| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Fine Motor Delay | 11/20/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: Is fine motor delay a sign of autism? My friend's daughter is 13 months old. Her pediatrician has ...
A: It certainly changes the picture. If I were in your friend's shoes I would wait another few months. ...
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| diagnosis | 11/19/2009 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: My son just turned four and has very poor communication skills. He does not initiate conversation ...
A: Just based on what you have described here, I would not say that this necessarily points to autism, ...
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| Fine Motor Delay | 11/18/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: Is fine motor delay a sign of autism? My friend's daughter is 13 months old. Her pediatrician has ...
A: Many people with autism have fine motor delays, but a fine motor delay alone certainly does NOT ...
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| Educating an Extremely Aggressive, Self-Injurous Autistic Child | 11/15/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: My three year old is extremely agressive and prone to violent outbursts. He is both self-injurous ...
A: You need to contact the elementary school that serves children in your area. You need to tell them ...
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| Planning a visit from autistic adult | 11/15/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Since my brother-in-law passed away a few months ago, his wife has been grieving, cooped up inside ...
A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
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| Bullying and Stealing | 11/14/2009 | Paul Johnson |
Q: Several years ago my now 13 year old son was given the label of PDD-NOS through difficulties with ...
A: Hey Cara, Thank you for you interesting and challenging question. It does appear that your son is ...
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| autism | 11/13/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Our grandson is about 6 and should be getting booster shots. We do have 2 grand babies (from another ...
A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
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| Are self-discipline and good memory integral parts of autism? | 11/13/2009 | Ettina |
Q: I'm 23 and it came to my mind this year, that I (and possibly my mother and brother) can have some ...
A: It's not really possible to diagnose someone over the internet, but most likely you are on the ...
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| behavior problems | 11/10/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My son is 8 and is High-functioning. He goes to a school for children with autism; and is a class ...
A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
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| 6 month old - too early for ASD diagnosis? | 11/10/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have a 6 month old baby boy that I am concerned is showing signs of autism. I know it may still be ...
A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
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| Is it too early for ASD diagnosis for 6 month old?? | 11/10/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: I have a 6 month old baby boy that I am concerned is showing signs of autism. I know it may still be ...
A: When someone you are close to is affected by autism, it is natural to be afraid that your own child ...
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| Any Truth to Movement Analysis for early autism diagnosis? | 11/10/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: I have a 6 month old baby boy that I am concerned is showing signs of autism. I know it may still ...
A: Sorry, I am not familiar with the study. However, there are certain things that a baby who is 6 ...
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| delayed speech concern | 11/9/2009 | Trey McGowan |
Q: My only son is going to be 4 in February. He is a very loving, happy and confidant child. a week ago ...
A: Erum! To be quite honest, I'm not sure what you're asking of me. Your child is obviously getting ...
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| PPD NOS | 11/8/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My 15 year old son just got the diagnosis of PPD NOS. I want to know if I should get him further ...
A: Getting a diagnosis is sometimes a huge relief and sometimes it's simply hard to bear. Please keep ...
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| what is my first step in having my son diagnosed? | 11/8/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have three year old triplets, two boys and a girl. The boys have been in early intervention for ...
A: "Please keep in mind that at no time am I diagnosing anything nor am I ruling out any potential ...
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| Help for my Nephew | 11/8/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: Mr. Runner, my brother has an autistic son-my nephews mother has just pasted away and my brother has ...
A: You need to have your nephew assessed by the school he will attend (if he goes to public school). He ...
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| Aspergers in my 6yr old | 11/7/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My six year old daughter has been tentatively diagnosed with aspergers, and has recently begun ...
A: Please keep in mind that at no time am I diagnosing anything nor am I ruling out any potential ...
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| concerns about 7 month old | 11/5/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have a baby who is about to turn seven months old. I am concerned that he is showing early signs ...
A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
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| help | 11/5/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My son was diagnosed with autism he has alot of behaviors that i am wondering if there related to ...
A: Yes. All those things you mention are typical of young children with autism. Your son isn't doing ...
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| appropriate education | 11/5/2009 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: I have a 12 year old son with autism, and I'm having difficulty knowing if his current placement in ...
A: Good evening Missy, The move from elementary to middle school can be scary, can't it? Sometimes ...
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| Concerns about 7 month old baby | 11/4/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: I have a baby who is about to turn seven months old. I am concerned that he is showing early signs ...
A: From a speech perspective, making vowel sounds are good. We call this cooing. Babbling comes in ...
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| I forgot to mention | 11/3/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: There's a thing I forgot to mention in the previous letter which is, he seems to understand ...
A: That's great!! He reminds me a lot of my son. You should also teach him things to help himself like ...
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| 15 year old Autistic brother can't talk | 11/2/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: I'm Easel and my brother's name is Prithul who had been diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years ...
A: I have found a talking machine for your brother. It will be donated to you. It will help your ...
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| Help | 11/2/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Hey James I have recently been told that i have aspergers as well as being told im dyselixa im 23 ...
A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
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| behavior | 11/2/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: I have a 10yr old son with autism. His behavior has gotten out of control. He would for no reason ...
A: I understand that medication is always the last resort, so here is what I would recommend: 1. Take ...
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| Autism in toddlers | 11/1/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My problem is that I think our 3 y/o grandson is starting to demonstrate symptoms of Aspergers ...
A: Please keep in mind that at no time am I diagnosing anything nor am I ruling out any potential ...
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| Asperger's Minus One | 10/31/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: In the process of being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder two years ago, I was told by the ...
A: Please keep in mind that at no time am I diagnosing anything nor am I ruling out any potential ...
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| Could this be aspergers? | 10/31/2009 | Trey McGowan |
Q: My husband was concerned with my sons development from very early on. I can recall him questioning ...
A: Christina! You're asking me 'Could this be Asperger's'. However, I have a feeling that the question ...
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| Is my son autistic? | 10/30/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My 3 year old son has not yet started speaking in full sentences. He uses meaningful words and short ...
A: I can understand that you are worried. Usually, autism is a lifelong issue. However, many ...
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| Is this a form of Autism? | 10/30/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: my boyfriend has a 3 year old little girl who I believe has a learning disability or a form of ...
A: How wonderful that you have taken the time to write about your boyfriend's daughter. Not being able ...
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| expressive speech | 10/30/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My son is 28mth & has about 40 words (sounds) and a handful of 2 word phrases like All-done, bye bye ...
A: I think I have an issue with the way therapy is being handled. Are they trying to get him to ...
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| PDD-nos & personal hygiene | 10/29/2009 | Paul Johnson |
Q: My son is 13 going on 14 and has PDD-nos. Since he was very young , we taught him good hygiene ...
A: Hey Karen. This is a common question among many parents of ASD children. I do not know of any ...
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| behavior | 10/28/2009 | Ettina |
Q: I work with a student who has autism and is non verbal. Quite often at school this student will ...
A: Well, there's a couple of possibilities. Firstly, the obvious one, is that he might want to go ...
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| Nephew with "probably autism" | 10/28/2009 | Trey McGowan |
Q: my nephew is 3 1/2 yrs old, he's communication skills are very limited, he does not make a full ...
A: Rachel! If you are concerned about your child, the best place that you can take him is to his ...
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| Education or Not | 10/28/2009 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ...
A: I can see your husband's point in wanting his son to be responsible, hold down a job and work ...
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| 2 year old Aspergers or just normal toddler behavior? | 10/28/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I am concerned my 2 year old may have Aspergers - most of the symptoms I read about describe him ...
A: This is a hard one. These behaviors that you have described occur in Asperger's syndrome (AS)and can ...
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| Education or Not | 10/27/2009 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ...
A: There are so many things involved in living away from home, aren't there? Even think about taking ...
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| 2 year old Aspergers or just normal toddler behavior? | 10/27/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I am concerned my 2 year old may have Aspergers - most of the symptoms I read about describe him ...
A: Please understand that I do not, at any time, attempt to diagnose or rule out a diagnosis or ...
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| Is my son autistic? | 10/27/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My 3 year old son has not yet started speaking in full sentences. He uses meaningful words and short ...
A: I am not allowed to diagnose autism, but I can give you my impressions: Since your son is not ...
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| Education or Not | 10/26/2009 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ...
A: What a worry for you. It's a lot harder when a child grows up, when so much is no longer under your ...
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