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What to Expect?
There are many signs of autism depending how old your daughter is. ... I cannot imagine what she would be like had I not sought early intervention. ...
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- Hi H., My son, who is 5 has autism. Here is how I found out: I knew something was different at about 18 months. He had been a slow talker and only developed a few wo...
- H., I have 3 kids and 2 have Autism. My 6 year old is severe. I would love to help you out. PM me anytime you want, and I will help you. Where do you live? I am ...
- My son was recently diagnosed as autistic. We wanted an evaluation and took him to see Priti Singh at Hope Children's hospital (By Christ) in OakLawn. I was not happ...
Is Autism More Prevalent in Boys?
The key thing about autism is to be aware of the early signs and then once you see the signs get early intervention. My son was 20 months when he started ...
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- E.- The diagnosis of Autism is more prevalent in boys. However there has been recent studies that suggest that girls are simply misdiagnosed more often because ...
- No one knows why. But autism is 4 to 5 times more likely in boys then girls. Usually you will beable to see signs of it by 6mo to a year but there has been cases of au...
- Don't be scared of autism, you're attracting it to you. Think and feel about what you want, not what you don't want. The force that is growing your child inside you ...
Baby Stares into Space
I know I've heard that symptoms resembling these are signs of autism in ... For more information about recognizing the early signs of developmental and ...
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- Talk to your doctor. It could be something else or nothing at all. When I was about 4 years old, I had what they used to call petite mal seizures where I would just ...
- I agree that you may want to mention this behavior to your pediatrician. That being said..... Very often, infants are "overstimulated", and in an effort to self sooth...
- Hello S., Good for you to be asking the question! I don't want to scare you or alarm you unnecessarily, but my son did this also. He still does at times. He is 8 no...
Seeking DAN Doctor and ABA for My Son Who Has Been Diagnosed with Autism
It's amazing to me that more pediatricans do not test for signs of autism early on without parents having to bring up the subject during an appointment. ...
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- http://www.autismtodayblog.com/ http://autism.about.com/ http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630173926.htm
- Hi-I just looked at the page. It wasn't easy to find, but there were bay area doctors listed. I am going to copy them and send them to you- hope it's not too much st...
- Hi HIGHLY recommed Elisa Song down in Bellemont. It may be a bit of a drive for you- but it will be well worth it! She is an MD who sees tons of autistic kids working ...
Almost 6 Month Old Not Turning to His Name
I understand what it's like to be watching every little thing they do and looking for the signs of autism, but at this point I think it's too early for you ...
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- Both my children were tracking sounds & their names even earlier than 6 mos. So, my prayers are with you and your baby. The first thing I would do is to have his heari...
- My son will be 6 months in 2 weeks, and he really doesn't turn when we call him either. I just think they like to take their time. Don't stress yet.
- After reading articles about autism in various magazines and newspapers, I was also concerned when my little one didn't respond to his name at 6 months. Then I realis...
My 2 Yr Old Daugther Is Not Talking
Early intervention is critical for disorders such as autism or speech related ...... Unless you notice signs that your daughter is not responsive to verbal ...
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- This is absolutely normal for a child in a bilingual environment. Don't stress. Don't blame yourself. It is not a bad thing. She is processing it all in her mind and i...
- First of all Autism is not something a child is born with. So if she is in fact Autistic the last thing you want to start doing is playing the blame game. It is crucia...
- Really, Don't Worry! Unless you notice signs that your daughter is not responsive to verbal cues or social interaction your daughter will catch on to language skills. ...
16 Month Old Walking on Her Tip Toes All the Time
I do know someone whose son has autism, and this was one of the early signs the doctor saw. I've read that if your child is walking on their tiptoes, ...
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- I would have to say its normal. Both of my little brothers and my little girl did that to. My youngest bro is 18 now and I think he still does it sometimes. None of th...
- Hi M.! Well, my 9 year old daughter has walked and stood on her tiptoes, and sometimes even rolled her toes under and stood almost on the tops of them, since she star...
- First, congratulations on your new-found independence. Abusive psychopaths lead their spouses down only one road--to destruction. And, your 3 sons need counseling to g...
Could It Be Autism?
... was more to her child than just autism - she saw numerous signs that he .... With some kids, if intervention is early enough they can get them pretty ...
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- Something should be done. The fact that is he not eating anything other than crackers and having that many dirty diapers is a problem. I was watching a medical show ...
- I think you are right to be concerned. My nephew had many of these symptoms especially the eating thing. He still at 9 only eats about 5-7 different items ever. Try a ...
- I know nothing about autism and I am no doctor, but I can tell you that he should be eating more than crackers and should at least be on vitamins. It is not good to h...
Autism
Signs of autism may appear during infancy and the disorder is usually diagnosed by the .... I can NOT stress enough the importance of early intervention. ...
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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!
Toe Walking
But lately I have noticed he walks around on his tip toes, which I have heard can be a sign of autism. He has no other signs of autism - is very sociable, ...
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- My 1 year old walks on her tip toes too. I think its pretty normal, they are however still learning to walk. Also, my 8-year-old niece walks on her tip toes all the ti...
- Nothing to worry about. Both of my daughters walked on their toes when they first started walking; I think most babies start off that way.
- From a mom with an autistic child, there is a complex of symptoms that define the disorder - the primary of which is the ability to socialize. In fact, my son only rar...
