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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Diagnosis | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: Is there a resource available for a faster assessment with a developmental pediatrician in Brampton, ... A: Although I'm from Ontario, I have not lived there in some time, so am not up on all the current ... | |
| My two year old daughter possibly having Aspergers? | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: Today I went to pick up my youngest from daycare, and the director of the center pulled me aside and ... A: It's good to hear that her tantrums are manageable and within typical limits. Perhaps you can ... | |
| Speech delay for my son | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and 1 month old. He can speak at most 3-4 words. There is no problem with his ... A: Good evening Saju, I'm glad to hear that your son is using hand gestures. When a child has no ... | |
| 50/50 Custody Aspergers | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: My ex-husband and I split up when our son, undiagnosed, was 3.5 years old. It was a very difficult ... A: Is shared custody appropriate for kids on the spectrum? Well, likely yes, but each case is ... | |
| My two year old daughter possibly having Aspergers? | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: Today I went to pick up my youngest from daycare, and the director of the center pulled me aside and ... A: It sounds like it was quite a shock, hearing what day care director said. And yes, it can all seem ... | |
| Is it asperger's? | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: My name is Tina and I am the mother of 5 children, 3 bio and 2 adopted. I have one son 8 who has ... A: Without meeting your son, I am unable to give you a definitive opinion as to whether or not your son ... | |
| 3 year old with no diagnosis | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I've been monitoring my 35 month old son's development closely since he was about 18 months of age. ... A: I understand you're last sentence. It sounds like you have a nagging worry that you can't quite put ... | |
| Education for Autistic children | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: Mitchell, My question is: How does a parent go about getting an Autistic child into special ... A: Good evening Holly, I reside in Canada so the system I'm used to differs somewhat from that in ... | |
| Concerns about my 18 month old son | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Mitchell I was so glad to have come across this service because I have been extremely worried about ... A: Good evening Kim, Let's start with the positives: - he's affectionate and cuddly - his receptive ... | |
| Does my son have autism? | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: He is very smart and independent but he still has alot of problems with his speech. He tries so hard ... A: There are reasons apart from autism that a child has difficulty speaking. Just reading the first ... | |
| Possible signs of autism | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: My son is 17 months old and is showing a few signs of the Autism spectrum. The signs are head ... A: I do remember when you last wrote. The social developments you mention are positive. Of concern is ... | |
| confusion about autism | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and eight months and has been flagged up for autism 4 times now and we are now ... A: From the tone of your writing, I think you're hoping that I will say that it does not sound likely ... | |
| 9 month old autism symptoms? | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon My 9 month old is a very active baby... All he wants to do is play and play. I ... A: Nine months is a bit young to test for autism Irmarie, especially when he is not showing extremely ... | |
| Normal for a 33 month old or not? | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: My sisters daughter is 33 months old, and can only say about 5 words. She also yells when another ... A: Kaylee, I understand your concern about a child who is almost three saying only a few words. You ... | |
| 25 year old Asperger's male - some social skills/socialising issues | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: Disclaimer: No personal information mentioned and all names are placeholder names. Personal details ... A: I'm not sure I am the best person to respond to your question. I think you might prefer an answer ... | |
| could it be autism | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 32 month old son who has a speech delay that puts him at about 18 months for his ... A: Unless a child is very hyperactive, it's difficult to diagnose ADHD in a child this young, even if ... | |
| Autism | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: my son was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and is now receiving ABA, speech and occupational therapy. ... A: That's excellent, Kristin, that his speech and interactions are coming along. That's exactly what ... | |
| need help! | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: i have a son who is 8, he is the eldest of my 4 children. I really dont know what to do anymore ... A: Natalie, you are not alone. There are many, many parents who are going through experiences similar ... | |
| concerned about my 18 month old daughter | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I know that you can't give a diagnosis online but I was just looking for some validation that I am ... A: You are certainly on the right track and have already done a lot for your daughter. Given the ... | |
| showing things | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: My child's psychiatrist said that my daughter cannot have high functioning autism because she shows ... A: Good morning Lesley, It's my guess that there might be other factors leading your psychiatrist to ... | |
| Son bullied over his weight | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16-year-old son who has Asperger's Syndrome. He is a pleasant, kind boy who is willing to ... A: Good morning Anneka, It sounds like you have a lovely son. The difficulty he's having sounds less ... | |
| Communication with a international student with Aspergers | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I would like information or direction on how to to communicate with adults who have Aspergers. I ... A: Through my son's experiences in Japan and Korea, I've learned that proficiency in English is greatly ... | |
| Communication with a international student with Aspergers | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: I would like information or direction on how to to communicate with adults who have Aspergers. I ... A: For a young man with Asperger's or at with the social characteristics you describe, coming on an ... | |
| Diagnosis | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: mitchell, I am the parent of a lovely and smart 3 1/2 year old boy. Since he was 2 or younger I've ... A: Your subject line for this question is diagnosis. While knowing an exact diagnosis can be helpful, ... | |
| Could my 10 month old son have Autism?? | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I just happened to have come across something about my son that made me nervous about autism. He ... A: Often babies who were in NICU are then followed by the neonatal specialists. Is that the case with ... | |
| Could my 10 month old son have Autism?? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I just happened to have come across something about my son that made me nervous about autism. He ... A: This is a difficult question to answer without knowing your son. It's a matter of degree. Many ... | |
| Son looks at pornography online | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have an 19 year old son, who has Asperger's syndrome. Recently I'd discovered he'd been looking at ... A: No, I don't think you need to worry too much about your son, especially since you're an family open ... | |
| Daughter recently diagosed with Asperger's. How to help her cheer coaches | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 8. We received her diagnosis of Asperger's with ADHD and Anxiety symptoms this past ... A: Attentional issues are common in kids with Asperger's and high functioning autism. It's also not ... | |
| Daughter recently diagosed with Asperger's. How to help her cheer coaches | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 8. We received her diagnosis of Asperger's with ADHD and Anxiety symptoms this past ... A: I'm impressed that a little girl with an anxiety disorder would be able to do so well in such ... | |
| Autism diagnosis | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I have a newly diagnosed 2 year old. I was seen by a developmental pediatrician who is known for ... A: You mention that you had thought your son might receive a diagnosis of PDD-NOS. I take this to mean ... | |
| Daughter with Aspergers? | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 26 months old. She is a very intelligent and happy child but I read about Asperger's ... A: Based on what you've said, I agree. She does sound like a bright, sweet child. And no, again just ... | |
| Worried about nephew | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: My nephew will be turning 21 months next week. I see him quite often, at least once a week and I ... A: I see why you are concerned about your nephew's speech and language development. According to the ... | |
| Child hand device to use while writing | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: Would you happen to know where we can obtain the device that is used to hold down a child's hand ... A: Hmmm. There are many types of devices that children might use to help when handwriting. Without ... | |
| 3 Year Old with Apparent Delays | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Mitchell, My wife runs a home daycare out of our house. We also have 2 children (3 1/2 and 21 ... A: Lawrence, this little boy landed on his feet when he arrived at your home. He is very lucky to have ... | |
| Son wants to be himself but feels he can't due to societal pressures | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Recently our 24-year-old son who has Asperger's syndrome has told us he wants to be himself, but ... A: Dawn, it sounds like you have a lovely son and you should be very proud of him and of yourself for ... | |
| My 13 year old son with Asperberg's Syndrome | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: Good morning. I am a single mother who is very confused. My son was diagnosed with epilepsy when he ... A: I see how some of this is confusing. Often with kids with an autism spectrum disorder, there is ... | |
| Have a 4 year old son with ASD and a daughter with no words at 19 months old Neurologist say it is ASD Phsychologist say NO? | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a son 4 years old who was diagnosed with ASD he is very high functioning and also have a ... A: It's confusing, Carmen, when you receive differing opinions from professionals. But part of the ... | |
| severe Autistic behaviors | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: , I hope you can help us, we are at our wits end and losing our sanity. We have two sons with severe ... A: Good morning Rhonda, I've read your story over a number of times and my heart goes out to you. It ... | |
| What are the chances of me getting an Autistic child in the future? | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 Autistic sisters, my father's brother (my uncle) is also Autistic. I'm starting to worry if ... A: Liz, you certainly have a lot of experience with autism. I'm afraid I don't have a clear answer for ... | |
| Autism? Delayed? | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My son is 16 months old and is babbling alot, but has only said dada and mom for words. He does not ... A: You mention a lot of positives. He babbles, his physical milestones are fine, he makes eye contact, ... | |
| Autism - Parenting | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Sharon, ASking follow up questions is very helpfull for me, so it is the reason I keep on ... A: Disciplining a child while out in public or at a family gathering is difficult when there are so ... | |
| Parenting Autistic Child | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm a working Mom. My Son diagnosed ASD. He is going to a play school, and my son is being taken ... A: Neesha, there are many approaches that the teacher (and you) could take. One that may be appropriate ... | |
| Parenting Autistic Child | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm a working Mom. My Son diagnosed ASD. He is going to a play school, and my son is being taken ... A: I know that you want some much for your son, and this is understandable. He WILL grow and change and ... | |
| autism follow up | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I recently sent a question to you about my son and possible autism symptoms. We had our evaluation ... A: Excellent! You've had your appointment quite quickly and the results are encouraging. And, even ... | |
| Parenting Autistic Child | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm a working Mom. My Son diagnosed ASD. He is going to a play school, and my son is being taken ... A: again Neesha, I think you are already receiving good service. I cannot comment on what might be ... | |
| Parenting Autistic Child | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I'm a working Mom. My Son diagnosed ASD. He is going to a play school, and my son is being taken ... A: It sounds like your son is a lucky child - two involved parents, a nanny, a speech and occupational ... | |
| autism 19 month old | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: In a few days my 19 month old will be evaluated by Early intervention. We filled out the (CHAT) ... A: You and your son are lucky to be receiving excellent care and having an evaluation with Early ... | |
| Should I be concerned? | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I'll start at the beginning to try to give as complete a picture as possible. I have a 4 and 1/2 ... A: Ron, you and your wife are in a difficult position. You're concerned about your grandson, yet don't ... | |
| Weighted blankets question | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Greetings! First off the bat, I am not autistic. However, I came across weighted blankets via ... A: It's more a matter of what feels best to you. I am not an Occupational Therapist or expert on ... | |
| special education | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: what is the trend of segregation for special children? A: I'm afraid I do not know about trends in Pakistan. In North America, the trend is toward integration ... | |
| No babble, 8 months. Ease my mind. | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a baby that's 8 months and 1 week old now. I am writing to you because I am a worried mother ... A: Yes, I think you have the right understanding of what babbling is. According to the American Speech ... | |
| Autism Spectrum Services | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: What is the best way to find out who provides Autism Spectrum Services in our area? I am looking ... A: If you are looking for in-home treatment services, The Kansas City Autism Treatment Center might ... | |
| fear in children with autism | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: A 10 year old girl with autism expresses fear, anxiety and some restlessness by scratching herself, ... A: It's difficult, isn't it, when a child is unable to tell us what is going on in her mind. We then ... | |
| ASD | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: WHY IS A THINKING OR LEARNING DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE WITH ASD MOSTLY MISUNDERSTOOD ESPECIALLY IN A ... A: Yes, Emily, you're quite right that sometimes the less-than-desirable acts of a person with an ... | |
| autism. | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: What are the techniques that educators, parents, and doctors/professionals can use to help an ... A: Sometimes people thing of kids with autism as a generic type, not accounting for their individual ... | |
| Signs of autism at 3 | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is a 3 year old toddler. She does not speak in sentences or if she speaks i cannot ... A: From what you describe, I think that her language may be the first issue to think about. There are ... | |
| 17 year old with autism | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: My 17 year old has autism. Here lately it has seem he is reverting back to when he was little.He is ... A: How difficult this is for all of you. The son you're describing now does not sound like the child ... | |
| PDD | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: Mitchell, My 4-year-old son, Sammy, started Tilt I pre-K four days ago. Today (the 4th day of ... A: You mention that you may be in for a long, rough road. Not necessarily. This is still the Sammy you ... | |
| PDD | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Mitchell, My 4-year-old son, Sammy, started Tilt I pre-K four days ago. Today (the 4th day of ... A: It's exciting and scary to send your little one off to school, isn't it? Even if it is just a pre-K ... | |
| Education for Autism | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: My son is a four year old diagnosed with autism at age 2. He has been through an early intervention ... A: Your son is lucky to have a mom who involved him in an early intervention program. But now he's ... | |
| What is it, ADHD or Autism Spectrum??? | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a very distraught mother who is at the end of her ropes. I don't know what to do from here. My ... A: Oh, Angela. What a lot you and your son have been through these past years. At age six, he is not ... | |
| Son getting unwanted letters/sexy pictures from a Hollywood actress... | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 23-year-old son, and he has a 19-year-old brother. He has AS, has had some struggles in ... A: This is a frustrating situation for all of you. Somehow your son's name has gotten on some scam ... | |
| My son slept with his sister's fiance - coerced into doing this | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm 45, my husband's 47 and I've got a 25-year-old daughter and a 21-year-old son. My son has AS and ... A: I can see how upsetting this is for you, your husband and son. What an unpleasant situation. I'm ... | |
| Daughter getting "high" and it's making me worried... | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: Me and my husband have a 16-year-old daughter with Asperger's syndrome. We're in our late 40s, I ... A: Any parent would be worried upon learning that their child was experimenting with drugs. This ... | |
| Toddler Autism | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: What are the calssic signs of autism in a toddler? The internet is full of misinformation, so I ... A: From what you describe, your son sounds typical for a toddler. I agree with your doctor - many, if ... | |
| stimming | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Our 6 yo rocks, laughs, hums. Why is he doing this? What can we do stop these behaviors? A: I would need to have more information on your son to give you realistic suggestions. It depends on ... | |
| Son no longer wants to go to the gym... odd | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 19-year-old son with Asperger's syndrome, and a 24-year-old daughter who is living with her ... A: You're right, Katherine. This is odd and how uncomfortable for your son and his friend. I don't ... | |
| aspergers/communication issues | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: My son is seven years old and on an IEP. He has received services since kindergarten. His father and ... A: Parenting any child is not easy but it's especially difficult with a child with special needs and a ... | |
| Aspergers Symptoms in Three Year Old? | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a three year old son whom I am wondering if he has autism. He has always flapped his hands ... A: While it's impossible to offer an opinion without meeting your son, I do see why you have some ... | |
| I believe my 5 year old son may be showing signs of autism | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: My five year old son has a problem with giving too much affection and he is obsessed with the color ... A: It sounds like your son is a bright and curious child. Without meeting him it's very hard to give an ... | |
| Follow-up re: my son's birthday present | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: In reply to my previous question here: ... A: As much as you'd like to resolve this issue for your family, I'm not sure it's your issue to ... | |
| A present my son received for his 21st birthday upset him | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm 45, and my husband's 47. I work for the council, my husband's a businessman and we have 2 ... A: Joanne, you must be so proud of your son. He sounds like he's doing very well indeed. Perhaps ... | |
| PDD-NOS diagnosis in 3-year old daughter | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Mitchell, I apologize in advance for the detail of my post, but want you to have a clear ... A: All the various diagnoses under the umbrella term of autism spectrum disorders can be quite ... | |
| My son was forced by bullies to do something he did not want to do... and headmaster is now worried about him | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: On Wednesday I got a phone call about my 14 year-old son, who has Asperger's syndrome, from his ... A: What an unfortunate and worrisome incident for your family. First, you mention that the pupils were ... | |
| My son's issues are concerning me - these relate to mental health/depression. | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm 48, my husband's 52, and our son's 24 years old, he's got Asperger's Syndrome. He is in ... A: First, congratulations to your, your husband and your son. It's a sad fact that many young adults ... | |
| link between autism and homosexuality? | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there a link between mild autism symptoms and homosexuality? I believe my son to have autism as ... A: No I don't believe there is any link between autism and sexual orientation as far as causality goes. ... | |
| Son with hearing loss...Possible autism? | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My step son was diagnosed with hearing imapirment when he was born. They say it is due to nerve ... A: Good evening Demetra, It's encouraging that while wearing his aids, his hearing loss is only ... | |
| My son's special interest is of concern to us - and no idea how to approach this. | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old son called Harry. He has Asperger's syndrome, is doing well in school, has good ... A: While it's definitely not odd for a person with an autism spectrum disorder to have a special ... | |
| speech delay | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: My son is 9 months and 8 days old and he still does not say ma-ma pa-pa but he babbles alot and make ... A: Yes, I still that that what you describe sounds within the normal range. If he never responded to ... | |
| spech delay | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: My son is 9 months and 8 days old and he still does not say ma-ma pa-pa but he babbles alot and make ... A: Language is roughly divided into two areas - receptive and expressive. Receptive is about how your ... | |
| Should I be concerned that my child is autistic | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old niece in my care, and I'm concerned about little things that just don't seem ... A: She's a lucky little girl to have you as her guardian. Let's start with the language questions you ... | |
| school punishment for aspergers childHi, | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: My eldest son has Aspergers and adhd we have had various problems with school but recently the ... A: If your son has a diagnosis of Asperger's then he has intellectual ability in the average to above ... | |
| wondering if my 3 1/2 yr old girl has aspergers | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm the mother of 7 children age-range 20 to 3 years old. The oldest child-aged 20, and a female has ... A: Good evening Rebecca, When I read your first two paragraphs describing the behaviors of your little ... | |
| highschool english assignment | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: How do people become affected by sensory overload? When is sensory overload most likely to occur? ... A: I'm probably not the best person to help you with these questions. Occupational therapists are the ... | |
| asperger's | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I am considering asking the school psychologist to test my 11-year old for aspergers. My question ... A: It sounds like you've done a wonderful job of raising this young man. The decision as to whether or ... | |
| manuel | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: at the age 23 i never thought of me ever having kids so when i found out i was pregant i was all ... A: Reading to your son every day is certainly one of the most helpful things any parent can do for ... | |
| sensory overload??? | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a teacher who pulls out a group of 5 students,grade 3 for replacement Reading/Lang & math. My ... A: Yes, you're right. When you're looking for a reason behind a behavior, sensory issues are a good ... | |
| Problem with Aspergers boy humming in class | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My son is 8-years old, has Aspergers syndrome, and is integrated into a regular 2nd grade classroom. ... A: Lovely to hear how well the teacher and your son get along. I'm pleased that he's in a regular ... | |
| arm flapping | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My 5 month old just started flapping his left arm up and down- sometimes with a lot of force! At ... A: Yes, there is a lot of talk about autism everywhere now. This is a good thing because as awareness ... | |
| TAKS and autism | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I am sped teacher mainly inclusion. I administer the TAKS to my students. According to their IEPS, ... A: I have never given the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. In fact I had not heard about it ... | |
| Discipline for Child w/ Aspergers | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old nephew who was recently diagnosed w Aspergers. This past weekend my nephew and his ... A: Discipline is a tough thing and I quite agree with you that having Asperger's is not an excuse for ... | |
| Concerned about Child's Home | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I work in a (public) middle school special education classroom. One of our students has severe ... A: I understand your concerns. To you, he is a 14 year old boy. In his parents' eyes though, they may ... | |
| Autism | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: Sheron, I am working with a studend that has ASD. He is non verbal but sometimes speaks when he was ... A: People with autism get accustomed to patterns. If the process that has been established is one of ... | |
| Noise Sensitivity | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old son was diagnosed as autistic when he was 4 and has sensory issues, however, has only ... A: Yes, it is possible. The constant for him may be that he has sensory issues, not which sensory issue ... | |
| My son is flapping | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm concerned my son is on the autism spectrum. First of all, I have a 4 1/2 year old that's been ... A: I can see why you go back and forth on this. It is confusing. I can also see why your neurologist ... | |
| How do I deal with fixations? | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: My son was recently diagnosed with ADHD/ADD and highly probable for Asperger's Syndrome. The child ... A: Many kids first receive a diagnosis of ADHD/ADD then later, when that does not seem to explain all ... | |
| behavior | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I am an educator working with a high functioning articulate 8 yr old boy in 2nd grade(repeated K). ... A: Change is very hard for people with autism spectrum disorders. This can sometimes be harder to ... | |
| Autism | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Can autism go undetected for years? A: Yes, most definitely. This is particularly true for high functioning individuals who might receive ... | |
| child behaviors | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2.2 y/o son who is still not taking yet. The only word he said was "mama"when he was 1.8 ... A: I can see why you are concerned. Why there are some two year olds who may engage in some of the ... | |
| Education or Not Follow-up | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ... A: I can well imagine how frightened you are. And frustrated. Your son sounds depressed. But you ... | |
| socal problems and new outbursts | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My son is almost 11 and has been complaining of no one liking him, I have seen him with other kids ... A: This is hard for a parent to watch, isn't it? Only wanting to talk about what interests him is ... | |
| concerns about 3 1/2 year old son | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My son has had increasing difficulty at his daycare center. When they have a structured activity he ... A: I can see how this is confusing for you as he can seem typical in some situations but not in others. ... | |
| diagnosis | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My son just turned four and has very poor communication skills. He does not initiate conversation ... A: Just based on what you have described here, I would not say that this necessarily points to autism, ... | |
| appropriate education | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old son with autism, and I'm having difficulty knowing if his current placement in ... A: Good evening Missy, The move from elementary to middle school can be scary, can't it? Sometimes ... | |
| Education or Not | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ... A: I can see your husband's point in wanting his son to be responsible, hold down a job and work ... | |
| Education or Not | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ... A: There are so many things involved in living away from home, aren't there? Even think about taking ... | |
| Education or Not | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: we have a 21 year old son who has failed one college and now is failing community college. He did ... A: What a worry for you. It's a lot harder when a child grows up, when so much is no longer under your ... | |
| Toddler girl, maybe aspergers? | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a little girl age 2.5yrs who I am keeping a very close eye on. She has an older brother age ... A: With the additional information you've provided, I can see even more why you are concerned. I'm not ... | |
| Toddler girl, maybe aspergers? | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a little girl age 2.5yrs who I am keeping a very close eye on. She has an older brother age ... A: She sounds like a lovely, precocious little girl, with so many pluses in her favor. But I do ... | |
| autism and hearing | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Her doctor feel that my daughter problem is a central auditory processing disorder. She has had ... A: While some parents feel they have to work hard to receive services for three year olds from their ... | |
| 9 month old not mimicing | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My son was born 7 weeks early, now is 9 months old. He seems to be developing within the normal ... A: You've already been through a lot with this little guy but it's nice to hear that he's doing well ... | |
| Possible Son Somewhere on the Autism Spectrum | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Mitchell, At 18-24 months old, my son's pediatrician noticed a few delays (she called them ... A: You're quite right. It is not possible to diagnose via the internet but I can talk to you about what ... | |
| Autisitc Client | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old client, diagnosed by her GP as Autisic,she is in grade one. I, the student ... A: You are on the right track with the interventions you're proposing. But if you are not used to ... | |
| autism schools | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years old and has autims. She will be starting her first day of preschool tomorrow. ... A: When you say Emma will continue her SLP & OT therapies in preschool do you mean that you'll continue ... | |
| autism schools | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years old and has autims. She will be starting her first day of preschool tomorrow. ... A: Any mom would be worrying about her child's first day of school but this is especially hard when ... | |
| ideas | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My niece is having a tough time with her 3yr old running away while out side. What are some ways she ... A: What a worry for your family. Running away can be a problem with many toddlers but even more so with ... | |
| My son is triple diagnosed with PDD, ADHD and Anxiety Disorder I am in desperate need of HELP! | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My son is 7 years old is triple diagnosed with PDD NOS, ADHD and Anxiety Disorder NOS. I have been ... A: You sound like you really have your hands full. If you've been advocating for him since he was one, ... | |
| RE: Autisim? | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old child that I am very concerned about. From 6-12 months she had reoccurring ... A: It's difficult to give an opinion without meeting your daughter. As you are obviously well aware, ... | |
| My 13 1/2 mo old baby showing distressing signs... | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I am desperately looking for someone's opinion, my pediatrician waved me off today. My son turned ... A: Good morning, Amanda. I'm a big believer in mothers' instincts. In your case especially, your ... | |
| 5 year old grandson. | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old grandson will hit and kick when he is told not to do that. when he is not getting his ... A: You don't mention if your grandson has a diagnosis of something on the autism spectrum. But since ... | |
| Behaviour | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and 10 months and is diagonised with mild ASD. He is not hyperactive and he is ... A: I know what you're going through. It's rough isn't it, especially when you're out in public or it's ... | |
| 3 yr old student-early intervention | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I am an Eduacational Assistant working with a 3 yr old girl that has been diagnosed with autism. She ... A: Sure, Shawna. You may write anytime. The only caution is that periodically I go offline. I'm working ... | |
| student pushing and pinching peers | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a resource teacher who works with early elementary teachers and students. We have a ... A: I appreciate how respectful you are being of the parents' feelings. That's kind and will build a ... | |
| Your education | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a single mother of 4 and my only boy (10yrs) has been diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. I ... A: This is a hard question to answer, mainly because I don't know where you live and your ... | |
| Autistic 12 year old sonpeeing his pants in class | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My Autistic son is twelve years old. He is fully potty trained; however, every winter Jan/Feb he ... A: Yes, I'm sure he is tired of winter, just as we all are. But I'm not sure that accounts for his ... | |
| ABA therapy | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter who is former micro preemie (27wks)due to a torn emergent cerclage is severely delayed ... A: Asha, it sounds like you're doing so many good things for a little girl who has Sensory Processing ... | |
| What if the don't fit the triad of impairments? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: my son has severe difficulties with social interaction. He doesn't interact with his peers (though ... A: Although it's impossible to determine without meeting a child, from what you describe, no I don't ... | |
| Problem in speaking | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old. He is having problem in speaking the following words – R, K. He says L to R ... A: Good evening Neel, As you're aware, children develop at their own pace. There are however ... | |
| autism/dyslexia and CAPD | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I am mom to four children on the spectrum. All of them have average to superior test scores on their ... A: I'm not sure I'd worry that much about their spelling weaknesses. In this era of computers, spelling ... | |
| autism/dyslexia and CAPD | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I am mom to four children on the spectrum. All of them have average to superior test scores on their ... A: Four children on the spectrum! My hat is off to you. What a busy life you must lead. I'm not sure I ... | |
| agressive behaviors | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I work with a teen who experiences Autism, and is non verbal. His behavior has become progressively ... A: Yes Mary Beth, I think you're on to something. Aggression is not unheard of as a child with autism ... | |
| High pitch monotone and dribbling | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a student with Aspergers Syndrome. His parents would dearly love me to assist him with his ... A: No Aideen, I'm not sure that you need to buy any particular book and you're right. I can't recall ... | |
| Should I stay home with my autistic son | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a 3 and 1/2 year old boy whom recently been diagnose with Autism. Both my husband and I are ... A: What a difficult dilemma for you. It's one that many parents struggle with, even parents of kid who ... | |
| Could my son's behaviour be early signs of autism? | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: my 3 1/2 year old son is generally a happy baby, social smiles, coos, babbles and squeals and has ... A: With all the talk on the news about the rise in autism diagnoses, it's hard not to have the thought ... | |
| 13 year old Aggresive Autistic son | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My son is 13 years old and autistic, he has had wrap around support since age 4. He is on ... A: How frightening to think that this child you have loved and raised might possibly seriously hurt ... | |
| 16 month old | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I am the primary caregiver of a 16 month old girl. Over the past few months she has started ... A: It sounds like you're in a difficult position. You see things in this little girl that concern you. ... | |
| Discipline in autism | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: i work with a child who has been diagnosed with autism. I'm finding that whenever he is told he ... A: You don't mention how old this boy is, but since you're using two minutes for his time out, I'm ... | |
| Seth | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old son who i suspect may have Aspergers. I know he is very young, but he has ... A: Tantrums and crying for hours can be very hard on the parents, can't it? You're right though. Age ... | |
| Disability and School | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My Grandson was diagnosed today as Asbergers .ADHD (a few years back ) .A few months ago he was ... A: What a lot of worries you family has been through about this little guy, Jean. And all these labels ... | |
| 17 yr old foster son | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My 17 yr old foster son, a refugee from Myanmar, has been with me since Mar 08. There could be many ... A: Bless you for the care and concern you're showing for this young man. You're quite right that there ... | |
| Behavior of Autistic child | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: My six year old grandson who is autistic does not transition from one thing to another with out ... A: You're exactly right in your observation that some of his behaviors resemble that of your 2 year old ... | |
| 2 year old daughter | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My two year old daughter had been developmentally delayed on the gross motor and ... A: Many of the therapies commonly used with kids with autism are effective not only just for kids on ... | |
| according to Dr. needs speech therapy ? | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: my son is 18 months old. he is our first child. He babbles a lot. says his name not correctly ... A: Just based on what you describe, I'm not sure that autism is necessarily the first thing I would ... | |
| Creating schedule/organizing | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I am the mother of 3 children, my son is the youngest and is on the Autism spectrum. My son is 4 ... A: From the tone of your email, you don't sound harried despite your very busy life. The fact that ... | |
| my 4 year old girl has autism??? | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: My four year old Melody was diagnosed with auditory processing disorder when she was 2. My wife and ... A: A divorce is a stressful thing for kids (and adults too!). Just like adults, individual children ... | |
| I have high functioning autism. | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: my name is Drew Young. I am 21 years old. and i live in Green Bay Wisconsin. on my 18th birthday i ... A: You must be confused about the mixture of diagnoses you have received. Many bright kids are at first ... | |
| Myself - possible ASD | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I think I have emailed you in the past with respect to my 17 year old son who has just been ... A: You're welcome Miranda and I hope you find what you're looking for. If you do in fact have ... | |
| Myself - possible ASD | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I think I have emailed you in the past with respect to my 17 year old son who has just been ... A: I can understand why the NAS told you they cannot say if you have an ASD or not. This is not ... | |
| divorce with a 5yr old with aspergers | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are in the process of getting divorced. Currently, we are both being extremeley civil, ... A: It sounds like helping your son handle the divorce is your first priority and that both you and your ... | |
| statistics on autism and apsergers | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you ascertain approx. how many people worldwide have autism and Aspergers? How about in the ... A: The most typical stats you hear these days are 1:150 in the United States but 1:94 boys. I ... | |
| 6 yr. old grandson with behavior problems | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr old grandson who this summer started playing with his saliva. He gathers spit in his ... A: Yes, knowing that he has autism does have a bearing on this. Kids with autism frequently have ... | |
| 6 yr. old grandson with behavior problems | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 yr old grandson who this summer started playing with his saliva. He gathers spit in his ... A: You didn't mention if your grandson has a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder so I'll assume ... | |
| headphones | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Would you have a reference or suggestion for some headphones for a young boy with Autism who has ... A: I agree with your concern that not all sounds are eliminated as your son learns to talk. Listening ... | |
| 6 year old autistic boy | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I know this is going to be a question that is quite old. I just found this web site. The only ... A: It's nice that you and your sons teachers are in this journey together. It really helps to feel part ... | |
| Autism in 18 month old | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: From birth, my son avoided our gaze. He never, ever looked at us. Nothing we could do could get ... A: Iola, I know exactly what it's like when you say your son would nurse then cry for hours then sleep ... | |
| Autism and Divorce | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have been separated for seven months and are going through a divorce. After I left my ... A: How heartbreaking for all of you. It sounds like Cody is acting like many young children when ... | |
| Autistic child in a child care setting | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: We have a child that is on the spectrum of having autism. He will be entering our preschool room ... A: Marjorie, it's hard to give a good opinion without knowing more about this child. In general ... | |
| toddler not talking. | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: Long story short, I have a 19 month old that has a ST, OT, and Dietician and is going to start with ... A: No, you're right that most kids at a year and a half know the words mommy and daddy and have at ... | |
| Headphones for autistic individual | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I work for an agency that has an autistic individual that is very sensitive to noises. We currently ... A: I'm glad to hear that the headphones work well. But how unfortunate that this fellow breaks them. ... | |
| Autism-4yrs. Old Daughter Somya | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a Indian having a 4yrs old daughter suffering from Autism.At the age of 4 she behaves like 1yrs ... A: It sounds like your daughter is struggling on many fronts. I'm not sure what kind of services are ... | |
| Autism or developmental delay? | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My friend and her 14 mo old daughter recently moved in with me. (I also have a 14mo old son) I know ... A: Crystal, may I add something else? When the mom goes to the doctor and says that her daughter winks ... | |
| my child at school | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: the school my child goes to thinks he has aurtism,they are looking into it at the momment.he is only ... A: This sounds very frustrating for all concerned, Becky. Especially for your son. There are some ... | |
| 4 yo PDD-NOS and visitation | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I am the biological mother of a 4 year old boy who was diagnosed with PDD-NOS last December. Since ... A: You little boy is lucky to have two parents who obviously love him and want to spend time with him. ... | |
| 3.5 Month old Rarely smiles | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: First off thank you for taking the time to read my question. I hope you can help me, or give me some ... A: It's worrisome being a first time mom, no matter what your age. Begin good as gold sometimes and ... | |
| Im scared for my son | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old and has 2 older brothers and one younger. He talks slower than my 3 yr old ... A: Yes, it is scary, isn't it Melanie? I think what makes it even scarier is the fear of the unknown. ... | |
| AS or Autism | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I am the grandmother of a 3 1/2 year old girl. Her symptoms are: -flapping arms since a baby ... A: As a grandmother, you're in a delicate position. You're not directly responsible for this child, yet ... | |
| i think my cousin has autism | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: my 20 month old cousin only say a couple of words like he can only say mom, no, and yes and then he ... A: Yes Heather, I can see where that would be annoying for all concerned - including the child. ... | |
| Agressive Autistic Teen | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I work at a middle school as a Para in Special Ed. We have 1 moderate/severe autistic 13 year old. ... A: Yes, this is not unheard of as a child with autism enters adolescence. It could partly be a teen ... | |
| autism and aggression | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: My 10.5 year old son, Ben, has become aggressive. He has recently been prescribed Risperidone, ... A: Yes Ruth, you may be quite right when you say that hormones are kicking in. Adolescence is a ... | |
| flourescent lighting | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: i have been asked to research and see if there is a way to fight the florescent lighting issues for ... A: I'm sorry Ed. Anything I'd have to offer would be pure speculation on my part; likely you know more ... | |
| Autism | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 11 months and I'm already wondering if she may be autistic.. I realize that she ... A: Autism is a spectrum disorder with a wide range of abilities and characteristics. No two children ... | |
| autism | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: my 3 year old nephew is doing quite a lot of strange things like rocking,makes strange noises and ... A: I'm sorry but without seeing your nephew, it's very hard to give an opinion. But from what you've ... | |
| Library programs for autistic preschoolers | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I am the head of Youth Services at a public library and have been asked to provide a storyhour for ... A: What an excellent program this will be. And combining your musical background with your knowledge of ... | |
| Re My son's behavior at school | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: My son has Aspergers he is 12 and attends a small charter school in Florida. He is in all regular ... A: Different districts have different policies, but yes, the principal may be able to suspend a child ... | |
| autism | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: my 3 year old nephew is doing quite a lot of strange things like rocking,makes strange noises and ... A: I understand your concern, Debbie. You mention that the hiding in corners and pooling/smearing are ... | |
| HFA or PDD | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: How can I help a 3 yr old boy with HFA or PDD (not sure yet), how can I teach him at home, what are ... A: When you arrive at your specialist's office, the doctor is going to be a happy person. I doubt that ... | |
| My 3 year old son | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I think I have been in denial for the past three years about my son. My family members and a few ... A: Yes, you may have been in denial but please don't feel badly about that. What parent has not had ... | |
| autism??/ | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I am a caregiver of a 2 1/2 year old little girl. I have always thought something was not quite ... A: Angela, you're in a difficult position. You suspect that something may be developmentally wrong with ... | |
| Autism | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a 27month old son who I am very concerned with his mannerisms/behavior in which may lead to ... A: You're right. There is a lot of autism talk in the news lately. As parents we all worry about the ... | |
| autism | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: my son who is 2 years and 9 months has not developed speech...he can say few words but not ... A: The short answer is, "I don't know". It's not possible to offer any constructive opinion without ... | |
| Discipline and autism in 4 year-old | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4-year-old daughter who has a preliminary diagnosis of autism. She will be going in January ... A: How lovely that you have such a good relationship with your daughter's teachers and that they ... | |
| Divorce with 2-yr old daughter with Autism | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I live in Ohio. I am currently going through divorce. We have been separated since my daughter was ... A: I'm sorry but I don't know of anyone who has been through your exact situation to refer you to. I ... | |
| re:my sister | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: only eating white food or not wanting it mixed or over cooked. she also has problems in making ... A: It's just not possible to give a good opinion without actually meeting your sister. But something ... | |
| Autism in my class | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I have several students with autism. One of my biggest problems is a 157 lb. 5th grader. He drops ... A: I understand your frustration. You have a large boy who lies on the floor during class time, ... | |
| behavior & autism | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I am a special ed.para, I work with 2 children that are autistic. One child is non-verbal the other ... A: Yes, you can most certainly get back to me. I'd like to know how things are progressing. Kids with ... | |
| Headphones at Gym | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a student who has Aspergers Syndrome. During gym, this student has a extremely hard time in ... A: Yes, it might help. Is this a suggestion the student made? My main concerns about head phones are ... | |
| behavior & autism | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I am a special ed.para, I work with 2 children that are autistic. One child is non-verbal the other ... A: These children are lucky that you're taking an interest and wanting to learn more. Short attention ... | |
| my son | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: My son has just recently been diagnosed with aspergers, I have just begun looking for answers. I ... A: Good morning Krissa, I like your question. It makes me think that your son will do well. Often ... | |
| Autism?? | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 25mths old and I am panicking about her.She can speak only 3/4 words. She can sing ... A: It's just not possible to give you a good opinion without meeting your daughter. But, from what ... | |
| feeding an autistic child | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: My grandson is 19 months old, and was just diagnosed with autism. Today, my daughter is having an ... A: I know just how frustrating and worrying this can be and sympathize with your daughter. It's ... | |
| autistic whimsies | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: My child is 5, he is non-verbal, he was diagnosed with autism when he was 3, he doesn't want to put ... A: No, I don't think you should keep him at home until he realizes the need for wearing other clothing. ... | |
| Violent anxiety reactions | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: My 7 year old son has been loosly diagnosed with Asbergers or high functioning autism, my problem is ... A: I appreciate the fact that you're taking an objective look at this. You're right. While he's 7, you ... | |
| 4 year old son has signs of autism | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I have some concerns about my 4 year old son. I have mentioned them to my family doctor and my ... A: I'm a Canadian as well. Without meeting your son, it's not possible to give a good opinion. Some of ... | |
| My son is diognised as an autistic case | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: My son is diagnosed as an Autistic case. He shown signs of mental retardation and cannot speak.my ... A: I'm sorry, but the short answer is no. There is no medication to make him speak, nor is there a drug ... | |
| Resources | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old autistic daughter and I need help to prepare her for adolescent. Are there any ... A: Adolescence can be a difficult time for any child but especially for someone with autism. Your ... | |
| Regression | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: My son was developmentally delayed at the age of 3. Always very verbal. He did flap a little and did ... A: My heart goes out to you. It must be so difficult to witness the changes in your son. No, I have ... | |
| signs of autism | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I am really not trying to be an over-protective first -time mom, but I do feel that my son, Anthony, ... A: It can be worrying, can't it? Some children are diagnosed before they reach their first birthday but ... | |
| 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: The good news is that you have a diagnosis and are on the track of ways to help your son. You must ... | |
| AUTISM | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: MY 20 MONTH OLD GRANDDAUGHTER SPINS AROUND ALOT, AND AT TIMES SHE WALKS WITH HER HEAD TILTED BACK ... A: I'm afraid it's not possible to give you a good opinion about whether or not this might be autism ... | |
| Church support group | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I am in the process of starting a ministry at our church to reach out to families with kids of ... A: Good for you. I especially like that your ministry will include not just kids with autism or kids ... | |
| school | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old son who has high functioning autism.He is very bright and wants to learn the ... A: I agree. Life would be easier for all involved if this wasn't happening. Unfortunately, patterns are ... | |
| Mental health | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: Sir/Madam, I am having a 10 years old daughter who is mentally handicapped. After birth, she ... A: I sympathize with you and your wife. Going without sleep makes life so difficult. Some physicians ... | |
| My 8 year son with Aspergers | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with Aspergers less than a year ago so, we are still in the learning stages. My ... A: Discipline can be very difficult. And frustrating. But another mother once told me, "Just because he ... | |
| Autistic boy and sudden fear of a person | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with this because I can't find any information on the web. My 3 year old ... A: The poor cousin must feel awful about this. It's too bad that what triggered the fear has to be a ... | |
| positive discipline for HFA or asbergers | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: We do not have an official diagnosis for our 3 year old but early testing shows our son could have ... A: Whether or not he has an exact diagnosis does not matter nearly as much as finding the strategies ... | |
| Autism | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 yr old son (now in 3rd grade since I had him start school a year later due to noticeable ... A: I'm not sure you should think of a child with autism as selfish, even though they can appear that ... | |
| Autism | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: our daughter is 8. she is autistic and in public school/special education. we have been ... A: It must be hard to feel that you don't have a handle on what's going on at school. My suggestion is ... | |
| Schooling for Asperger's | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: Should my child be attending a special needs school or is it feasible to try to "mainstream" him? He ... A: Yes, it's definitely possible for a child with Asperger's to be mainstreamed in school. In fact, ... | |
| 30 month old son tuning us out | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I am concerned that my son may have ASD but I know I might be overreacting to all the reading I've ... A: I definitely think you are taking the right first step by having a speech pathologist see your son. ... | |
| autism | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I am a mother of 8-years old j, who is having autism.At present he is attending a normal school and ... A: As frustrating as it is, kids do not always act the same in all environments. Even though your son ... | |
| autism | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: How can I best help my 5.5yr old nephew who is a non-diagnosed autistic child? He has been treated ... A: It can be hard to watch when you think more should be done. But it's also tough to be the parent of ... | |
| 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: Sue, How frustrating for all of you. It could partly be a teen thing as the hormones of ... | |
| Licking | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I have hit the wall a bit with another child who likes to lick everything, especially hands, tables, ... A: Some kids with autism seem to be helped by the gluten/dairy free diet, so I can certainly ... | |
| 24 month old with speech delay | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: Like Luke, the 23 month old with speech delay, I noticed that my 24 month old had a significant ... A: If you're worried, I think that's reason enough to pursue your concerns. Since you've read my ... | |
| Licking | 4/17/2007 |
| Q: I have hit the wall a bit with another child who likes to lick everything, especially hands, tables, ... A: Oral stimulation activities would have been my first tactic as well. Sometimes it's hard to hit upon ... | |
| statistics | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: how many are diagnosed each year A: Although it varies slightly state to state, the Center for Disease Controls current prevalence ... | |
| Aggression | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old, and was diagnosed with high functioning ASD. My question is in regards to ... A: My apologies. I see that the latter part of my answer did not come through. We must have some sort ... | |
| Could my 25 mth son be autistic? | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I have been concerned that my son, Luke, could be autistic. However, he has only two things that ... A: You most definitely can't go wrong taking your son for early intervention. Especially when he's ... | |
| social behavior and daughter with HFA | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: Recently my daughter was asked to revisit the doctor who confirmed our pediatrician's diagnosis of ... A: Janine, your question to Stephen was placed into the autism question pool. Since I live in Canada as ... | |
| Early Intervention | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: Sharon! I am the parent of a fifteen month old boy named Mark. Lately, I have been having ... A: How delightful, Marilyn to have a child who sleeps well at night and takes a daily nap! But apart ... | |
| Could my 25 mth son be autistic? | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: I have been concerned that my son, Luke, could be autistic. However, he has only two things that ... A: It can be hard not to worry when you're a parent. Much of what you describe sounds to be within the ... | |
| How do I know if my 8 year old son is not ADHD and might possibly have Autism or Asberger ? | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: My 8 year old son (in last months of 3rd grade) has been diagnosed and treated for ADHD for the past ... A: While kids with autism spectrum disorders generally display some degree of attentional difficulties, ... | |
| Aspergers- Meds | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: My 5 yr old is in special ed pre-k. The teacher seems to think that he might have ADHD also, but ... A: There are several issues here. First, the ADHD. Some kids with Asperger's also have a diagnosis of ... | |
| 'Normal' Teen with ASD | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Today is my son's 17th birthday. He is a loving, handsome, considerate, kind, bright, humerous and ... A: Pam, most certainly you're welcome to right again. Glad to have been of assistance. Sharon A. ... | |
| Autism | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 and a half year old nephew whom i suspect is autistic, however his mother does not seem ... A: Missy, you're in a difficult position. You suspect that something may be developmentally wrong with ... | |
| does it sound like my son has autism | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: my husband and i have been talking back and forth about the possibility that our 22 month old son ... A: There is a possibility that what you're seeing is autism but it could be a host of other things as ... | |
| 23 month old boy with speech delay | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: My son Luke is 23 months old and I suspected a speech delay. Sooner Start came out to my home and ... A: It's entirely possible that you're worrying too much and Luke is just a late bloomer. But you've ... | |
| toileting | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: I am an OT working in a special school. Whilst I have worked with children with special needs for ... A: I agree with you. I've also found that kids kids autism or other sensory-involved special needs may ... | |
| Daughter with Asbergers | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: My 8 year old daughter has been diagnosed with Asbergers and suffers extremely from certain noises. ... A: The sensory sensitivities that plague some kids with Asperger's and other autism spectrum disorders ... | |
| ASD? | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a mommy to a 4.5 year old girl. We suspected asd a little over a year ago. My husband and I had ... A: This little girl's lucky to have such astute parents. Whether or not she actually has an ASD, she'll ... | |
| Programs and Assessments for Autistic school children | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I am a student at Penn State and we are putting together a mock agency, which is a school for ... A: Jessica, this could be a fun and useful assignment, although not an easy one. I'm glad that your ... | |
| pronouns | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: My son is a few months shy of 4 years old and he is having a hard time with the use of pronouns. He ... A: Is English his first language? Does your child have autism? Within the autism spectrum disorders, ... | |
| Aggression | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old, and was diagnosed with high functioning ASD. My question is in regards to ... A: Melissa, Your question was sent to the autism question pool rather than to just Stephen. Since I ... | |
| Asperger's & mental disorders | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping you might be able to direct me to some credible sources (medical journals, bulletins, ... A: As a follow-up, this afternoon I came across some excellent information in March 22nd, 2007 issue of ... | |
| HFA does he have it?? | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: My stepson is 3 and i think he may have HFA, he is somewhat social and does'nt have any ticks as i ... A: It's often wise to pay attention to that little voice that's telling you something is not right. If ... | |
| AUTISM & CONVERSATION | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: My son will be 4 this May & was diagnosed with mild autism this past January. I am very frustrated ... A: Kelli, it can be very frustrating to receive a diagnosis but then feel like you're left danglling on ... | |
| AUTISM OR DEVELOPMENT DELAY???? | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I do understand that you dont diagnose but that you do have have dealings with people/children with ... A: Sarah, I'm not sure if this is a coincidence and you are a second Sarah, but I think you wrote to me ... | |
| school frustration | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a six year old son in kindergarten, and we just went through the school evaluation process ... A: Shannon. You may well be right that your son is somewhere "on the spectrum". There are many kids ... | |
| is it autism???? | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: my son has watched far too much tele in his first 18 months of his life.he lived for tele. is it ... A: Well Sarah, there's a chance that it may be autism, but I certainly would not jump to that ... | |
| Asperger's in schools | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: Sharon- Recently, a student with ASD was arrested with stabbing a classmate in school and has been ... A: What an awful situation for all concerned. Was this a student in your school or are you asking for ... | |
| pdd-nos | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: karen A: It's not unusual for a child to first receive a diagnosis of ADHD then later have a diagnosis of ... | |
| my 2 year old | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: my son will be turning 2 next month. He is only saying mama and dada, he is not pointing to anything ... A: It's encouraging that he loves peek a boo and to interact with adults as well as his brother. Not ... | |
| appropriate use of headphones | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I and a speech therapist working in a special education school. I am concerned that teachers are ... A: Headphones or ear plugs are often used to help reduce background distractions and to keep students ... | |
| Schooling | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: My year old son had been home schooled for the past 3 years with minimal help from the school ... A: Your goals were reasonable and useful for you son. He most definitely does need to learn to function ... | |
| memory | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: What did you think about using mnemonics to memorize and recall information? Thanks, Jim A: Whatever works. The only caveat I have to that is that the strategy has to work for that particular ... | |
Autism
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Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell
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Expertise
Sharon can help with parenting and educational concerns. She has worked in teaching, special education and counseling for over twenty-five years and gives workshops to educators and parents on working with kids with autism spectrum disorders. Sharon speaks from both the education and parent points of view, having a son with Asperger's.
Experience
Sharon is a special education consultant with a school district and autism consult for the province's Department of Education, giving workshops and individual consults. She is also the parent of a son with Asperger's who is away at university. Together they have a website at http://www.autismsite.ca that offers strategies for home and school. Sharon's Master's thesis looked at the long-term outlook for persons with high functioning autism and Asperger's. Her Doctorate focused on strategies to help those with autism spectrum disorders
Organizations
Website at http://www.autismsite.ca and sits on Autism Today's Panel of Experts (www.autismtoday.com)
Publications
Co-author of Amazon.com bestseller, The Official Autism 101 Manual
Education/Credentials
B.A. in Psychology,
B.Ed. in Special Education,
M.A. in Educational Leadership
PhD. in Psychology Management, specializing in autism
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