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| my twin sons behaviour | 7/8/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: I have twin boys age 2 who do not speak, make slight sounds, try to show me what they want be ...
A: Have your children been formally diagnosed with autism? For communication, I highly recommend ...
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| Somethings not right ?? | 7/7/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My 3 1/2 year old grandson is displaying characteristics that are concerning me. He has always been ...
A: It always amazes me how Grandmas are often the first one's to pick up that something is not right. ...
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| autism | 7/7/2009 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: My 27 month old at times speaks quite clearly in 5 or 6 word sentences - but the next thing you ...
A: The best answer is maybe. Two year old people live in their own world part of the time. It can be ...
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| Twenty Month Old - Autism Spectrum Question | 7/6/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Dr. Roan – I have a twenty month old son. We became concerned after he stopped saying 3-4 words ...
A: I do not diagnose either. There is always the slim chance your son has a very high functioning form ...
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| autism | 7/6/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My granddaughter is 13 months old. She screams all the time. She doesn't say any words either. ...
A: Out of the 10 questions I asked, your answers revealed another 5-6 possible red flags. So to add ...
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| Eating | 7/5/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: We are raising our grandson who was diagnosed with autism last oct. We are now going through eating ...
A: First of all, how old is your grandson? I am guessing since he was recently diagnosed, probably ...
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| autism | 7/5/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My granddaughter is 13 months old. She screams all the time. She doesn't say any words either. ...
A: The answer to your question is Yes, it could mean autism as not talking, hyperactivity and screaming ...
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| Step-parent to autism | 7/4/2009 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: My step son is almost 9. He talks, sometimes and very quietly. He is very very good with math. He ...
A: I have had letters from other step-parents and they mention some of the same feelings and problems, ...
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| Stims | 7/3/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My 12 month old son does a sort of wrist and finger twisting with has hand about 6 inches from his ...
A: Well, lets watch him closely for the next 3-4 months. Now is the time that he would normally start ...
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| iep. testing | 7/3/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: I don't know what to do now. My daughter was diagnosed by the school with autism, because they said ...
A: You need to have your daughter's doctor put in writing his diagnosis, including the fact that he ...
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| Asperger's? | 7/3/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My son is 7 years old. He will be 8 in September. He performs well in school, as far as academics ...
A: One of the hardest things is searching for answers. It's really tough when you feel that your child ...
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| Stims | 7/3/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My 12 month old son does a sort of wrist and finger twisting with has hand about 6 inches from his ...
A: To answer your question-that behavior by itself-no. But it is an unusual behavior. Does he do ...
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| 24 month old conversations | 7/2/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My daughter is 24 months old. She is very verbal - probably knows over 250+ words and talks in ...
A: She sounds fine to me, but to better settle your fears I suggest you download the M-CHAT and score ...
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| Doctors Not Sure of Diagnosis. | 7/1/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: Hey,My boy is 3 years of age, hav delayed speech but can sing a whole stanza copied from television ...
A: Many people with a diagnosis of autism also have sensory integration dysfunction and are hyperactive ...
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| Autism, Sensory Intergration Dyfunction or... | 7/1/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: I have 3 year old boy who has delay in speech and the doctors thought of the above diagnosis, His ...
A: Though I am not able to diagnose, I agree with your doctors. Your son is exhibiting characteristics ...
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| Autism | 7/1/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have a three year boy diagnised with mild autism (and goes for SI therapy). I am worried since ...
A: I'm sorry, this is completely outside my training and experience. A physician should be better able ...
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| appetite - protein intake | 7/1/2009 | Celtica |
Q: My 5-year old boy has autism and is a very finicky eater. I'm worried he's not getting enough ...
A: first, here's a list of good protein sources: ...
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| Autism | 6/30/2009 | Celtica |
Q: I just read a thread about autism, between you and some lady call Sheryl about her son and her ...
A: I've been looking through my past answers but couldn't find a question from a person called Sheryl ...
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| My 13 1/2 mo old baby showing distressing signs... | 6/30/2009 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: I am desperately looking for someone's opinion, my pediatrician waved me off today. My son turned ...
A: Good morning, Amanda. I'm a big believer in mothers' instincts. In your case especially, your ...
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| relationships and attachment to both real and fake people. | 6/28/2009 | Trey McGowan |
Q: myself and one of my friends are both autistic (i do not know which particular class i am and i ...
A: James! While I can't guarantee that this is, indeed, related to autism, I can think of a few ...
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| AS or SID? | 6/27/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My son (10) was diagnosed with Aspergers 4 years ago. My daughter is almost 6 and as a baby nursed ...
A: I'm sure you've heard the expression, "If you've met one child with autism, then you've met one ...
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| How early can you detect autism? | 6/25/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: My granddaughter is 4 months old and acts very different that any baby I have ever been around. You ...
A: Lauri, Most publications by doctors indicate that a child must be about 2 years old before a ...
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| Brother's behavior | 6/25/2009 | Paul Johnson |
Q: I've just spent a couple of 24/7 days with my brother who is 58. I'm 60. He is now retired from a ...
A: Hey Dee, I see you have a follow up question. It is virtually the same as the first question. The ...
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| Diagnosing developmental disorders | 6/25/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My 4 yr old grandson is unable to speak in an intelligible manner. A course of speech therapy does ...
A: Your assessment is correct that your grandson should have an evaluation. It sounds like your ...
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| Help! | 6/25/2009 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: I have a 5 yr old child who has been diagnosed with high function autism. How can I teach her to ...
A: We all have to find our own way with our children, autistic or not. It sounds like you are ...
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| we are wondering if my great grandchild is autistic or hearing impaired? | 6/24/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My great grandson displays some signs that may point to autism. He jumps. he likes to line up his ...
A: I agree with you that it would not be fair to label your grandson in any way when he is trying to ...
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| Help! | 6/24/2009 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: I have a 5 yr old child who has been diagnosed with high function autism. How can I teach her to ...
A: Sharing does not come easily to autistic spectrum people. The root of this is that they have no ...
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| Speech and Autism | 6/23/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My son is 4 1/2 with autism diagnosis at age 2. He did have a handful of words prior to 2, then it ...
A: I think that the prompt method is working to increase verbal behaviors, which is good, but not doing ...
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| Speech and Autism | 6/22/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: My son is 4 1/2 with autism diagnosis at age 2. He did have a handful of words prior to 2, then it ...
A: I'm not much for therapy that just focuses on getting a child to repeat words when he doesn't use it ...
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| Agressive 8yo w/Autism | 6/20/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: I have an 8yo boy with autism who has aggression issues. He was diagnosed at 2yo and has had good ...
A: Holly, It sounds like you're in a really tough predicament. You obviously know your stuff. You've ...
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| Adderall XR and Angression | 6/19/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: Do you know of any correlation of Adderall increasing aggression in male adolescents? My 12 year old ...
A: I haven't ever seen a study that relates to a correlation between Adderall and aggression. However, ...
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| 2 year old evaluated but i am not sure | 6/19/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: My youngest son of 5 is just 2 and says 5 words that i can understand. He makes sounds w/inflection ...
A: I think we should always pay attention to our instincts. I'm certainly not implying that your son ...
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| Concerned about 20 month old | 6/18/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: I am concerned that my child may have a mild form of autism. His speech seems delayed, or everyone ...
A: It sounds like your son is very smart. He might not be talking a lot but he certainly understands. ...
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| behaviour problems | 6/18/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: my grandson who is 5 seems to behave antisocially and at the moment is awaiting assessment for ...
A: I know this must be a very emotional time. It's very difficult waiting when you feel something is ...
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| new grandaughter | 6/18/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: my new baby grandaughter is just 10 days old but doesn't like it when we touch her, she stars ...
A: It's way too early to detect any signs of autism in a baby that's just 10 days old. I realize that ...
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| 4 yr old follow up | 6/18/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I am writing to follow up on my original question from 12-30-07 "spinning objects all the time". He ...
A: It sounds like he is doing really well. If you like I can email you the Childhood Asperger's ...
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| behaviour | 6/18/2009 | Valerie Herskowitz |
Q: my grandson who is 5 is awaiting assessment for autistic spectre disorder however his behaviour is ...
A: Oh yes. There are many things that you can do!! Just getting a diagnosis doesn't do anything to help ...
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| Worried about 23 month old son. | 6/16/2009 | Jene Aviram |
Q: Two months ago I had my son evaluated by my state's early intervention program because I was worried ...
A: I can see that you are a very diligent mom. I know it's hard not to worry but I have to say that ...
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| financial resources for autistic child attending college | 6/16/2009 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have been informed by many individuals that having a autistic child and classified as ...
A: Resources will vary from school to school. Some schools have special support and/or accommodations ...
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| what do you think my son has | 6/12/2009 | Paul Johnson |
Q: My son Joshua is 18 in December from the age of 3 was diagnosed as having speech difficulties and ...
A: Hey Tracy Thank you for your important question. I find it ironic that you see it a problem that ...
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