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Almost 6 Month Old Not Turning to His Name
Asked by J.V. from Austin
on June 25, 2008
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My little guy is almost 6 months. He has great eye contact, his face fills with joy when I talk to him and he seems very interactive and loves to get attention from an...
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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...
Need Help Finding a Caring Dentist in the San Antonio Area for Autistic Sons
Asked by H.O. from San Antonio
on May 8, 2008
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I have 2 Autistic sons who I need to take to the dentist, but I don't know where to go. I took my oldest son to one before, and she was great with him, but she is not ...
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- Try Kool Smiles Dentistry, off Bandera near 410. They just opened earlier this year. I haven't taken my kids yet, but we visited there and they loved the place - very ...
- Have you tried Suzie Hayden?
- try Kids Dental on IH35 in Schertz ###-###-#### DR.STEVE I went to my first appt recently with my 5yo and I was really impressed with how everything is run. He is v...
Social Skills Development for Autistic 4.5 Yr Old
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on June 11, 2009
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I am a working mom of my pride and joy 4.5 yr old son, who was just diagnosed with AUTISM. I always knew he was DIFFERENT but never ever thought he had special needs....
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- Greetings C.: I have had my computer down for several days and just found your post. I have a 21 year old son with Aspberger's Syndrome which is a form of Autism. I a...
- Have you investigated "floortime" by stanley greenspan? It's a theory that has seen many results in my practice. An autism diagnosis also is usually eligible for you...
- Social skills groups and therapeutic recreation are wonderful. Check to see what is offered nearby. You can also hire a teen who can mentor your child and help him j...
My Son Wants to Live with His Dad
Asked by M.P. from Portland
on February 25, 2008
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I have a 13 y.o. son who just informed his stepdad that when he turns 14 he's going to go live with his dad. My son has significant learning disabilities and some aut...
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- I really don't have any experience in this type of situation, but could your older children get together with him and talk to him about his choice to go live with his ...
- Your son is 13. This is not his choice. He is a minor and you are his mother and what you say goes. What does your custody agreement say? If you have been designated t...
- I agree with Shelby but I would try to keep the tone loving and "professional". Say it like it is without getting too emotional, especially if your son does. Lay out t...
Buying B-day Present for Autistic Boy
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2008
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Hello,
I need to buy a B-day present for a 3yr old Autistic boy. Any ideas? All I know is that he has sensory over stimulation, he avoids things that produce high pit...
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- I saw a sign at Toys R US the other day about this very thing. Go there, they seem to have a list of toys.
- Discovery Toys has some great selections for children with autism and they also support the causes for finding an answer. I'm not affiliated, but I love their product...
- Hi, I just got this email from Toys R Us regarding 10 top toys for autistic children. Hope it helps. K. http://www2.toysrus.com/our/tru/prom/2008autismspeaks/?404...
Need Advice on Contacting Teacher
Asked by R.S. from Jacksonville
on April 2, 2008
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My twin boys are in a exceptional children preschool class because they have a moderate speech delay due to being born early and just being twins. This is their second...
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- First of all you know your children better than anyone. You sound like me, that your childs education and well being are priority, #1! I would set up a meeting with ...
- I feel she need to see your Sons Doctor. Or have the paper showing that they are not what she thinks they are.
- Hi, I would tell her one more time very firmly that you do not want any further information on autism. I am not sure what credentials she has that makes her competent...
Is My Son Showing Signs of Autism?
Asked by M.A. from Cincinnati
on June 24, 2009
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My son just turned 16 months and recently has started having a facial tick of some sort. He'll be playing or eating, and then all of a sudden go blank and blink so har...
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- Hi ~ what you are describing sounds like possible seizures. I would talk to your pediatrician right away about what your son is doing. toe walking can be normal...
- Sometimes my son nods his head a couple of times, repetitively and randomly. He also walks on his tip toes, and is three and does not speak. He IS autistic. I feel...
- Wow M., What a hard thing to be facing right now. I wanted to send you a link to a friend's website. You should read her story, it's quite amazing. She's a research g...
Help with Autistic 3 Year Old
Asked by M.C. from Charlotte
on November 7, 2008
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My 3 year son Ian was diagnosed with Autisim a few months ago. He is already in a preschool designed to deal with special needs kids and does great there. However, whe...
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- I have two friends with autistic boys and they have read a book written by the actress Jenny McCarthy. They loved it and highly recommended it. They also talked abou...
- I would suggest going to your pediatrician and asking for an order for Occupational Therapy. An OT can do many things for your son and for your family...they can help...
- You need help beyond what you're going to get from this website, although this can help too. Take the advice you get here, but also go see a child clinical psychologi...
Normal Vs. Abnormal Baby Movements
Asked by S.B. from Iowa City
on June 15, 2009
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Hello, I am in the beginning of my 3rd trimester, and am not always sure what is normal. My boy's kicking has become stronger in the past month, and more frequent (o...
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- Totally normal. Actually very healthy. There is no link between fetal movements and Autism. Please do not worry. We actually worry more about the ones that do not mo...
- Totally normal. My first two babies were big time kickers and stretchers. Sometimes it really hurt! They're just figuring out how to move and are running out of spa...
- It is SO hard not to worry when you can't see what's going on in there, isn't it? My son pushed so hard that he almost broke my ribs. My OB said that is very common....
Time-out Advice Much Needed
Asked by J.C. from Hartford
on May 26, 2009
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I've decided my time-out routine needs a bit of work. When my son has a time out, he is in his Pack N Play. This worked great when he was smaller, but now I'm realizin...
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- Time out does not work for all children - and it is often not used correctly. It's not the same as sitting in the corner as punishment - it's a break to regroup and c...
- I am not sure about the autism piece -- I know there is a big spectrum of autistic behavior, and so I don't know what might be appropriate for your son. But I was also...
- If your child is having behavioral problems and is diagnosed with autism, a good resource would be to get him ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) services from Early int...
