Autism: Older Child
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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!
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.
8 Year Old Hates Everything
Asked by S. from Denver
on January 3, 2009
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Hello,
I hope I can get some great tips for my 8 year old son. He hates everything! He hates it before he tastes or smells it. He will not try anything, when he ...
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- For kids food is all they can control. Well anyway stick to you guns and be consistant by standing by your word. I have a 7 year old who is autistic and he tries to pu...
- I feel your pain! My five yr old doesn't like most foods. I have found that it helps to let him help choose food while grocery shopping and to help prepare dinner. ...
- You are being manipulated by a master : ). You need to change your thinking about the purpose of a meal-It is to nourish the body and provide some family togetherness ...
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 K.S. from Chicago
on February 2, 2010
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My son was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorderand I feel devastated. How do I cope and do you have any resources?
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- hi, my brother is severe autistic and he is almost 19 yrs old. my mom is an advocate for people with autism and has great resources..if you would like more info let ...
- Who diagnosed him with the autism spectrum disorder? Did they not give you local resources to check out? Have you asked your pediatrician? You don't mention how his...
- Hi, I do not have personal experience with this but have 2 friends who have. First of all, with early intervention both children have done wonderfully! As devastati...
Autism
Asked by B.T. from San Antonio
on December 27, 2010
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My 3 and a half year old son was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD about a year ago..i"m currently in a bind..i have been looking for an Autism Doctor i would say here in...
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- Dear B., If you have not already, I would call and go to the Autism Community Network. They can get you started to help your son. They will also refer you to Any Ba...
- Write a letter to your school district and ask for an evaluation. Call the County Board of Developmental Disablities, get a case worker, fill out all the paperwork, t...
- Please go to this meetup.com site and join MoCAA. http://www.momsconnectaboutautism.com It is a wonderful local support groups for moms of children with autism. ...
Autism
Asked by D.G. from Jacksonville
on October 18, 2009
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my nephew has autism and i'm doing a research paper on raising a child with autism for my english 111 class. i need interviews for my paper, but i'm having a hard time...
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- Hi D., I don't know what direction you are going with your paper but one of my best friends has a 13 year old autistic boy in public school. She has used what most ...
- You can rid the body of mercury by using clay.Mercury causes autism and Asb. disease.
- my nephew is autistic my sister could probally help let me know if you would like to talk to her.
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...
Autism
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on December 29, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Autism. I was wanting to know about the diagnosis process and treatment. I was also wanting to know if someone has a ...
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- I am very sorry to hear this. I know this is going to sound strange but have you taken him to a Chiropractor? I work for one. The reason I bring this up is that if ...
- What are the warning signs? How old is your baby? I have two friends with babies with autism, and one with Spina Bifida. Because of this, when my babay was in dayca...
- Hi I am an Applied Behavioral Therapist that works with children diagnosed with autism... Please feel free to contact me via my regular Yahoo Inbox address at __...
Autistic Child
Asked by M.O. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2008
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Hi, I am the proud gramma of a 5 1/2 year old grandson who is autistic and has mild CP. He is the joy of my life, but as he grows, he is a bit of a handful for me. I j...
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- I have an 8 year old Autistic grandson. He is the joy in EVERYONE'S life. If you are absolutely consistent he will respond. My daughter and her whole family went to CS...
- Dear M., My heart goes out to you. I am a proud mother of a healthy 5 year old and in working in the Chiropractic field now for 20 years I have experienced first h...
- Hi, I don't have an autistic child but my very good friend does. I know that it is very demanding for her and I keep my eye out for any info relating to autism. I wa...
