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| Do I have an Autism Spectrum Disorder? | 7/21/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I do hope that you don't mind me contacting you. I am an adult with a 17 year old son who is ...
A: I do not diagnose over the internet, however, your description of yourself sounds like you may have ...
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| resperdal for autism/adhd | 7/20/2008 | Celtica |
Q: my son is 8 yrs. old and has been taking Ritalin for 3 yrs.It is not working anymore so we have ...
A: I'm not a medical professional, so I cannot give you reliable information on the side effects of any ...
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| Information | 7/20/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: My son is 6, (almost 7) with high functioning autism. I divorced and remarried. I am looking for ...
A: Number one, be glad his grandparents DO want to be in his life. I have encountered many families ...
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| Destructive toddler, could it be autism? | 7/18/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My nephew, whom I babysit during the week, worries me. He is 18 months and very destructive and ...
A: My suggestion is to download the M-CHAT at: http://www.firstsigns.org/downloads/m-chat.PDF , then we ...
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| autism related to head size in infant | 7/18/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: I am writing to you about my 21/2 month old grandson. He tracks really well, makes great eye ...
A: If large heads run in his genes, that is probably the answer. Hydrocephaly should definitey be ...
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| stereotypy | 7/18/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Roan: I emailed you some months ago about my then 17 month old son who was clearly displaying ...
A: Picking at scabs, eyelids, etc. is common in children with Asperger's syndrome. Of course, I'm not ...
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| autism in 2 year old | 7/17/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My name is Megan and I had a few questions to ask about my 2 year old son. My son seems to be a ...
A: I suggest you download the M-CHAT at: http://www.firstsigns.org/downloads/m-chat.PDF . Score it, and ...
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| Early Warning Signs of Autism | 7/16/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I am just writing as a follow-up to prior questions you had answered for me under this heading for ...
A: Imitation is imitation, however, this really is an area that I need to investigate more. Imitation ...
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| Early Warning Signs of Autism | 7/16/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I am just writing as a follow-up to prior questions you had answered for me under this heading for ...
A: I think my last email got lost in ether-space! So here I go again. She sounds perfectly normal to ...
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| How do I find out without looking crazy? | 7/16/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I recently got custody of my eight year old son...my husband have observed him and it seem that he ...
A: It's hard to say without more data. Download this scale, complete and scan the results emailing them ...
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| headphones | 7/16/2008 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: Would you have a reference or suggestion for some headphones for a young boy with Autism who has ...
A: I agree with your concern that not all sounds are eliminated as your son learns to talk. Listening ...
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| 11.5 month old lagging in Social/Emotional & Language Milestones | 7/15/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: in doing some research related to my son's one year vaccinations, which are coming up in three ...
A: It's o.k. not to "always" respond to name as you described. I'm a little surprised he doe not reach ...
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| 11.5 month old lagging in Social/Emotional & Language Milestones | 7/15/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: in doing some research related to my son's one year vaccinations, which are coming up in three ...
A: I am not hearing anything that worries me. At this age we are looking for socially unresponsive ...
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| 11 month old ? possible autism. | 7/14/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: From day one my husband and i felt she is different somehow to our other children.As a tiny baby she ...
A: Actually your daughter's risk for autism is the same as for any family with no autism in their ...
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| Concerns about my 18 month old | 7/14/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My mother recently expressed concerns about my daughter, and after doing much research, and ...
A: She sounds more like she may have a slight social/communication delay than autism, however, ...
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| What else can I do? | 7/12/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I would like to ask/respond to the previous question asked by the teacher about the violent ...
A: It does sound like you are having a very rough time of it. Much of the behavior problem comes from ...
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| PDD | 7/12/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: Catherine. I would like to thank you for your recent answers to my questions about my recently ...
A: So is everyone else! HFA is usually someone like Dr. Temple Grandin or Stephen Shore, PhD. They had ...
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| My 3 yr old boy | 7/11/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I do hope I am not wasting your time. I seek some advise, although I realise it is very hard without ...
A: You are not wasting my time. Some of his self isolation at school may be due to speech delay, ...
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| 6 year old autistic boy | 7/11/2008 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: I know this is going to be a question that is quite old. I just found this web site. The only ...
A: It's nice that you and your sons teachers are in this journey together. It really helps to feel part ...
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| advice.please Daughter of 6years | 7/10/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: Would you be able to give me some advise. I have a beautifull and truly amazing daughter called Mia ...
A: Your daughter should be tested for an autistic spectrum disorder. Everything you tell me fits into ...
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| My Son Jonah | 7/9/2008 | Celtica |
Q: I am writing to you about my son Jonah. He is now 17 and has had receptive language, communication ...
A: This is not ment as a diagnosis, but your son does indeed sound like a person with Asperger's or HFA ...
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| GG with 3 kids | 7/9/2008 | Celtica |
Q: My husband and I have separated and he has developed a new relationship with a women and her 3 ...
A: I can't really answer this question. For some siblings of autistic kids it can be difficult ...
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| Autism in 18 month old | 7/9/2008 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: From birth, my son avoided our gaze. He never, ever looked at us. Nothing we could do could get ...
A: Iola, I know exactly what it's like when you say your son would nurse then cry for hours then sleep ...
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| My Son - Autism and/or ADHD | 7/7/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: I would be extremely grateful if you are able to advise me in respect of my 17 year old son Jonah. ...
A: At his age, there is no medication I would recommend for the Asperger's. Risperdol is being ...
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| 3 year old Grandson | 7/7/2008 | Trey McGowan |
Q: My 3 year old Grandson has not been diagnosed with autism--other than his pediatrician has suggested ...
A: Joan! My first comment, rather unusually, will be an answer to your *last* sentence: there is ...
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| how to deal with a child with PDDNOS | 7/7/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: My son is 4 almost five.He was diagnosed with PDDNOS when he was 3. We have had him in an early ...
A: You are not doing anything wrong! Don't guilt trip yourself or let anyone else do so. Your son is ...
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| Concerned about 14 month old daughter | 7/7/2008 | Michelle Fattig |
Q: I have a concern. I have a 14 month old daughter. Her sister is 2 1/2 and was diagnosed with PDD-NOS ...
A: My suggestion would be to call your local school district or early childhood group and request a ...
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| My Son - Autism and/or ADHD | 7/6/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: I would be extremely grateful if you are able to advise me in respect of my 17 year old son Jonah. ...
A: Your son is displaying all the classic symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. This is considered a ...
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| worried. | 7/5/2008 | Celtica |
Q: I was watching tv today and saw that a little five year old boy was having a hard time speaking and ...
A: as I said in my disclaimer, I'm not a doctor and I cannot give you a diagnosis. His mother (or even ...
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| lesbian parents, 11 y.o. daughter with Asperger's | 7/3/2008 | Trey McGowan |
Q: My partner and I have been together for about a year and a half. We are planning a wedding, and ...
A: Jay! Ah, the delight of the 'Why?' stage of an Asperger's child. While most of the time, it is like ...
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| Autism and Divorce | 7/3/2008 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: My wife and I have been separated for seven months and are going through a divorce. After I left my ...
A: How heartbreaking for all of you. It sounds like Cody is acting like many young children when ...
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| Could I have undiagnosed ASD? | 7/2/2008 | Paul Johnson |
Q: and I have a few questions becasue I am concerned that I might have ASD. I think i have many of the ...
A: Hey Christina, Thank you for your important question. You are at an age where many, if not most ...
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| Siblings with autism | 7/1/2008 | Trey McGowan |
Q: My question is.....my finace and I just had our baby 12 weeks ago, his older brother is 6 yrs old ...
A: Crystal! Unfortunately, while I wish I could give a solid and simple answer to this one ("Um, 63! ...
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| HELP!!! | 7/1/2008 | Celtica |
Q: I have a 13 year old son that is autistic, but he loves the bathroom. He will sit in the bathroom ...
A: sorry it took so long for me to answer. Your question is a bit difficult to answer. I can only ...
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| Autistic child in a child care setting | 6/30/2008 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: We have a child that is on the spectrum of having autism. He will be entering our preschool room ...
A: Marjorie, it's hard to give a good opinion without knowing more about this child. In general ...
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| stereotypical behavior in 23 month old | 6/29/2008 | Trey McGowan |
Q: I have a 23 month old son who was diagnosed at 18 months with mild pdd. I have an older son (14) ...
A: Teri! I know that it is going to be difficult to hear, but as I'm sure you have been made aware by ...
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| Granson - Autism? | 6/26/2008 | Michelle Fattig |
Q: My grandson is 2 1/2. I am mildly concerned with his speach development and some of his actions. ...
A: Boys can be late in developing speech; however, the AMA does list not putting two or more words ...
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| Bipolar vs Autism | 6/26/2008 | Celtica |
Q: My 13 yr old son was diagnosed with Autism and Bipolar can he have both? What is the difference as ...
A: autistic people, like everyone else, can also suffer from other disorders at the same time, and ...
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| do you think he's autistic? | 6/24/2008 | Michelle Fattig |
Q: First of all, thank you. I have a 20 month old nephew who is just now starting speech therapy ...
A: It sounds as if you have very valid concerns. The following websites may be of benefit: ...
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| toddler not talking. | 6/20/2008 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: Long story short, I have a 19 month old that has a ST, OT, and Dietician and is going to start with ...
A: No, you're right that most kids at a year and a half know the words mommy and daddy and have at ...
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