| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Bullying and Stealing | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Several years ago my now 13 year old son was given the label of PDD-NOS through difficulties with ...
A: Hey Cara, Thank you for you interesting and challenging question. It does appear that your son is ...
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| PDD-nos & personal hygiene | 10/29/2009 |
Q: My son is 13 going on 14 and has PDD-nos. Since he was very young , we taught him good hygiene ...
A: Hey Karen. This is a common question among many parents of ASD children. I do not know of any ...
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| adult son question | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My son is living at home and has been diagnosed since mid HS with depression and then bipolar. He ...
A: Hey Lisa, Thank you for your interesting and challenging question. Your question touches upon an ...
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| Possible autism? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Im concerned with the behaviour of my 10 year old son. At times he can slip into his own world as ...
A: Hey Kim, Thank you for your important and interesting question. The simple answer is; that there is ...
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| Autism | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Does research support a specific amount of time a three year old autistic non-verbal child should ...
A: Hey Sheila, Thank you for your interesting question. I have not come across a specific time table ...
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| Autism and Help in New Jersey | 8/27/2009 |
Q: He has been having serious Anger Issues in last few months. The other day he went through a glass ...
A: Hey Christina, Thank you for your important question. The question about local resources is a ...
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| how and when to tell | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have done alot of reading and understand my husband much better. Now the question is how and when ...
A: Hey Donna, I love your question because I am 50 as well and was recently diagnosed. The idea about ...
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| Asperger's and I.B. | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I'm BJ, and I would like to know for certain if there ever has been an International Baccalaureate ...
A: HEY BJ, It is almost impossible to know if the graduates of the IB program were on the spectrum. ...
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| adult high functioning autism | 7/29/2009 |
Q: My son's therapist (he is bi-polar) told me today that my husband looks to be high functioning ...
A: Hey Donna, Thank you for the important question. It illustrates the plight of the adult with ASD. ...
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| misbehaving at summer camps | 7/23/2009 |
Q: My nine & 1/2 year old son has Asperger's, ADHD, & Tourette's. He Is on Straterra meds which he ...
A: Hey Susan, Thank you for your important question. There are several questions here. I need to begin ...
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| help me out | 7/16/2009 |
Q: i am 21 years old and i hav problem of speaking word k ...can my this problem will b solved if yes ...
A: Hey Moazam, Thank you for your important question. There is a big difference with speech problems ...
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| Brother's behavior | 6/25/2009 |
Q: I've just spent a couple of 24/7 days with my brother who is 58. I'm 60. He is now retired from a ...
A: Hey Dee, I see you have a follow up question. It is virtually the same as the first question. The ...
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| what do you think my son has | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My son Joshua is 18 in December from the age of 3 was diagnosed as having speech difficulties and ...
A: Hey Tracy Thank you for your important question. I find it ironic that you see it a problem that ...
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| What's wrong with me? | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Since I was a small child, I have had this strange quirk: I pace back and forth for HOURS while ...
A: Hey Jen, Thanks for your question. The additional information was helpful up to a point. However ...
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| What's wrong with me? | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Since I was a small child, I have had this strange quirk: I pace back and forth for HOURS while ...
A: Hey Jen, You sure posed a challenging and unique question. I thank you for your thoughtful ...
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| PDD NOS??? | 5/24/2009 |
Q: My adopted daughter was a quiet baby who never babbled. Nonetheless, she did manage a word at just ...
A: I will begin with her intellegence, as I was wondering about her level of intellect until your last ...
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| Sister | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My younger sister is 24 years old. She has social issues, learning issues, throws tantrums, started ...
A: Most states have Autism societies. I believe this might be true for Oklahoma. I did not check to see ...
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| Sister | 5/19/2009 |
Q: My younger sister is 24 years old. She has social issues, learning issues, throws tantrums, started ...
A: One thing that is quite clear about your sister is her desire to obtain her GED. This can be used to ...
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| question about autism | 5/12/2009 |
Q: My son is 2 years old now and he has not start talking yet.he undertsand very well what we are ...
A: Hey Alia, Thank you for your important question regarding your son. The younger a child is the more ...
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| Possibility of autism in an adult | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I have recently been considering the possibility that I may have a mild form of autism. I did some ...
A: Hey Sarah, Thanks for your important question. There is an association between seizure disorder, ...
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| Autism in older children | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I have a sixteen year old daughter that has had social problems for a long time. She has to have ...
A: Hey Lori, Thank you for your thoughtful and important question. I feel those symptoms that you ...
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| hypersensitivity and lack of focus/is it AS? | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have not had a formal diagnosis and I am looking for information regarding issues such as ...
A: Hey Anna, Thank you for your important and quality question. We are curently living in the ...
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| Am I autistic? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have wondered for several years if I might be on the spectrum. I found school very difficult and ...
A: Hey Rebecca, Thank you for your important and interesting question. I have been increasing struck ...
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| 43 and may have Asperger's | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Johnson, Thank you for providing this service. I am 43 years old, mother of one daughter, married ...
A: He4y Cindy, Thanks for your question. I appreciate your seeking knowledge about your self but I ...
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| Getting tested for Aspergers | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old son who has HFA. He was first labeled by the school district at age 3. Since ...
A: Hey Kat, Thank you for your important question. The short answer to your question is that you ...
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| Rapid hand/finger movement | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I am a 28 year old man who has since my earliest memory used rapid hand and finger movement when I ...
A: Hey Joshua, Thank you for your important and interesting question. I know that repetitive movement ...
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| High suspicion of Asperger's | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Mr Johnson, I have been seeking help regarding my suspicion of having Asperger's syndrome. I'm 27 ...
A: The thinking patterns of individuals living with Asperger's come to us in vivid images because that ...
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| Michael Koerner | 12/14/2008 |
Q: Paul, my 29 year old son Michael has just be diagnosed with Asperger's. He is in an outpatient ...
A: Hey Kim, Thank you for your importand and relevant question. The group is dedicated to ...
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| Aspergers and Autism | 12/14/2008 |
Q: is it the same thing as Asperger's Syndrome? Also, as a Special Education teacher, what tools are ...
A: Hey Ellen, Thank you for your important question. This is a source of confusion and debate even ...
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| High suspicion of Asperger's | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Mr Johnson, I have been seeking help regarding my suspicion of having Asperger's syndrome. I'm 27 ...
A: Hey Catalina, Thank you for your important and interesting question. What is most apparent to me ...
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| taking medication properly | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and diagnosed as high functioning autistic. I'm asking for advice about an issue I ...
A: Hey Ettina, Thank your for your important and relevant question. It is common for those on the ...
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| autism | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 month old baby girl. She took the autism screening twice when she turned 12 months and ...
A: Hey Maria, Thank you for your important and relevant question. It is not readily appearant from ...
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| Apergers Physical | 11/19/2008 |
Q: we are pretty sure my grandson has autism maybe even aspergers but he also has some swelling of the ...
A: Hey Yvette, Thank your for your important question. As you know I am not a medical doctor nor have ...
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| Asperger adult | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have an 18yr old son that I now believe has Aspergers. He was diagnosed at a young age with ...
A: Hey Jane, Thank you for your important question. It is not surprising that your son was diagnosed ...
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| asbergers syndome | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for people to go undiagnosed with asberger's syndrome even when they are teenagers? ...
A: Unfortunately there are many, (far too many)examples of people who are in charge and are ignorant to ...
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| asbergers syndome | 10/11/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for people to go undiagnosed with asberger's syndrome even when they are teenagers? ...
A: It happened to me. In fact my Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis went undetected until I was 46 years ...
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| Autism | 10/10/2008 |
Q: my son Joshua is 7 years old and was diagnosed with autism at 3, he is non verbal, not potty ...
A: Hey Jennifer, Thank You for your important question. There are many techniques offered for the ...
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| I'm scared. :( | 9/30/2008 |
Q: . but i have another problem too and need your advice.. Well Sometimes i act like a baby cus it ...
A: Rachel, I'm not sure what is the problem with me communicating with you. The only thing you were ...
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| I'm scared. :( | 9/29/2008 |
Q: . but i have another problem too and need your advice.. Well Sometimes i act like a baby cus it ...
A: Hey Rachel, Your follow up question is a fair one. I am trying to convey to you that A.S. and ...
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| I'm scared. :( | 9/27/2008 |
Q: . but i have another problem too and need your advice.. Well Sometimes i act like a baby cus it ...
A: Hey Rachel, Thank you for yourt important question. The urge to act as a baby and Asperger's ...
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| Running away from Adults | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My six year old autistic daughter (high functioning) always runs away wildly whenever we are in a ...
A: Hey Susan, Thank you for your important question.Your daughter's behaviors are as much indicative ...
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| autism and metabolic disease | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I am an Iranian people, my son has autism and metabolic disease i can not find an expert doctor that ...
A: I would like to be of assistance to you in your time of need but I do not have much of a network of ...
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| Could I have undiagnosed ASD? | 7/2/2008 |
Q: and I have a few questions becasue I am concerned that I might have ASD. I think i have many of the ...
A: Hey Christina, Thank you for your important question. You are at an age where many, if not most ...
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| non verbal but babbles in tune perfectly | 5/29/2008 |
Q: he received his diagnoses young due to a family history of autism a first cousin with aspergers ...
A: Hey Alison, Thank you for your important and interesting question. I believe his new interest in ...
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| Autism/Global Development Delay | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I am living in the UK with my son Jonah who is now 17 years old. Jonah has seen several ...
A: Hey Miranda, You have my utmost respect for handling this stressful situation. The clinicians are ...
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| Autism/Global Development Delay | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am living in the UK with my son Jonah who is now 17 years old. Jonah has seen several ...
A: Hey Miranda, Thanks for your important question. It appears the salient question here revolves ...
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| My daughter (3) jumps flaps (part 2)w | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I just wrote that my daughter is about to turn three and that she flaps her hands when she is ...
A: Hey Stephanie, Thank you for your important question. To be sure you have done your homework and is ...
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| 9 year old daughter | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have been wondering lately if my 9 year old could have a form of autism. She was a wonderful baby ...
A: It is an important one. I am sorry for the delay as I have been out of town a while. Yes there are ...
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| what to expect at the school district level | 4/7/2008 |
Q: What can I expect classes to be like for my son when he starts school this fall? He was recently ...
A: Hey JoBeth, Thank you for your important question. My question to you would be what do you think ...
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| Would it be worth it? | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am 17 years old, have researched autism on the net, and have dicovered that I have many of the ...
A: Hey Levon, Thank you for your important question. I smile as I read your question because as a ...
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| Need for Counseling | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Am 53 year old female and I have been diagnosed Asperger's w/mood disorder NOS (296.9), GAF 70. No ...
A: Hey Cindy, Your question is difficult to answer. You begin with your Asperger's diagnosis and your ...
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| austism | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My son is four years old. Since he was 1, there have been concerns about repetitive behavior, ...
A: Hey Heather, Thank you for your important and challenging question. As you may know diagnosing ...
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| daughter | 3/14/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 6yrs old. When she was under 1 she saw many therapist ot dt and speech therapist for ...
A: Hey Noreen, The early years of the child with Autism will be challenged with communication and have ...
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| Autistic Boyfriend | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I'm sorry to bother you, but I really need some advice. I was diagnosed with high functioning autism ...
A: Hey Jess, Thank you for your important and thoughtful question. I first would like to apologize ...
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| autism vs. add | 3/7/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between autism and add. How do i know if I have add or autism. what are the ...
A: Hey JD, Thank you for your thoughtful and challenging question. I am delayed in answering this ...
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| Something is not right with my nephew | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I've had a feeling for over two years now that my nephew is not developing at a "normal" pace. He ...
A: Hey Beth, Thank you for your important and thought provoking question. I laud you for your concern ...
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| more than superficial relationships | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I am 50 and have struggled all my life with relationships. I am usually very good at superficial ...
A: Hey Terry, Thank you for your thoughtful and important question. Relationships are one of the ...
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| trying to gather info on late dx of autism | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Ok, I don't know were to start. I am looking for some information as to where to go from here, I was ...
A: Hey Holly, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed question. I can well relate to your concerns ...
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| I think I may have asperger's | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I'm a 19 year old college freshman. My whole life, I've been rather introverted and uncomfortable ...
A: It is common to think of the traits associated with Autism as the spectrum. This means the ...
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| child | 1/15/2008 |
Q: MY NEWHEW IS 2 HE IS NOT SPEAKING YET HE SMILES LAUGHS WHEN I TIKLE HIM HE LAUGHS HE DOES RUN AND ...
A: As you know there are many considerations to make before one makes an Autism diagnosis. ...
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| 3 year old Autism | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My 38 month old shows some signs of Autism / PDD-NOS but the developmental pediatrician does not ...
A: Hey Elisa, Thank you for your thoughtful and important question. Autism all alnong the spectrum is ...
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| late diagnosis of autism | 12/27/2007 |
Q: is it possible that a child who exhibited fairly normal for age group behavior other than a speech ...
A: In considering he answer we must first keep in consideration that Autism is a developmental ...
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