Autism: Child
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Seeking Female Pediatrician for 12-Yr-old Autistic-Spectrum Child
Asked by M.B. from Portland
on June 3, 2008
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Hi, there! My daughter, whom we adopted from China when she was 10 months old, has a long list of psychological challenges, but we do our best to deal with those thro...
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- I highly recommend Dr. Mary Lee Baker at the Broadway Clinic located in area of 42/ne Broadway in the hOllywood district. She's both of my grandchildren's pediatricia...
- Try Broadway Clinic. ###-###-####. They have several top pediatritions and at least one of them is female. They also do their own lab work and xray. There is a Chi...
- Try East Portland Pediatric Clinic. They are located at the Portland Adventist Hospital. Two female Dr.s there. Dr. Mathieu and Dr. Sequera. (may have spelled their na...
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.
5 Year Old in Trouble!
Asked by M.L. from Spartanburg
on November 8, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am writing again regarding my daughter who is five and started K5 this year. If you read the previous post this is a continuance of that one. My daughter...
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- M., Sorry about all the problems you are having. As a mother of four , I know how difficult it can be dealing with behaviors and problems. It seems that you have a...
- M. sometimes kids don't get along with their teacher or some of the kids in their class but your daughter to be beyond that. I think it's a great idea to get advice fr...
- I'm not sure... glad you're talking to the doctor. Sounds like she's got a lot going on. Maybe she would benefit from seeing a child psychologist? He/She might be a...
A Special Preschool in Pittsburgh for a Highly Autistic Spectrum Daughter
Asked by S.P. from Pittsburgh
on September 13, 2010
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Hi, my 3 yr old daughter was diagnosed last week with an autism spectrum disorder, her dr. said she is high on the spectrum which is a good thing. I want to put my dau...
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- A friend of mine has had her child go to a Stepping Stones program since he was diagnosed with high-functioning autism spectrum (NOS) at age 2.5. He's enrolled in the...
- I live in Mt. Lebanon and I know there is a great resource here that may be able to point you in a good direction. Here is the link: http://www.autismcenterofpitts...
- My friend's son (with Aspergers) went to a place in Castle Shannon--St Francis Academy. I know this is far from you but I was thinking if you called, maybe they could...
I Have a 5 Year Old Who Shuts Down.....
Asked by J.G. from Houma
on February 6, 2008
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Hello here one I hope you can really help me with... My 5 year old is VERY shy and she refuses to respond to us as parents and strangers when they ask her something ev...
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- J., You might want to talk to her doctor about selective mutisim, I have a son with it and she sounds the same way. It is not a common thing. What it is, is a anexit...
- Hey J., Love that name by the way! Listen, not saying that this it's what is going on with you daughter, but the things you are describing, remind me of what we we...
- J., I wouldn't get too worried yet. I have an eleven year old son who did the same thing. You would ask him a question and he would just look at you. I was soo ...
Autism
Asked by A.G. from Albuquerque
on February 11, 2011
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Im just wondering about if and when kids with Autism start to show signs of having Autism. I have no reason to suspect that my kids are autistic, (they are allmost 6 m...
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- If you want to generally know if your kids are developing typically, you may want to enroll in a free developmental program. Not sure what they are called in NM but i...
- Since Autism is a spectrum or huge range of behaviors and reactions, this is a very difficult disorder to pinpoint. I agree that you can begin to see 'signs' early on...
- what krista p. described is known as "regressive autism" and it is very rare. most forms of autism present with developmental delays early on. the main one being a "di...
6 Year Old Weight Concerns
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on June 18, 2011
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Oh where to start, sorry if I ramble but I am really stuggling with this and don't know what to do for the best. My 6 year old son who has sensory processing issues su...
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- Buy the book Disconnected Kids and follow the plan for smelling certain scents in the right or left nostril. The problem with SPD kids is their senses are not clear to...
- You didn't actually say how tall/heavy he is, so it's hard to tell if you are just biased or not. My six year old (girl) is four feet tall and weighs 55 pounds...whic...
- My son is Autistic and has oral sensory issues. We got a prescription for Feeding Therapy. It is usually a Pediatric Speech Therapist you can find to do this, or an OT...
