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Hello, my son Joshua is 7 years old and was diagnosed with autism at 3, he is non verbal, not potty trained, and rarely understands things when told, there has not been anyone who has been able to reach him or help him this far, is there anything or anyone you can recommend that might be able to help my son?
Hey Jennifer,
Thank You for your important question.
There are many techniques offered for the treatment of Autism.
One of the most cited techniques is the behavioral program called the ABA model. It is important to take your time and make sure you are able to give to your child what he can best respond to. He can be connected to please do not give up. There are those out there that may know ht best way to "touch" your child just keep trying and most of all never stop believing that a connection will one day be made.
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Answers by Expert:
Paul Johnson
Expertise
All questions regarding late diagnosis (Adults with Asperger's Or othe ASD's). Spirituality and ASD, Relationships, How our minds work, Adolescent development with AS and Self Definition as an Autistic culture.
Experience
Diagnosed with AS at age of 47, countless expereinces related to AS.
Journalist and highly self reflective. Two degrees in Psychology.
Conducting two Adult with Asperger's groups. Writer and lecturer in the area.
Organizations
Toastmasters
Autism Society of Minnesota
Loft center for writers
Publications
Double Dutch in the Nile Garden-Collection of poetry book 1996
Numerous articles
The Love Book-Unpublished
No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished
Education/Credentials
High school diploma-Abraham Lincoln Brooklyn New York
Undergraduate City College of New York B.A. PSYCHOLOGY
Graduate school University of Minnesota M.A. Counseling Psychology
Awards and Honors
Volunteer of the years-Mayors Award New York City 1980
Unsung hero in community-Minneapolis 2000
Community service award 2006.
Past/Present Clients
Many
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