Autism
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Autism Awareness
Asked by L.M. from Norfolk
on April 1, 2012
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I know there have been a few posts about Autism lately. As I commented before, today marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month in the US and tomorrow is World Auti...
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- See I hate autism awareness month because everyone in my office goes around doing stuff to make people aware that they are aware of autism. Then they give me trouble ...
- I always love that blue is the color for Autism. My son has Autism and he is obsessed with the color blue. When he was younger he had a pair of blue socks he wanted ...
- I've always said that awareness is only the first step, and that it's not ever enough to simply be "aware." It's certainly never, ever enough to be tolerant. What pe...
How Many Mommy on Here Have Autistic Girls
Asked by D.H. from Indianapolis
on March 4, 2008
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i would like to connect with some mommys who have autistic girls around 10
D.
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- Well I have a niece who just turned 9 in February my sister lives in Archbold if you would like her email please let me know.
- There is a local non-profit organization called Milestones. They may be able to help you connect with other mom's that have autistic children. Milestones in a wonder...
- I have three. One is almost 16 and has asperger syndrome. The middle one is 11 and is very mild pdd-nos, more like ADHD with some autisic features. The youngest is ...
Seeking Moms with Autistic Children
Asked by S.P. from Dover
on December 15, 2006
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I am trying to find other moms with autistic children. My 3yr old daughter was recently diagnosed with mild autism. I just need someone to chat with and who can expl...
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- Hi, I am in Allentown and I am in the same situation. You can email me if you'd like.
- Hi S., I have a 13 year old son with Autism, My husband and I have been through alot with him. We have both done alot of reading and living autism. Please feel free at...
- My 5 year old son also has mild to moderate Autism. We've been through the "system" and I'd be glad to give you advice. Have you applied for Medical Assistance for her...
Autism Diagnosis
Asked by J.S. from Hartford
on April 4, 2011
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Has anyone had a child diagnosed with autism to later be a MISdiagnosis? My son was diagnosed right after he turned 2. They picked apart everything they could for 45...
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- What kind of training did the person making the diagnosis have? Was it a developmental pediatrician? I've never heard of an autism misdiagnosis if it was made by a qua...
- I just want to clear up a couple of things I saw in a post or two before I answer the original post. Autism is a spectrum disorder and encompasses anything from the m...
- Check out the Autisim Web sites like Autisim Speaks, contact them and ask questions. My granddaughter 8.5 yrs was diagnosed at about 3.5 yrs and went to Headstart and...
Signs of Autism ?
Asked by N.H. from San Diego
on December 14, 2008
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Hi moms i was wondering if anyone knew some signs of autism... i know there is a wide verity and every child is different but i want to make sure i know if i see it. a...
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- Hi N., You've gotten a lot of good responses with great advice. I just wanted to re-emphasize some points that have been mentioned because they are so important. Al...
- Hello N., I'm not sure if your child is showing any signs but if you live in california you can contact your local regional center. they can offer early interventionf...
- I am a professional (pediatric neuropsychologist) who often diagnoses this condition in young children. Although your son is quite young, a good developmental peditri...
Autism and the Army
Asked by L.O. from San Antonio
on September 26, 2010
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I was wondering if any mothers out there who are military mommies can tell me anything about having a child with autism while being in the military.
My DH is joining...
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- You should look into what they call the exceptional family member program, that is the program that when your son is registered with it will not only make sure the fam...
- My husband retired about 10 years ago so I am not really up to date on pay regulations etc for active duty personnel but I do not think that there are special "payment...
- If your child is receiving SSI when your spouse joins the military there will be no change. I do believe that you will need to inform Social Security as to how much y...
Therapist / Autism
Asked by A.M. from Seattle
on June 16, 2010
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hi
I'm a stay home mom with two beautiful boys one is 3 and the other one is 9 mo, well my question is for my oldest one ...
back in February we took him to the neu...
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- Hi A.- I believe you said you were seeing a private speech and PT therapists you could ask them for recommendations in your area or ask them if they will do a more ...
- If you child is in preschool, look into ESY (extended school year). It is for children that have needs in the summer, once school is out. It is NOT the same as summe...
- The school district won't provide the kind of therapy you're talking about. In California, we have something called Regional Centers. Once the child is accepted into R...
Autism Help
Asked by E.M. from Kalamazoo
on January 26, 2010
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Hello Mamas, I need some help from all of you moms (or teachers) of children with autism. I'm looking for advice, good books to read, groups to connect with (I'm in th...
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- I am a pediatric RN....and by far the BEST treatment I have seen with outstanding results is "Theraputic Horsemanship Programs". Google for one in your area! (Alot of ...
- Hang in there, E.. I think it can be overwhelming when you're facing so much new information about your child. My husband has been teaching children with autism for ...
- Can I suggest a website it talks about diferent kinds of child illnesses including autism, allergies, asthma and so on but it is very informational but its all done on...
Autism
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on June 7, 2008
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My 2 year old son was recently diagnosed as autistic. I don't have any friends who's children are similar to my sweet boy. Anyone else dealing with this?
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- My 2-year-old son has a speech delay and sensory integration dysfunction. He is being medically diagnosed for autism. If you need any support, just holler.
- I just finished an awesome book about autism. Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism by Jenny McCarthy. It was a wonderfully written book with a ...
- Hi M., My oldest son has Asperger's Syndrome and his two children are on the spectrum as well. I have custody of both kids age 5 and 2. There are a lot of resources a...
Autism Evaluation Vs. OCD and Tic Evaluation.
Asked by A.D. from Seattle
on January 14, 2010
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My son is on a 4-6 month waiting list to be evaluated for autism. But my concerns are more than just that. He also displays some OCD and tics. Which is more important ...
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- Hi A., I am a tutor for children who have Autism and I recommend that you get that diagnosed first! The OCD tendencies and the tics are both most likely related to ...
- How old is your son? There is a business called Encompass that is located in North Bend, WA. but services a great area, and if your son is under 3 they are covered by ...
- Is your son on meds? Sometimes the meds can actually cause the tics. My 11 y/o son has OCD and tics and is getting eval'd for autism. But we've had the OCD tic DX f...
