High Functioning
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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...
Looking for Parents of Autistic Children
Asked by K.S. from Cincinnati
on August 6, 2006
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Hi. My name is K. and I have a 4 yr old boy who was just diagnosed with high functioning autism a few weeks ago. Just curious if anyone else has kids with autism?
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- Dear K. I have two kids 7, 10 and they both have a form of high functioning autism. Having other poeple that know what you are going through is a big he...
- K., There are several books written by a successful women who has autism. She is one of the very few individuals with autism that can help explain what it's like to l...
- Hello. My daughter has a chromosome disorder with some autistic traits. We have heard so much about detoxing for mercury with kids with Autism that we tried it out o...
Being Taken off "The Spectrum"
Asked by B.P. from New York
on June 23, 2010
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Is it possible to be diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum as a young child and them responding to therapy so well that later you are no longer on the spectrum? I...
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- YES! It is actually very common. There was a recent study on this, and though there was a concern about the methodology that was used, a large percentage of parents r...
- The study I read on this is that somewhere between 10-20 percent of children diagnosed as being on the spectrum can get off the spectrum by doing behavior therapy alon...
- Very interesting question! It is possible that kids with mild symptoms can learn coping skills such that they pass as typical and many people function very well as adu...
Need Great Book for Explaining Asperger's Snydrome to 5 Year Old
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on August 8, 2011
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I've been looking around, but haven't found an acceptable one to read to my son who has it. He's very high functioning. Maybe I need to write my own??
One called ...
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- All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Kathy Hoopmann I love this book and used it all the time with my young clients! It's cute and a little silly, but it's wonderful. ...
- More kudo's for "All cats have Aspergers Syndrome" http://www.amazon.com/All-Cats-Have-Asperger-Syndrome/dp/1843104814/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312897844&sr=8-1 I u...
- Arthur (the kid's show) had a really great episode on Asperger's. You can probably find it on the PBS website or Netflix. I'm sorry, I don't know what the episode is...
Mom of 2
Asked by J. from Philadelphia
on August 16, 2012
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Hi, Everyone
My name is J. and my son was diagnosed of having high functioning autism was diagnosed by school district we are getting a 2nd opinion by children's ho...
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- Hi! My son (who will be 3 on the 26th) is in the EXACT same situation... He is aging out of Early Intervention and the school system tested him and labeled him ...
- Hi J., if your son will qualify for school district programs, that will likely include PT and/or OT if needed. Why not call your school district administrative offi...
- How old is he? Where are you located? I know there are options...just depends where you are. :) 3 and under can receive therapy through EI programs. Even if he is olde...
Seeking Parents of Children with Asperger's or Autism Spectrum Disorders
Asked by S.K. from Detroit
on February 13, 2008
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My 8 year old son has just been "diagnosed" (in the loosest sense of the word because only his dr can really dx him) thru the school with High functioning Autism Spect...
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- Congratulations on getting certified through the school system. Ours is "reluctant" to certify my 3.5yr old who has actually been diagnosed by a Developmental pediatr...
- Stacey, This is tough. I have two kids that have autism. One autism one aspergers. It is hard to find support but I live in Northern Mich. I have found some group...
- Hi S., I have a 6-year old daughter (my middle child) who has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism by a dr. specializing in that field. The school district...
Adhd/aspergers
Asked by H.H. from Louisville
on December 7, 2012
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I have a four yo son that has not eaten meat ever and has some behavorial issues when we ask him to do something he will hit his head on any surface close by we are b...
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- find a GOOD developmental pediatrician or pediatric psychiatrist. They are the ones who have the best knowledge on these issues. They will know how to diagnose them, ...
- You don't choose a path. You meet with specialists and have an evaluation done to determine what's going on. It's not about labeling a child; it's about helping a chil...
- You say lots of physicians and close friends have mentioned .......... You need to go to one specialist and get a diagnosis. It's not labeling. It's finding out what...
Seeking Moms
Asked by T.D. from Seattle
on November 14, 2006
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I have a close friend who has a son who is a year older than mine. She just found out that her child could be autistic. I don't know if you would call him high funct...
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- I have worked with children with autism and have friends with autistic children. Always remind your friend that her child is special and that he may not tell her verb...
- If it is a subjec that you can discuss with her, you may suggest that she talk to her child's pediatrician about it. In most cases, the doctor can refer the parents t...
- Have her contact Penny Zindt. ###-###-#### office or home ###-###-####. She has a now grown autistic son, and she works with autistic children and their families. Sh...
Great Poop Book for Older Child - Aspergers
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on May 9, 2011
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Looking for a great kids book with step by step instructions on how to poop on the toilet - or a social story that I could print would even work. I found one social s...
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- I'm sorry - I do not have a suggestion for you however I know the struggle of potty training an Aspie - best of luck, I hope you and he find success!
- I agree with Diana P. - Everybody Poops is an awesome book. No surprise, I haven't met a little boy who didn't think that it was hilarious too. :) Very well done. ...
- If you're anywhere near downtown Chicago, try contacting Easter Seals. They have a resource room where parents can use Boardmaker, laminate and Velcro at no cost. Chan...
Seeking PTA Members
Asked by J.G. from Los Angeles
on November 19, 2008
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As I'm sure many of you can relate, I am a new mom trying to stay at home with my son. I am also an educator, and I am in the process of launching a tutoring/test prep...
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- I wish you had been around when my kids were little! What a great idea! I would say drop off flyers at local schools, if your community has a local paper, advertise ...
- J., I just read your post, and I highly suggest you contact H.E.L.P. (The Hollywood Education and Literacy Project) located here in Hollywood. It is a free program, an...
- I know my girls' elementary school received flyers at their main office on campus to pass around for camps and extracurricular programs. I'm sure they would accept yo...
