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MMR Shot and Autism
My SIL is an ECSE teacher with an autism cert. We've actually had this discussion at family .... now has moderate or severe illness * has ever had a seizure ...
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- I am a mother of a 2year old who is up to date on all of his shots to this point and a mother of a 2 month old who we have decided not to vaccinate at all. There are ...
- I waited until my oldest boy was 2 to get the MMR. It was just kinda the way it happened. With my youngest boy I made the decision to wait on the MMR. He was small ...
- Hi J. I just had to make the same decision last week. My 19 month old is my third and every time I get nervous. With my 10 year old they still had Mercury in the shot...
14 Month Old with No Appetite! Please Help! I Am Worried to Death!!!!
He was diagnosed with Moderate Autism at 2 1/2 yrs old and his gut injuries contribute to that. It is not as uncommon as you think for children to end up on ...
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- Until she starts eating again, you can keep up her calorie intake by giving her something like NextStep by Enfamil. My son was not a great eater, and this has always ...
- Hi C., I sympathize with you. My little boy is a picky eater too but he changed at 10 months also because of those stupid vaccines, which I will never, never, never ha...
- I don't think anyone can diagnose this kind of problem from symptoms only because there are so many things that can cause gastrointestinal problems, from allergies to ...
Worried About Son Not Speaking Yet
I just received an email about autism and it just kind of spooked me a little. ..... He is only a mild to moderate case at worst. ...
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- my son, who will be 17 months on feb 11 doesn't say too many different things, but in the past couple of weeks he has started trying to. he says clock, truck, mama, da...
- I would not worry too much if no other symptoms. My little girl was the same way and she started talking around 2. She has never stopped. It will come.
- Hi S., Just wanted to throw another thought out there for you. BUT it is also based on whether or not other milestones are being met ok? When my youngest was born,...
13 Month Old Son Doesn't Respond to His Name
I have a 5 1/2-year-old daughter with autism (mild side of moderate). There are signs other than "ignoring" you or odd social habits. ...
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- We had a similar situation and were waiting it out. Just before our son's second birthday, we finally gave in and had him evaluated by Early Intervention. He now rec...
- Maybe it's the tone you use with him mom. Sounds a little strange. I don't think it's anything to worry about.
- Hi J. B. A friend of mine has a son who did act very similarly. However, this child never spoke. He made some grunting sounds, but never spoke. He was thought to hav...
H1N1 Vaccine for 27 Weeks Pregnant First Time Mom ???
Further, the "Age of Autism" site cites a 2005 study funded by the NIH found ... of preventative measures (including 30 min of mild/moderate exercise daily, ...
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- My OB/Gyn's website state that people below the age of 2 and over 50, immunocompromised patients and any pregnant women should NOT get the H1N1. If I were you I would ...
- I'm not pregnant, but got the seasonal flu vaccine yesterday and have less soreness than I've ever had with a flu shot. I moved my arm around a lot after the shot, wh...
- I also posted asking for some insight and got a lot of responses. My doctors advice, reading up on it, and with the support of my family, I decided to get the shot a...
Asperger's
My son is autistic and will also be starting junior high next year. ... a local school district (I teach students with moderate to severe disabilities PE). ...
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- Dear D., ....and you think that people will go on line and say how wonderful the school is? Get a grip. Junior High School is just plain DIFFICULT and the kids ar...
- Hi D., I am going through a similar situation as you this year and have been experiencing similar feelings and apprehension and fear. What I plan on doing, to try ...
- My daughter has Asperger's and did fine in elementary school with an IEP and an aide. She starts middle school in a few months and I'm sending her to a different midd...
Going to Disney in Jan- Magical Gatherings
Maybe having an autistic child changes this, but we've found when we go to .... DisneyWorld Moderate vs Deluxe resorts--Overwhelmed with All the Information ...
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- Are you set on staying in the park? My husband's cousin has a house that is literally 5 minutes from Magic Kingdom (http://www.mickeysgetaway.com/). I only suggest thi...
- Having planned many family vacations to WDW, I can't say enough good things about staying on property in suites or villas! By staying on property with so many peo...
- This is not a comment on Disney, but I will offer a comment on a vacation we just took (with three generations) . . . We had booked a suite that we later found out cou...
Sensory Processing Disorder / Sensory Integration Issues
Her teachers wanted to diagnosis her with ADHD or autism and wanted her on meds ..... I moderate the Special Needs section on a board I frequent (which is a ...
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- if you haven't been to the melmed center that is where i would recommend starting. They work with a large number of disabilities and diagnosing them. http://www.melm...
- Hi M.- Tell your school district. He should be getting OT at the school at no charge to you. Your school can evaluate him also. I worked with kids birth to three w...
- I have a 7-yr old with sdp, i agree with the others to go thru the school system, however, educate yourself as much as possible. observe and write down all of his "sym...
17 Month Old Not Talking? Help?!
I suggest moderate concern. My daughter and son were late talkers. .... (I am in no way saying that your child is Autistic though, just thought her ...
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- Hi A., I wouldn't worry yet...but I would consider getting a free speech and language evaluation through the early on program through your school district. Each di...
- Hi A., It sounds like your son is doing just fine. He understands what you are saying and he does say a few words so I wouldn't be to concerned. He could be just a b...
- It sounds to me like you are doing well with helping him develop his speech; I would keep an eye but not be too worried. Each child works at their own pace and as long...
Asperger's Question
My impression of the autism "SPECTRUM" is that doctors and educators are trying to put everyone ..... The first year was a mild to moderate improvement. ...
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- Good Luck!! try not to read too much online. It always sounds worse. Let the pro's make the diagnosis. Be sure to have a second opinion also!!
- Hi M., I am an OT, and from what you describe, I think maybe his problem with younger children has more to do with his sensory processing disorder than a spectrum d...
- Hello- My son just turned 4 in February and has outgrown a lot of things that used to concern me about him. For example, just this last year he's finally able to b...
