Autism: Preschooler
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My 3 Year Old
Asked by C.S. from Spartanburg
on September 27, 2006
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I'm having a couple problems with my 3 year old, the most important problem is his speech. He doesn't talk half as well as other children his age,the first year and a ...
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- My daughter had the exact same problem when it came to her speech and it also came from ear infections and fluid behind the ears. At the time we lived in Maryland and ...
- I am new here and don't know how much this will help but, my son is 7 now. He didn't speak well. He actually didn't start talking until he was about 3 1/2 almost 4. ...
- I can sympathize with the potty issue. My daughter simply ignored me everytime "potty" came up. One day, it just clicked. Out of the blue, he'll get it and be fine....
My 4 Year Old Is Suddenly Refering to Himself by Name.
Asked by K.A. from Little Rock
on August 7, 2010
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My 4 year old son is suddenly referring to himself by name. "Vance wants a cup of milk" , "Vance wants to go outside", Vance wants to play a computer game", Vance this...
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- Do you watch Regis Philbin in the morning LOL!!!! My friend watches his show and a while ago she said her 5 1/2 yr old started imitating the TV host by talking the way...
- Sounds like a phase. Sometimes our daughter would pretend to be someone else. Then she would refer to herself by another name. I think they just use their imaginations...
- If he gets what he is asking for when he refers to himself by name, then it works for him & enforces this behavior. If you sit him down, look him in the eye & tell hi...
4 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2007
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My son who just turned 4 has been having problems with talking back and telling me and his daycare teachers that we are mean and unfair when he is told something he do...
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- I wouldn't go the whole evaluation route. I do not think something is "wrong" with him. It sounds like he is trying on a new form of self expression that is negative...
- It sounds like he is trying to spread his wings. He's 4, but his communication skills are just not up to par yet. You say he's frustrated, and he does feel remorse for...
- ya know i am not a doctor, i maybe i am wrong, but i dont always think that "differant" behavior is due to an "illness", in my opinion, there is a name for everything ...
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.
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...
Holding Back a "Young 4 Year Old" in School
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on October 9, 2007
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Hello--
I recently sent my first child, my 4 year old son to preschool. He is a "young 4", meaning his birthday is June 27th so he's one of the youngest in his cla...
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- Hi L.- I was a teacher in MI and asked a friend who taught Kindergarten for over 30 years the same question. Her response was- "If you can think of ANY reason to wai...
- Hi....my son has a July birthday and we held him back from Kindergarten for a year. This was based on recommendations from his preschool teachers. I knew he wasn't r...
- Watching our very close nextdoor neighbor boy go through the exact thing (but in kindergarten now) I have been reading and observing and taking lots of pulses from lot...
Autism
Asked by N.L. from Tampa
on September 1, 2011
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Do you have a kid with autism?
At what age did you find out about it?
What are the signs?
Thanks
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- My son was diagnosed in June of this year with ASD with speech delay. He was 2.5 then, he will turn three in December. I had a suspicion but I wanted to know why my...
- I have a daughter who is now 8 3/4 years old who has Autism. We found out during the summer after her first preschool year, which should have been the summer before h...
- 1: Yes I do! 2: Looking back, there were signs as an infant with my son. The pediatrician had "red flagged" him at 6mo as he was showing signs of delayed development...
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.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...
How to Explain Autistic Child to My 4 Year Old Daughter?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on December 7, 2011
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I teach at our 4 year old class at church on Sundays. My daughter is in my class along with our pastor's son who is extremely autistic and acts out in extreme ways. He...
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- I think you must be reading Amom2 wrong. I would use almost those exact words to explain it to my daughter. And I would stop using the word "naughty" to describe any...
- Maybe this will help explain it to her. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsmjwHW40ps It's an episode of Arthur where the character George befriends a kid with Asbe...
- Well, he has been naughty if you use that term for not following the rules. Even tho he's autistic he should still be required to follow the rules or his environment ...
