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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Asperger Syndrome- What are the initial steps | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: I stay in India. My son aged 5 years has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndorme. He has problems in ... A: I know how hard it is to accept. Take it one step at a time. This website services is not structured ... | |
| Asperger Syndrome- What are the initial steps | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I stay in India. My son aged 5 years has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndorme. He has problems in ... A: I think you have taken the first steps: diagnosis and looking into OT. By the way, the OT will also ... | |
| 11.5 weeks baby not smiling | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: My baby girl was born at exactly 37 weeks. Since birth she seems to be a cry baby and very irritable ... A: I really don't know. I would suggest that you have her checked by a pediatric gastroenterologist if ... | |
| 11.5 weeks baby not smiling | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: My baby girl was born at exactly 37 weeks. Since birth she seems to be a cry baby and very irritable ... A: It may be a little early to worry about anything developmentally, but I would bring her to see a ... | |
| Can a adult get autism? | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Many thanks for your help. The son of a friend of mine began to show symptons of autism about 20. ... A: You are correct that to be a diagnosis of autism, it has to have developed by the age of 3. So ... | |
| Unsure about what to do next | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have written to you before regarding my daughter in regards to my concerns about her development. ... A: I know that it can be quite confusing to have a doctor not give you an autism diagnosis while she is ... | |
| autism diagnosis | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I have written before regarding my son who is now three and has an appointment at the communication ... A: As you know, I am not allowed to diagnosis any medical issue, and therefore, cannot tell you whether ... | |
| best treatment for austim | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: my name is Janelle. I am working on a research project about art therapy as an intervention for ... A: There really isn't a best treatment for autism. There are so many options. Every child will need ... | |
| Baby not cooing and has limited eye contact | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I really need your help. My daughter is 4 months old and acts exactly as in the email below. I ... A: No-she hasn't If your baby is only 4 months old, I wouldn't worry too much, however, getting the ... | |
| concerned | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: i have gone and got a referral to see a professional in my home town but they have put him on a non ... A: I would elevate the urgency. Your son is displaying several red flags for a developmental delay. No ... | |
| Could it be autism - 15 month old? | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: My son is a happy 15 month old. However, he is delayed in gesturing. He still does not wave, clap ... A: Sorry for not answering sooner. I just received the email. Hi Flo First of all, I am very glad ... | |
| sensory issues | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: We are currently awaiting an appointment in jan for possible autism diognosis. My son is three and ... A: From the information that you are describing, it does appear that your son has sensory processing ... | |
| Autism and communication | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a son 8 yrs. old. He is still non verbal but understands to most of our conversation. He is ... A: I would recommend that you get him so some sort of device that has pictures on it to help him ... | |
| 9m old bad with his hands? | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm the mother of 4 kids 2 boys a girl, then a baby boy. My eldest son who is 6 has HFA and is ... A: No-I don't think you are being too oversensitive. You have 3 other children with some sort of ... | |
| 16 1/2 Month Old Has Forgets Old Words | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: we have keeps a "word book" of things my son has learned. And have come to realize that he only ... A: I am going to recommend that you go and get a speech evaluation for him. The two things that are ... | |
| 3yr 4 month old granddaughter | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I am concerned about my granddaughter, She can not speak words with out slurring them together and ... A: It appears that autism is nothing new for your family, so I am sure that you know the red flags that ... | |
| Delayed pincer grasp | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Our son is 12 months old and is having problems developing his pincer grasp. He has seen the health ... A: Whenever a child is possibly showing some signs of a delay, it is always best to get it checked out ... | |
| 2 yr old possible signs but not sure | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: My son is now about 27 months. He makes eye contact...interacts with other children...plays hat his ... A: Off the top of my head, I wouldn't say autism, but something more like a speech delay and ... | |
| signs of autism | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 15 months also saying no words she passed the hearing test, and doesn't like big ... A: I can't tell you if it is autism as I am not allowed to diagnose, but it does seem like she is quite ... | |
| Autism | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Some people say that hermits may in fact have Aspeger/Autism. What do you think? A: Traditionally, people that are hermits are people that like to be alone. There are many reasons that ... | |
| autism and pretend play.follow up question | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Could you please advise on the question of pretend play.My son appears to meet all the diagnostic ... A: Actually the diagnosis of autism is made on only 3 criterion: 1. Has to have started before the age ... | |
| Autism | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a three year old boy who I am quite worried about in terms of his speech and how he interacts ... A: Things are not quite right and he is certainly not speaking appropriately. I would most definitely ... | |
| Does my 7 mnth old have autism? | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: my name is Noora, I am a mother of 3 kids, 2 boys ages 3 and 2 and a 7 month old baby girl. My two ... A: Your daughter certainly needs to be followed carefully since she has two siblings with autism. It ... | |
| Does my nephew have autism? | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: this is a topic that has been bothering me for some time, i worry that something is wrong with my ... A: You are very astute. Yes there are red flags there: the speech is certainly an issue, the ... | |
| 3.3 year old displaying possible autism symptoms | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: My son is 3.3 year old and I am writing because he displays some symptoms that I find abnormal: -not ... A: I do think that your son is displaying some questionable behaviors for his age. With his history of ... | |
| my 11 month old baby | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: hi my 11 month old baby is starting or is howing signs of autism he does not sit up does not know ... A: If your baby is not sitting up or crawling or walking, there is more going on than autism. Usually ... | |
| eye contact. follow up question | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I have asked questions before regarding my son who is now 34 months. The doctor at the child ... A: Though I know your friends are having a hard time accepting the diagnosis, they are wrong. Not all ... | |
| Developmental delays | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: My little boy just turned one and his pediatrician is concerned. My son babbled, mostly gagaga, ... A: Some children are diagnosed with autism at 12 months, but that is unusual. since he qualified with ... | |
| Why does my son slap his face? | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with this question. I have a two-year-old son. Even though was ... A: Here is the bigHow late is he in his speech. In other words, is he talking? What exactly is his ... | |
| child with autism-self hitting | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 12 years old. She has been hitting herself on her right thigh and on her head when ... A: Something is setting her off. It's really common for our kids to start self abuse around that age. ... | |
| Does my child have autism? | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: Well there's a lot to say...My child is 4 right now but from a young age has had trouble talking ... A: though I am unable to diagnose, your child does appear to have several red flags that point to a ... | |
| Possible signs of autism? | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I am a bit concerned about my nephew. He turned 2 this week. I see him at least once every week and ... A: Yes-there is a cause for concern. His language is low for his age. Also, the fact that he gets stuck ... | |
| imaginative play | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: It is likely my son will recieve a diagnosis for autism. He is awaiting diagnosis. He is coming up ... A: The reason we call it a spectrum disorder is that there are so many varying degrees of the issue. ... | |
| No eye contact while being held | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I am so lost and confused. My son is receiving early intervention because of a receptive and ... A: I am most concerned about the language delay. No babbling-be sure to have his hearing checked! If ... | |
| autism and interaction | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have written before regarding my little boy who is now 32 months old. At present he has no ... A: I do feel that your son has a lot of red flags that would lead me to be concerned about him having ... | |
| No eye contact while being held | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I am so lost and confused. My son is receiving early intervention because of a receptive and ... A: You didn't mention how old your son is, but I am guessing around 16 months? So I am assuming that ... | |
| Two questions about Aspergers. | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Can you give an explanation one that i can understand about what impaired emotional/social ... A: No-I can't say that. Number one-I am not allowed to diagnose and secondly, I am only responding to ... | |
| Two questions about Aspergers. | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Can you give an explanation one that i can understand about what impaired emotional/social ... A: Do you feel badly when someone is sad? Do you actually have a feeling in your body of sadness even ... | |
| Help with 11 month old-does this sound like autism? | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 11 months old a couple days ago. For a few months I have been growing ... A: Actually, you said in your first note: "but now, for the past week or so, all she has been saying is ... | |
| Help with 11 month old-does this sound like autism? | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 11 months old a couple days ago. For a few months I have been growing ... A: Yes-it is possible that someone can have a speech delay and not be on the spectrum. Right now, she ... | |
| 9 year old son that will not kiss his mom | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My son was just diagnosed with autism, due to behavior challenges. He is highly functioning, ... A: People with autism often have sensory issues that cause them to have problems with things such as ... | |
| Two questions about Aspergers. | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: Can you give an explanation one that i can understand about what impaired emotional/social ... A: Are you unable to feel empathy for someone? Do you have difficulty understanding other people's ... | |
| 3 year old, does not make eye contact or talk | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: My 3 yr old daughter does not make eye contact and does not talk. Is this a sign of autism. What do ... A: Though as a speech pathologist I am not allowed to diagnose autism, the fact that your daughter is ... | |
| Concerns for my 18 month old daughter | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I know that you can't give a diagnosis online but I was just looking for some validation that I am ... A: I am a speech pathologist and therefore am not allowed to diagnose autism, however, I can tell you ... | |
| What to watch for | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: My 8 month old daughter is not really making noises. She does smile and get excited, but no noise ... A: By this age, your daughter really should be cooing and babbling. Cooing begins around 4 months and ... | |
| 9 month boy does not imitate and communicate | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: My son is 9 months old. In most respects he’s doing great, but there are things I’m worried about. ... A: Because he is babbling, I'm not that concerned yet. You should be vigilant to be sure he continues ... | |
| autism | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I have written before regarding my 2 and a half year old son who displays many signs of autism, ... A: I can't comment on your son's speech and language skills, but since he sees a speech pathologist, I ... | |
| 10.5 month old behavior | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my 10.5 month old sons behavior. His daycare and the people that see ... A: Over focusing and not coming when his name is called can be a sign of a problem but I wouldn't get ... | |
| 10.5 month old behavior | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my 10.5 month old sons behavior. His daycare and the people that see ... A: I hope to put your thoughts at ease. I agree with your daycare people. He seems to be doing well. ... | |
| Mensuration with 10yr old austitic daughter | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: Oh dear I'm at my wits ends with my 10yr old daughter (Monique) who has autism and is non verbal for ... A: Whether your daughter is having a period now and not another one for a couple of years, you are ... | |
| Could I be Autistic? | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been wondering for a while whether or not it is possible that i could be mildly autistic and ... A: Though I am not allowed to diagnose (only doctors and psychologists can do that), it does appear ... | |
| Communication change | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm writing out of concern for my 16 month old son. He is healthy, very mobile, and very 'vocal' in ... A: Usually we do associate regression in language with autism or seizure disorders like Landau Kleffner ... | |
| Communication change | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I'm writing out of concern for my 16 month old son. He is healthy, very mobile, and very 'vocal' in ... A: I would be concerned. Not so much about autism as he seems to have good understanding of language ... | |
| my son | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: My son is two years old next week. He fails 6 questions on the M-chat (questions 2,5,6,7,15 and 17). ... A: I don't know whether or not your son has autism, but he does appear to be language delayed, so I ... | |
| social skills, conversation skills | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: My son is autistic and is 13 years old and is in a special needs classroom in Middle School. He ... A: I agree with you! Usually, it is the protocol to work on a social skill in a therapy environment ... | |
| autism | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a two and a half year old son and became concerned about him quite early on. As a baby he ... A: Yes-I would concur with your speech therapist, and it would be a good idea to go see someone for ... | |
| 3 year old - ASD | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has just turned 3 and she is on the ASD scale. But it will be awhile yet before we can ... A: Usually, this allexperts question answering service is limited to direct questions that we can ... | |
| Son looks at pornography online | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have an 19 year old son, who has Asperger's syndrome. Recently I'd discovered he'd been looking at ... A: Doesn't sound like pornography to me. Seems just like he is enjoying looking at pretty women in a ... | |
| My 12 autistic son pools saliva and won't swallow | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: I came across a very similar problem while searching on pooling of saliva and autism, and you were ... A: Oh my! This is so autism, if you know what I mean. Other parents have no idea what we go through, do ... | |
| 11-month old with possible autism concerns | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: My son will be 11 months old on Friday, and I am worried about some activities/symptoms of autism he ... A: I am reading a book right now that talks about intuition and how important it is. So, as a mom, you ... | |
| Dr. Michael Goldberg and the Goldberg method | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I recently came across a book on Amazon by Michael Goldberg who is a board certified pediatrician ( ... A: Though I haven't ever heard of the Dr Goldberg treatment plan, I did check out his website and order ... | |
| 17 yr old with aspergers | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have fought hard for a diagnosis of Aspergers he is currently in a group home and was diagnosed at ... A: I really don't know as I would need a lot more info to figure it out. I would start by taking him to ... | |
| 17 month old autism concern | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: Let me start by saying I am a huge worrier and worked in the early intervention field for 7 years. ... A: Nothing I would worry about. He may be a little sensitive to certain stimuli, but some kids are. He ... | |
| Confused about almost 3 year old | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 34 month old little boy and I have just come to the realization that he has ALOT of the red ... A: He may have apraxia or dyspraxia as part of the bigger picture, but you wouldn't treat him or label ... | |
| Confused about almost 3 year old | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 34 month old little boy and I have just come to the realization that he has ALOT of the red ... A: I'm glad you are going to see the neurologist as it does appear that your son is showing a lot of ... | |
| Autism in 19 month old boy | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have two boys, my first is 7 and my second is 19 months old. Our toddler does not speak a word and ... A: At the least, he is speech-delayed. It's hard to know whether he is in the autism spectrum from the ... | |
| Son wants to be himself but feels he can't | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Recently our 24-year-old son who has Asperger's syndrome has told us he wants to be himself, but ... A: First of all, congratulations. It really sounds like you raised one heck of a great fellow. He ... | |
| Does my 6yr old have autism? :( | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 6, soon to be 7, and I know that you cannot compare children to other children and so ... A: You are very right to be extremely concerned. Your daughter appears to be having lots of issues ... | |
| Severe autistic changing languages | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: To follow up to a question you answered in this site before... What about a 9 year old severe ... A: It depends on where he lives. If he is now living in the United States, you are going to have to ... | |
| concerns about our 2 year old son | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: My 2 year old (29 months) just began seeing a speech therapist due to his speech delay - he ... A: You are right to be concerned. Given the language delay and the odd steriotypcial behaviors as well ... | |
| Is Autism Hereditary? | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I am not sure if there is an answer to this questions, so I hope I am not wasting your time. My ... A: I don't think that question has been answered as of yet. But my experience says that there is a ... | |
| My 24-month old is not talking yet | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have two little kids: a 24 month old and an 8 month old. My oldest one has been a very fast ... A: I would start with a phone conference with you that takes about an hour. From there, I make ... | |
| My 24-month old is not talking yet | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I have two little kids: a 24 month old and an 8 month old. My oldest one has been a very fast ... A: You are correct to be concerned. I doubt the new baby is the reason he has regressed so greatly. I ... | |
| 9 month old - displaying red flags? | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: I am concerned about my 9 month old son. He appears to be very social - engaging in eye contact, ... A: I don't see any big red flags right now. Let's just watch him to be sure that in a month or two he ... | |
| language (auditory) comprehension | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: My 6yo PDD son is doing "fairly well" in kindergarten. No behaviors, kids seem to like him, age ... A: My experience is to tell you to look into the Scientific Learning Programs. I have administered them ... | |
| autistic behavior in 4 year old? | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: My son has been developing normally (he turned four in November). Recently, however, I have noticed ... A: Your son really reminds me of my oldest son (who is now 21 and graduating college cum laude.) The ... | |
| autisim | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: my son is 20 months. what are some early signs i should watch out for autisim? thank you. A: Well, I will start with where your son should be at this point-being 20 months. By 20 months, your ... | |
| Autism & speech | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: we are currently under going accessment with our son who is 34 months old,for Autism.At the moment ... A: I have worked with hundreds of children with autism. Some who did not speak a word at the same age ... | |
| My six-year-old son might have Autism? | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: My son came to United State when he was 2.5 years old. He cannot speak very well in Chinese and he ... A: I would take him to a developmental pediatrician as you are mentioning some red flags: 1. poor ... | |
| autism | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a grandmother of a 13,5 month old boy whom I love and adore. I do not want to discuss my ... A: You are not be paranoid, but observant. I would be concerned since you did mention several things ... | |
| autistic cousin not eating | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: Herskowitz, My cousin has a 3 1/2 year old autistic son. Her son has been a picky eater, but now ... A: Yikes! Though I have seen this before many times, it always upsets me to hear about children who are ... | |
| Eye Contact and Babbling | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Around 4 months of age I noticed my son would give great eye contact while nursing, on the floor, in ... A: Babbling is supposed to come around 6 months. But before babbling is cooing-what I described before. ... | |
| Eye Contact and Babbling | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Around 4 months of age I noticed my son would give great eye contact while nursing, on the floor, in ... A: A child of his age should be babbling and making sounds other than squeals and grunting. Does he ... | |
| autism | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: My grandson is almost 3 years old, and does not speak many words. I have never had him call me ... A: You came to the right place. It is not ok that your grandson does not speak,does not interact with ... | |
| My grandson has been diagnosed as being autistic, and perhaps, has other develomental delays | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm very worried about Tyler. He is 5 years old and does not eat solid food. Parents and ... A: Oh wow. This is not a good thing. He is presenting with a severe sensory issue and it is manifesting ... | |
| Autism vs. Aspergers | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping you could give me your opinion on the difference between Aspergers Syndrome and Autism. ... A: I person with Asperger's Syndrome is similar to a person with autism, but their symptoms are usually ... | |
| autism | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: my son started secondary school last September. I no he has special needs as he has a IEP he was ... A: I don't know if he has autism, but I am guessing there is something as he is delayed in ... | |
| FOLLOW-UP Autism/7.5 month old babbling - is it normal? | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to report that joint attention is now improving! When i read to him, he very often looks at ... A: Since he makes good eye contact the rest of the time, I wouldn't worry. I know it's hard not to-but ... | |
| 7.5 month old babbling - is it normal? | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: My son is currently 7.5 months (but 6.5 months corrected), as he was born premature due to my ... A: His babbling sounds more like cooing becoming babbling. Cooing is the vowel sounds and babbling is ... | |
| my 3 yr old son | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My question is about my son Elijah who is 3 yrs old. I have had him tested for preschool and found ... A: Peggy Go with your gut instincts. Your son, Elijah's behaviors are not typical-you know that because ... | |
| autism | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: He started kindergartin this yr ,for the first month or so of school he cried and screamed and ... A: It sounds like your son has a lot of issues going on. An autism diagnosis appears to fit. He seems ... | |
| Your Advice | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am a Mom of two older boys. I watch my 19 month old nephew every day. I am a little worried ... A: I would start with a developmental pediatrician like you said. The behaviors that you are noting: ... | |
| obsession in an autistic child | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I've come to read about the obsession in children with autism here in this website. I am a sped ... A: The behavior that you are seeing is common among the autism population. They get fixated on ... | |
| tip toes/likes playing with hair | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: My questions addressed a little girl who is 2 1/2 who, most always, walk on her tippy toes. She ... A: Does she speak well? Walking on tippy toes, playing with your hair and obsessing about answering ... | |
| reading comprehension | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: My son, 11, is in 5th grade, gen ed, with supports (speech, social group, and get extra AIS help in ... A: Reading comprehension and inferencing are common problems for people on the spectrum. You should ... | |
| weird hand movement in 6 month old | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old daughter that has recently began waving her right hand only back and forth like ... A: I really don't know if your daughter's waving is something to worry about or not. However, if you ... | |
| concerned and confused | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My son will be turning 9 months old in two weeks and I would like your professional opinion of what ... A: I'm glad you are being vigilant, because it does seem to me that your son is having some ... | |
| ASD | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: My son is 4, diagnosed ASD. Going to a special school thrice a week. He went for a preschool before ... A: First of all, the most important thing that you need to do at this point is make sure that he has ... | |
| ABA Therapy | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I wrote to you about a month ago with a few concerns in my sons development. I'll try to give you a ... A: I feel you should get started with speech right away if that is the area that he is delayed in. ... | |
| It started! | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I would like to give you an update! I sent you a question about 2 weeks ago! These are the links to ... A: Great!! Good news. It's too hard to be that specific about the clapping and waving. And even the ... | |
| My son 4 year old has high functioning ASD my daughter 19 months old no words it is asd?? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a son 4 years old who was diagnosed with ASD he is very high functioning and also have a ... A: I wouldn't focus on what your child has but what she needs. Unfortunately the public systems like EI ... | |
| What do I do after Early Intervention | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I just had my daughter (25 months) evaluated by Early Intervention in NJ. I received the paperwork ... A: It is not usually protocol for the EI team to refer someone to for a neurological appt unless they ... | |
| autism | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I run a home daycare. I care for a 28 month old little girl. She has always been a little timid ... A: It's interesting that these behaviors have come all of a sudden. If she talks at home in complete ... | |
| Babble - Private message! | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I just saw your other answer to my question (You answered me twice) and that answer was much more ... A: It's hard for me to really get that deeply involved with an assessment on your son. This service is ... | |
| 3.1/2 yr old behavioral | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a 31/2 yr old who has been in special ed;self contained 12.1.1 class for almost a yr-EI since ... A: I hear your frustration. Your son is obviously having a lot of issues, but since he exhibits some ... | |
| Babble | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old son and I'm a bit confused about babbling. Some say what he is doing is ... A: Sorry- Your questions came through twice and I answered it, but it must not have gone through. What ... | |
| Autism concern? | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: My son is just over 10 months old, however was 7 weeks premature so will be 9 months corrected next ... A: Well, I have to agree with the nurse. It's not clear cut. He is babbling and is very social, which ... | |
| Babble | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old son and I'm a bit confused about babbling. Some say what he is doing is ... A: Some kids don't babble a lot and others do. If a child doesn't babble at all, I would suspect a ... | |
| could my daughter have autism | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Could my daughter have autism, or is her behavior normal? She is 28 months old. She smiles and ... A: Yes there seems to be some issues and red flags: 1. language delay- a child of that age should have ... | |
| 23 month son autistic? | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm a little worried about my son. He speaks mostly in phrases e.g. Dada-shoe-Tata, or I-Donn-wan, I ... A: To answer one of your questions, it is not too early to get your son tested. In the least, he is ... | |
| Autistic Some Days and Somedays Engaged - DIAGNOSED ASD | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: My son is 3.5 years old and has attended preschool since he was 15 months. He used to have frequent ... A: I admire that you really got on the stick. Early intervention really is the key. And I do have the ... | |
| Autism Question | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My 4 year old was diagnosed with Autism a year ago. He is high functioning and since he has started ... A: Unfortunately, many individuals with autism do have issues with aggression. There are many reasons ... | |
| not so sure its autism | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a daughter who just turned 3. I was concerned about her speech (only talking in 1 or 2 word ... A: Oh yes! It's really a myth that people with autism are not ever in the need of lots of love and ... | |
| autism 19 month old | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I recently sent a few questions to you about my son and possible autism symptoms. We had our ... A: Well it does seem like he is exhibiting delays. Both Receptive and expressive language are at the 11 ... | |
| Autism and processing | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Need your thoughts please ! Noah age 10 PDD_NOS seems to being getting facts in situations mixed up ... A: Yes-people with autism often use and process language incorrectly because they miss the underlying ... | |
| autism in toddler | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I am concerned about my 19 month old toddler but i don't know if i am overanalizing things. He opens ... A: It seems he wants to communicate a little more than he can. When a child needs to pull his mom or ... | |
| autism in toddler | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned about my 19 month old toddler but i don't know if i am overanalizing things. He opens ... A: Kids do weird things sometimes and then the behavior goes away and everything is fine. But if his ... | |
| teaching a autistic child to be bilingual | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: my son is diagnosed to be in the autism spectrum/ PDD, NOS. I am trying to decide whether to ... A: I TOTALLY agree with your therapists. Though you are correct that normally the best time to ... | |
| my 18 month old | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I think I asked you about my son a few months ago because he wasn't meeting a few of his milestones. ... A: I don't think you are putting him through all of this for nothing. The time has come to start ... | |
| 6 years old + 17 months old | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 boys, my first is autistic. He is now 5 years and 9 months old. He is non verbal. He is ... A: It is very common for those with autism to be non-verbal. When they are, we say that their secondary ... | |
| Jamieson's Nanny | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm a nanny of a 14 month old little boy named Jamieson have been his nanny since he was 1 month ... A: You are probably right as a child of 14 months should be further along with speech and other things ... | |
| 14 month old son -Autism concern | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: My son is exactly 14 months today and I have some concerns. Not Vaccinated. Only received the two ... A: I'm not seeing anything alarming either other than the language delay, so focus on improving the ... | |
| autism | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: A few weeks ago at our 18 month well visit I filled out the CHAT questionnaire, I answered mostly ... A: I would say pretending to read books is one thing that children do as imaginative play, but we like ... | |
| autism | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: A few weeks ago at our 18 month well visit I filled out the CHAT questionnaire, I answered mostly ... A: First of all, nothing is your fault. And secondly, not every child learns to point. Pointing is just ... | |
| delayed 20-month-old | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: Our 6th child shows considerable language delay. He is almost 20 months old, yet he speaks no ... A: Start hunting. Start with the public school as the law requires that children who are having ... | |
| answering questions | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a student that has difficulty answering abstract questions. He can answer wh-questions well ... A: People with autism do have trouble with abstract concepts. Also, he may not be at the stage of ... | |
| Daughter diagnosed with ASD, but I think it is SPD! | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: My 21 month old had her evaluation with a child psychologist yesterday and she diagnosed her as ... A: I do agree with the autism diagnosis. She does of course have SPD, but only as a component of the ... | |
| Communication with Autistic Sister | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a (new) guardian to my 38 year old sister & am very motivated to represent her appropriately. ... A: You are wonderful to be taking on this responsibility. I would recommend that you take her to a ... | |
| No good eye contact and smile at 2wks baby girl | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I have my second child(girl) born just 2 wks ago. so far, she does not have good eye contact and ... A: I look for eye contact around six weeks to two months. I can understand your concern as you have ... | |
| What would you say about babbling? | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I wrote you a question you answered before but then deleted the e-mail and can't find the answer ... A: I agree with your doctor and since your baby is making some cooing noises, I think you are ok. You ... | |
| Let's get it straight, eye contact, babble, name. | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Let's set some records straight because I know there are a ton of mothers (and fathers) out there ... A: Yes you are correct. There are variations in the ages that developmental milestones occur. What we ... | |
| I'm worried and have been told my 3 yr old son may be autistic... | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a Mom of 4. I'm pretty used to special needs with children. My oldest, my stepdaughter is 9 and ... A: Question 1: Is ADD indicative of autism? No, but there are many children with autism that also have ... | |
| Speech Delay or something else? | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned about my 25 month old. He has about 10 words total(5 of them not being very clear, ... A: I'm glad you are starting to recognize that there is something not quite right in terms of the ... | |
| autism eating problems | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: A: So he had an endoscopy to rule out reflux? So many of our kids with autism have GI issues, that it ... | |
| I'm worried and have been told my 3 yr old son may be autistic... | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a Mom of 4. I'm pretty used to special needs with children. My oldest, my stepdaughter is 9 and ... A: I know you are very worried. I read your letter a few times to be sure I got all the information ... | |
| elopement&spitting | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: my 17 y.o. son has a big problem with running away from caregivers he will run without respect to ... A: My son used to elope, so I know what you are going through. He did it since he was 5 years old. He ... | |
| child autism | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: My tow years old daughter has the folloing symptombs: 1- speech delay(she doesn`t speak a single ... A: The early intervention programs are administered by each county in the state that the child lives ... | |
| Many Autism questions | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: Last year my daughter was a year old and started saying mama, dada, amen and bye bye. She ... A: I can't tell you that the shot was the cause, but I can tell you that when a child loses their ... | |
| Autistic Nephew | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been helping my Aunt for a very long time now with my Autistic 3 1/2 yr old nephew. At times ... A: I think it would help Bobby immensely if he could communicate. Since he can't talk, there are many ... | |
| 19th month old having odd behavior, Autism? Please help. | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: At my son's 18 month check, our pediatrician said he is doing great, no worries. Yet, as a parent I ... A: I can understand your concern. You son appears to be exhibiting several behaviors that are ... | |
| 20 month old twins | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: My 20 month old twin girls are receiving E.I.( speech and special ed. I had them evaluated because ... A: Because of the familial history, your twins are basically in a higher risk for delays. Basically, if ... | |
| Autistic Some Days and Somedays Engaged? | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3.5 years old and has attended preschool since he was 15 months. He used to have frequent ... A: Well you are on the road. You are going for speech therapy and for a follow-up with the ... | |
| Autistic Some Days and Somedays Engaged? | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3.5 years old and has attended preschool since he was 15 months. He used to have frequent ... A: I know it can be really frustrating to have a child who has such drastic different behaviors. One ... | |
| Fostering adventures in china | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, My wife and.I are teachers at an international school in northern china, and have ... A: I admire you and your wife for taking on a great big lifetime commitment to parenting a child with ... | |
| diagnostician is trying to trick us?? | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr 9mth old little girl who has a very possible sensory processing disorder and is ... A: I don't totally understand the issue, but I will answer your questions. Delayed echolalia is not a ... | |
| losing words | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: My grandson is 22 months with a significant speech delay. My biggest concern is that he will learn ... A: Losing words is certainly a red flag for autism, but that doesn't mean he has autism. As you ... | |
| question regarding eye contact | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: We have autism in our family (husbands side) a 24 year old aspergers male. So since my son was born ... A: I can understand your fear. My niece just had a baby, and we are watching him like a hawk, since my ... | |
| possible autism in grandchildren | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5year old granddaughter and a 3year old grandson. My granddaughter was diagnosed as having ... A: It's sounding so-I don't know about your granddaughter-you weren't specific on how she is doing now, ... | |
| Speech therapy for jargon | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: . I am a master in speech language pathology. i have been handling cases mainly with ASD. Many of my ... A: There is a huge difference between jargon and meaningful speech in an ASD person. A person with ASD ... | |
| 5 year old son | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: my son juvenile is 5 years of age my mother would always tell me something was wrong with him since ... A: I know its hard to accept the fact that there are problems with our children. But when they exist, ... | |
| a tool to manage autism programmes | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: my name is Deniece i am a speech & Language therapist trained in the united kingdom. i have recently ... A: I would be happy to help. But I don't have my center anymore. Perhaps you would like to do some of ... | |
| speech delay or autism 24 months old? | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: My 2 year old grandson is speech delayed but we are concerned about autism. He tries to say @ 50 ... A: I am really glad you are going for the evaluations. These are not typical behaviors-he does have red ... | |
| autism - limited diet | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I am currently working with a 6 year old student who has Autism. It has come to my attention that he ... A: I do see that his diet is very limited. He needs to be working with a therapist that has feeding ... | |
| autism | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: he will not stay by himself , he screams and cries if I leave him even for a sec . I have been ... A: I don't know if your son has autism, however, it certainly seems he is frustrated and needs some ... | |
| Pooling of saliva in mouth | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: My 10 yr old Asperger son has recently started having problems with saliva pooling in his mouth. He ... A: I'm wondering if his meds are causing a sour taste or reflux in his mouth. But that said, our kids ... | |
| Development of my son | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: My son is going to be 19 months in a week. He crawled at 10 months and walked at the end of 13 ... A: Great letter-very informative. The delays in speech need to be addressed at this point. I wouldn't ... | |
| Autism in girls | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I just move to Florida from a small town and I have a five year girl and the school wants her to be ... A: Yes-take her to Miami Childrens dept of neurology. They are very good and can answer your questions. ... | |
| 16 month old | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 16 months old and im getting concerned about her development. She hasn't said one ... A: You do need to take your daughter to see either a developmental pediatrician or you can call the ... | |
| 2 year old non-verbal | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: My son was born at 26 weeks and just turned 2 years in July. He is non-verbal, and has sensory ... A: You aren't but your Dr is. A child who is non-verbal at 2 years old and has sensory issues and ... | |
| autism | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: my son is almost 4 months old and displays some concerning behavior to my husband and I. On the ... A: I would find a qualified developmental pediatrician. They are really the experts that know exactly ... | |
| concerned my grandson may have Autism | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: My grandson will be 3 on January 2, 2011. His speech is very limited to only a few words. I have ... A: FYI Let's see what your pediatrician says. However, to be honest, many of them miss the mark. But ... | |
| concerned my grandson may have Autism | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: My grandson will be 3 on January 2, 2011. His speech is very limited to only a few words. I have ... A: At best, your grandson has a speech and language delay or disorder and needs help with that. If left ... | |
| How to know? | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old grandson does not say any independent thoughts. He parrots everything that is said. He ... A: ABSOLUTELY!! Your grandson is indeed not displaying developmentally appropriate behaviors. It is ... | |
| autism | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: my son is almost 4 months old and displays some concerning behavior to my husband and I. On the ... A: To answer your question, I believe it is possible to have a child on the spectrum that is alert and ... | |
| My 14 month old son | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I am Jan mum of 5. I already have a son with ASD and one with ADD and I am very concerned about my ... A: I can tell you that you are not going mad, but i don't know about putting your mind at ease. You ... | |
| I want to help my little girl! | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My little girl will be eight soon and she is really struggling. She was born three months premature ... A: She is certainly exhibiting developmental delays that are global in nature. My suggestion is that ... | |
| I want to help my little girl! | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: My little girl will be eight soon and she is really struggling. She was born three months premature ... A: Not to be sarcastic, but I can't imagine that medical or educational professionals think that an ... | |
| Autism | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: what are the advantages and disadvantages of attention in Autism? A: The advantages is that sometime the person can hyperfocus on something and really stick with the job ... | |
| Employment options with Autism | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: . my son is 17 almost 18 years old.. he has a very mild form of Autism.. my question is.. what kind ... A: There are lots of people in the military that appear to have some characteristics of autism, but I ... | |
| autism question | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I just have a question or two about autism and signs and signs of autism. I have a son who is 4 ... A: I think you are doing the right thing. And the sentence you said in the first paragraph is exactly ... | |
| Autism? or just habit? or something else?? | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My 25 month old daughter since she first started walking has had this habit of holding on to ... A: Children display behaviors that we consider typical, but when something is done in excess or in ... | |
| picky eater | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: Needless to say getting my son to try new things let alone expand his diet is a challenge, but a ... A: No not really-every child is different.The need to eat warm foods is common and the lack of a ... | |
| Autism? or just habit? or something else?? | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: My 25 month old daughter since she first started walking has had this habit of holding on to ... A: It's not uncommon for 2 children in the family to display similar issues but one grows out of it and ... | |
| Autism? or just habit? or something else?? | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: My 25 month old daughter since she first started walking has had this habit of holding on to ... A: I know that you are really worried. Whenever our children display quirky behavior that doesn't go ... | |
| AUTISM? | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: MY NIECE IS 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS A TWIN BOTHER. I COMPARE THEIR BEHAVIOUR AND IT SEEMS VERY OFF. ... A: You're in kind of a bad situation. What is the relationship that you have with your brother? Are you ... | |
| autism | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: Can persons with autism become aggressive if they are prevented from carrying out a function, for ... A: Some individuals with autism are prone to aggressiveness when they are kept from doing something ... | |
| Jumping in Autism | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My son just turned 5 and he was diagnosed with autism at 27 months. My question is: my son loves ... A: Many people with autism have sensory integration issues. When they have the need to jump, they are ... | |
| 14 month old autism signs. | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: Is an autism diagnosis or even looking into it, ever brought up around this age? My son is behind, ... A: To answer your question-they don't like to diagnose autism this early, but we do like to start ... | |
| Do I have some kind of ASD | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: my name is Jade, I'm 18 years old and I'm having trouble with making friends, and I'm continually ... A: As you mentioned, you do fit the criteria for ASD or Aspergers, but what does that matter? I would ... | |
| my 2.5 year old son has his own language | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: My son is 2.5 years now. When he turned 2, my husband and I started comparing him to other children ... A: Well, I am glad that you are in the mode of going forward with your son's developmental needs. He ... | |
| chewing problem in asd child | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a speech language pathologist and treating a lot of asd cases in my region in India. Most of ... A: It's beyond the scope of this service to describe an entire eating program, but the first thing you ... | |
| Eye contact and Attention | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: My son is 6 years now and has been under OT and speech Therapy since he was diagnosed for Autism at ... A: Attention and concentration is a common issue with individuals with autism. And as you know, without ... | |
| Communication | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My relatives son who is 6 years old and diagnosed as ASD is able to follow the instructions during ... A: Yes I can-this problem is very common in ASD individuals. They know the word and can ID the word, ... | |
| Autism | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am very much pleased to know how can I prevent the obsession of my 10-yr-old CWA student with ... A: I know it's really tough to deal with obsessions as they stem from anxiety. The best way to deal ... | |
| 13 month old, autism signs? | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have concerns about my 13 month old. I orignally had concerns when he was an infant, as he has ... A: Before a child begins talking, he or she goes through a rather structured pre-verbal stage where we ... | |
| autism | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: my child turn 2 in april and he is not talking but he can hear is that a sign of autism. thanks A: I don't know if your son has autism, but I can tell you that he is language delayed. There are ... | |
| 3 year old high functioning autism? | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3 year old and I am very concerned that he has high functioning autism. I took him to see ... A: Though I am not allowed to diagnose autism (only a doctor or psychologist can do that)his language ... | |
| aspergers | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: i have the following symtoms 1. lack of gestures and facial expressions(people say i am blank, never ... A: Well, being that I am not a psychologist or physician, I am not allowed to diagnose you. Perhaps you ... | |
| foot clapping baby | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: My grandson was 9 months old 6/13. A couple of weeks ago he was saying "dada" a lot and my ... A: Though a baby of only 9 months is not expected to be saying words yet, he should be doing other ... | |
| kindly help | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My name is Kurt, and I live in the Philippines. I have a son who is 2 years and 5 months this end of ... A: You should be commended for being so astute as to your child's development. I am very glad that ... | |
| 2 yr old son | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old hes gonna be 3 shortly. He is a very outgoing somewhat agressive everyone tells me ... A: Sight unseen, its hard to tell if your son has autism, but I can tell you that he is having some ... | |
| does my baby have autism | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 6 month old boy. he screams at the top of his lungs for hours on end. when these "spells" ... A: Sorry to hear about the trouble your son is having. Unfortunately, it's really too early to say ... | |
| autism | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: My nephew now age two and one half was developing normal {walking , talking, playing, etc.} until he ... A: Unfortunately, Marilyn, most children with autism are born normal and then develop autism around the ... | |
| 19 Month Old Autism Signs | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 19 month old son who had seizures (blue spells) during the first three months of his life. ... A: The answer to your question is that your son does have a language delay. A child of his age should ... | |
| Confused about 18 month old daughter development | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I am confused about some developments/lack of in my daughter. She will be 18 months in a couple of ... A: There is no doubt that your daughter has a language delay. But the question is whether it is just a ... | |
| PDD-NOS in church | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I teach the 4 & 5 year old Sunday School at our church. I've had Issac (Age 6) in my room the past ... A: Whew!! Well, that's a lot to handle. I can surely help you, but via writing it out would take me a ... | |
| Is my child autistic? | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 2 1/2 years old and was recently diagnosed to have autism by our healthcare physician ... A: I previously answered this question, but it must not have gone through as it is still appearing as ... | |
| My 19 month old son has some behaviors that concern me. | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I have read through a lot of your Q&As to try an answer for myself if I should be concerned about my ... A: Sorry to be the bearer or bad news, but your instincts have led you in the right direction. You son, ... | |
| Concerns about my daughter 11.5 months | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I know it's very early but I have some serious concerns about my ... A: You do bring up some concerns. If you want, I can do a short consultation with you to fill out a ... | |
| autism? | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: Here are the things he does do - crawling, pulling to stand, taking steps, walks with help, cruising ... A: I can understand that you are concerned. A mom has a special sense when it comes to her own child.It ... | |
| Do I need to test my daughter? | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old daughter that some say might need to be tested for autism, but I'm not sure. I ... A: Whether your child is on the spectrum for autism or not, she most certainly needs help. I don't know ... | |
| speech problem | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines. My son is a 10year old boy who was dianosed as PDD NOS by his ... A: Pretty much everyone with autism has anxiety issues in some format or another. And most have the ... | |
| speech problem | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm from the Philippines. My son is a 10year old boy who was dianosed as PDD NOS by his ... A: It sounds like your son is having some obsessive issues fueled by anxiety. Unfortunately the only ... | |
| My 16 month old toddler | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: my 16 month old is a fast learner and will repeat almost any word that I say to her. She has good ... A: First of all, Elizabeth, don't apologize for asking questions. If it is more convenient, please feel ... | |
| My 16 month old toddler | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: my 16 month old is a fast learner and will repeat almost any word that I say to her. She has good ... A: Does she spontaneously use language? It's great that she repeats, but she should really be saying ... | |
| my child has a lip movement but no speech sometimes . | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: . he can speak around 15 to 20 meaningfull words most of them are not very clear except mama , papa ... A: I wouldn't read into the lip movement. He may have some selective mutism which causes him to just ... | |
| My 11 Month old son is developmentally delayed, is it autism? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a son that is 11 months old. He has been a wonderful baby from the start. He has bonded with ... A: Congratulations on being such an astute mother. I do feel that your child is exhibiting delays. The ... | |
| signs? | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14.5 month old boy who was born 3 weeks early with no complications. He is still not ... A: I would recommend that you implement a augmentative communication program for the time being until ... | |
| Autism diagnosis | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughter shows many signs of Autism she is 4 1/2 years old. But still to be recognised what ... A: Oh my goodness, no-she is NOT to young to be diagnosed at all-and she has many of the ... | |
| 22 month old daughter displays ASD symptoms | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had concerns for my 22 month old daughters development from an early age of 11 months. Her ... A: Yes you really are a very through parent! I do think you are going down the right path in terms of ... | |
| Autism diagnosis | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughter shows many signs of Autism she is 4 1/2 years old. But still to be recognised what ... A: Time to get her evaluated by the system that you have in place in your area. Call the schools or ask ... | |
| leaving son for the first time | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I will be leaving my son for about 1 month to take care of some special health needs. He is a very ... A: Are you familiar with social stories? They are used to prepare someone like your son for changes or ... | |
| 22 month old daughter displays ASD symptoms | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had concerns for my 22 month old daughters development from an early age of 11 months. Her ... A: From your letter, it appears that your daughter does have all the requirements for a diagnosis of ... | |
| Austism/tic disorder in infant | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My 14 month old son is very social, loves people, has great eye contact, will hand things on ... A: I did watch the video. No doubt there is something neurological going on. Tics are related to autism ... | |
| signs? | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14.5 month old boy who was born 3 weeks early with no complications. He is still not ... A: As for his walking I forgot to mention he is over the 100th percentile in weight for his age. He is ... | |
| signs? | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14.5 month old boy who was born 3 weeks early with no complications. He is still not ... A: Actually, I'm worried about the child who takes his mom's hand and brings her to show her what he ... | |
| Concerns about Aspergers/Autism in 29 month old | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is almost 29 months old and I have concerns about her development and her possibly being ... A: I agree with you. She is still having issues as noted by your OT. It seems like the speech is coming ... | |
| Concerns and conflicting information | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: It's much appreciated, especially to a worry-wart like me! It's too easy to surf the Internet and ... A: Basically, it sounds like he is pretty much on target for speech-at least from what you are telling ... | |
| Concerns regarding my 26 month old | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I am somewhat concerned regarding my 26 month old. Some background information: A pretty social ... A: You may be a little over anxious, but he is a little language delayed. Most 2 years olds have more ... | |
| Concerns regarding my 26 month old | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I am somewhat concerned regarding my 26 month old. Some background information: A pretty social ... A: You do bring up some concerns that I would probably recommend that you have someone who is a ... | |
| speech | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: My 4y/o has been dx with aspergers, he also has speech dyspraxia. I am not sure what the cause of ... A: Part of my services is home program consultations. I can help you set up a program for you to do in ... | |
| worried about my 13 month old baby boy | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am getting increasingly concerned about my 13 month old little boy and his development. He has ... A: Well the speech sounds good for a 13 month old-make sure it continues to progress-a few new words ... | |
| worried about my 13 month old baby boy | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I am getting increasingly concerned about my 13 month old little boy and his development. He has ... A: If it was me, I would be worried enough to take him to see a developmental pediatrician. Only a ... | |
| Autistic Stepson | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My stepson is autistic. Bio mom left when he was 2. He is 12 now and I have been around for 5 yrs. ... A: First of all, you should be congratulated for taking on such a difficult job. I know how hard it can ... | |
| Is my child autistic | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I am writing this to you in a highly emotional state. I am so concerned for my son now but am not ... A: I know you are very worried, so I wanted to write to you right away. I am wondering what the health ... | |
| 16 month old boy does not tolerate solid foods | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 16 month old son who is severely behind on his eating. He does not tolerate solid foods at ... A: You are correct that your son is having sensory processing issues-the food problems are a sign. Not ... | |
| english assignment | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: What is sensory overload? How do people become affected by sensory overload? When does sensory ... A: Sensory overload refers to a situation in which the individual is unable to successfully handle the ... | |
| Piecemeal diagnoses | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I will try to keep a long story short....My (just this week turned) 4 son is getting speech therapy ... A: I am hearing two opposing things: 1. You feel like you are approaching your son's therapeutic needs ... | |
| advice | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: can you give me advice on how or what to tell my 13 yr old son concerning his recent diagnosis with ... A: Interesting! He just got diagnosed. I'm wondering if it took so long because he is so high ... | |
| 9 year old child | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have had a few worries about my 9 year old daughter for a while now. She never talked until she ... A: Your daughter is no doubt exhibiting issues that if left untouched, will most likely hinder her ... | |
| Hello | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3 years of age and my husband and i are trying to determine if he has a form of autism or ... A: You and your husband are quite astute. Your son is displaying some red flags that are characteristic ... | |
| repeatitive speech | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My son is nearly 12 and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6. Part of the eval was an IQ test and he ... A: First of all, I want to congratulate you on such a wonderful outcome for your son. It sounds like he ... | |
| Aspergers, 3 year old? | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: and reaching out to those of you who obviously have experience with Aspergers...sorry for the length ... A: I am going to use some quotes from your letter, so I can comment directly: Here are some of the ... | |
| Autism and Eating Disorders | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a teacher of children with Autism and have successfully used oral sensory and fun with food ... A: THIS IS SUCH A SERIOUS ISSUE. THIS CHILD WILL DIE IF HE IS NOT PROPERLY TREATED! I am shocked that ... | |
| When to trust the experts...... | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a clinical social worker and up until about one month ago I had no concerns about my son being ... A: I would recommend you call me-954-980-0134. I would like to talk with you rather than just type out ... | |
| i suspect my 9year old daughter may have autism | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: my 9 year old daughter has struggled with making friends all her life. at school she would prefer to ... A: I don't know if she has autism, but she does appear to have some social anxiety issues, sensory ... | |
| echolalia treatment | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My name is Dave Manasseri, brother and legal guardian of an autistic 39 year old. Michael has also ... A: You are very welcome. There really isn't a specific name for a condition in which the person wants ... | |
| Do you agree that my classmate could have autism (AS) and would it be appropriate to ask him about it? | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend, who is 12 years old. He is sometimes called a "walking encyclopedia" by teachers, ... A: How perceptive you are!! Yes-most likely your friend is "on the spectrum," meaning he has either ... | |
| echolalia treatment | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My name is Dave Manasseri, brother and legal guardian of an autistic 39 year old. Michael has also ... A: First of all, let me tell you how wonderful you are to have taken such a great interest in your ... | |
| Worried about Autism | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We are very worried about our 13 month old son. We had our 12 month appt. last week and our son is ... A: I understand your deep concern. The statistic of boys being diagnosed within the autism spectrum is ... | |
| Worried about autism | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Ive been concerned about my some of my sons behaviors. My brother is autistic so this is probably ... A: The social part is good, I agree. I don't know if the arm flapping and banging around is normal-I ... | |
| Worried about autism | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Ive been concerned about my some of my sons behaviors. My brother is autistic so this is probably ... A: Since your brother is autistic, you are very astute to be concerned about your son. I would ... | |
| Autism/speech questions | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My son has been diagnosed with a speech impedimate. He has never been able to talk well, he is very ... A: Well-then get him to the proper professionals. I think you know in your heart of hearts that your ... | |
| Queries about Autism | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My son is 21months old. He seems to be normal. But he is not looking back on call all the time. I ... A: It appears that your child is developmentally delayed. Do you have access to services where you live ... | |
| diet | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I know you can help me. I am an Indonesian. My 4 year girl is diagnosed with PDD NOS. She is now ... A: If I were you, I would recommend seeing a gastrointerologist. Many of our children have GI issues. ... | |
| food | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: i am a mother to a 9 year old pdd nos child ' he hardly eat food and i want to know how to get him ... A: Do you have access to an occupational therapist? An OT works to desensitize the children's systems ... | |
| PDD-NOS | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I know you can help me. I am an Indonesian. My 4 year girl is diagnosed with PDD NOS. She is now ... A: I think you will find the Los Angeles area to have wonderful options for your daughter. They are at ... | |
| autism and sign langauge | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My nonverbal child with autism is learning sign language at school. He is eight and has a low ... A: I totally agree with them-as a matter of fact-I wonder if they took my class, because that is the ... | |
| signs of concern | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: My son is a little over the age of two. After he turned ! he continously spinned things:i.e. he ... A: Though I cannot diagnose autism or developmental delay, the behaviors that you are describing are ... | |
| Is this autisim? | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a child who is turning four in May. He does not speak in sentences yet. He recognizes ... A: As I mentioned, I do private work for many families around the globe (see my ... | |
| Is this autisim? | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a child who is turning four in May. He does not speak in sentences yet. He recognizes ... A: Though I am not able to diagnose autism, I can tell you that I agree with your pediatrician as your ... | |
| Computer-Based Intervention | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I have 6 years experience teaching Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to the mentally ... A: I can train you on how to use the programs that I use with the population. How you eventually use ... | |
| autism in my 3 year old | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My 3 yr old i think has autism. He doesnt talk but he mumbles in baby talk. The most he can say is ... A: Though I cannot diagnosis autism (only a doctor or psychologist can), it does appear that your son ... | |
| Sign Language | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My sons speech therapist thinks he suffers apraxia He has autism but the few things he can sign very ... A: Sounds great! I think you are on the right track. Teaching sign language to children with autism is ... | |
| Sign Language | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My sons speech therapist thinks he suffers apraxia He has autism but the few things he can sign very ... A: Well-you came to the right person!! I teach a webinar that you can watch in your home that discusses ... | |
| autism speech impairment | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Is there any way to differentiate between Braco's aphasia and the normal speech delays presented in ... A: I don't really know if it makes any sense to differentiate how and what caused your daughter's ... | |
| Autism symptom in 15 month old | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year son with aspergers. I also have a 15 month old baby. My 5 year old had his review ... A: Well-that's a good beginning. Keep your eye on him closely. If anything starts to look like autism ... | |
| Autism symptom in 15 month old | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year son with aspergers. I also have a 15 month old baby. My 5 year old had his review ... A: There is no doubt that children who have siblings on the spectrum run the risk of having some issues ... | |
| Could I work as an AS social coach? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: So a quick introduction. I'm 21, about to finish a double major in business and Spanish, and I was ... A: Congratulations on all your accomplishments. I do think you have a lot to offer. I would probably ... | |
| 9yr. old Austic Boy | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: My 9 yr. old autistic son LOVES Thomas the tank engine...but has become obsessed. We would use it as ... A: There is no age, but I think you did the right thing. When obsessions interfere with function, I ... | |
| Not yet diagnosed, however waiting for the assessment appointment. | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: My name is Julie and I have an 18 month old daughter. She had a Developmental Specialist meeting ... A: I am glad that you have the appointment for the formal assessment. I think you know in your heart ... | |
| 31 month old - delayed echolalia? | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: Herskowitz, My daughter is 31 months old and is quite the chatterbox. After getting a bit of a ... A: The delayed echolalia does concern me as it is not a typical part of language development. She also ... | |
| son with autism and adhd | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 almost 4 year old son that was diagnosed when he was 2 with autism and adhd. Since then i ... A: So it doesn't seem like the clonodine is helping enough. You need to go back to your doctor for a ... | |
| son with autism and adhd | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 almost 4 year old son that was diagnosed when he was 2 with autism and adhd. Since then i ... A: I went through similar issues with my son, though at a later age. I also work with many children who ... | |
| Rage and sleep issues | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 yr old autistic that is non verbal and has rages every week but especially on the ... A: Lynette I have worked with many individuals who take anti-psychotics and none of them tell me that ... | |
| Rage and sleep issues | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 yr old autistic that is non verbal and has rages every week but especially on the ... A: Yes I can answer this question as this is an area that I know well. However, let me just say, that ... | |
| autism | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, I wrote to you when my son was 6 months old. He was not cooing or babbling. His name ... A: The receptive language is coming along, but the expressive is delayed if he only babbles ... | |
| Computer based programs for high functioning autisic children | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old grandson who is autistic with speech problems. He has trouble vocalizing ... A: Yes, I use specific computer-based training programs to teach math. Email me at: ... | |
| Any Truth to Movement Analysis for early autism diagnosis? | 11/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Concerns about 7 month old baby | 11/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| I forgot to mention | 11/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 15 year old Autistic brother can't talk | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| behavior | 11/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Is my son autistic? | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| expressive speech | 10/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Is my son autistic? | 10/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Justified concern or paranoia | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Perhaps I've been reading too much about autism but I have two concerns around my two year old ... A: I understand your confusion. On one hand, your nephew has some concerning behaviors going on, but on ... | |
| 4 Year Old With Autism? | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are struggling extremely with trying to find help on how to discipline and cope with ... A: You are right to be calling out for help. There are several "red flags" that indicate a possible ... | |
| Autism or not? | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: My son has very recently been seen by a developmental pediatrician. He has problems in some areas ... A: I know it's hard to accept the fact that a professional feels that your son has autism. And he may. ... | |
| watching a child I think may have autism | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I am currently watching a child who is 18 months old and have a son who is 13 months old and is ... A: You are probably correct-it seems that there are issues with this child. Very possibly autism. Now ... | |
| Aspergers or Autism? | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother to one three year old, as well as the step-mom to another. My boyfriend's three year ... A: Tough position for you to be in. I do think there are some red flags as you say for a developmental ... | |
| at risk for autism? | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, I have some concerns about my 7 month old son. I am not sure if they are valid or not. May ... A: Here is what your son should be doing: 1. make different sounds like e-e-e and a-a-a and o-o-o 2. ... | |
| speech | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: my son is 3. at 2 his speech was 10-20 words now the progress he has made with speech at 3 is much ... A: The issues that you have are common with individuals with autism. Abstract concepts are often very ... | |
| Comprehension or attention of language | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old son, Scott who has autism. He is verbal, has good behavior, but because of ... A: I am an advocate of computer-based training. I just wrote a book about it called: Autism and ... | |
| Preventing and Intervening with Aggressive and Violent Behavior | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: A ten year old child with Autism is reacting to multiple, significant changes in life with violent ... A: I was in the process of answering this question, when my computer went down, so if you got a partial ... | |
| Difficulty in answering questions | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a three year old son who has been working with a speech pathologist for over a year and ... A: Language skills occur at different times. Your son is functioning at the 3rd or 4th level (out of 7) ... | |
| autism signs | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 18 months old this week. She is wonderful and I know I may be worrying for ... A: I person can have some little things going on without it being autism. I really doubt your daughter ... | |
| 3yr old grandson | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Are autism and adhd related? Can it be a double disorder? child -wild temper tantrums beats on 2yr ... A: I hear your frustration. Hyperactivity and attention issues are one part of autism. It seems to me ... | |
| does my son hav autism or speech delay | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: my son will be 15 months old in 2 days. he only says mama and dada but doesnt direct to myself or ... A: 15 month year olds should be saying some words, so he is delayed. He does have some other concerning ... | |
| 3 year old who doesn't make eye contact | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: so when I saw your profile I thought perhaps you could help. I have a 3 year old son who doesn't ... A: Whether he is on the autism spectrum is hard to say and kind of irrelevant. More importantly, he has ... | |
| Comprehension or attention of language | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old son, Scott who has autism. He is verbal, has good behavior, but because of ... A: His issue stems from the fact that his language (auditory) comprehension is poor. If he can't ... | |
| How early is too early to detect signs of Autism? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Herskowitz, Firstly, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my ... A: Language is more than just what he says. There are a lot of things that he should be doing before he ... | |
| How early is too early to detect signs of Autism? | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Herskowitz, Firstly, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my ... A: I don't know where you live, but I can tell you that probably you won't find anyone to diagnosis him ... | |
| My 15 month old daughter is displaying some Autism signs | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 15 month old daughter and I am very worried about her development. I believe that ... A: You are not just correct for being concerned-you deserve a medal. She absolutely is showing many red ... | |
| Concerned about my son | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have recently become concerned about my 20 month old son. I'm having a hard time telling if he is ... A: You were correct to write me. Autism exhibit so many different characteristics that it throws a lot ... | |
| eating | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Our son is 4.5 years old and only eats oatmeal,soy pudding and soy yogurt.He has several allergies ... A: Since he has started to eat other foods at feeding therapy, he is then just not comfortable eating ... | |
| sign language | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: where can i learn sign language online? ANSWER: For what purpose? ---------- FOLLOW-UP ... A: Learning sign language and learning TO TEACH sign language to your child are two different things. ... | |
| 17 month old son | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: At the moment we are very concerned about our 17 month old son. He still does not talk not a single ... A: It's time to get your son checked out. He's late with the speech, but more importantly, he isn't ... | |
| Question about 27 month old | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question for you regarding my 2 year old daughter (almost 27 months) and signs of ... A: You really are a very observant mom. From your list, there are a few troubling behaviors. I would ... | |
| I am concerned that my 20 month old has autism. | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned about my 20-month-old daughter. I will try to include as much information as ... A: Did you share all this information with the doctor? I would certainly recommend that you not only ... | |
| pls answer me | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Praised be Jesus and Mary! I'm a 38 year old mom of one and a half old boy. My question is about my ... A: It's hard to say whether he is just a late talker or if he has autism. Either way, he needs to be ... | |
| aggression in autism | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I know a 15year old boy with autism who has lately been showing signs of aggression. He has to be ... A: The child that you are referring to is my son. He is stabilized now for the most part. He does take ... | |
| consultation | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: how much is a consultation and for how long? ANSWER: I charge $150 for the initial consultation ... A: A half hour doesn't really do the trick. We would probably just get into things and then the half ... | |
| My 2 year and 4 months old son, still dosen't talk | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 year and 4 months old and doesn't talk. Only says ta-ta-ta or ba-ba-ba and staff like ... A: Well-that's another red flag. I will be happy to set up a consultation when you return. Log on to my ... | |
| My 2 year and 4 months old son, still dosen't talk | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 year and 4 months old and doesn't talk. Only says ta-ta-ta or ba-ba-ba and staff like ... A: It's time for you to investigate this further. It does sound like there is a developmental delay of ... | |
| baby not coo'ing | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, My four month old son is not reaching certain milestones and I would like some advice ... A: The answer to your question is "yes." Some children coo later, though he should have started ... | |
| Delayed Echolalia | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my 2 and a half year old son. I have been concerned about his speech ... A: I would say that we have to differentiate between immediate echolalia and delayed echolalia. ... | |
| my son | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Have 14 years old son with autism he like to be naked all the time Can't invite any body to my house ... A: You have to get a behaviorist to work with you. They can do wonders to help your son. I did a search ... | |
| my son | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Have 14 years old son with autism he like to be naked all the time Can't invite any body to my house ... A: You need to get him a helmet-right away. I buy mine from this place: ... | |
| autism | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is still not pointing with one finger. She motions towards things when she wants them ... A: I have a short developmental evaluation that I do for young children. If you are concerned, we can ... | |
| 13 month old seems delayed | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My God daughter whom I often watch seems to be delayed in many areas. She is 13 months old and does ... A: You are right and this child needs some serious attention. But it is really up to the child's ... | |
| Concerns about 17 month old | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old son that was born 5 weeks premature. I have had him evaluated by Early On and ... A: Both. Just the fact that he has to close it is one thing. And the fact that he opens and closes for ... | |
| Autism, developmental delay or spoilness? | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My son is 4 y.o. and when he was 2 he was diagnosed as mild to moderate in the spectrum, I couldn't ... A: I am sorry you are going through all of this. The issues your son is having with the food is a sign ... | |
| follow-up speech therapy-2yr old | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: You were so kind to help me with my son who just started speech & special ed. The first 2 days were ... A: This would not be my approach, though I understand that he wants to try and get your son to be ... | |
| Concerns about 17 month old | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old son that was born 5 weeks premature. I have had him evaluated by Early On and ... A: Frankly I have to agree with Early On. He seems to be within normal limits for development at this ... | |
| autism? | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: My nephew will be 3 in October. I'm concerned that something isn't right with him and I think he is ... A: I think you are correct. Though I can't diagnose him, you point out many characteristics of autism ... | |
| Teaching students with autism | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a final year student teacher on my last school placement. For the first time, I have been given ... A: It's nice for you to show interest in this student. I can't give you specifics as the child as an ... | |
| does this sounds like autism? | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is almost 17 months old and she used to say a few words and has now stopped talking ... A: I can understand your heartbreak. Briana, I am not a doctor so I am not allowed to diagnose your ... | |
| speech | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, I just finished emailing you and forgot one other question. Since my son is not coo'ing or ... A: I need to think in terms of his hearing first-see my last answer. And yes, there are many things to ... | |
| delayed speech-confused &worried | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My 25mth old was seen by a speech path & special ed teacher (early intervention). He hums with ... A: Let's focus on his communication. I want you to register for my web class that is next week on ... | |
| delayed speech-confused &worried | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: My 25mth old was seen by a speech path & special ed teacher (early intervention). He hums with ... A: I am not a play therapist, so that is not my way. I am a structured oriented therapist that sets up ... | |
| delayed speech-confused &worried | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: My 25mth old was seen by a speech path & special ed teacher (early intervention). He hums with ... A: I understand how you feel. However, not knowing what they are working on in therapy, it's hard for ... | |
| PDD-NOS and structure | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: and thank you in advance for giving my question attention. My son was was discovered to have, and ... A: Well the one answer you will not hear coming out of my mouth is "do whatever feels right." LOL I ... | |
| Autism VS Cerebral Palsy | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: My son suffers from cerebral palsy but lately the question whether or not he also suffers from ... A: So you have been dealing with the sensory issues since he was born. I guess you could safely say he ... | |
| hitting | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Herskowitz, My 4 year old son has been hitting for the last 2 months. He has PDD-NOS. I have tried ... A: It is not uncommon for children with PDD or autism to hit others. He is obviously getting something ... | |
| Autism VS Cerebral Palsy | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: My son suffers from cerebral palsy but lately the question whether or not he also suffers from ... A: Nice blog! Something I have been meaning to do! Anyway, it is not uncommon for me to see children ... | |
| hitting younger brother | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: i am the grand parent of a 6 year old grandson he has a 4 year old brother whom he just loves to hit ... A: Yes-he is looking for your response, so you may want to ignore him and instead lavish attention on ... | |
| Asperger's Syndrome | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm doing a research project on mental illness and am just wondering if Asperger's Syndrome is a ... A: It depends on how you define mental illness. It is in the DSM-IV, which is a diagnosis manual used ... | |
| hitting younger brother | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: i am the grand parent of a 6 year old grandson he has a 4 year old brother whom he just loves to hit ... A: Well you sort of answered my question. It seems that your grandson who is doing the hitting has a ... | |
| 2 1/2 month old- signs of autism? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My concern is about my 2 1/2 month old son. He rarely makes eye contact. I have noticed that he ... A: I know that you mentioned that your son has complete head control, but I am wondering if that is ... | |
| 2 1/2 month old- signs of autism? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: My concern is about my 2 1/2 month old son. He rarely makes eye contact. I have noticed that he ... A: I am so sorry-I thought he was 2 1/2 years not months. My bad. I am more concerned about the reflux ... | |
| education | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 yrs old son that was diagnosed with pdd at about one an a half years old. he was in ... A: I don't know where you live so it is hard for me to know how to help you. Some areas have advocates ... | |
| my twin sons behaviour | 7/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| autism | 7/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Eating | 7/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| autism | 7/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Stims | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Stims | 7/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Autism, Sensory Intergration Dyfunction or... | 7/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Speech and Autism | 6/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Speech and Autism | 6/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Adderall XR and Angression | 6/19/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| behaviour | 6/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Autism | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old girl who, after just a single appointment with the doctor was diagonised with high ... A: I am here for you!! There are many things that I can help you with. We can start with an initial ... | |
| Autism | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5yr old girl who, after just a single appointment with the doctor was diagonised with high ... A: GRT I feel your pain-I really do as I have a child with severe behavioral problems which really ... | |
| autism & aggression | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I need help!, my 9 year old daughter has recently been displaying more & more aggressive meltdowns. ... A: Ativan is an anti-anxiety medication that can be given when she is having a meltdown. I find it very ... | |
| Son doesnt wear pants | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a son with autism he will be 7 next month. He doesnt like to wear anything below his waist ... A: This is not an uncommon issue with our kids. They often find clothing (shoes, pants, etc) very ... | |
| quik to get angry | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: my son can be a sweet boy, but when he's not he is out of control, he doesn't listen, he'll push ... A: Unfortunately, the behaviors that you are seeing are very common in autism. Part of autism can be a ... | |
| Puberty and Autistic Girls | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter, PDD/ocd, speach languange impaired. I have explained the changes puberty will ... A: I am guessing that your daughter will need assistance when she starts her period as she still is ... | |
| Puberty and Autistic Girls | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter, PDD/ocd, speach languange impaired. I have explained the changes puberty will ... A: How old is your daughter and how high a level of functioning is she? If you can tell me a little ... | |
| Autism? | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 and a half with a diagnosed speech delay. He has seen a developmental pediatrician, and ... A: Whether your son has full blown autism or not is really for a doctor or psychologist to determine. ... | |
| HELP ON AUTISM | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm concerned about my 2 year old son and am having difficulty getting the health professionals ... A: I am so sorry for your isolation. It must be hard to not know where to turn. I am happy to help you ... | |
| autism & aggression | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I need help!, my 9 year old daughter has recently been displaying more & more aggressive meltdowns. ... A: I know the heartache you are going through only too well as my son, who is 18, suffers from ... | |
| HELP ON AUTISM | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm concerned about my 2 year old son and am having difficulty getting the health professionals ... A: There is no doubt that your child is in the developmentally delayed spectrum and is exhibiting signs ... | |
| about my son's development | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: eats and sleeps very well. we are concerning about his speech, he just say a few words like papa, ... A: Taking it one question at a time: 1. No-a child can not be properly evaluated in 20 minutes. He ... | |
| Homeschooling | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old who was diagnosed this year as ASD, hes is very high functioning. My question ... A: Homeschooling is a viable option and many families do it. It requires a lot of time, energy and ... | |
| Autism and Diet | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Hopefully you can give us some suggestions. I have a mildly autistic 7 year old grandson, that will ... A: Yes, this is an autistic trait. Many children with autism are like your grandson. He needs to be ... | |
| does my 2 yr old have autism | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: my son is 2 in july and im concerned he doesn't speak apart from ta and dad,hates crowds of ... A: There is a distinct possibility that your child is on the autism spectrum. Not talking at age two, ... | |
| Hitting others (puberty) | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I love my son so much and am his number one fan and advocate! My son just turned 15 and more and ... A: It basically boils down to whether you are bigger than him. If you are, then when he hits you, you ... | |
| Autism concern | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: My son is 27 months old. He doesn't speak, just babbles. He says some words, like shoe, bye bye, ... A: You have listed a lot of characteristics that your son has that is consistent with a developmental ... | |
| Follow up | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to follow up with you regarding my one year old. Her eye contact has improved a lot, but ... A: I wouldn't do what you are doing with her hands if she objects. She is sensory-wise, uncomfortable ... | |
| Responding to a person with Autism in an emergency | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I read that a first responder who is responding to a person with autism in an emergency or disaster ... A: Yes this is true. This is simply because an individual with autism is sensitive to stimuli and a dog ... | |
| Vaccinated vs UnVaccinated | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any Unvaccinated Autistic children? There is scarry literature on both ... A: My children were vaccinated when they were young-before we suspected the connection. Of course, I ... | |
| my son seems very delyed | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a mother of 2 children, a child who is 3 ( who has septo-optic dysplasia. a hormone deficiency ... A: There are many things that you have written that are red flags for concern. The fact that he is ... | |
| Asperger's/Anxiety/Twitches | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: i am lady and am 21 yrs old. I have a diagnosis of Asperger's. Recently I was in a psych ward for ... A: I really can't answer this question fully and would like to recommend you speak with your doctor. ... | |
| Concerne about my 19 month old son | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: My son is 19 months old and uses very little to no speech at all, he is just now starting to say ... A: Did ECI say they thought he was autistic or not. If you have concerns, I think you should bring ... | |
| Possible early signs of autism? | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: Our 13 month old son has been demonstrating strange behavior for the last few months. After doing a ... A: Your very informative letter does detail many warning signs for autism. Early intervention is the ... | |
| my 10 month old daughter | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: do i need to be concerned? i’m a 29 year old mom. i would really appreciate your opinions regarding ... A: So, get her checked out by the developmental pediatrician. You will probably want to start her on ... | |
| my 10 month old daughter | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: do i need to be concerned? i’m a 29 year old mom. i would really appreciate your opinions regarding ... A: As I mentioned, she's fairly young to be definitive as to what is the issue. What we need to do is ... | |
| Could my 11 mo old Nephew have Autism? | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of two boys ages 9 and 12. My 12 yr old has mild Aspergers Syndrome, so I am a little ... A: Though it may be a little early for first words, I would say that someone should check him out, ... | |
| my 10 month old daughter | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: do i need to be concerned? i’m a 29 year old mom. i would really appreciate your opinions regarding ... A: She is young, so it's hard to be definitive. However, you do bring up some red flags: avoiding ... | |
| Could my 11 mo old Nephew have Autism? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of two boys ages 9 and 12. My 12 yr old has mild Aspergers Syndrome, so I am a little ... A: I think you are on the right track. There are red flags here. The smiling is great, but not all ... | |
| Leading towards independence | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm a mother of a young man with Asperger's. I'm also a special ed consultant with a school district ... A: Nice to hear from another "expert." You ask about independent outcomes and why they vary from ... | |
| RE: my son's education | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: My son attends a special education school in our small farm town of North Platte NE. This school is ... A: In your state, you have an Autism Society Chapter that should be somewhere near to you. Please call ... | |
| Signs of Autism in a 9.5 month old boy.... | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Herskowitz, I am writing to you because I am concerned about some possible signs of Autism in my ... A: I think that at the age your son is at, you should be focusing on what he needs rather than a ... | |
| 14 month old boy with little eye contact | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure about other people but he will make eye contact with me and his father without us ... A: I asked that question just to know if you have had experience raising another child. Then comparing ... | |
| 13-month-old just seems... different. | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I always tell people that my daughter is "a different kind of baby." She has always been very ... A: One thing that I can say is that you are great observer and your list is wonderful and quite ... | |
| 14 month old boy with little eye contact | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about my son. He is 14 months old and seems to be on track with most of his ... A: Just this one thing wouldn't lead me to believe he has autism. Are there other signs? Is he finicky ... | |
| 3 year old | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My daughter was diagnosed in the autism spectrum at 2 1/2 she has some of the qualities not all. ... A: Of course it is hard to accept a diagnosis such as autism. And I understand that you are questioning ... | |
| Expressive language enhancement | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: Is there a program,device or software available that can help my 14 year old, barely verbal(3yrs. ... A: This is absolutely my area of expertise!! Please visit my website, valerieherskowitz.com and sign up ... | |
| 6 month old boy | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: "My son is six months and has been developing normally since birth. But I notice he does this hand ... A: Did your Dr see the movement? Maybe you can take some video of it and show it to someone? I don't ... | |
| Aspergers and language | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: We believe our 5 yo son has Aspergers (AS) and ADDHD. He began speaking like an adult by 14 months ... A: It also sounds like he is having some allergy or sensitivities that are affecting his sleep and ... | |
| autisum | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: ..i really really appreciate any comments you have on this.. A: You may be right that he is on the Spectrum. He sounds like he has a lot of language, so he may fall ... | |
| Aspergers and language | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: We believe our 5 yo son has Aspergers (AS) and ADDHD. He began speaking like an adult by 14 months ... A: I agree with your thoughts. It does sound like Asperger Syndrome to me as well. Usually, AS ... | |
| Autism in 28 month old | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My son is 28 months old. There are many assuring things that make me believe my son is not autistic, ... A: Sounds like he has good speech skills which would not lead me to suspect autism, however, the ... | |
| my stepson | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: my stepson is turning three this june, and doesnt speak very well he says no and shutup alot. when ... A: It really sounds like he is having some issues. I definitely think something is going on with him. ... | |
| Asperger? or not!? | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome about 1.5 years ago, we went to a different Neurologist, ... A: I don't think he has Asperger Syndrome as individuals with AS do not have speech delays. It does, ... | |
| 14 month old boy, possibe pdd-nos? | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, I did forget some things in my last email that I sent to you. Jaydon hates to be alone. ... A: Yes-your son seems to have some sensory issues. Being afraid of certain noises and objects (though ... | |
| 14 month old boy, possibe pdd-nos? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, I did forget some things in my last email that I sent to you. Jaydon hates to be alone. ... A: I'd love to take a look at him. You can call me if you want at 954-980-0134 (my cell) to set up an ... | |
| 14 month old son maybe pdd-nos? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am writing because I am concerned about my 14 month old boy (just turned 14 months today). His ... A: HMMM. Well, I can't be definitive as he certainly seems to be moving along well in certain skills ... | |
| autism ? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a child that has been in main stream education since preschool(age2.5) with special ed for 5 ... A: Where do you live? I am curious as the answer your neuropsych gave you is so wrong that it is ... | |
| autism ? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a child that has been in main stream education since preschool(age2.5) with special ed for 5 ... A: Some of the issues you bring up are consistent with ASD, so I would definitely look for someone in ... | |
| Symptoms Autism for a 3.5 yr old | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I am writing about my son who is 40 months old. He has been having good motor skills and upto 30 ... A: Because of your son's delays, I would suspect a developmental delay that encompasses more than just ... | |
| Problem in speaking | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old. He is having problem in speaking the following words – R, K. He says L to R ... A: By the age of 5, most children have acquired the ability to pronounce the sounds of the language ... | |
| 18mo. old dosent ever respond to his name when called | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Valerie, Our 18 mo. old never responds to his name when called by myself, my husband, family ... A: Well, you are taking the correct first step-having his hearing checked. I would hope this is related ... | |
| Does my 3yr old have autism? | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: We are a family of 4. I am a stay at home mom, and my husband is working most of the time. We don't ... A: I know that my answer was probably not one that you wanted to hear, but because your child is ... | |
| Does my 3yr old have autism? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: We are a family of 4. I am a stay at home mom, and my husband is working most of the time. We don't ... A: I would agree that your child is displaying possible signs of autism ie: delayed speech and ... | |
| three month old | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Her 3 month old boy is very different from other 3 month old babies I've met. He does not smile, ... A: Has she spoken to her pediatrician? It is a little concerning as a 3 month old baby should be ... | |
| are these signs of autism in my daughter | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is nearly 15 month ( on 2nd Jan she will be 15 month). i have always noticed that she ... A: Well-it's hard to say at this point. My question is, why is she learning sign language? I think it ... | |
| Is this autism? | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I am writing to ask about my niece she turned three in September. this year and she barely speaks 10 ... A: You are indeed on the right track. Though I cannot diagnose autism, it does sound like it to me. The ... | |
| comunication | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Val, I have a 7 year old son who is non verbal. The school started teaching him using Pecs, then ... A: This is definitely my area of expertise. I would love to know why they are jumping around. How long ... | |
| Autistic Children's Honesty | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: My grandson, a 9 year old high functioning autistic boy, has told me his teacher has squeezed his ... A: Yes I do believe he is capable of telling a lie, but that doesn't mean he did. I have several ... | |
| I think my daughter might have autism | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 months now. And she has yet to say her first word. She use to baby talk a lot, ... A: Though 14 months (not an infant, but a toddler) is fairly young to be diagnosed with autism, there ... | |
Autism
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Valerie Herskowitz
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Expertise
I am an autism expert and speech pathologist (for over 30 years). I am also the parent of a child with autism. I can answer any question on autism dealing with communication, education, behavior and diet. I cannot answer questions that are medical in nature or are dealing with medications.
Experience
I have run a therapy center for individuals with autism since 1981. I lecture all over the country. I also teach classes on autism on line.
Organizations
Vice President of Communications Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Member American Speech and Hearing Association,
MembernAutism Society of America,
President of the National Autism Registry,
Vice President of the Association for Developmentally Disabled Adults and Adolescents.
Publications
Autism Society of America's national publication (September 2008).
Advance Magazine,
South Florida Parenting,
Spectrum Magazine,
I am the author of: Autism and Computers: Maximizing Independence Through Technology (available:www.valerieherskowitz.com)
Education/Credentials
I have a masters degree in speech pathology
Awards and Honors
I won a Stevie Award in 2004: Lifetime Achievement Award for my work with individuals with autism. My therapy center won, Judge's Choice Award Best Center in South Florida by South Florida Parenting magazine 2005.
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