| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Early Intervention Services Tests | 10/10/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: currently our 4 year old son is being evaluated by the local EIS. He clearly has speech delay for ...
A: It's funny, but I just remembered that I forgot to answer that question on the way to my office. ...
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| Autism and Hitting | 10/10/2008 | Tim Runner |
Q: My son was just diagnosed with High function Autism about 2 weeks ago. He is 3 years old. He also ...
A: Kristi, I don't know what state you are in, but many states have special programs for autistic ...
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| Early Intervention Services Tests | 10/10/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: currently our 4 year old son is being evaluated by the local EIS. He clearly has speech delay for ...
A: He does not sound MR to me. Children who function in the MR range are low across the board, that is, ...
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| Austic Boy's Unfair Treatment by School District | 10/9/2008 | Tim Runner |
Q: My son is 8 and autistic. We live in PA. He's only been to school 3 days since Sept 2. He is ...
A: Tracy, The school's behavior is reprehensible based on what you stated in your question. You have a ...
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| Myself - possible ASD | 10/9/2008 | Sharon A. Mitchell |
Q: I think I have emailed you in the past with respect to my 17 year old son who has just been ...
A: I can understand why the NAS told you they cannot say if you have an ASD or not. This is not ...
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| Early Intervention Services Tests | 10/9/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: currently our 4 year old son is being evaluated by the local EIS. He clearly has speech delay for ...
A: The Mental Retardation (MR) label is a dangerous one. It should NOT be applied until later in life ...
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| Concerned About Autism or Not? | 10/8/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have a little boy who is 22 months old. He has delayed speech which resulted in me putting him in ...
A: Watching the same movie over and over is fairly common to most parents' chagrin! His social anxiety, ...
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| how to cope | 10/8/2008 | Ettina |
Q: I have been throw out of home because behavior problems I live in a salvation army hostel with ...
A: I did some research and found a few things that might help you. Firstly, Tony Attwood (who is an ...
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| What to do about obsessions in Autism/AS? | 10/6/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My 3 year old son was diagnosed with Autism last October. He is very high functioning and I think he ...
A: This is typical of Asperger's syndrome. It will turn into something else in its own time. It gives ...
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| Developmental Delays | 10/6/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Exactly my thoughts, Jim! Back in 1975 if everyone was as oversensitive to childhood development or ...
A: That's great! No, the door thing is not typical of autism. I've seen it in about 5 percent of ...
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| Developmental Delays | 10/5/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Exactly my thoughts, Jim! Back in 1975 if everyone was as oversensitive to childhood development or ...
A: Actually, recent research indicates that 20 percent of typically developing children demonstrate ...
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| Developmental Delays | 10/5/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Exactly my thoughts, Jim! Back in 1975 if everyone was as oversensitive to childhood development or ...
A: You are more than welcome. Just so you know, evEry mother I have seen over the years act just as you ...
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| Imitation Skills at 14 months | 10/5/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Well, the ASQ asks those questions under the heading of "problem solving". So, if it is imitation he ...
A: Yes, we really are hypersensitive to "difference" in children. I did not learn to read until 7 and ...
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| Imitation Skills at 14 months | 10/5/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Well, the ASQ asks those questions under the heading of "problem solving". So, if it is imitation he ...
A: Please forgive my seemingly insensitivity! I just do this all the time, 7 days a week and all summer ...
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| "Problem Solving"/Imitating | 10/5/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: Well, the ASQ asks those questions under the heading of "problem solving". So, if it is imitation he ...
A: It sounds like he does imitate then. You are probably doing this as I type (!) but make an inventory ...
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| 14 month old development | 10/5/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: My son turned 14 months old 2 days ago and I have a few questions and concerns regarding his ...
A: I would not be too quick to dismiss the door thing. He should be pointing by 15 months. How is his ...
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| High Functioning ASD daughter | 10/4/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: My daughter is six years old and was diagnosed with ASD three years ago. She is very high ...
A: Angry outbursts are common in ASD kids. I'm not saying they are acceptable, but it comes with the ...
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| autism | 10/4/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: hi my son is 2yr ana 3months he cannot talk only mama dada he seems obsessed with certain things ...
A: Please know I cannot diagnose over the internet. I have experienced these narrow range of interests ...
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| how to cope | 10/4/2008 | Ettina |
Q: I have been throw out of home because behavior problems I live in a salvation army hostel with ...
A: Oh, what a tough situation to be in. Firstly, remember that it's not your fault you were kicked out. ...
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| working with autism | 10/3/2008 | Michelle Fattig |
Q: I'm not a parent of an autistic child but I am a therapeutic day treatment counselor in an ...
A: What I would suggest is a functional behavioral analysis to include sensory profile in order to ...
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| Signs of Autism? | 10/3/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: my son is 20 months old and he seems to show signs of slow development and odd behaviors/habits. I ...
A: Please keep in mind I do not diagnose over the internet. Your son does show signs of mild autism, ...
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| I'm scared. :( | 9/30/2008 | Paul Johnson |
Q: . but i have another problem too and need your advice.. Well Sometimes i act like a baby cus it ...
A: Rachel, I'm not sure what is the problem with me communicating with you. The only thing you were ...
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| where to start | 9/30/2008 | Trey McGowan |
Q: My son is 8 now and since he began school his teachers have all told me that he has a hard time ...
A: Sandra! You ask me, 'where do I start?'. Unfortunately, my answer to that would generally be to ...
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| Autistic Markers in 11 month old? | 9/29/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have an extremely active son who will be 11 months old in two days. I was a little concerned about ...
A: The only researched based marker at this age is "failure to orient to name being called." I have ...
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| Autistic violent outbursts - how to handle | 9/29/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I have a 4.5 year old son who is on the autistic spectrum. He really was making a lot of progress, ...
A: This all sound fairly common for children this age on the spectrum. Please, do NOT use physical ...
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| I'm scared. :( | 9/29/2008 | Paul Johnson |
Q: . but i have another problem too and need your advice.. Well Sometimes i act like a baby cus it ...
A: Hey Rachel, Your follow up question is a fair one. I am trying to convey to you that A.S. and ...
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| I'm scared :( | 9/29/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: syndrome.. but i have another problem too and need your advice.. Well Sometimes i act like a baby ...
A: This sounds like "regression." Regression is a coping process. If what we are doing today does not ...
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| Social Interaction | 9/27/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: At what age should a child start playing with other children? When do they move from parallel play ...
A: At this age there is a VERY wide window of what is considered "normal" or average in all areas of ...
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| Social Interaction | 9/27/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: At what age should a child start playing with other children? When do they move from parallel play ...
A: Please remember, I cannot diagnose over the internet. It's hard to tell at this age if your son has ...
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| I'm scared. :( | 9/27/2008 | Paul Johnson |
Q: . but i have another problem too and need your advice.. Well Sometimes i act like a baby cus it ...
A: Hey Rachel, Thank you for yourt important question. The urge to act as a baby and Asperger's ...
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| Behavior changes in autistic daughter | 9/25/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: My daughter is 6 and was diagnosed with PDD at the age of 2. Last year right after she turned 5 she ...
A: Epilepsy is, as I'm sure they have told you, more common in children on the autistic spectrum. I ...
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| My 18 month twin boy | 9/25/2008 | Trey McGowan |
Q: I have 18month twin boys. While twin A is very social and demanding all the attention twin B is ...
A: Amilats! What do I think? I think that I am not a doctor, as I have said before many times in the ...
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| My 18 month twin boy | 9/25/2008 | Michelle Fattig |
Q: I have 18month twin boys. While twin A is very social and demanding all the attention twin B is ...
A: If you have worries about Autism, a nice screener for you to print out and provide to your child's ...
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| IEP for Autism | 9/23/2008 | Catherine Ridenour |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old son with autism. He started at Macomb Intermediate Schools when he was 2 ...
A: Most likely, your son will get services from "resource" specialists who assist the classroom ...
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| aggressive child | 9/23/2008 | Michelle Fattig |
Q: My so is 9 yrs. old, and was diagnosed with PDD/NOS at 7 yrs. old. He was having difficulty in ...
A: Sensory processing difficulties are often a part of PDD/ASD, and can contribute greatly to meltdowns ...
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| Homework | 9/23/2008 | Trey McGowan |
Q: My nine year old nephew is struggling horribly with homework, he'll sit for hours and do nothing. No ...
A: Bobbie! If I could get just a little more information on your son's level of autism, or if he's ...
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| toilet traing | 9/23/2008 | Celtica |
Q: have you tryed out side or try painting the toliet different colour Please also be aware that I'm a ...
A: yes, probably painting the toilet a different color might help *some* people with autism. They might ...
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| I have an autist teenager | 9/22/2008 | Ettina |
Q: she is autistic. i live with my husband and 2 older kids. My dather Michelle is not a little girl ...
A: Here is a link you might find helpful. It annoys me because as usual they assume everyone has sexual ...
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| Could my child be autistic? | 9/22/2008 | James Michael Roan |
Q: I've battled with this for a few months... My son Matt is attending a Montessori preschool. Today, ...
A: I'm purely speculating here and NOT diagnosing. Usually, echolalia occurs as both a natural aspect ...
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| My son 4 yrs borderline AS | 9/21/2008 | Celtica |
Q: I am looking for some solutions for discipline. I have a 4 year old boy, being watched for poss. ...
A: I don't know much about educating a child, so I'm probably not the best person to ask. You should ...
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