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Help I'm Going Out of My Wits
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on September 30, 2008
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Help i'm going out of my wits. My 3 y old has autism spectrum disorder and is transitioning to a toddler bed. The 1st 2 nights weren't so bad. He's overly active. He h...
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- Hi Michelle, I just wanted to drop a line and let you know that my almost 4 yr old does not have autism but has the same issues and he is almost a year older. I t...
- Well, the first question is why are you trying to transition him to a toddler bed? Is it because of his age, or has he been sleeping with you and you want that to stop...
- Well, I would say to go back to doing what you were doing before you tried the toddler bed. You both have to get your sleep. How long have you been divorced? He may...
Autism?
Asked by S.K. from Cleveland
on October 18, 2008
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Can anyone out there tell me any more about Autism. Either first hand or educated. I just keep googling and I'm not getting anywhere. Most of the symptoms are also sig...
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- S., you always go with your gut on these things, my son is almost 4 and has been and we just got told he is autistic. i have known for a while but i listened to peop...
- Well, basically, no one will take 1 look at him and tell you he has or doesn't have Autism. My son was diagnosed with it just before turning 3. It took us 1 1/2 years...
- There has to be reason(s) that you chose to search the Internet. Just keep in mind that not all site are reputable and reliaable - many are people's personal rants on...
Seeking Moms of Autism in East L.A Area
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2008
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Anyone, in my area dealing with autism? My youngest was diagnosed with autism, on 12/26/06. This has impacted our whole family. No cure, no reason, no answers, etc. Th...
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- Many years ago, one of my private art students had autism, and since I am a labyrinth builder, I did some labyrinth activities with him in our classes, and even brough...
- Dear M., I too have 7 children! My heart goes out to you! Though I have no experience with autism other than what I have heard from others, I just saw a great document...
- Hi M., not advice, just a little info to hopefully give you hope....I don't know how old your daughter is but if she is an infant there should be a regional center (Ha...
Taking My Autistic Child Out in Public..
Asked by S.P. from Minneapolis
on August 31, 2009
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Hi, I'm a single mom to two boys under ages 5. My older son is deaf and autistic and I'm finding it really hard to go to social events (kids halloween party, birthday ...
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- I don't have much advice, and I don't know your religious/ spiritual beliefs, but my church's Saturday night service has childcare specifically for those with autism a...
- When I was in college in South Dakota I worked as a respite care provider for Easter Seals. I don't know if they still have the program but it would be worth checking...
- I don't have any advice for you. I'm just here to empathize. I have autistic blind twins and we don't take them out much either because of behaviors. As your younge...
Niece Recently Diagnosed with Autism
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on March 29, 2008
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My niece was recently diagnosed with Autism. She started having problems the day after getting eight shots, but the doctors kept telling my sister that she was overre...
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- Check Oprah.com, she did a very good show w/ Holly Robinson-Peete and Jenny McCarthy, both have autistic boys and a doctor who has 2 autistic boys too. It was very in...
- Hi H.! I'm sorry about your niece. I am a mother of an 8 year old daughter who had a stroke when she was born. She has mild cerbral palsy and a history of seizure...
- My daughter is the regional director of TACA which is a parent support group for parents with autistic children. She would be more than happy to help. She also has a...
Seeking Divorce Attorney with Experience with Autistic Child Custody-Denton Cnty
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on July 9, 2009
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I just finished my temporary custody hearing for my 3 year old autistic daughter, the judge gave my soon-to-be ex more than expanded standard custody. This creates so...
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- I wanted to let you know that I am sorry what your going through. I am a single mo that has a 4 yr old son that is on the Autism Spectrum with Sensory Integration Diso...
- Talk with Charles Beachley of Durand and Associates. He is in Lewisiville. I have heard that he is an excellent divorce attorney and will fight hard for you.... S...
- William (Bill) Neal ###-###-#### He's in the midst of changing firms, but still should be reachable through this number. Very good at these issues.
Should I Let the Kids at My Daughters School Know She Has Asperger Syndrome?
Asked by D.W. from Detroit
on April 27, 2007
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I was told last year that my daughter has asperger syndrome. It is high functioning autism in case anyone don't know. I know I had never heard of it before. I had been...
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- D., I am a mother of one child who is 7 who has aspergers and a son who is 10 who is autistic. Frist of all I want to say how wonderful you are! I know all to well w...
- I am a daycare provider, different than a teacher but also working with kids. Personally I think that if your daughter is 15 then maybe ask her what she wants to do wi...
- Hi D., Yes, you should share this with the school and children. We are in the Clarkston school district, which is very well known for their excellence in dealing wit...
MMR Advice
Asked by D.P. from Savannah
on August 25, 2009
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My daughter will be 2 years old in October, we decided to wait on giving our daughter her MMR vaccine as we were worried about Autisim etc. Our Doctor had told us if w...
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- Can't help on the MMR specifically. But I think it would be time for me to find a new dr. regardless if my dr were strong-arming me like that. We have been somewhat ...
- I am definately not going to start a debate on here, but I will say that VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM!!! It has been proven time and time again! Its funny how some p...
- I'm not here to weigh in on the autism debate because I feel like everyone should do their research and come to their own conclusions. My problem is with the doctor. ...
Immunization Concerns
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on November 11, 2007
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Ok. My son is 3 1/2 months old. At his 2 month check-up, he received 5 seperate immunization shots. Other Moms I know, who have same aged babies, said that their child...
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- Well, my advice to you is to tell your doctor that you'd like them spaced out. Or, wait until your baby's immune system is stronger and can handle them, around 2 -3 y...
- Hi S....I had similar vaccination concerns when my daughter was born 7 months ago. I have twins boys that are 4 years old that I did the regular vaccination schedule....
- I feel for you on this one. There is a lot of controversy with weather or not immunization is good or bad, and I think it can really go either way. I have a little boy...
Ideas About Vaccines Relating to Autism
Asked by M.L. from Phoenix
on March 8, 2008
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I have a 12 week old baby, who had her first set of vaccines recently. After getting over the shock of five shots at once, I have been hearing how these vaccines may b...
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- I have read EXTENSIVE information regarding vaccines and autism. You will find that people are very passionate no matter what their position on the subject. Personally...
- there has been NO scientific evidence at all that vaccines cause autism! mercury got taken out of vaccines a long time ago! and would you rather the world be infected ...
- I believe that vacines are a good thing to prevent us from some deadly diseases HOWEVER, I do believe that five shots in one day is out of this world for a baby who we...
