Autism
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Can My Husband Be Autistic?
Asked by D.G. from Modesto
on October 27, 2008
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Although many women have probably wondered the same thing about their own husbands from time to time, I'm completely and absolutely serious and sure that my husband is...
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- Sure sounds like Asperger's to me (I am married to one too). Whether you are able to get a formal diagnosis or not, educating yourself about Asperger's will make such...
- There is really no such thing as "normal", and everyone's brain is different. Maybe he IS just "different." Does it really matter what he is labeled? Will stick...
- Your husband may have Asperger's Syndrome which is at the high end of the autism spectrum. They can't really read social cues, don't understand body language, social c...
Anyone Out There with a "Tentative" Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Asked by D.C. from Boston
on May 10, 2008
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Just hoping for some feedback. My 2 1/2 year old son just got evaluated by early intervention and had an autism screening. He failed 4 "key" questions. The pediatri...
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- We encountered the same situation when my son was also 2 1/2. We took the diagnosis because we also realized that he needed more services than what he was currently ge...
- You did nothing wrong! Hang in there- you are doing everything right! Love your children and have a Happy Mother's Day!
- D., I work in EI and have worked with a lot of kids on the spectrum - I know of some excellent, excellent books and resources. Email me off group if you want more inf...
How Do You Handle an Autistic Fit?
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on April 3, 2009
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My 3 year old DD has PDD/NOS - High functioning autism. Sensory Intergration Dysfunction and Static Encephalopathy.
She is on the outside most of the time...a "norm...
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- Hi Trish, I am a speech-language pathologist and have worked with many young children with autism spectrum disorders. The first priority is, obviously,for her safe...
- Every child with autism is different, but what works for me is leaving the room and allowing my son to work out his fit. He prefers this and will calm down fairly qui...
- I have great testimonials for how people with autism can do better drinking Original Limu. I have info from parents of autistic kids who drink Limu and wouldn't be wi...
Looking for Dentist for Autistic Son
Asked by L. from Dallas
on May 29, 2006
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Hi, I have a 4 year old Autistic son who needs to go to the dentist for the first time. Does anyone know of a pediatric dentist who works with special needs kids in t...
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- Dr. Tipton Asher located near Medical Center of Plano is a pediatric dentist. We have used him since our daughter was 2 and she is now 11. She is not autistic but h...
- Dr. Toney in Allen is a great dentist. I don't know if he works with special needs kids, but he might be able to recommend someone. His office is on McDermott just e...
- My son has special needs and he is seen at Children's Medical Center. I think they only see children with special needs unless they are related to the patient. My son ...
How to Explain Freinds Autistic Children to My Own????
Asked by L.W. from Portland
on May 1, 2008
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Hi everyone,
Looking for advice on how to explain to my 5 yr old daughter that one of our good family friends son is autistic.
The biggest struggle is, is that he ...
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- I would explain to her the truth. She is old enough to know that all kids are different. There are many books for young children that teach them about differences betw...
- How would your friend explain it? Maybe she would be the best person as she could answer any questions your daughter might have. How old is he? My daughter has spec...
- L., I have 2 autistic boys and it is hard sometimes for me to explain to them what autism is. I once asked our advocate how to explain autism to my son and I inclu...
Any Moms with Autistic Children??
Asked by S.B. from Seattle
on March 9, 2010
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Im looking for parents of autistic children , I have almost 3 yr old that was just dianosed with it..I was wondering if any moms are going thru the same heartbreak as ...
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- Honey, more of us are going through it on some level than you would think. I had a niece diagnosed with Asperger's with Autistic tendencies, and then I received the -s...
- HI~ My daughter is 6 and was diagnosed three years ago. She is also SUPER smart, but somethings will take longer for your little one to do! Feel free to email me ____@...
- I hope you find some other moms in your area. Search on-line for support groups in your city. Ask at your peds office, or early intervention services. I have 5 frie...
Anyone with a Severly Autistic Child?
Asked by N.S. from Missoula
on October 30, 2006
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Hi! My 5 year old daughter is autistic...she can't really communicate except with a few signs. She isn't potty trained and has some behavior problems. She's a reall...
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- N., A good friend of mine has an autistic son, now an adult. She is a chiropractor, but she works with autistic children and families. She is an amazing woman. Call...
- Hi there, I don't have an autistic child but I have a nephew who is. The very best thing they did for him and for their family was found out about Wyoming Children's ...
- Hi N.- My husband and I just found out that our 2 yr. old son has Autism. It is actually mild, but we have been researching alot and are starting to put him on a G...
Son with Possible Autism Going to School in the Fall...
Asked by L.O. from San Antonio
on March 30, 2010
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Just to fill you in a little bit on my life right now... I have alot on my plate. I have daughter who is 2 months shy of her 5th birthday. She will be starting kinderg...
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- The EC teacher and paraprofessionals at our school is awesome. They have so much love for these special students. The students thrive so well. Many make more proges...
- I live in San Antonio and have worked for Northside I.S.D. for 16 yrs. 15 of those years, I worked in PPCD. This stands for Pre School Program for Children with Disabi...
- My son has mild autism/social anxiety and has had behavior problems since before he could talk. He would not go anywhere near strangers, would not look at them and if ...
Family with Autistic Child
Asked by B.T. from Lansing
on April 15, 2008
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A family at my children's school suffered a fire over the weekend that destroyed their home. Their 5 yr old son is autistic so you can probably imagine how having his ...
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- I spoke with my friend who has a 7 yr. old autistic son, she suggested a gift card to Target, Meijer or Walmart. It is hard to know what his likes/dislikes are curre...
- The other advice that you got was excelent! My Nephew is autistic and each child has thier own "thing". I would talk to his teach and see what it is that he likes. ...
- B., I can not imagine!! I have two autistic kids. See if you can talk to his teachers to see what he is in to. LIke Legos, trains, dinosaurs etc. Also if he needs ...
Autism
Asked by S.P. from Cincinnati
on July 14, 2010
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I was at The Nationals AAU Basketball game at cinccinnati, ohio. My granddaughter is in the final two. We were very excited when a lady called my 6yr old grandson a b...
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- Older people don't always understand autism because it didn't exist in the numbers back then that it does today (contrary to the popular notion that we just have "bett...
- Think about it--you are out in an exciting public place and a kid you don't know comes up and hits you. He is with a group of people and is not being properly supervi...
- Some people are flat out stupid. Some people still think institution is the place for children with needs. I was in a store once and a family was there and the girl wh...
