| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Autism and Introducing New foods | 1/3/2009 |
Q: Our son Garrett, age 13, has continually been eating the same foods, which limits is diet. He also ...
A: I'm really sad when I hear this because the best strategy is to prevent this pattern from forming. ...
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| Is College the answer | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with AS at 48. I always knew that I had a LD and struggled to get through College. ...
A: I actually agree with you. College, alone, is not the answer. It is not the answer for everyone. ...
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| Autism and anger behaviors | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My son is 10 years old and is having a hard time with his temper at school both with teachers and ...
A: You need to determine if he is not being "compliant" quickly enough. Or if he is truly being ...
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| Autism Spectrum - 6yr. boy | 12/15/2008 |
Q: but I feel that I need to delve into it further. I'm a mom of 2 great kids, the youngest, my son, ...
A: While any baby who gets off to a rough start can have some problems, as an infant, they should be ...
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| Emotional Sensitivity and ASD | 12/12/2008 |
Q: My son is 4 and is somewhere on the spectrum, just not sure where at this point--probably PDD-NOS. ...
A: Yes, he is more able to see himself in his brother. This "parallel" play is more common in younger ...
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| Emotional Sensitivity and ASD | 12/11/2008 |
Q: My son is 4 and is somewhere on the spectrum, just not sure where at this point--probably PDD-NOS. ...
A: Some kids on spectrum actually over-identify with others. Their pain is his pain. Conversely, their ...
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| autism | 12/9/2008 |
Q: What is "stemming"? I am writing my doctoral dissertation and I refer to a child "stemming" and my ...
A: "Stimming", not "stemming" is the self-stimulating behavior that austitic people engage in. It can ...
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| Autism and Obsessions | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if you can help me with a client I am giving in-home support services to; I am ...
A: Sorry, I was slow to answer this. I think the key issue, for your client, is that her aunt said it ...
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| Visitation with Autistic 4 year old | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My husband has a 4 year old daughter just recently diagnosed with PDD-NOS. He and his ex-wife have ...
A: Your question involves legal issues that I am not qualified to address. I cannot predict what the ...
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| autism | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if my son has autism. He has been in a lot of trouble in school and has been put in ...
A: How sad that adults who should know better label the child instead of the behavior. Ask your son's ...
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| Self-talking in Autism | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I am a father. My son (age 14, weight 47Kgs) has been diagnosed as having Autistic Spectrum Disorder ...
A: I am only a parent, not a doctor, so what you get here is my personal opinion. (I have to say that.) ...
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| Neurologist | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 1/2 year old son that was diagnosed with HF PDD-NOS when he was 4. He has never seen a ...
A: Unless you feel the diagnosis is incorrect or there are more problems, probably not. The reasons I ...
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| Extremely concerned about 4 year old son | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My son has displayed some behaviors that I am concerned about since starting preschool last year. ...
A: it helps me to see the patterns. Yes, your son has had a great deal of stress in his life. Moving, ...
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| Autism & Education - IEP Resourse Help! | 11/17/2008 |
Q: in advance. Our son has PDD NOS and has also been diagnosed as having Aspergers Syndrome. His is ...
A: I'm sorry, I don't know about that provision. However, when you do contact a legal adviser you ...
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| Autism & Education - IEP Resourse Help! | 11/17/2008 |
Q: in advance. Our son has PDD NOS and has also been diagnosed as having Aspergers Syndrome. His is ...
A: This is a disconnect between the federal law governing special needs students and state law ...
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| school | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My son is 12 yo and has recently been diagnosed with Aspergers. We have known for a long time that ...
A: Okay, you already know this can't go on. Your son must to go to school. And, you must keep your job. ...
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| Autism Spectrum vs. behavior/attitude | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Catherine, Thank you for this helpful service! My son, Isaac, age 8 has been diagnosed with PDD NOS. ...
A: Those who test for spectrum disorders are VERY careful not to give the diagnosis unless they are ...
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| 2 out of 4 w/ special needs | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Let me start by thanking you for being here for everyone! I have 4 boys, my oldest is ADHD and my ...
A: You do have your hands full! Bless you. Let's talk about your 8 year old, first. Just because he ...
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| Autism Spectrum vs. behavior/attitude | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Catherine, Thank you for this helpful service! My son, Isaac, age 8 has been diagnosed with PDD NOS. ...
A: It is hard for parents to accept a diagnosis like this. PDD-NOS is such a non-specific seeming ...
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| 6yr old son with asperger syndrome | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My son is in first grade. This year so far has been awful. He has hit, thrown ...
A: Most of these problems stem from impulse control issues. Autistic children are, by definition, ...
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| High Functioning ASD daughter | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My daughter is six years old and was diagnosed with ASD three years ago. She is very high ...
A: Angry outbursts are common in ASD kids. I'm not saying they are acceptable, but it comes with the ...
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| Behavior changes in autistic daughter | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 6 and was diagnosed with PDD at the age of 2. Last year right after she turned 5 she ...
A: Epilepsy is, as I'm sure they have told you, more common in children on the autistic spectrum. I ...
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| IEP for Autism | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old son with autism. He started at Macomb Intermediate Schools when he was 2 ...
A: Most likely, your son will get services from "resource" specialists who assist the classroom ...
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| Potty Training | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I'm the step mom of a 6 yr old who has high functioning severe autism....He is not yet potty ...
A: I understand it is very common. In the past, the belief was that most autistics could not be toilet ...
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| Fear | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Our Granddaughter has been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Lately she has a fear of going ...
A: To some extent, the development of irrational fears is normal for children in the 3-4 year old age ...
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| does my teen have aspergers? | 8/30/2008 |
Q: She prefers not to be around kids her age. She acts normal. But she also crys easily and wets ...
A: This may be kind of complicated. I don't think it is Asperger's but only an mental health ...
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| My 7 yr old son. | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My son Gage is 7 yrs old and has PDD NOS. He has had OT,PT, and speech for 3 yrs and is in 1st grade ...
A: I do not claim expertise concerning the dietary or detoxification treatment of autism or PDD. Some ...
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| Daily Potty Training Accidents after 3 months of success | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Catherine - - My son is 3 1/2 years old and was recently diagnosed with PDD/NOS. He is ...
A: There are a couple of possibilities. One, he's doing something lots of 3 year olds do, he's ...
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| 8yr old son struggling w/ leaving mom | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Ridenour, My son, Isaac, age 8, PDD NOS (very high functioning) is struggling with being away from ...
A: Separation anxiety is something we do have experience with. Interestingly, it was not our autistic ...
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| Flapping | 8/22/2008 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with probable ADHD,but I am not 100% convinced he has it. He had a really bad ...
A: If you are worried, I would seek the opinion of a neurologist. Sleep disorders are common in kids ...
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| Asperger's and divorce | 8/21/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been separated for eight months with no chance for reconciliation. We have an ...
A: Wow, this is really complicated! No parent should yell or fight in front of a child, period. I can't ...
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| my twins are autistic | 8/20/2008 |
Q: me and my husband found out yesterday that our twin 5yr old boys are autistic,james is high function ...
A: I know this is devastating news for you. Take some time to adjust to this change in your vision of ...
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| Employment for Adult son with Asperger's | 8/19/2008 |
Q: We have an adult son who graduated college at the age of 29. He's very bright, but getting through ...
A: We are likely to face similar issues as the years go by. Our daughter, however, majored in music ...
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| Employment Resources | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My 27-year old son has come through many diagnosis of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was ...
A: I would like a little more information, please. What did he get his associate's degree in? How ...
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| Information | 7/20/2008 |
Q: My son is 6, (almost 7) with high functioning autism. I divorced and remarried. I am looking for ...
A: Number one, be glad his grandparents DO want to be in his life. I have encountered many families ...
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| autism related to head size in infant | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am writing to you about my 21/2 month old grandson. He tracks really well, makes great eye ...
A: If large heads run in his genes, that is probably the answer. Hydrocephaly should definitey be ...
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| PDD | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Catherine. I would like to thank you for your recent answers to my questions about my recently ...
A: So is everyone else! HFA is usually someone like Dr. Temple Grandin or Stephen Shore, PhD. They had ...
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| advice.please Daughter of 6years | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Would you be able to give me some advise. I have a beautifull and truly amazing daughter called Mia ...
A: Your daughter should be tested for an autistic spectrum disorder. Everything you tell me fits into ...
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| My Son - Autism and/or ADHD | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I would be extremely grateful if you are able to advise me in respect of my 17 year old son Jonah. ...
A: At his age, there is no medication I would recommend for the Asperger's. Risperdol is being ...
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| how to deal with a child with PDDNOS | 7/7/2008 |
Q: My son is 4 almost five.He was diagnosed with PDDNOS when he was 3. We have had him in an early ...
A: You are not doing anything wrong! Don't guilt trip yourself or let anyone else do so. Your son is ...
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| My Son - Autism and/or ADHD | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I would be extremely grateful if you are able to advise me in respect of my 17 year old son Jonah. ...
A: Your son is displaying all the classic symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. This is considered a ...
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| My son has Autism | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My son has been recently diagnosed with Autism, he is 2 years old and I lived in NJ. I need to know ...
A: His therapist should be teaching you some things to do at home to help him with his social skills. ...
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| Sudden behavior change | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My grandson who is 6 is high function autistic. He can speak well, but is behind on cognative ...
A: If he responds well to rewards, using them is good. NEVER punish for toileting mistakes. Clearly, ...
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| Sudden behavior change | 6/1/2008 |
Q: My grandson who is 6 is high function autistic. He can speak well, but is behind on cognative ...
A: The one thing that comes to mind is that autistic children are usually way behind emotionally as ...
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| college life | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 19 yr old boy who was diagnosed in 3rd Grade but due to him being gifted was not given any ...
A: Yes, HFA/AS/PDD-NOS people can and do complete college degrees. I know of three PhD's, (there are ...
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| Drug advice | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have two autistic teenage sons. One is 15, and the other 13. My pediatrician has recently ...
A: I think it is worth a try. As medications go, ritilin and Adderall (another ADHD medication) are ...
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| HFA? | 4/24/2008 |
Q: My son is almost 27 months old. He is my fourth child but my only boy so I can only compare him to ...
A: Some of the definition of "high-functioning" is based on IQ but some is about the ability to ...
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| HFA? | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My son is almost 27 months old. He is my fourth child but my only boy so I can only compare him to ...
A: I think you are right to be concerned. Even late bloomers should have some single words that have ...
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| 5 yr-old HFA with behavior issues in school | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I'm sort of going through a last-ditch kind of thing here and I found this website through a search ...
A: I am assuming he's in public school here. Usually, when this kind of sudden decline happens, there ...
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| Autism? | 4/16/2008 |
Q: My main concern is that my 2 1/2 son might be displaying autistic behavior. He was not much of a ...
A: Large head size could indicate hydrocephaly (water on the brain) BUT if he is seeing a pediatrician ...
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| Autism? | 4/16/2008 |
Q: My main concern is that my 2 1/2 son might be displaying autistic behavior. He was not much of a ...
A: Try to relax. Anxiety is contagious. The fact that he asks where people he cares for are is good. ...
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| Autism? | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My main concern is that my 2 1/2 son might be displaying autistic behavior. He was not much of a ...
A: A two year old repeating part of a question in answer is probably not echolalia. He is learning ...
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| alternative education in nh | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I myself say the apple does not fall far from the tree. 25 yrs ago we never used aspergers but it ...
A: I really don't understand why some professionals consider an ADHD diagnosis less "heavy" than an ...
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| alternative education in nh | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I myself say the apple does not fall far from the tree. 25 yrs ago we never used aspergers but it ...
A: You don't say at what age your child was diagnosed. Most social training for A.S. happens with ...
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| educational placement and the law | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My son is 13 and has been diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. He is in a BOCES 8:1:1 ...
A: I am not sure what BOCES 8:1:1 means. So, I will make general comments on 13 y.o. Asperger's boys ...
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| 5-yr old son | 4/1/2008 |
Q: AS A HIGH-FUNCTIONING LAST YR. FOR YRS WE HAVE THOUGHT THAT LACK OF SPEECH WAS DUE TO 2 LANGUAGES( ...
A: The need to control things is very common in autistic children. When it comes to food, do not give ...
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| autism and potty training | 3/31/2008 |
Q: My 5 1/2 yr old nephew has mild to moderate autism. In Feb of 2007, he began to use the toilet and ...
A: Family dynamics get really messed up, sometimes, when an autistic child is involved. In truth, ...
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| discipline and aspergers (age 11) | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My question is similar to that of another person's here. We are in the process of having my son ...
A: First, the school is wrong to tell you your son is "playing" you. A.S. kids usually have huge ...
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| autism and basball | 3/22/2008 |
Q: hello we have a boy on our baseball team that has autism he will need extra coaching do you have any ...
A: While each person with autism is somewhat different, I can tell you a few general things. Number ...
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| follow up | 3/21/2008 |
Q: it is me again. My grandson's great grandmother (the daddy's grandmother) was watching my grandson ...
A: Far beyond pointing and waving are the other behaviors or lack of them. By age 1 he should have had ...
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| autism concerns | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I have concerns about my 16 month ...
A: There is plenty of reason for serious concern. This boy is showing all the hallmarks of an autistic ...
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| Aspergers in children | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I believe my grandson may have Aspergers. As an infant, he cried continually while being dressed ...
A: I believe you are right. Your description is a perfect fit. You mention that Dad has problems ...
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| med question | 3/19/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 14, she has been dx. with everything from adhd, bipolar, ocd, and two dr's now ...
A: I have no direct experience with Risperdol. It has the same side effect of weight gain. I doubt that ...
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| 4 year old with behavior problems | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old boy, he bites his blankets, nails and anything that makes him angry. he is very ...
A: I'm glad you wrote back. Much of it is good news. Still some things are consistent with Asperger's. ...
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| 4 year old with behavior problems | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old boy, he bites his blankets, nails and anything that makes him angry. he is very ...
A: My suspicion is that your son has Asperger's syndrome. This high-functioning autistic spectrum ...
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| Autism? | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am a Sped para at a high school. I have worked with some Asperger students. I am also a ...
A: While there is such a thing as bi-polar disorder in children it is very uncommon for anyone with ...
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| autism | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My son is four years old. Since he was 1, there have been concerns about repetitive behavior, ...
A: Don't be too hard on yourself about not noticing the flapping and lack of "cuddliness". If this is ...
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| Autistic? | 3/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 17 years old. As a young child she seemed painfully shy. In preschool she would ...
A: I would say you are looking at a young woman with undiagnosed high-functioning autism (HFA)or ...
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| aspergers | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a son who is 23 yrs old. When he started headstart (preschool) they saw something wasn't ...
A: Auditory processing disorders are common in people on the autistic spectrum. I think you are correct ...
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| autism and depression | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i am currently working with a 13 year old boy with autisma nd he seems very down and is talking ...
A: Depression is common among teenage autistics. They know they are different, they know the other kids ...
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| CAREER HELP FOR 17 YEAR OLD | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with Asperger's when he was 15 years of age. This was just months before ...
A: I am unsure why your son was taken out of classes just because he has A.S. His IQ did not change. I ...
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| aspergers syndrome | 3/10/2008 |
Q: i am having difficulty getting our school to consider that our eight year old son may have aspergers ...
A: ADHD is often the first diagnosis given to kids with Asperger's. While some actually have ADHD, many ...
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| Autism | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old nephew with autism. He does not speak on his own but repeats words. He does not ...
A: The best way to help your nephew with speech and behavior is to get him into speech and occupational ...
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| Aspergers and School Work | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My 10 year old step son was diagnosed with ADD 5 years ago. Last May they changed his diagnosis to ...
A: This kind of behavior is common among A.S. kids. For some it is about controlling one of the few ...
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| fixations | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My 16 year old daughter fixates on older teenage girls. I believe this is because my older son's ...
A: I am not totally sure why this is a problem. Are you concerned she will get into trouble, like sex ...
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| aspergers/"something" else?? | 2/10/2008 |
Q: We took my 4 yo daugter to a child psychologist. We did not know anything about AS at the time. ...
A: Don't feel bad about the long question. I can answer better with more information. I would say that ...
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| aspergers | 2/8/2008 |
Q: we have a son aged three who has currently started nursery. He presently visits a language ...
A: Any child who has a communication problem is more likely to express him/herself physically when ...
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| A.D.D IN MY NIECE | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if you could help me. My sister lives in LA - rest of the family in the UK. She has 2 ...
A: You don't say if the ADD medication was helpful or not. Withholding medication for ADD that works ...
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| my son is six and has sensory integration disorder. I need help with discipline. | 1/31/2008 |
Q: We got amazing treatment and had lots of occupational therapy. We found an amazing treatment center ...
A: I am not your best resource for doctors or clinics in Canada. I recommend you find the autism ...
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| jr my 6 year olld | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Ok my son is having problems in school he lies,hits people, and threatens to kill ...
A: Your son needs a professional evaluation for a developmental disorder. It could be autism but it ...
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| copying behaviours | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Our son Luke is nearly 6 years old. He was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD in Dec 2006. At present he is ...
A: Unfortunately, all children learn what they live whether they have a disability or not. ABA works ...
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| my son is six and has sensory integration disorder. I need help with discipline. | 1/26/2008 |
Q: We got amazing treatment and had lots of occupational therapy. We found an amazing treatment center ...
A: I'm thinking that the sensory integration disorder was only one symptom of an autistic spectrum ...
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| My grandson may be autistic | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Since he was a little baby I noticed that he didn't make eye contact when I called out his name. He ...
A: You may be correct. Getting him tested is wise. Your experience with your other grandchildren makes ...
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| DIAGNOSIS AGE | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I saw that your child was not diagnosed until age 14, why? I have the same situation, however, our ...
A: I gather that you are the person who has or may have autism? The why of it is that she has ...
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| Does my son have a form of autism? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 year old son, and I live in Hopewell Junction, NY. I have recently been thinking about ...
A: Don't beat up on yourself. It is never too late to help a child with a learning disability. You went ...
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| follow up to nephew hurting my children | 1/9/2008 |
Q: First, I'd like to thank you for your helpful advice. In your response to me about my 5 1/2 yr old ...
A: I agree that his parents staying with him and allowing him to abuse them is not an effective ...
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| autistic nephew's behavior toward my children | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My nephew who is now 5 1/2 was diagnosed a few years ago with mild to moderate autism. He resides in ...
A: It is NOT okay for this boy to hurt other children without consequence. He is only going to get ...
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| Noticed our parallels | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I noticed that your daughter also went undiagnosed for 14 years! My daughter was finally diagnosed ...
A: Yes,it does pass. Adolescence is a very hard time for A.S. teens and their parents. You are right on ...
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| headphones for autsim | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I had read your previous response to a question regarding these, however I was wondering if you know ...
A: I have no direct experience. My daughter tells me that, if you want to lower the volume of all ...
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| multiple diagnoses | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have a six year old son who was diagnosed at 4 with ADHD. I have 2 older daughters and my son. We ...
A: Get comfortable, this is a long reply. :-) I am confident your son has Asperger's Syndrome. ADHD ...
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| step mom | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I am a new step mom to a 15 yr old son with High functioning Autism. I do not know much about this ...
A: First of all, spanking any child bugs me. There are so many more effective ways to deal with errors ...
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| Disciplining my 4 year old son! | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My son is almost 5. He was diagnosed as moderately autistic, but he has very good language usage and ...
A: You are probably not doing anything wrong in terms of "normal" discipline. Finding what works with ...
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| HFA or PDD | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My son Tim is 38 months and I have appointment with a specialist but I am anxious to know what can ...
A: I am not sure if there is a problem, or not. Some of these behaviors could be part of a disorder but ...
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| Daughter with ASD symptoms | 12/10/2007 |
Q: My 12 year old daughter is very bright, a voracious reader, and always has conversed "like a little ...
A: It sounds like you have a high-functioning autistic or Asperger's syndrome child. Talk to her ...
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| Problems with PDD-NOS son in 9th grade | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My son is 14 years old and started high school this year. We live in Chillicothe, MO. He was ...
A: I think the problem is that the teachers and aides are expecting a "cure" by assisting him with his ...
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| Should I get my 25 month old accessed | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I am worried about my son. Initially I was doing research on why my son is not putting sentences ...
A: I think you are dealing with a child who is a visual thinker. While many who have autism do this, so ...
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| Should I get my 25 month old accessed | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I am worried about my son. Initially I was doing research on why my son is not putting sentences ...
A: I think you can relax. Second children, boys in particular, talk later than firstborn children. Two ...
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| HIGH-FUNCTIONING ASPIE/AUTISM | 12/2/2007 |
Q: GOOD MORNING CATHERINE, I AM WRITING ON BEHALF OF MY 10 1/2 YEAR OLD SON. HE WAS DIAGNOSED 3 YEARS ...
A: Hopefully, he will become stable enough to come home, soon. I know he is uncomfortable at the ...
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| nutrition | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD SON WITH ASPERGER AND MY QUESTION IS HOW CAN I HELP HIM ON HIS DIET WHEN HE ...
A: I am always sad when I hear about a child on spectrum who has developed limited diet habits. The ...
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| Aspergers disease and ciollege | 11/18/2007 |
Q: My name is koye. I was googling aspergers disease and any possible college grants for it and i came ...
A: I think it is a great idea for you to live with your brothers as you start college. They know you ...
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| Concerned about my stepson upcoming IEP | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I have known my stepson since he was 2- although I am "just" his step mom I am his full time mother ...
A: If your step-son has not been diagnosed as autistic, they have missed the boat. Everything you ...
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| 3yr old boy with possible ASD | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I am writing about my 3 1/4 year old son who I am concerned may have ASD. He has significant speech ...
A: You are very wise to get an evaluation. Most of what you describe is typical "on spectrum" behavior. ...
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| 19 week old possibly autistic? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 19 week old little boy. He just went in for his 4 month check up and shots. When you go ...
A: He has just reached the age where the answers to those questions should be "yes." Not all babies ...
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| 2 1/2 year old | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding my son who is 2 1/2. Here is a quick list of "good" things: Points to ...
A: I think you can relax. While early talking can indicate Asperger's it's not a certainty. His ...
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| self talk and conversations | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am the mom of a 6 year old with as neurologist's put it mild autism. The problem I have is he self ...
A: It is a little hard to tease this out. I have a niece who talked to herself during play all the ...
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| twin boys - 27mnths | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My sister has twin boys and they are 27 months old. They are still not talking. They used to say a ...
A: While it is common and "normal" for twins to develop their own private language, it is not "normal" ...
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| benefits of a diagnosis | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My spouse and I are a bit at odds about having our daughter looked at clinically. We are quite ...
A: I agree that diagnosis can feel like a two-edged sword. We know that labels, used incorrectly, can ...
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| consequences | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have an almost 13 year old boy who has Aspergers. He gets easily agitated when he's had a bad day ...
A: Puberty is a rough time for kids with Asperger's. Aggressive behavior is common. The good news is ...
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| high school for my 17 y/o | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My son just turned 17 yrs old. We found out he had Aspergers around the time he was 10 yrs. He is ...
A: Actually, we have a daughter with Asperger's. She is now 22 years old and about to graduate from ...
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| best approach for new anger/aggression in 6yo w/AS | 10/3/2007 |
Q: My 6yo son with high functioning autism has had a recent change in behavior and learning how to help ...
A: You did not say too much. You are correct, there have been too many changes at once. It's no one's ...
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| high school for my 17 y/o | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My son just turned 17 yrs old. We found out he had Aspergers around the time he was 10 yrs. He is ...
A: High school is stressful for all teenagers. It is an intensely social time for "normal" kids and it ...
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| Discipline for a 3-yr-old w/ AS | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Our son, Andrew, is 3-years-old and recently was evaluated and diagnosed with Asperger's. As part ...
A: I believe you are experiencing the autistic version of the "terrible twos". AS kids tend to be ...
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| Normal behavior or autism? | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 and 1/2 year old boy who has never had any signs of autism before now. He walked at 12 ...
A: The best answer I can give you is, maybe. Children who have Asperger's syndrome often talk very ...
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| aspergers for girls | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old daughter has aspergers and only likes to eat chicken nuggets, fries, pancakes, pizza ...
A: It is very important to get a handle on her diet whether you are going GFCF or not. We do find that ...
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| Asperger's discipline | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I am the parent of an 8 year old child with AS, he does not adjust well to change and has just ...
A: Applied Behavioral Analysis is one way to intervene in the behavior of autistic children. It can be ...
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| Asperger's discipline | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I am the parent of an 8 year old child with AS, he does not adjust well to change and has just ...
A: Let's talk about personality conflicts, first. Anyone can have a teacher with whom they do not ...
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| mother to mother | 9/11/2007 |
Q: now 6 yrs was just diagonised with asperger's. I'm taking it so hard. I hate that I suddenly study ...
A: Your reaction is perfectly normal. There is a period of grief and devastation when we find out our ...
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| usure if my son has ASD or other issues | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My son Hayden is 4, he has had dev delays from birth. As a baby he did not respond to people. He did ...
A: It does sound like your son has an autistic spectrum disorder. Technically, "pervasive developmental ...
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| School Discipline | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Katherine, my 8 y/o daughter (also named Katherine) was recently diagnosed with Aspergers. Her ...
A: Print out a definition and description of Aspeger's syndrome to take with you to the principal. ...
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| stem controlling | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Our 5 year old son recently started KG where he spends ~ 5 hours a day in a class that is primarily ...
A: It is quite possible he is trying to control his stimming behavior. Since you say his social ...
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| My friends son | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I worked in the mental health field for about 8 years, I have a BS in psychology and really, just ...
A: His mother needs to get him to a child psychiatrist as soon as possible. The pediatrician is wrong ...
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| my autistic cousin | 8/30/2007 |
Q: i have a 20 year old cousin that i think might have autism.. she used to have all the common ...
A: First, let me apologize for not knowing anything about the state of medical care in Iran or the ...
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| my son | 8/25/2007 |
Q: his autism is very mild and will be starting early intervention thereapy in 2 weeks, however i need ...
A: When working with a non-verbal person, keep it simple. Even though he does not speak, he can ...
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| fear of dark | 8/11/2007 |
Q: My 5 1/2 yr. old son is awaiting an autism spectrum diagnosis. He is very high functioning. He has ...
A: Irrational fears are common in many children around the age of 4. Darkness, vacuum cleaners, large ...
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| Does my 6 year old son have ADHD or could it be Asperger? | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I have a six year old son - who to say the most is different. He has been diagnois with ADHA. I ...
A: Video tape. Try to get some video of how he interacts with other children. Preferably, he should not ...
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| Concerned about behaviour | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I'm mailing from the UK, i came across you when 'googling' something - i read a mail that sounded ...
A: One quick follow-up. Yes, children with Asperger's syndrome have the sensitivity, sleep and comfort ...
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| Concerned about behaviour | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I'm mailing from the UK, i came across you when 'googling' something - i read a mail that sounded ...
A: You are not "mad". There is something going on with your daughter. Her reaction to being naked on a ...
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| biting | 8/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter in law is the parent of a 2 1/2 year old boy who has been biting and inappropriately ...
A: The "he does not know how to play" is a key item. There is something going on. Maybe autism, maybe ...
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| Does my 6 year old son have ADHD or could it be Asperger? | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I have a six year old son - who to say the most is different. He has been diagnois with ADHA. I ...
A: Everything you describe leads me to believe your son has an autistic spectrum disorder. His ...
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| biting | 8/3/2007 |
Q: My daughter in law is the parent of a 2 1/2 year old boy who has been biting and inappropriately ...
A: J. It can be difficult to tell whether such behavior is the "terrible twos" or something more ...
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| my son | 7/27/2007 |
Q: my son will be 4 in october. we have been having problems for about a year. he has problems with the ...
A: Remember, I'm not a doctor. However, your son is exhibiting clear symptoms of Asperger's syndrome. ...
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| 11 year old son sleep and behavior issues. | 7/14/2007 |
Q: My 11 year old son has autism. He is verbal and has very good receptive language. A few weeks ago ...
A: When people give you hassles about medication ask them if they would think you were a bad parent for ...
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| The autism-vaccine case. | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Catherine, This is not really a question, so you don't have to answer. I am sure you know that a ...
A: Just for what it's worth, I don't believe or opine that autism is caused by vaccines. We have ...
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| My 23 yr. old son was just diagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have a son who is currently in the Navy (4.5 yrs) and was sent by his Chief to get help with anger ...
A: Your story touches very close to home. Our daughter is about the same age. She is finishing her ...
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| Chloe | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My daughter has just been diagnosed with pdd-nos by her school psychologist. I have no idea what to ...
A: I understand your confusion and distress. In my opinion, a child who is learning in a regular ...
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| talking with my son about the diagnosis | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My son is almost 11 years old and in 5th grade. He was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome in ...
A: I strongly believe that children deserve to know their diagnosis and to participate in their IEP ...
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| Autism-PDD:NOS | 6/4/2007 |
Q: old, and I am writing to see if you can help me out with my son, Christopher who is 2 1/2 years old ...
A: A three word sentence is expected around age 2 to 2 1/2. The quantity of words is definitely small. ...
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| refusing booster immunizations | 6/1/2007 |
Q: My son just turned 4 and he is due for his booster immunizations. He is in Special Ed preschool and ...
A: I also don't believe that immunizations cause autism. I can only go on our own experience. Our ...
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| is my child also autistic | 5/14/2007 |
Q: My son has just turned one years old. I have been reading all the early warning signs for autism and ...
A: Maybe there is a problem and maybe not. Taken all together, head banging, avoiding eye contact, not ...
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| How to find out if my child has autism | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I am a full time working mom, recently(last 6 months) divorced from a good dad to our three year old ...
A: I agree your son should be tested for an autistic spectrum disorder. While tantrums are normal for 3 ...
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| new dx for Asperger's | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 9yr old son dx with atypical Asperger's. I have come across a new diagnosis called ...
A: I have not heard of it. I would like some time to research it. I will be away from my computer for ...
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| Frustrated and Out-of-Control Teen | 4/23/2007 |
Q: We are really needing some kind of help with our 13-year-old son who has hfa and fetal alcohol ...
A: Adolescence is a very difficult time for autistic youngsters. You are seeing the effects of rising ...
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| Sharing a room | 4/10/2007 |
Q: my son is 2 years 8 months old and was diagnosed with autism 4 months ago. My question is regarding ...
A: If possible, it is probably best if they do not share a room. The main reason, at this age, is that ...
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| Autism/Asperger testing for adult | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I am in search for assessment for an adult who may have Asperger's. He has never been diagnosed ...
A: It can be difficult to get an assessment once someone leaves school. However, California has a ...
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| Adult With Autism | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My son was recently diagnosed with mild autism & as I learn more I am beginning to think that I may ...
A: Let me start with your last question, first. It is very likely there is a genetic component to ...
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| Headphones for my daughter? | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter has been diagnosed with Asbergers/High Functioning Autism. The last 5 months ...
A: I'm sorry, I cannot recommend any particular brand. I have never purchased any. However, there is ...
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| Headphones for my daughter? | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My 8 year old daughter has been diagnosed with Asbergers/High Functioning Autism. The last 5 months ...
A: Headphones might give you more peace at home. I would not recommend those with music. It's too easy ...
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| Aspergers? | 3/23/2007 |
Q: My son will be two on April 7th. He has several hundred words and can form novel 3-4 word sentances. ...
A: I have to say he sounds just like my daughter at that age. Her Asperger's traits did not really ...
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| is this more than pdd-nos ? | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old who was diagnosed with mild pdd-nos 1 1/2 years ago. He was raised in an ...
A: All of what you describe fits into the autistic spectrum. Adolescence is a time of testing for all ...
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| my 4 yr old | 3/21/2007 |
Q: My son does not have a clear diagnosis at this time. For now he's labeled as PDD-NOS & seizure ...
A: Giving Risperdal a try is fine. However, if it does not help a great deal in a couple of weeks to a ...
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| Aggression | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old high functioning ASD son. He is generally a loving kid, but he seems to target ...
A: I hear your frustration. Unfortunately, it is common for ASD kids to exhibit oppositional behavior ...
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| Age Appropriate Language Standards? | 3/6/2007 |
Q: .. I have a son with PDD-NOS, he is 5. His preschool gave me a glowing progress report saying that ...
A: I agree with you that if you can't understand him there is a problem. Usually, the primary parent is ...
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| discipline/hitting | 3/1/2007 |
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ...hitting. Thank you ...
A: Unfortunately, their ages are working against you. An 18 month old child is not able to control her ...
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| Is it really PDD-NOS | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 1/2 , son who is in kindergarten. We never really had any issues, he was always really ...
A: It can feel devastating to receive a diagnosis of autism, however, you are fortunate to catch it so ...
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| discipline/hitting | 2/22/2007 |
Q: My 3 yr old with autism will not stop hitting my 18 month old on top of the head repeatedly whenever ...
A: This is a very common reaction of an older autistic child toward a younger sibling. You need to ...
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| school | 2/17/2007 |
Q: MY IS 6YEARS,WE LIVE IN MISSOURI,SHE GOES TO DONIPHAN SCHOOLSMy daughter is a high funtioning with ...
A: I looked up Doniphan, Missouri on the map so I could see if you were near a larger city that might ...
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| odd behaviour | 2/16/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old son seems to get upset when we go to birthday parties and we sing the Happy Birthday ...
A: I think I have an idea of why he is upset. You mention that HE loves blowing out candles. I assume ...
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| Autism Spectrum Disorders | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I want to know if my daughter has an ASD or should I just be proud of her intelligence. She will be ...
A: You can be sure she is very intelligent. She also sounds just like my daughter at that age. It is ...
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| highly functioning autistic child | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I have a highly functioning autistic child who is 5 years old and everytime we take him to the ...
A: It is difficult for any 5 year old to be calm about going to the doctor. As he gets older, you can ...
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| Mis-Diagnosis? | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrom whenI was about fiveteen. This was after being mis-diagnosed ...
A: How old are you, now? When you are eighteen, you have a choice of using or NOT using the diagnosis ...
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| Employment | 12/3/2006 |
Q: My 8-year-old son is autistic. He's cognitive with his grade level and has great verbal skills. ...
A: This is a situation I have never had to face. It is possible that, as your son gets a little older, ...
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| Risperdol | 11/30/2006 |
Q: My 6 year old son has just been diagnosed at High Functioning Autistic. WE had thought it was ...
A: Risperdol was only approved for autism very recently. I have no personal experience with it. My ...
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| Toddler Autism | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My Grandson has been diagnosed with PDD. I don't know much about Autism, but I think this means he ...
A: I am so glad to hear of the first words! You're right, "Grandma" can't be far behind. A choice ...
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| Toddler Autism | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I would like to tell you a little bit about my grandson. He is 3 years old and does not speak a ...
A: It does sound very much like autism. It is a good sign that he has made up some ways to ...
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| Dealing with people during my son's outbursts. | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I have a wonderful 4-year old son named Alex. We are in the process of getting him diagnosed to see ...
A: I empathize with your frustration. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. Be patient with the ...
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| Toddler Autism | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I have a three year old grandson who is being tested for autism. He does not speak one word. What ...
A: I don't have any statistics regarding how many autistic children never learn to speak. I can tell ...
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| risperdol | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have a nephew who is 2.5. He has does not speak. He used to be uncontrollable, often banging his ...
A: No wonder you are confused. I would be, too. Risperdol is not, techincally, a medicine for autism ...
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| neighborhood abuse of autistic daughter | 10/27/2006 |
Q: We just moved to a new neighborhood from out of state and the neighbors son and his friend were ...
A: Make a "getting to know you" invitation to the Mom for coffee or something. Explain your daughter's ...
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| bi-polar and Autism | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Is there a link between Autism and Bi-Polar? This came up during my son's IEP yesterday. Actually ...
A: You're right, the three issues often are confused and look alike in many ways. Do not let the ...
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| Confused Mom | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I have a daughter who is 11 years old. She's been to many different therapists with ...
A: Several things to consider: 1. Girls begin going through puberty at this age even if you don't ...
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| Autistic Features | 10/23/2006 |
Q: His doctor/behaviorist estimated his I.Q. at about 70. The autistic features are the most difficult ...
A: Dealing with a child who has this combination of challenges is, well, challenging. I recommend ...
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| Getting a diagnosis | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I am concerned about my six year old Robbie. He has already been diagnosed with an expressive ...
A: There is no such thing as having an IQ "too high" to be considered on the autistic spectrum. My own ...
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| hfc | 10/17/2006 |
Q: my son was diagnoised 2 years ago with apergers and add i was also diagnoised with add at the same ...
A: I am not sure why your son insists on the baby talk. Perhaps he feels safer at home to be young and ...
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| concerned and confused dad | 10/7/2006 |
Q: This may be a long email , I am sorry but there is alot of stuff to explain first. So far I have not ...
A: I suspect your daughter has high-functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Both of these autistic ...
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| My son with Autism | 10/5/2006 |
Q: No, he was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 6. He is 18 and he is two credits shy of ...
A: again, This kind of anger is common in high-functioning autistics of this age. They know enough ...
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| My son with Autism | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My son is 18. What services are out there for kids w-Asberger's. What medications have you heard ...
A: It sounds like you just got a diagnosis for him? At 18, the services he can receive depend on his ...
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| Thank you and I need more advice | 8/29/2006 |
Q: CR, I don't know if you remember me, but you gave me some excellent advice about my 13 year old ...
A: Ok, take a deep breath. Your worry is contagious and being really worked up about it is only going ...
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| 16 month old | 8/18/2006 |
Q: I have a question about my son who is just over 16 months. He points to things of interest to get ...
A: It is often difficult to separate "normal" stubborness from developmental delays. A 16 month old ...
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| Siblings | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I have a 3 year old with autism. He was diagnosed at 2 and looking back now that I am educated, we ...
A: I hear the despair. All is not bleak, however. Bear in mind that there are many variations of ...
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| grandson's severe flapping | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I believe my grown son who is now 24 had Asperger's Syndrome, he was treated for severe anxiety from ...
A: Who is the legal custodian of the child? If his father has joint custody, he can have him tested by ...
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| hand flapping, etc. | 7/24/2006 |
Q: A child in the family exhibits hand flapping, especially when excited. Sometimes he also bounces. He ...
A: Maybe this is a symptom of an autistic spectrum disorder and maybe not. If his speech and motor ...
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| 26 month old - asperger's? | 7/24/2006 |
Q: To answer your question, he's my only child. "Stilted" is a good description of his communication ...
A: I suspect a high-functioning autism such as Asperger's Syndrome. The speech mechanism can be kind of ...
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| Does my daughter have Autism? | 7/22/2006 |
Q: My daughter will be 3 in October and she only says 3 words. She has been in speech theraphy for ...
A: It sounds like there may be a family history of autistic spectrum disorders. I believe there is a ...
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| 26 month old - asperger's? | 7/22/2006 |
Q: My 26 month old son has good rote memory but with a large vocabulary, I feel that he uses mostly ...
A: You are right to see a developmental pediatrician. The "stilted" structure of his speech does cause ...
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| Befriending an autisic child | 7/21/2006 |
Q: My friend and neighbor has an autistic 5 year old son ) My son is 6 years old and we would like ...
A: The first thing to bear in mind is that this boy probably does not realize other people have ...
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| Helping a family deal with tantrums at the store. | 7/21/2006 |
Q: My cleint ahs a 2 and a half year old who has been given a provisioanl diagnosis of Autism. They are ...
A: It is likely that something in the environment of the store is pushing his senses beyond their ...
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| mild autism | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My son is almost 13 years old now. As a bay and toddler he was vey quick to learn and spoke ...
A: It sounds like your son has a form of autism called Asperger's syndrome. It affects social ...
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| Successful Career Choices for College Student with PDD-NOS | 7/19/2006 |
Q: My son is 20 yrs. old, was diagnosed at age 5 with PDD-NOS and received Special Education services ...
A: Choosing a major can be difficult for many students regardless of their "normality." If he's doing ...
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| High functioning? | 7/10/2006 |
Q: I have a question about my daughter. She turned four years old this month. I question autism in ...
A: Mixing pronouns, at first, is a common thing for all children. However, you describe a group of ...
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| Self - Talk | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I support a teenage student with Autism. Lately, he is doing a lot of self-talk where he may just ...
A: To some extent, we all do a bit of self-talk though not always out loud. We do it to help ourselves ...
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| Signing | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I will wait until the speech therapist starts. I actually do not know for sure if they will want to ...
A: As I understand it, early in-home intervention actually comes from the school district or their ...
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| prevalence, housing statistics | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I was wondering the overall prevalence of people with autism. Also, what percentage lives at home ...
A: Autism is thought to occur in as many as 10% of people. Be aware this ranges over a spectrum from ...
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| Signing | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I was wondering how to begin teaching my son sign language. I will be getting help with this within ...
A: I hope you have had a professional evaluation done of your son. You don't say who has recommended ...
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| Discipline for highfunctioning Autism | 6/25/2006 |
Q: My son is 9 and has been diagnosed with high functioning autism. He a very loving child with a very ...
A: It is very common for HFA (high-functioning autistic) children to have "defiance and disrespect" ...
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| Mild Autism | 6/22/2006 |
Q: My neighbor's 4 year old son is autistic and I was hoping you could give me information or ...
A: How considerate of you to plan for the future with this child! I know his family will appreciate it. ...
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| violent outbursts | 6/19/2006 |
Q: My oldest son harry is 5 1/2 years old and has been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum.He ...
A: This is a common problem for children on the spectrum. It is believed that those with autism lack ...
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| autism | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Yes, it does make it hard for him to focus on his work. He told me that fun stuff pops into his head ...
A: Ok, after talking to a couple of my autistic acquaintances, I think we need to consider his age, ...
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| autism | 6/5/2006 |
Q: my son is 10 yrs. old with Autism/PDD. He is high functioning, but he is in his own pretend world ...
A: My first question is, how is he doing at school? Is this interfering with learning in the classroom? ...
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| Is my son - 20 mons autistic?? (part3) | 5/24/2006 |
Q: But he has many good signs that do not like autism symptoms described in the book. 1. He likes new ...
A: Ok, this is answer to part 2 and 3. The positive things you mention can ALSO exist in a child with ...
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| Is my son - 20 mons autistic?? (part1) | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I saw your answer to Lisa (Question on Apr.20/06: my 2-year old boy: autism or not?). You mean ...
A: Please have your son evaluated for an Autistic Spectrum disorder. He is clearly intelligent in that ...
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| autism | 5/23/2006 |
Q: how did you get interested in this particular topic?
A: It's pretty easy to get interested in a topic when your child is diagnosed with it. I had to learn ...
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| 3 year old w pdd/nos | 5/20/2006 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with autism in louisville by a neurologist that specializes in cp at the age of ...
A: I am glad you wrote to me. Our eldest daughter is the child with an autistic disorder. This very ...
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| Is child autistic | 5/18/2006 |
Q: My question is about a child who I babysit. I am fairly certain that he is Autistic. He exhibits ...
A: I sincerely hope this child is in school. The teachers should be catching on to this behavior. His ...
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| Getting help for my son | 4/29/2006 |
Q: I live in a small own outside of Tallahassee Florida. I have a 9 year old son that has been in ...
A: Your suspicions may be correct. Many people on the Autistic Spectrum are mis-diagnosed as bi-polar ...
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| What is wrong with me? | 4/27/2006 |
Q: I'm a 21 year old female from Florida. I've developed quite a few problems over the years, and I ...
A: It is possible that you were incompletely diagnosed. I say this, rather than "mis"diagnosed because ...
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| toe walking | 4/24/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been toe walking since she was about 5 years old. She has just been diagnosed with ...
A: It is assumed that toe walking has to do with sensory overload when the whole foot contacts the ...
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| my 2-year old boy: autism or not? | 4/20/2006 |
Q: Catherine: My son just turned 2 and is not talking yet. My son got autism diagnosis from a ...
A: Autistic disorders may well be hereditary. Many on spectrum are very smart and being an engineer ...
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| how is autism diagnosed | 4/19/2006 |
Q: my son is 10 and has been in special education since he was 3 because i noticed he had difficulty ...
A: Diagnosing autism is part science and part art. Questionnaires are very useful in learning about ...
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| Helping my autisic step son | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I am a 26 year old mother of 4 I have 2 step children so a total of 6 my step son Xavier is 6 years ...
A: First of all, limits are necessary for ALL children, autistic or not. You don't say how old the ...
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| Career | 4/11/2006 |
Q: My name is Zach. I am a 9th grader at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. I am doing a career ...
A: I'm glad you are interested in a career in Special Education. I will put some links at the end of ...
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| Is my daughter's behaviour indicative of Autism/Aspergers? | 4/9/2006 |
Q: I have thought about it greatly over the past week. I want to add some additional info and see if ...
A: Obsessive-compulsive behavior is often a component of Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism. ...
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| Is my daughter's behaviour indicative of Autism/Aspergers? | 4/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 3.5 year old daughter who has some behaviours that I am concerned about, and I wonder if ...
A: With the exception of the constant chatter, which many 3-4 year olds do, everything you describe ...
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| Help with School Problem | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 year old who has just been diagnosed with Asperger's. Last year (at one school) and the ...
A: Wow, this must be really embarassing and upsetting. It is not uncommon for a child with A.S. to ...
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| Autism and Childhood Vaccines | 3/29/2006 |
Q: Do you believe that vaccines have any cause on autism, particularly ones given in early childhood ...
A: I do not believe the link between vaccines and autism. For one thing, the thimersol was removed ...
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| Autism program books | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Excuse me miss, What a rude email. You are a professional? A professional would not have answered ...
A: I apologize if my reply felt rude to you. No, I am a parent, not a professional. The term ...
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| government intervention | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I am doing a position paper on the growing rate of autism and the government's actions in response ...
A: First, let me say that I don't think autism is "growing" but rather, we have broadened the ...
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| autism | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I am completing my masters program in multi-categorical special education in the summer 2006. I ...
A: I have never used PEC as my daughter is actually hyper-verbal. However, she tells me that visual ...
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| Autism program books | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I am an MSW intern at Juniata River Center in Huntingdon, PA. Our affiliate is Northwestern Human ...
A: Forgive me, but don't you think that you should research this more thoroughly? For one thing, I have ...
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| Autistic Grandson | 3/22/2006 |
Q: My grandson has been diagnosed as autistic. He is 4 years old and is in a peer program at a local ...
A: I understand your eagerness to help your grandson progress. Believe it or not, reading the book for ...
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| does my 4 month old show signs of autism | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 month old baby girl. I am afraid that she has autism by what I have been reading lately ...
A: Most newborns have a hearing screening these days, but just to be sure, please ask to have her ...
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| Ashbergers | 3/20/2006 |
Q: The man was diagnosed with A.S. when he was a child. We live in Western PA. He went through High ...
A: Unfortunately, the story of this man's life is not uncommon. There is a paranoia component for ...
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| Water and bathing | 3/18/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 10 years,7 months old. She was diagnosed with PDD 6 years ago. She is doing fine in ...
A: Situational fears or resistances are common in people on the Autistic Spectrum. Personal hygeine is ...
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| Ashbergers | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I am a pastor. A 28 year old man has been seeing me 2 days a week for an hour. He lacks social ...
A: First, not to make you feel bad, but it is Asperger's Syndrome. This fellow probably does have ...
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| my son age 12 was diagnoised... | 3/14/2006 |
Q: my son age 12 was diagnoised with highly functionalm autism will he recive ssi? he is doing well at ...
A: I can't tell now, nor can anyone else. SSI is for those whose disabilities prevent them from ...
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| High Funtioning Autistic | 3/13/2006 |
Q: What is a high futioniong Autistic person? is it someone who is potty trained and understands manyt ...
A: The word "spectrum" has come to be used as a way to give an understanding of autism as a range of ...
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| is my daughter autistic? | 3/11/2006 |
Q: My daughter who just turned 3 was diagnosed with PDD in January 2006. She maked great eye contact ...
A: It surely sounds like she is. Keep with the speech therapy and make contact with your local school ...
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| School consequences | 3/9/2006 |
Q: My son turns 13 in two weeks. It's only been 1 1/2 years since his middle school developed an IEP ...
A: I hope you get this before "tomorrow." Unless ALL students who have missed a certain number of days ...
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| autism | 3/1/2006 |
Q: what is autism all about? who is the most risk to get autism-children,adults or age people
A: Autism is not something you "get" like catching a cold. It is a condition that is probably genetic, ...
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| autism | 2/28/2006 |
Q: 11yr old son, 1 eval done 2 yrs ago, dr said not autism, we are having 2nd eval done, here are our ...
A: Um, I don't know who did the assessment 2 years ago, but if your son is still not speaking, along ...
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| disipline | 2/22/2006 |
Q: I'm not a parent but a preschool teacher. I have a 2 yr. old who is being tested now for autism. He ...
A: It is important to realize this boy has no concept that other people have thoughts or feelings. ...
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| Autism and the immune system | 2/19/2006 |
Q: can you give me any insight to whether autistic children tend to get sick more often than typical ...
A: I'm not sure if autistic children get sick more often. I have read that many seem to have a history ...
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| Autism Symptoms | 2/18/2006 |
Q: My child has many symptoms of an ASD. One thing I was wondering about is if talking to herself ...
A: You don't say how old your daughter is, so I'll give you some possibilities. Many children from age ...
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| Asperger's versus Highly Gifted | 2/14/2006 |
Q: Boy, age 7, born with eye condition that hinders social skills (nystagmus), also has been ...
A: It sounds to me like you have an extremely bright son who is simply so much more advanced, ...
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| Autism..Does he have it? | 2/9/2006 |
Q: This is regarding my son Peyton. He is 32 months old. his behavior is like any other 3 year old I ...
A: The short answer is "maybe." It sounds like he is making rapid progress in speech therapy. He may ...
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| is erik autistic | 2/9/2006 |
Q: niagara falls ny erik is 25 and has been diagnosed several times each different diagnoses.most ...
A: First, it's important to know that autism and schizophrenia can exist in the same person. However, ...
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| positive aspects of PDD and autism | 2/8/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding the positive aspects of PDD and autism. I suppose you could say the ...
A: I agree that the weaker areas of functioning can mask the strengths and gifts. You probably don't ...
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| my son | 2/8/2006 |
Q: Answer - Hi Reba, I would like a little more information, please. Tell me what symptoms of autism ...
A: Yes, thank you. This information is VERY helpful. 1. The doctors are wrong. He DOES need a ...
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| 5 mth baby | 2/7/2006 |
Q: Just wondering if I have a cause for concern about my 5 mth old baby boy. He generally seems normal ...
A: He is very young to be sure if what you see is a sign of autism. Some babies just don't like being ...
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| my son | 2/7/2006 |
Q: My son has exhibited some of these symtoms I have found on your website. We have taken him to ...
A: I would like a little more information, please. Tell me what symptoms of autism you see. Tell me ...
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| hitting | 2/2/2006 |
Q: my nineteen yr old downs sydrome has i have just been told he has autism he recently started ...
A: I don't have much experience with the combination of autism and Down's. I have experience with both ...
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| autism | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 16 yr old that was diagnosed last year with autism. I am now trying to get some community ...
A: Long story. First, ADHD can coexist with autism, so be sure you get the doctor/psychologist to help ...
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| High Functioning Autism Teen | 1/29/2006 |
Q: Can you please give me a crash course on how to help a very high functioning teen (female) with ...
A: Sorry this has taken so long, for some reason I had trouble getting the web site to work for me. ...
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| Sub-teacher strategies | 1/5/2006 |
Q: I am temporarily filling in as a sub-teacher (under the direction of qualified senior teacher) until ...
A: If there is one thing true about all PDD and Autistic Spectrum children it is that no two of them ...
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| is it autosim or high functional autosim or not of them | 1/4/2006 |
Q: my 3 years and 9 months male child looses the ability to speak or look me in the eye for about 4 ...
A: Autism is usually not something that comes and goes like that. It sounds more like something we ...
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| Trying to help our son Aaron | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I read your bio and it was truely inspiring. However, My husband Mark & I are very concerned and ...
A: I just received a message from a lady who lives in your area. She said, "I read a question that was ...
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| My life sucks! | 1/1/2006 |
Q: I'm 23 years old and I still live at home with my parents, but I wish I wasn't. Six years and seven ...
A: Wow, it seems I have heard from you before but it may be that it was someone in a very similar ...
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| school | 12/29/2005 |
Q: My daughter is 14 yrs old. She is in a ese class. She is only mainstreamed for gym. We moved to ...
A: I hear your frustration. 1. You have made many appropriate attempts to get appropriate supervision ...
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| my son has PDD | 12/29/2005 |
Q: my son is 10, and is in a fantasy world a lot more than he used to be. What should I do? He is on ...
A: Working parents have a difficult time during school vacations, even with "normal" children. I ...
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| Autism | 12/26/2005 |
Q: My Son Rameez Aziz born on 27.10.1994 in Germany, now living in pakistan. We the parents, noticed ...
A: There are medications for hyperactivity and for aggression. In children with autism, Risperdol is ...
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| trying to get some added supports in the iep | 12/19/2005 |
Q: I have a child in the Little Elm school district which is in Texas and he has been diaganosed with ...
A: At this point, you may need an attorney. Your son is not receiving the needed services to which he ...
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| wondering about a diagnosis | 12/19/2005 |
Q: My adopted child is now 10. He was a foster child. He was severly neglected for the first year of ...
A: No, you are not just a worrying mother. Your son is showing symptoms of an autistic spectrum ...
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| Define Autism | 12/18/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you could clearly define autism for me because I have a slight degree of autism, ...
A: I will be happy to help you in your research. Simply put, autism is one of a group of ...
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| autism provision | 12/18/2005 |
Q: We have nursing staff in situ as well as a 24/7 psychologist - sensory room etc., we now need ...
A: Problem #1. Looking at your phone numbers, I can see you are not in the United States. I would ...
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| Autism in baby | 12/6/2005 |
Q: My baby is 12 weeks old, but I have noticed since almost birth that he was different. When he has ...
A: I'm glad you wrote back. The behavior you described of throwing the arms out and flailing sends up ...
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| Autism in baby | 12/5/2005 |
Q: My baby is 12 weeks old, but I have noticed since almost birth that he was different. When he has ...
A: I agree with you that his behavior is concerning. I will tell you that my daughter was also almost ...
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| Fragile x problem | 11/12/2005 |
Q: Katherine Could you please tell me your suggestion? If would be beneficial labeling an eight year ...
A: I do not know if you live in the United States, but if you do, the answer is yes, he should be ...
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| toilet training | 11/12/2005 |
Q: my daughter is 2yrs and 10 months old...she has been recently diagnosed by a psychologist as having ...
A: A "mildly autistic" child should be able to toilet train in the same way as any other child. Be ...
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| grieving | 11/11/2005 |
Q: Do you have any information of the grieving process to use with a non verbal, autistic male who has ...
A: Wow, what a fantastic question. I have to say, I do not know of a specific source for this, ...
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| Development with reading and learning | 11/11/2005 |
Q: Does autistic kids show big improvements with their education?Are they have poor eye contact with ...
A: Yes, autistic children show improvement with education. The sooner they begin receiving the proper ...
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| grandson | 11/7/2005 |
Q: i am interesting in knowing how to deal with my grandson's (who is in my care) temper tantrum's. he ...
A: First of all, screaming tantrums are common in 3 year olds, even those without autistic disorders. ...
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| adolescent with Dx. of PDD | 11/5/2005 |
Q: Avery Has struggled through the public school since 6th grade, now a 16 year old sophmore. ...
A: This is a common pattern for students on the autistic spectrum. First, you don't say what they ...
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| Asperger's discipline | 10/31/2005 |
Q: My son, who will be three in two days, has been diagnosed as "most likely" having Asperger's. With ...
A: Resistance to change is one of the hallmarks of an Autistic Spectrum disorder. All transitions need ...
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| Here is another question for you on autism | 10/31/2005 |
Q: I just recently wrote to you about my son and now,I have another question for you,I just came back ...
A: Good news about the seizures. Bad diagnosis about not being possible to have autism. MANY ...
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| sex | 10/31/2005 |
Q: sir/mam,recently i went on a date with my girl friend,we did not had sex but i touched her ...
A: I'm not at all certain this is a serious question, but just in case. Yes, it's possible as sperm ...
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| about autism | 10/28/2005 |
Q: I have a 3 year old son and he has excellent social skills but,he still shows signs of autism,most ...
A: It is very possible he is a "high-functioning" autistic. If his speech is un-impaired, he may have ...
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| Does my child have autistic disorder | 10/26/2005 |
Q: Age: 19 months/ Premature 7 weeks no distress in NIC unit for 22 days. Wt.4 ' 1" Has a few words but ...
A: I encourage you to share this list of concerns with his doctor. Don't take "he'll grow out of it" ...
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| I am a child-care worker and... | 10/26/2005 |
Q: I am a child-care worker and I have a child in my care who is 16 months old. I'm a little bit ...
A: You are correct, this is not normal behavior for a 16 month old child. Australia seems to have a ...
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| Son's Fear of Haircuts | 10/21/2005 |
Q: My son, Sam, is 6 and has cerebral palsy. He is in the process of being tested to find out which ...
A: You must not live in the U.S. or he's in private school or a very unusual district. Short hair is ...
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| Discipline/Behaviour | 10/16/2005 |
Q: I am an aunt of an adopted Chinese girl age 8. Her name is Kim. Kim has just completed toilet ...
A: I don't think it is harsh to be concerned about the Dad sleeping with the child if this is an every ...
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| Discipline/Behaviour | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I am an aunt of an adopted Chinese girl age 8. Her name is Kim. Kim has just completed toilet ...
A: If the school has determined that the child is autistic, I suppose we will work on the assumption ...
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| Noise Cancelling Headphones. | 10/13/2005 |
Q: Good morning and thank you for your assistance in advance. I work for a non-profit and I am trying ...
A: I do not know of any foundations that, specifically, provide this kind of equipment. Since I don't ...
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| Autism abuse | 10/3/2005 |
Q: My mother told me that Autism is mainly caused by the child being abused when they are very young.Is ...
A: This is absolutely NOT true. Autistics are born, not made. Many babies show evidence of autism ...
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| psychological vomiting | 10/2/2005 |
Q: My adopted son is 6 yrs old. (adopted at 2 1/2) he has Prader Willi Angelman critical region ...
A: I agree you need to keep him healthy. I also agree he's controlling you with this behavior. I know ...
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| autism | 9/30/2005 |
Q: they thought we had sytoms of autism but as we got older they went away but I seem to be the same ...
A: You say the symptoms went as away as you and your brother got older. Do you mean in both of you, or ...
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| School | 9/29/2005 |
Q: my niece has mild autism ( that's what the doctor said anyway ) she is current;ly in Prep school, ...
A: Let me start with the fear |
