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Looking for Dr./Specialist in Rib Abnormalities
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on October 9, 2007
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This is a long shot, I know - but we must try. I have a friend who has an 18 year old autistic daughter. They have recently discoverd she has a rib abnormality - some ...
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- Scottish Rite would have been amazing if she hadn't already turned 18! I'd suggest Dr. Viere in Dallas. He's truly a wonderful orthopedic specialist and nice man. M...
- She should check with Dallas Scottish Rite Hospital. They're specialists in bone and muscle disorders and they don't charge for the services: http://www.tsrhc.org/d...
- I also recommend Scottish Rite...and if the doctors there don't know what to do for your friend's daughter, they will get on the phone and call other specialists aroun...
Help with Hitting
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on March 31, 2008
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Ok here is my dilema. My ds who is autistic. Hits only family members. Although he hat attempted to hit DR, Theropists and nurses. But I stop him. How to I get Him to ...
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- You might check out The Thompson Center in Columbia, MO. I know it's a haul for you. It is for us too, but it is worth it! The autism specialist, neurologist, genetesi...
- C....you are a wonder woman! My hat off to you for being able to stay at home & take care of eight children. I hate to say it but if your child realizes NOT to hit tho...
- C., Are you aware of the state of Illinois Autism Project? They provide some great in-depth services to families of children with autism, including doing observations...
Stranger Anxiety
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on November 30, 2008
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My child seems to have a great deal of stranger anxiety. Some people in my family seem to think she has autistic features because of this. She does have some speech de...
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- Is your daughter hitting the milestones she is suppossed to be hitting for her age? When it comes to kids that young, I always believed that 'time will tell'. She is...
- Check out this website and see if you see any of these signs in her? www.selectivemutism.org
- My sister's daughter had major stranger anxiety as a little one - she just grew out of it. She would be terrified of other family members and literally scream if anyon...
Seeking Other Moms with Children with Chromosome Abnomalities/autism
Asked by A. from Boise
on December 4, 2006
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My 18 moth old daughter just got diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder. She looks like a " normal" child, but has developmental delays and she doesn't talk yet. ...
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- What is the name of the chromosome disorder? I have a nephew that was born the last June with a chromosome disorder that is also classified as very rare. His is Mono...
- Hello! My son was diagnosed with Autism just before his 3rd birthday (he's almost 5 now) I live in Sioux Fall, SD but I would be happy to chat with you about our exp...
- I know we've all heard bad things about MySpace, but they have several WONDERFUL message boards (Groups, they call them) about Autism and related disorders. I believe...
Glutein and Diary Free Diet?
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on December 11, 2007
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I am looking for a somebody who has tried such gluten and diary free diet for their child. I have heard that in some instances it helped autistic children. My son is ...
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- Hi T., Our family started the gluten & casein free (GF/CF) diet June '06 with really great results! When our daughter was dianosed with PDD (a mild for of autism) ...
- Greetings! My son is not autistic, but I tried the diet based on behavioral concerns. What we discovered was that he was lactose intolerant so we simply took him off d...
- Hi T., Give my girlfriend a call her name is Kristen Estel ###-###-####. She is a behavior specialist and has her daughter on gluten and diary free diet. Best o...
Any Suggestions to Help a Child Who Humms and Makes Noises Constantly
Asked by S.C. from Kansas City
on February 28, 2008
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Our wonderful 6 yr old has been struggling for some time with some behavior issues and is being treated by a psychologist. He is on medication which has stabilized hi...
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- S., I have an 8 yo son with ASD and ADHD. We have been going to Childrens Mercy Development and Behavior clinic for 5 years now. It changed our life. They are an ex...
- I am wondering which medications your son takes. The reason I ask is because I have a neighbor who's son has a simular problem. His psychiatrist blames the Medidate,...
- I'm not "experienced" in matters like this but using my line of thought see if you can replace it with something else. Something he can hold and rub like a small toll...
Support Groups
Asked by V.D. from Phoenix
on July 19, 2007
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My grandson seems to be autistic. He is 19 months old. I am looking for anyone who can give me any insights to understanding this condition. Right now he has the ph...
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- I have worked with autistic children since i was 18, and the one thing I know that is supposed to slow the process of autism down (especially so early) is GLUTEN-FREE ...
- Hi, I'm so sorry to hear this. It can be a huge burden to bear. I worked for several years providing therapy services to children with autism in their homes. I'm s...
- Hi. My son Luc is 3.5 and dx with autism at age 2. First, change pediatrician. We didn't know until our Pediatrician mentioned it and had her Childhood Development Spe...
Searching for a Great Preschool in Tigard or Beaverton
Asked by G.W. from Portland
on March 25, 2008
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I'm looking for a great preschool in Tigard or Beaverton. I want to find one who will serve the kids healthy organic snacks or have you bring your own snack. Every pre...
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- What I did was, I got a statement on what food additives my son could not have (allergies). Then call 211 and get a listing of preschools in that area. Then interview ...
- We drive from Sherwood to attend Gaarde Christian Preschool. It is on Gaarde road in Tigard. I am a public school teacher and I am happy with the education and socia...
- i am the fundraiser at metzger community preschool in tigard, near washington square, off of locust. this is my sons 3rd year here and he loves it. (3rd because his bd...
Special Needs Schools in Saint Paul
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on August 31, 2006
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Hi everyone. I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter with Epilepsy, CP, and several other developmental delays. She attends Fraser school in Richfield where she get's OT,PT...
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- call the st paul school district (360 colborn st- st paul.) Ask for the # of the special ed dept. I use to work for the st paul district in special ed- autism & ebd. T...
- I care for a little boy now who just turned 4. He goes to Fraser in the mornings and then one of the local Elementary schools here in St. Paul (I can't remember the n...
- Have you heard of the Early Childhood Family Education Program(ECFE)? Part of this Program is the ECSE or Early Childhood Special Education program. What this is are ...
Suggestions for Altering Behavior
Asked by T.K. from Denver
on March 7, 2008
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I would like some suggestions on how best to curb my autistic sons behavior. Because of the autism he fixates and has OCD with some things. Last year at school, a lit...
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- Hi T.. My name is T.. I am a stay-at-home Mom of two little girls. I am also a few semesters away from my credential in special education. I have worked with many chil...
- My oldest has learning disabilities(sp) and he can be very compulsive and OCD like, everything has a place, an order, and has to be completed before he can do anything...
- Lucy Miller, the author of The Out-of-Sync Child, is great! She and my mom have been friends and co-workers for years. Lucy has a new foundation you might check out ...
