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Functional behavioral assessments for autistic children
2007-11-16 15:02:00 Q: we have a 4yr old dx’d with autism. He is non verbal though has good receptive ability.Our boy is increasingly having tantrums and very defiant and oppositional of late. Taking him anywhere is a nightmare as he will not walk, will not leave places like parks or the car (to go back into the ... More About: Children , Assessments
How to make Autism flashcards
2007-11-16 14:51:00 I homeschool my son who has autism and I just cannot afford to purchase those kit products. So I make most all of his educational/therapy materials for the treatment of autism. How I make the visual materials of autism is that I purchased a simple print artist software or print shop software. You can buy these types of software ... More About: Autism , Make
New autism
2007-11-16 14:30:00 By Elaine JarvikHere’s what Dr. Bryan Jepson thought he knew about autism six years ago: that it was a rare, genetic, developmental, untreatable brain disorder. But that’s the “old autism,” he says.Jepson, who graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1995, says what he knew about autism then he mostly learned from ... More About: Autism
My son’s symptoms of autism at 3 yr old
2007-11-15 13:30:00 My son is going to be five. We found he had autism when he was almost three. We knew from birth that something was wrong, because he was having night terrors (I’m not kidding!), had what I’m pretty sure was petite seizures, and cried all the time. I had to hold him constantly. He had ... More About: Autism , Symptoms
How to control the anger of autistic children
2007-11-15 09:44:00 Q: My son(with autism) is a very smart and funny 9yr old. I have a problem controling his outburst(tantrums). He will let himself go over the deep end and then take his frustration out on his 3 yr old sister. Any advice? Answer: I have asperger’s myself and I can tell you for a fact that traditional ... More About: Children , Anger , Control
The top three signs of autism
2007-11-15 09:34:00 The top three signs of autism are: 1. Social Impairment such as:a. no eye contact, pointing, or gestures to communicate.b. doesn’t show off items. “Look at what I have!” type behaviour, or otherwise share interest or enjoyment with others.2. Impairments in Communication such as:a. delay in, or total lack of speechb. Or with Asperger’s, marked impairment ... More About: Autism , Signs
When does a child with autism start speaking?
2007-11-15 09:22:00 It really depends on how severe is the condition. There is no prediction possible as to when the child will speak - if at all. How much verbal communication is also unpredictable. Some autistic children will be able to converse whereas some may only use disjointed words or even display what is known as “echolalia” ... More About: Autism , Start , Child , Speaking
Resturant story of autism
2007-11-14 10:17:00 Our duaghter with autism was,despite my best efforts really vocalizing in a local family resturant. Man at the next table said somehting. I said very politely (becasue usually when you say something politely people’s attitudes change) that he has autism and he is doing his best to behavior appropriately. He said something ruder… like I ... More About: Story , Autism
Autism and sensory issues
2007-11-13 15:46:00 Q: Hi, son 12 with Aspergers. I know Autism involves alot of sensory issues. I actually have bribed my son just to try a tid bite size of like cooked carrots, cantaloupe, augratin potatoes, he will get it in his mouth and start gagging he could almost throw up. He has sat at the table ... More About: Issues , Issue
Autism and diet treatment
2007-11-13 15:36:00 Q: I have worked with an elderly woman with untreated PKU for many years; we have since changed her diet, and she has improved impressively in her social behaviors and physical contact. I saw a show last week that described the behaviors of autistic children and I was reminded so clearly of this elderly woman’s ... More About: Diet , Autism , Treatment
Vaccinate siblings of autistic child
2007-11-13 15:23:00 Q: I do not know if vaccines have anything to do with my son’s pdd- but I am quite open minded and believe that they do play a part in some kid’s situations. Once you found out your child was on autism spectrum , did you continue to vaccinate your pdd child? Do you continue ... More About: Child , Siblings
Does my daughter have autism?
2007-11-13 15:09:00 Q: I think that my daughter might have autism. She is 22 months old and I am becoming increasingly concerned about her development. First, she says very few words (”mama” “mika” (our dog) “ball” “cheese” “juice”). She only started to say “mama” about 2 months ago. She will repeat these words over and over and ... More About: Autism , Daughter
Signs of autism in children 8 years old
2007-11-12 15:17:00 Q: I feel my youngest is mildly autistic. He has routines that he gets very upset if they are changed or interupted. He also learns very differently than other kids, as well as having the mentality of someone 1 - 2 years younger than he. Answer: Kids with autism typically have sensory issues and problems with social ... More About: Children , Autism , Signs , Years
Autism and Boardmaker
2007-11-12 15:05:00 Q: Doing a project on autism and Boardmaker. Can you help? Who uses it? Where is it used? Is it successful? Answer: I heard one quote “If you know one child with autism, then you know ONE child with autism.”In otherwords, autism varies widely from one person to the next. Some may have difficulty understanding 2 dimensional ... More About: Autism
How does people with autism make friends?
2007-11-12 14:43:00 Q: How does a person with autism make friends? Answer: I have a friend that has autism and he was perfectly capable of making friends although it wasn’t always an easy task. I think the key thing here is for others to understand what autism is. Generally speaking (and thinking about my friend) the public just needs ... More About: People , Friends , Autism , Make
Language Questions of autistic kids
2007-11-04 12:55:00 Q: Our 17 month old has been able to point to people and objects when named for several months but still doesn’t have a single word. Not even mama or dada. He does babble a lot though. It seems like he might try to say kitty and will sometimes say hi. He seems to imitate ... More About: Kids , Questions , Language
ABA or Sonrise?
2007-11-04 12:45:00 Q: We are looking for a less intrusive educational approach for our child and have been looking into trying out Sonrise. WE really want a more child led approach and want to really get to know our boy again after our less than perfect experiences with ABA. My biggest concerns about sonrise is the “joining” ...
How to request an independent evaluation
2007-11-04 12:14:00 To request an independent evaluation, you need someone who will recommend a 40 hour per week program, including home/school coordination, who will go into the school and rip thema new politely, in a written report if the situation requires it.If you can afford it, an independent evaluation from anyof those palces wuold cost a few ... More About: Request , Evaluation , Independent , Epen , Dependent
Education services for Autism in NJ
2007-11-04 11:58:00 Q: I’m raising my 3yo grandson, Alex. He was diganosed with PDD and Static Encephelopathy in 12/06. He’s now in Pre-School Disabled 2.5 hrs/5x a week with :15 Speech Therapy 3x/week. He was in EI prior to turning three for less than a year with 1:00/week each of Communication, Behavioral and Occupational Therapy.He was diagnosed ... More About: Education , Services , Autism
Good books on autism
2007-11-04 09:55:00 Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Complete Guide to Understanding Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, and Other ASDs, by Chantal Sicile-Kira & Dr. Temple Grandin. Very informative. Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. It is written from the autistic view and a real eye opener. The Out of Sync Child is a great book. Oxford Handbook ... More About: Books , Autism , Good
Signs of autism before two years old
2007-11-03 16:52:00 Early signs of autism from birth to 2 years old: Birth: no characteristic of autism. 3- 10 days old: no characteristic of autism. 4- 6 weeks old: often crying, but not because of he/she wants to ask for something, like food. 3- 4 months old: Don’t smile. When you try to play with he/she, he/she will not smile. Cannot ... More About: Autism , Signs , Years
Best doctors in Autism
2007-11-02 14:20:00 Here’s a list of the best doctors in Autism all over the world, some of the names have been linked to the detail pages of the doctors: James Adams, PhD Dr. Sidney Baker Dr Kenneth Bock Dr. Jeff Bradstreet Prof Ian Brighthope Dr Timothy Buie Stephanie F. Cave, MS, MD, FAAFP Mary Colemen Dick Deth, PhD Stephen M. Edelson, PhD Jane El-Dahr, MD, FAAP Dr. Stuart Freedenfeld, ... More About: Doctors
Spironolactone for autism
2007-11-02 13:08:00 Q: Our daughter’s physician suggested it may be prove that inflammation is helpful to autism, but he wants to research it further. Our daughter’s blood work shows inflammation in the ESR values. She’s 12 and she’s consistently shown signs of inflammation. Answer: I don’t have a direct answer about spironolactone, but the theory of inflammation I think ... More About: Autism , Tone , Spiro
The difference between Social Phobia and Asperger’s syndrome
2007-11-02 13:01:00 Social phobia is the fear of being in public, around others. The person can otherwise be normal, functioning, even have a family. The problem is they fear going places where other people will be, like the store, the park, an appointment….anywhere where they might come into contact with another person. Asperger ’s is generally characterized not by ... More About: Social , Syndrome , Difference , Diff
Unique characteristics of Autism
2007-11-02 12:45:00 The best way to learn of the unique cahracteristics of autistic children is to talk to parents who have raised their children with autism. There are so many ways to tailor interaction to help Autism Spectrum Children to integrate into society that it would be difficult to say what works for one child would work ... More About: Unique , Char , Hara
Best activities and/or toys for autistic children
2007-11-02 12:38:00 Q: What are the best activities and/or toys for an autistic child aged 2 1/2 years old? My son is already in early intervention services and I know that every autistic child is different. Just a few things parents have done with their children that they have found to be successful for them. Thanks in ... More About: Children , Toys , Activities
Autism is not the parents’ fault
2007-10-31 09:45:00 The typical autistic children is different form the other disabled children. They seem normal externally. Many of them are really good-looking and talented. So it’s not easy for people to understand their problems inside. They often put the blame on the way their parents raise them. Pare nt s of autistic children currently have high educational background and ... More About: Autism , Fault
How will autistic children function in society
2007-10-30 08:38:00 Q: My son was diagnosed with Autism, age 4, and I’m worried about his future. How will he function in society? I’m trying to have another baby just because I can’t bear the thought of him not having anyone to take care of him once my husband and me are gone. I’m scared for him and ... More About: Society , Children , Function
The effects of Autism on children’S development
2007-10-30 08:26:00 It depends on the severity of the autism. Autism has severe effects most dealing with the inability to communicate or function in normal society. It can slow their speech development, even some motor skills. Autism is not a hobby, its a way of living, without other choice. Autistic children do not show emotion. They see people ... More About: Children , Development , Effects
How many different types of autism are there?
More articles from this author:2007-10-30 05:23:00 Autisn is a name that describes a disease with many different levels of severity. There are several different names used to describe some of the different levels of severity. Technically, there is one diagnosis that is Autism . However, many people refer to the Pervasive Developmental Disorders as disorders on the Autism Spectrum. These include of course Autism, ... More About: Types , Diff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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