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So I Got My "I'm Not Crazy" Papers... Now What?
Several of us in the family liked Temple Grandin's first(? ... Temple Grandin is high-functioning (and female--useful to your situation! ...
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- I know---- I worked with families with special needs children for 40 years --- and it's overwhelming. What to do? take a deep breath remember that each ...
- Hi there, As I read your request, I want you to know I heard your frustration and worry about your other kids. I am a school counselor at the elementary level, and...
- I feel your pain and frusteration. I too have a child with special needs (though not autistic) and have a niece who is autistic. When my daughter started with her iss...
Being a Good Sister
... to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive" by Sally Ozonoff, Geraldine Dawson, and James McPartland and Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin. ...
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- There are so many resources! A good simple place to start are the books by Jenny McCarthy. She writes honestly with a lot of the research simplified for those of us un...
- I am trying to think what I would want my siblings to do for me in this instance. My answer: I would want them to educate themselves and their families about autism. ...
- Hi there J. There is a great book called 'Ten things every child with autism wishes you knew' by Ellen Notbohm. You can buy it through Amazon. Really changed my...
Seeking Parents of Children with Asperger's or Autism Spectrum Disorders
I recently went to a Temple Grandin (YOu must read her books) one it was very helpful. On line there is Autism Speaks and there are resources there too. ...
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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...
Pdd
Read Temple Grandin's book to get a feel for what your son has to cope with. Tony Attwood's Asperger's Syndrome A Guide for Parents and Professionals. and ...
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- Hi P., Yes, be open with other parents. You will hopefully find out how compasionate and caring other parents can be and maybe helpful to you as well. Best of luck!!
- Know that your not alone... My sister's son was also diagnosed with PDD, it's difficult for her too. I know the more we educate people the easier it will be on you ...
- My now 7 year old son also was daignosed with PDD. I never felt like I needed to explain his behavior. All kids have their quirks and melt downs and act shy. I just fe...
10 Year Old with Asperger's/ADHD
Dr. Temple Grandin is an excellent writer and she gives a wonderful perspective into the life of a person with Asbergers/Autism. Between my sister and I, ...
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- Have you tried a behavor chart for home? If he gets so many checks or stickers he can whatch TV or Go to the Park. Sometimes it's enough to make them do the things you...
- I have a nephew with this. The school has been very helpful sending him to classes to teach him things like social queues and how to behave. Typical Aspergers kids fo...
- I have heard of some parents, with limited morning time, dressing their children before they go to bed. He would wake up in the clothes that he would wear that day. ...
8 Yr Old with a Behavior Problem
If you want a good resource on Asperger's to see if this sounds like him check out Temple Grandin's books. She is the utmost authority on this. ...
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- Get ahold of some Love & Logic books, and apply those techniques.
- Hi H.: I have read these responses and I have slapped my son once or twice and I do have chosen to stop that form of disciple, it only teaches more hitting. One of...
- I watched an episode of Nanny 911 the other day where an eight year old boy was doing the same thing. He was doing this to get his father to lose control and he thoug...
My Child Diagnosed with Asperger's
Temple Grandin's books are awesome! Emergence is one of the best it is easy to read and gives you great understanding. Also Autism Speaks is a great site. ...
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- T., I have spoke with many about a natural way to resolve ADHD and am happy to share with you if you want to send me your e-mail address. Clinical studies at the Univ...
- My son has Asperger's Syndrome (He also has Hydrocephalus and Epilepsy. He has had about 60 brain surgeries to date). The behaviors that you're describing is very comm...
- Get creative. For one, get in contact with support groups who might have a buttload of suggestions. And/or make yourself one of those loop de loop ribbons to pin on...
5 Year Old Son Possible Aspergers
There are also many books by a woman named Temple Grandin. She has austism but is a pioneer in the field of animal behvior. She has a lot of books out about ...
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- Sounds like it to me.My son has Aspergers.go to Oasis.org(I believe).The oasis guide to Aspergers is a great book.Age 5 isn't too early to diagnos.I would get another ...
- I agree with the other poster... Document everything. Also, I encourage you to request for your son's medical records to keep for yourself. The facility/Dr. office m...
- Hi S. A, My son has ADHD, Bi-Polar and Asperger's syndrome. He was not correctly diagnosed until last year and he is 14 years old. It's a good idea to see a psych...
Vaccinations
The autism link has NOT been proven (see Dr. Temple Grandin-she herself has Aspergers and is THE expert on the subject). Can you remember such things as ...
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- first, thimerosal isn't the only questionable ingredient. MOST of the vaccines given to children have had the thimerosal removed (although not all of them. the flu v...
- Ask your doc about spreading out the shots, I'm sure they'll be OK w/that. I know there's gonna be a lot of responses about this but, there is really no conclusive ev...
- Our pediatrician let us wait until 6 months to get the vaccinations. My son is almost 17 now, he's fine. I remember how worried I was... I worked at a daycare at that ...
Odd Behavioral Disorders/mental Health Issue?
Her name is Temple Grandin and she is one of the formost authorities on Autism and Aspergers. She is 61 and fabulous speaker we learned so much. ...
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- Check out www.interactivemetronome.com My mom is a provider and it is a wonderful program! I can't even begin to explain the changes I've seen in her clients let alo...
- It sounds like you've gotten some good advice about evaluation of the underlying problem, but I wondered, in addition to that if you had considered homeschooling her f...
- K., I had a brother with behavioral problems and depression so I somewhat understand some of what you are going through. I have also worked in the medical community ...
