| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Fine Motor Delay | 11/20/2009 |
Q: Is fine motor delay a sign of autism? My friend's daughter is 13 months old. Her pediatrician has ...
A: It certainly changes the picture. If I were in your friend's shoes I would wait another few months. ...
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| Fine Motor Delay | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Is fine motor delay a sign of autism? My friend's daughter is 13 months old. Her pediatrician has ...
A: Many people with autism have fine motor delays, but a fine motor delay alone certainly does NOT ...
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| Is it too early for ASD diagnosis for 6 month old?? | 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 be ...
A: When someone you are close to is affected by autism, it is natural to be afraid that your own child ...
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| PPD NOS | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My 15 year old son just got the diagnosis of PPD NOS. I want to know if I should get him further ...
A: Getting a diagnosis is sometimes a huge relief and sometimes it's simply hard to bear. Please keep ...
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| help | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with autism he has alot of behaviors that i am wondering if there related to ...
A: Yes. All those things you mention are typical of young children with autism. Your son isn't doing ...
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| Is this a form of Autism? | 10/30/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend has a 3 year old little girl who I believe has a learning disability or a form of ...
A: How wonderful that you have taken the time to write about your boyfriend's daughter. Not being able ...
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| hi | 10/23/2009 |
Q: - hits the side of his head with his hand(its the right side all the time) - sleeps a lot but when ...
A: I wish you the best of luck Leanne. The one thing you can be sure of is that you are taking all the ...
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| signs of autism in a 12 month old. | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I am the first time mum of a beautiful 12 month old boy (12 months today actually). I have some ...
A: Melissa, This is yet another very encouraging sign. Pointing is an important milestone and ...
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| signs of autism in a 12 month old. | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I am the first time mum of a beautiful 12 month old boy (12 months today actually). I have some ...
A: Responding to his name is a WONDERFUL sign. Most young toddlers on the autism spectrum rarely ...
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| diagnosis: 1 parent agrees to test, one does not | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Could my 13-yr-old stepdaughter possibly have aspergers? I met the girl 3 years ago when she was 10 ...
A: While one cannot diagnose over the Internet, it sounds like this young lady is practically "text ...
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| signs of autism in a 12 month old. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I am the first time mum of a beautiful 12 month old boy (12 months today actually). I have some ...
A: I wonder if this is your first baby. If so, it's quite amazing how aware you are of child ...
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| hi | 10/20/2009 |
Q: - hits the side of his head with his hand(its the right side all the time) - sleeps a lot but when ...
A: I can see that you're concerned about your son and I'm impressed at how much time you've taken to ...
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| 15 month and autism behaviors? | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to get your opinion about my 15 month old son. To my knowledge, he has never pointed ...
A: You are certainly on top of things! Because your son is doing so well in so many areas, most people ...
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| concern about my son's lack of gesturing/not answering to name | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I'm a little worried about my 14 month old son. He is not gesturing to get things he needs and he ...
A: Your pediatrician is right that there is a wide range of normal, particularly at this age. Some ...
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| My four year old son | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old son who has been dealing with some difficultly since he was around a year ...
A: I feel for you greatly. It's very frustrating when you know that something is not quite right with ...
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| undignosed autism | 9/4/2009 |
Q: i,am twenty seven and i still live at home . i was told by a counsler that i might have autism all ...
A: I feel your pain. Please don't despair this way. There is hope. It's very possible that you are ...
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| early signs of autism | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old son.I am concerned about early red flags for autism. Is it true if a baby has ...
A: It's so hard not to worry when we have a baby. Especially with the increase in autism. However, ...
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| 9 month old's pattern of behaviors | 8/19/2009 |
Q: My 9 month old baby girl was recently diagnosed with "benign shuddering" by a pediatric neurologist. ...
A: As far as I know there is no link between "benign shuddering" and autism. In fact, I believe a lot ...
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| education | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I work with an 11 year old autistic boy, he is in public school, and does well, He understands ...
A: How absolutely wonderful that you care so much. If we can just find more people like you, children ...
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| Symptoms of autism in a 12 year old | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 12y/o son, he is in the grade was held back in kindergarten because the teacher thought his ...
A: Your son sounds incredible. He has coped with his challenges without extra help up to this time. ...
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| 23 month old son with odd behaviors | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Im sure you get tons of posts like this one, seeking opinions on whether what their children do is ...
A: Your son sounds too cute for words and it would be my bet that you can safely rule out autism. Your ...
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| does sensory always mean Autism? | 8/14/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr old son has a speech delay and I was told he has some sensory problems. He was evaluated and ...
A: If your son was already evaluated for autism and no red flags were found, then I would say that you ...
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| infant signs of autism | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Jene, I know 6 months is too early to diagnose autism, but I am curious if there are some red flags. ...
A: You are right - 6 months is just way too early to tell. Babies are all so different. I have heard ...
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| Visual Stim | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I want to thank you in advance for you insightful, sensitive & honest approach to every answer you ...
A: I understand that you're very concerned about your son and this is probably making you focus more on ...
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| Should I be worried? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I really dont know if I'm working myself up about something or nothing, but could really do with ...
A: It sounds like your little one is right on track physically. He sounds delightful and curious about ...
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| 4 mo old eye contact | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have a very funny feeling about my 6th grandchild and have had qualms about his behavior from the ...
A: Let me ease your mind - Yes. You are an extremely blessed over anxious Grandma. So please get some ...
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| my daughter age 12 | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My daughter Amy got menigites when she was five she got over it unharmed we thought, but as time ...
A: In answer to your question - yes. I think your daughter should be evaluated. I am less familiar ...
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| can child lose words while working on another milestone? | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My 11 month old son which is a twin used to sayh mama, dada, and baba..but now he doesn't say ...
A: It is quite unusual for a child to lose his words. I would certainly mention this to the ...
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| childern behaviour | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am ateacher.iwant to ask u aquestion what is the best way to deal with anaughty child?
A: Every child is different. There are many strategies you can use and you have to see which one works ...
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| Don't know if 17 month old behaviors seem autistic or are just normal | 8/9/2009 |
Q: My son just turned 17 months old and was born 5 weeks premature. He has reached all of his ...
A: I truly don't think it's a concern. If you told me that there was a fire truck on the street and ...
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| Normal infant behavior? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I am a first time mom so I don't have any other children to compare my baby with. Is this normal for ...
A: I know it's hard not to worry. Once we have babies, we worry about everything! Your daughter is ...
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| M-CHAT | 8/7/2009 |
Q: If the MChat is a valid screening for autism why does it not ask about other repetitive behaviors or ...
A: By the very little you've said, it does not sound like your son is on the autism spectrum. It's ...
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| Don't know if 17 month old behaviors seem autistic or are just normal | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My son just turned 17 months old and was born 5 weeks premature. He has reached all of his ...
A: I must tell you again that I don't think you have cause for concern. It's amazing to watch a child ...
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| Don't know if 17 month old behaviors seem autistic or are just normal | 7/31/2009 |
Q: My son just turned 17 months old and was born 5 weeks premature. He has reached all of his ...
A: Although it's not possible to diagnose over the Internet without a comprehensive evaluation, from ...
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| 10 month old arm flapping, yelling | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I'm concerned that my 10 month old girl may be showing signs of autism. She is very interactive, ...
A: Your baby is gorgeous! Too cute for words! She is very young but by what you've said I don't ...
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| 27 month old - signs autism/aspergers | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you regarding my 2 year old daughter (almost 27 months) and signs of ...
A: There are many sensory challenges that kids might have. I'll try to list some here for you and you ...
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| CP or Autism | 7/25/2009 |
Q: my 1yr old girl had shown signs of abnormality (or autism) since she born. now i have taken her to ...
A: I know this must be such a scary time for you. It's so hard when we fear our children are not ...
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| Autism Symptoms | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I know you are not going to be able to tell me if my child is autistic but i would just like your ...
A: If you received the results, what did they say? I wonder if you're receiving services of any kind. ...
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| 27 month old - signs autism/aspergers | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I have a question for you regarding my 2 year old daughter (almost 27 months) and signs of ...
A: I greatly appreciate your feedback. While I couldn't possibly make a solid diagnosis over the ...
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| Autism Symptoms | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I know you are not going to be able to tell me if my child is autistic but i would just like your ...
A: As you said, I can't possibly diagnose your child on the Internet. However, by the description ...
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| M-CHAT | 7/23/2009 |
Q: If the MChat is a valid screening for autism why does it not ask about other repetitive behaviors or ...
A: The MChat was modified by Dr. Fine in the USA. The original test, The CHAT was developed in ...
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| Should I be concerned? | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My son is almost 2 1/2, and honestly ... sometimes he just seems a little "different" to me. It's ...
A: I always say that you should follow your instinct. If you feel that something is not quite right ...
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| 9 month old not clapping | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a concern regarding my 9 month old son. He doesn't seem to be interested in clapping or ...
A: When we have our first baby, we suddenly start to worry about everything! Life is never the same ...
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| Concerned about 3 yr. old boy-autism? | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I am very concerned about my 3 yr. old son. He does not speak. He has never said one sentence with ...
A: I think it's good that your child is seeing a hearing specialist just to rule out any concerns. ...
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| 4 month old and autism | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I am worried about my 4 month old daughter. At her well visit, she wouldn't smile or coo at the ...
A: I still don't think you have any cause for concern. As your baby grows, you'll find that she does ...
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| Caregiver of 2 year old boy | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I am the daycare provider of a 2 year old boy, July 2007 birthday, and am concerned he is delayed ...
A: Amber, The parents are lucky that you care about their son and I do think your concerns are very ...
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| 4 month old and autism | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am worried about my 4 month old daughter. At her well visit, she wouldn't smile or coo at the ...
A: You should absolutely NOT be worried. You are probably fearing your daughter's well being because ...
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| Worried about autism | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me, i'm so worried about my daughter. She is 19 months old. I have been ...
A: Eloise, I can feel your panic and my heart goes out to you. Waiting to find out what's wrong with ...
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| Early signs of autism | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I am concerned about my 11 week old son. He makes minimal eye contact. When I sit him on my lap in ...
A: It's always a good idea to talk to your pediatrician if you're concerned, but I don't think you have ...
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| 18 month old lacking eye contact | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old that is developing normally in every way except he doesn't make eye contact. ...
A: Lack of eye contact is most often associated with autism, hearing problems or speech & language ...
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| Somethings not right ?? | 7/7/2009 |
Q: My 3 1/2 year old grandson is displaying characteristics that are concerning me. He has always been ...
A: It always amazes me how Grandmas are often the first one's to pick up that something is not right. ...
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| Asperger's? | 7/3/2009 |
Q: My son is 7 years old. He will be 8 in September. He performs well in school, as far as academics ...
A: One of the hardest things is searching for answers. It's really tough when you feel that your child ...
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| Doctors Not Sure of Diagnosis. | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Hey,My boy is 3 years of age, hav delayed speech but can sing a whole stanza copied from television ...
A: Many people with a diagnosis of autism also have sensory integration dysfunction and are hyperactive ...
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| AS or SID? | 6/27/2009 |
Q: My son (10) was diagnosed with Aspergers 4 years ago. My daughter is almost 6 and as a baby nursed ...
A: I'm sure you've heard the expression, "If you've met one child with autism, then you've met one ...
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| Diagnosing developmental disorders | 6/25/2009 |
Q: My 4 yr old grandson is unable to speak in an intelligible manner. A course of speech therapy does ...
A: Your assessment is correct that your grandson should have an evaluation. It sounds like your ...
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| we are wondering if my great grandchild is autistic or hearing impaired? | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My great grandson displays some signs that may point to autism. He jumps. he likes to line up his ...
A: I agree with you that it would not be fair to label your grandson in any way when he is trying to ...
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| Agressive 8yo w/Autism | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have an 8yo boy with autism who has aggression issues. He was diagnosed at 2yo and has had good ...
A: Holly, It sounds like you're in a really tough predicament. You obviously know your stuff. You've ...
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| 2 year old evaluated but i am not sure | 6/19/2009 |
Q: My youngest son of 5 is just 2 and says 5 words that i can understand. He makes sounds w/inflection ...
A: I think we should always pay attention to our instincts. I'm certainly not implying that your son ...
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| Concerned about 20 month old | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am concerned that my child may have a mild form of autism. His speech seems delayed, or everyone ...
A: It sounds like your son is very smart. He might not be talking a lot but he certainly understands. ...
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| behaviour problems | 6/18/2009 |
Q: my grandson who is 5 seems to behave antisocially and at the moment is awaiting assessment for ...
A: I know this must be a very emotional time. It's very difficult waiting when you feel something is ...
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| new grandaughter | 6/18/2009 |
Q: my new baby grandaughter is just 10 days old but doesn't like it when we touch her, she stars ...
A: It's way too early to detect any signs of autism in a baby that's just 10 days old. I realize that ...
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| Worried about 23 month old son. | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Two months ago I had my son evaluated by my state's early intervention program because I was worried ...
A: I can see that you are a very diligent mom. I know it's hard not to worry but I have to say that ...
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| I am concerned | 6/7/2009 |
Q: My husband's third brother has mental retardation, and also his second brother's son has autism. ...
A: I am not surprised you're concerned. Your family has experienced so much it's no wonder you're ...
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| Concerned about my 19th month old | 6/6/2009 |
Q: At my son's last doctor visit, he voiced some concerns to me that I hadn't thought about. Since ...
A: I can feel your anguish and my heart goes out to you. I know what a difficult time this is for you. ...
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| Signs of my child | 5/27/2009 |
Q: First,I want to say I have never heard of Austin until the last few weeks.My daughter is 22 months ...
A: Jennifer, The first thing you must do is stop blaming yourself. This is NOT your fault. Believe ...
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| 3 month old and autism | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Here is my situation. I have a healthy 3 month old boy. He loves to smile at us and even is ...
A: Your baby is so young. I know it's hard not to worry but I don't think you have anything to be ...
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| Reading opposite | 5/27/2009 |
Q: My son is 3years n 3 months old.He has a habit of reading from right to left. He cannot ...
A: The behaviors you mention are not associated with autism. When learning to write, many children ...
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| autism signs | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have a friend whose son is a little over 2 and a half. His speech is alittle delayed because he's ...
A: It's wonderful that you're so caring about your friend's child. Speaking in sentences and making ...
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| how normal is this? | 5/14/2009 |
Q: i have asked a question before about my son and you answered it well. i just have a follow up ...
A: I know it's hard not to worry. When we have kids we want them to be absolutely perfect and we fear ...
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| my 7 month old son and autism | 5/12/2009 |
Q: i have a 7 month old son and he starting doing this shaking his head think at about 5 months and we ...
A: I wouldn't be overly concerned just yet but I would certainly keep an eye on it. While these types ...
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| my 7.5 months old | 5/8/2009 |
Q: My seven months old baby sometimes tries to avoid eye contact? most of the time my seven months old ...
A: I know it's hard not to worry. Once we have babies, we worry about everything! Your daughter is ...
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| Autism | 5/6/2009 |
Q: My son kollen is a 9yrs-old twin. I know something is not right. He started school at 3 an spent the ...
A: How wonderful to hear what an incredible relationship you have with your son. You must be a great ...
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| am i paranoid? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: i have a 6 1/2 month old healthy son who smiles and laughs often. he loves playing peek a boo and ...
A: Yes. You are definitely worrying unnecessarily. Babies at 6 1/2 months are still developing. If ...
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| asperger? | 4/23/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 6 years old. at 4 yeaars old we had to take her to a psychiatrist and they diagnosed ...
A: Melanie, It sounds to me like you are doing all the right things. Looking for answers is the ...
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| 1 yr old daughter-lack of eye contact | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I've read some of your posts and thought I would reach out to you about our daughter. At her 9mth ...
A: You're very welcome. Yes - it is EXTREMELY frustrating when you can't get answers and you feel like ...
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| 1 yr old daughter-lack of eye contact | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I've read some of your posts and thought I would reach out to you about our daughter. At her 9mth ...
A: Firstly let me say that you are doing all the right things. There are not many people who get an ...
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| Leading toward independence for HFA & AS | 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: As my profile says, I'm better equipped to handle questions about whether a child could be on the ...
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| 24 month old uses my hand- autism | 4/12/2009 |
Q: "I have a 24 month old son. His language skills are great and he has good social skills. He takes ...
A: From everything you've written I absolutely would not be concerned about autism. Good language, ...
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| wondering if my almost 3 yo boy is autistic | 4/10/2009 |
Q: My son is big for his age looks almost 4, has delayed speech in the aspect that noone understands ...
A: I usually get notified immediately when someone has asked a question but for some reason, I only got ...
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| Am I overacting. | 4/9/2009 |
Q: my relative have a two year old child.that I have notice she never interact with us when we visit ...
A: I think your concerns are valid. It's very unusual for a child not to make eye contact and not to ...
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| Does my son need to be tested? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: my son is 15 months old. I have noticed some things that other kids his age dont do. My son will ...
A: If you told me your son was three years old I would be far more concerned. He is only 15 months and ...
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| Concerns about 26 month old son | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have 26 month old boy/girl twins and have some concerns about my son's language development ...
A: I hope things are going well with you. I have been requested by someone to contact you on their ...
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| Concerns about 26 month old son | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I have 26 month old boy/girl twins and have some concerns about my son's language development ...
A: If this had been your first post, I would have definitely told you to relax. Everything you've just ...
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| Concerns about 26 month old son | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have 26 month old boy/girl twins and have some concerns about my son's language development ...
A: Firstly let me say that your son sounds absolutely adorable. He is obviously very bright with a ...
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| 3 year old son | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My son was evaluated by the EI program in the fall. He was delayed in speech/language and gross ...
A: Firstly - YES - it's absolutely possible to have a speech and language delay WITH sensory issues AND ...
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| Toddler Autism | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My grandson will be 2 years old in a month or so. He does not make any eye contact with me , he ...
A: You would be amazed how many Grandma's are the first to notice that something is not right with ...
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| Daughter with Autism question | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a daughter who is 7 months old. She has been continually happy since the day she was born. ...
A: You are really on the ball! Not many parents are so aware when their children are so young. Please ...
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| aspergers | 3/19/2009 |
Q: would you consider problems with eye contact,not able to maintain it, not being able to make simple ...
A: One cannot diagnose over the Internet. The only way to get an official diagnosis is to see a ...
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| Autism or something else? | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 3.5 year old son who I suspect may be autistic. But, I have no idea where to go from here ...
A: Let me begin by saying this is NOT your fault. And it certainly doesn't sound like a discipline ...
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| am i waiting to long? | 3/13/2009 |
Q: We have brought up our concerns to our 4 year old sons doctor, she reffered him to an audiologist ...
A: Destiney, I can relate to how you feel. Waiting is the toughest part. You just want to get moving ...
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| 14 month old with very limited eye contact | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My son is about to turn 14 months old in a few days and my husband and I have been worried about ...
A: Everything you have told me in this recent post is positive. There is a lot of controversy about ...
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| Autistic Child? | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am completely at a loss for what is going on with my daughter. I had a normal pregnancy with ...
A: April, What you have described is the TYPICAL profile of a parent who has a child with special ...
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| 14 month old with very limited eye contact | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My son is about to turn 14 months old in a few days and my husband and I have been worried about ...
A: Sarah, You are quite incredible. The thought of autism or other development issue doesn't enter ...
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| Autistic Child? | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I am completely at a loss for what is going on with my daughter. I had a normal pregnancy with ...
A: My heart goes out to you. Your path has certainly been rocky. People don't realize how draining it ...
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| help understanding a student | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am a preschool teacher and I have a student I am not sure how to help. Everyday when he enters ...
A: It's wonderful that you're such a caring teacher. Thank you for taking the time to write. It's ...
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| Concerns about autism in 10 month old son | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I'm having concerns that my 10 month old son is showing signs of autism. He has never been a ...
A: Wow! You are really on the ball! Most people become concerned a few years down the line so you're ...
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| 21 year old daughter ? autism | 2/24/2009 |
Q: my daughter has always been "different" she needed speech therapy has been bullied a lot.She was a ...
A: It takes a thorough evaluation to diagnose someone on the autism spectrum, particularly at the age ...
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| autism help | 2/17/2009 |
Q: he can't hardly speak and hes always beating his head on the floor, doors, chairs, with his hands , ...
A: You've given me very little information to go on regarding your grandson. I suggest you read this ...
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| Question about daughter with suspected ASD | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 40-month old daughter who many people, including her pediatrician, suspect of having an ...
A: Nice to hear from you again. Your daughter certainly has proved that she can put two words ...
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| Question about daughter with suspected ASD | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 40-month old daughter who many people, including her pediatrician, suspect of having an ...
A: My heart goes out to you. I understand the emotional turmoil you are going through and I'd like to ...
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| Is my Child Autistic? | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My 9and 1/2 year old son is shy in school. He is only fond of playing and cycling. He does play with ...
A: The good news is that your answers are NOT typical of a child with autism. From your description, ...
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| Is my Child Autistic? | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My 9and 1/2 year old son is shy in school. He is only fond of playing and cycling. He does play with ...
A: The good news is that your answers are NOT typical of a child with autism. From your description, ...
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| concerned about my nephew | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I'm concerned about my nephew but I don't want to express my concerns to my SIL unless there's ...
A: I definitely agree with you that there is cause for concern. If you were writing to me about your ...
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| i need some help!!! | 2/4/2009 |
Q: i am in need of some help. i have a now 4 year old who has had what i call issues her whole life. ...
A: Firstly let me say you are doing a wonderful job! Your love and caring for your daughter shines ...
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| Is my Child Autistic? | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My 9and 1/2 year old son is shy in school. He is only fond of playing and cycling. He does play with ...
A: I can see that you are very concerned about your son. Nothing that you've said stands out as a red ...
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