. i have noticed he is very sensitive to sensory things l...
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- You've already talked to her, and she wasn't responsive. Assuming the child is going in for his well-child exams, the doctors know about his development. You could ...
- Hey B., First of all let me say you are such a good friend to be concerned. A lot of other people would do nothing. I have an autistic child of almost 14 now and ...
- B. -- What is looking like a jerk compared to maybe being a life-altering help to these two? If you are wrong, you can rejoice with them! Good luck! L.
Autism
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on October 28, 2009
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I'm looking for some activities that my 12 year old son can participate in he has autism.
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- S.- I know it's a little late now, but something to check into next year is football. The Huntington Beach Pop Warner has a challenger league. It's great. They hav...
- Hi S., I'm not sure where you live?? In the South Bay, Manhattan Bch, Redondo Bch and Torrance, PV area there is a fantastic group called The Friendship Circle. Che...
- Hi S., wondering if you have read the book "Louder than Words" by Jenny McCarthy? Lots of good ideas and suggestions in there!!
Autism?
Asked by S.K. from Cleveland
on October 18, 2008
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Can anyone out there tell me any more about Autism. Either first hand or educated. I just keep googling and I'm not getting anywhere. Most of the symptoms are also sig...
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- S., you always go with your gut on these things, my son is almost 4 and has been and we just got told he is autistic. i have known for a while but i listened to peop...
- Well, basically, no one will take 1 look at him and tell you he has or doesn't have Autism. My son was diagnosed with it just before turning 3. It took us 1 1/2 years...
- There has to be reason(s) that you chose to search the Internet. Just keep in mind that not all site are reputable and reliaable - many are people's personal rants on...
Autism
Asked by E.M. from Texarkana
on November 24, 2008
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Does anyone deal with Autism? My son was just diagnosed as Autistic in September and I am trying to find others who have been there who can give me some advice. I am g...
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- I do not have an autistic child, but as a child development professional I deal with autistic children. There are a lot of resources federal, state, and local that you...
- I don't live in TX, but our public school has very good programs for special needs. You may have moms right in your sons class that could offer great support. Many m...
- welcome to this wonderful world of autism. We have been living it for 12 years now. Your greatest person to trun to is the ot thrapthist for things to do. For us Se...
Autism
Asked by N.H. from Dayton
on October 30, 2006
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A coworker of mine just had a 2 year old son be diagnosed with autism. Does anyone know of any groups, message boards, sources of info etc that would be helpful to her?
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- There are quite a few support groups for Autism. Go to the keyword and type in autism or autism support groups and lists will come up. If you have a hospital, dr nearb...
- Miami Valley Special Education Regional Center (SERC) 1831 Harshman Road Dayton, Ohio 45424 ###-###-#### Resources center for special education information.
- Hi my sister gave me a few phone numbers that you could call. they are the Children's Autism Clinic-###-###-#### and MRDD-###-###-####. She used to work with autisti...
Autism
Asked by S.J. from Hartford
on January 3, 2010
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Hi I am fighting with my 3 year old son's school about getting him more hours. He has a medical diagnosis of autism, but the school has classified him as developmenta...
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- I have always been under the impression that a medical diagnosis out weighs the what the school says because they cannot diagnosis your child. My oldest has a medical...
- Isn't 3 a little young for school? My kids are 11 and 12 and started preschool at 4 and then I was a little nervous about my son being ready. Is 3 the "new" age for pr...
- Early intervention is best! Many schools now are more inclusive with children with special needs. Maybe see if they will offer more in-regular classroom one on one ass...
Autism
Asked by K.M. from Providence
on October 12, 2006
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My son is only 4 months old and i dont assume he is going to have autism or anything like that, but with all the things i read, i get nervous. I was just wondering wh...
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- I work with children with autism. Autism isn’t diagnosed until the ages of 2 to 6. Some have claimed to be able to diagnose as early as 18 months, but it’s not concret...
- C. sacco wrote: > Hi, > > I have autistic children, and I wanted to let you know that at four > months old there really would be no way to see it. Enjoy y...
- I have a four year old mildly autistic daughter. She was fine at 8 months and after her 9 month visit and four vaccinations in one visit, suddenly began regressing, no...
