Autism: Teen
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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
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...
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...
17 Year Old with ADD? Need to Find a Doctor...
Asked by P.C. from Dallas
on June 3, 2011
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My almost 17 year old son is extremely smart, has been in Gifted/Talented and PreAP classes the entire time he has been in school, but the past two years have been suc...
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- Please check out this website - there are many resources for GT kids and the myriad of issues that surround this 'gift'. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/ There is also ...
- I have gone through the very same experience with my 16 year old daughter, and reached the same conclusion as you. She is so smart but you'd never know it by looking a...
- Check with your school district first! See if they can get you an evaluation. My sister went through the same thing (she wouldn't go to school, etc) and got her daug...
Need Some Information from Moms with an Autistic Child
Asked by A.L. from Lansing
on February 28, 2008
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My son is quickly approaching his 18 month mark, and I have some concerns about Autism. I haven't discussed any of these issues with his peditrician yet, because every...
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- Carrie made the same suggestion I was going to make...I have a son with asperger's (sp?) and he does all of these things. He is MUCH older though, 11. Call early on...
- Hi A., I am not a Mom with a child with Autism but I do work in a school district on a team certifying students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I would say talk...
- Hi A., Although I don't have a direct answer to your question, I commend you for going with your Mother's intuition on this subject. Please visit the website WWW.GEN...
Vaccines and Autism
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on February 18, 2011
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I know this is a controversial issue but moms what do you think? Do vaccines cause autism? Why or why not? What are you experiences? Thank you and God bless
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- There are many responses to this question/issue in the archives. Just wanted to add that a fantastic book recently came out: "Vaccine Epidemic - How Corporate Gree...
- There is no connection. There are studies that are beginning to show a genetic link and researchers are isolating the genes involved in autism. I'e stated before tha...
- This same question is asked on this site at least once a week. Do a search on vaccines and autism - there are already a ton of answers out there.
Vaccinations and Autism
Asked by N.T. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2008
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Hello,
I am a new mom. I have a 3 months old son. I am on the fence in regards to continuing giving my son vaccines. I know it has not been proven but some people fee...
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- Nhivan, My 2 year old son was not given his Vaccinations on schedule. He was behind in a few of the ones he needed until we needed to place him in Daycare. I did...
- You should absolutely vaccinate your son...I am the mother of a 5 1/2 year old son, who has had *all* his vaccines and has never shown any sign of autism or even disco...
- There is a really good book called The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears. It provides a lot of information about vaccines that will help you make an informed decision. At a ...
High Functioning Autism...IF You Have or Know Some One That Has Dealt with It
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on August 23, 2011
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My youngest kiddo has huge Sensory Processing issues. He has been in Occupational and speech therapies for over a year now.
My mom really is tryng to encourage me ...
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- There are actually quite a few of us on here. Sounds a lot like my Andy. He has seen so many doctors but it was his psychologist that gave the actual diagnosis. I...
- My son has HFA. You may join my face book page K. Madill M. and ask questions there. He is 12, but in a typical class. He was severe at age 2. We helped him with diet ...
- I work at a school that specializes in learning-disabled kids with sensory issues. Some of them are fine but others have huge social problems and it turns out that so...
Teen Daughters with Autism
Asked by K.R. from Philadelphia
on March 7, 2010
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Anyone out there with a teen daughter with Autism??? I have 2, my oldest is high functioning. Since Autism usually is found more in boys it makes it rough and lonely...
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- Hi K., I have a 12 yo daughter with Asperger's. She reminds me every day that she'll be a teen in 4 months, lol. If I can help at all, I'd be glad to. It's so hard to...
- Are there any social skills groups for HFA teens in your area? At that age they might even be dividing them by gender and you might have the chance to meet other pare...
- Sorry I can't help with your current issues, I have an almost 5 yo daughter who was diagnosed first with high functioning autism, and now changed to aspergers. I know...
17 Year Old Will Not Follow Diet Advise
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on August 3, 2008
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I have just discovered the possible link between Autism, Milk, and Gluten. I would like to try my son on a Milk and Gluten free diet to see if it helps. I have tried...
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- He's 17 - I think that is a tough age to convince a person to change their eating habits. Perhaps you should wait a few years. You never mentioned how severe his auti...
- The combination of autism and age 17 imply stubbornness. It's hard enough to try to convince a 17 year old to do almost anything they don't want to do without the adde...
- Did you replace the Milk items with decent alternatives? Like Vanilla Soy milk or soy ice cream? Try taking him shopping with you to look for replacements for his fa...
