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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...
Autism:how Do You Know If a Child Is Autistic?
Asked by B.C. from Janesville-Beloit
on July 17, 2008
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i have a dear friend, my best friend of ten+years who has a 23 mo old who doesnt talk unless told to say words. i have noticed he is very sensitive to sensory things l...
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- You've already talked to her, and she wasn't responsive. Assuming the child is going in for his well-child exams, the doctors know about his development. You could ...
- Hey B., First of all let me say you are such a good friend to be concerned. A lot of other people would do nothing. I have an autistic child of almost 14 now and ...
- B. -- What is looking like a jerk compared to maybe being a life-altering help to these two? If you are wrong, you can rejoice with them! Good luck! L.
How Do You Handle an Autistic Fit?
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on April 3, 2009
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My 3 year old DD has PDD/NOS - High functioning autism. Sensory Intergration Dysfunction and Static Encephalopathy.
She is on the outside most of the time...a "norm...
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- Hi Trish, I am a speech-language pathologist and have worked with many young children with autism spectrum disorders. The first priority is, obviously,for her safe...
- Every child with autism is different, but what works for me is leaving the room and allowing my son to work out his fit. He prefers this and will calm down fairly qui...
- I have great testimonials for how people with autism can do better drinking Original Limu. I have info from parents of autistic kids who drink Limu and wouldn't be wi...
"Mom Seeking Infomation on Autisim"
Asked by K.S. from Youngstown
on February 6, 2007
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My son has just turned six years old and the school and his doctors believe he has a form of autisim. Now I have to fill out all kinds of paperwork and then take him i...
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- Your local county should have some programs that can help you out. I would try your local "Help Me Grow" or Children and Family First, they should be able to inform y...
- Hi K., I am sorry to hear that your son was diagnosed with Autism. 1 in 151 children are being diagnosed with this now. My friend Tamara Mariea,CCN & others believ...
- Hi K., I know there is an national autism website-you can find it if you google it. I don't know where you are from, but if you are in Ohio..(we are by the Akron area...
Daycare That Accomodates Children w/Austism
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on December 30, 2008
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HI Mom's I have some questions that I am really struggling with so hopefully you can help me out. Please bare with me on this one. I have really been praying on this o...
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- I feel for your situtaion. I don't know what full time work (other than a teacher or banker) that will get you home before 5, so you would probably have to work part t...
- M., I don't know where you live but there's a Special Ed PTSA in Lewisville and there's a forum where you can post questions. Though for those of us who are not ADHD...
- First of all I admire you and will pray for your situation. My nephew is on the spectrum and I work with many families dealing with autism. Unfortunately you will ha...
Having My Child Play with a Child Who May Be Autistic
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2009
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My toddler is so far developing normally. I have a friend, who found out from her child's pediatrician that her child has some severely under developed social skills ...
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- Autism is not contagious. The best thing for your friend and her child is for you to be a friend. I have twins, one is typical and the other has autism. The autisti...
- If the child truly is autistic, he will have services that will help him with his social skills. We have friends who have an autistic son. He was put on a special di...
- My oldest has special needs and it makes me sad that people still believe what your mom thinks. I was concerned about my middle "picking" up all her bad habits becaus...
Seeking Other Moms Dealing with a Child's Autism Diagnosis
Asked by S.A. from St. Louis
on October 2, 2008
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Anyone else out there experiencing dealing with a toddler diagnosed with autism?
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- My 12 y.o. stepson is Autistic, but we don't have custody of him. However, if you're wanting more info. about Autism, you can contact the Autism Center of Burrell Beh...
- Hi S.. My son has autism and is 9 years old. He was diagnosed when he was 2 1/2. E-mail me privately and I can tell you alot of things to do to get started. ____@__...
- S., my 6 year old niece has Autism. My sister is my biggest hero, I watch her in awe, I think she is an incredible mom and yet as someone that she confides in I know s...
Autistic Son W/ Cp Having Fits in Stopped Car.
Asked by T.W. from Youngstown
on July 23, 2008
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HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!My 5 year old borderline autistic son screams and thrashes around in the car every time we come to a stop. It actually starts as soon as the driver...
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- I have an autistic son who is now 17. When he was little he had problems with certain sounds. We ended up taking him and having a test done. It wasn't to see if he ...
- I think I have an understanding of what you are going thru. My son is 4 1/2 and also autistic. He LOVES car rides, the longer more scenic the better. We recently have ...
- Our son is 3 and on the spectrum - since birth pretty much he has cried when we are at a red light - for awhile he didn't do it at all anymore, but lately if he is tir...
