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Today my son, who I love with all of my heart, had a very preliminary diagnostic of showing signs of autism at 2 1/2 years of age. I thought he was just slow in speech, and it has not yet been confirmed but after 6 hours or so, it might be possible that he has signs of PDD. I have always thought he was super smart. I can find very little in recent about positive experiences with today’s technology and learning tools available on what to expect him to be like in the future. Can anyone shed some light on what to expect in the coming years? Please advise. ↓
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| Name: Johnsmom | Date: Nov 11th, 2006 1:34 AM |
| Hi Ontario_Father, my son was diagnosed with High-functioning autism this year. He is 11. We have gone through Bi-polar, ADHD (which is true0, ODD, PDD-NOS and finally Autism. We also have a parents support group here in S Carolina, USA and I have many tips that may help. The biggest thing is dont give up hope. The first thing is that you have to mold to his world......He will not be able to mold to yours. ↑ |
| Name: rachtwins | Date: Nov 11th, 2006 10:46 AM |
| I feel your pain I am in the same boat as you. I have two boys 2.5years going through the same thing. Its horrible to think that there could be something wrong with your child. At the moment I have them in early intervention and seperate speech therapy. The best thing I can give my childen right now is my time, so I can teach them as much as I can. I went and bought them some special toys and colouring pencils and things that are seperate to the rest and get them out once a day. I make it my own special time with them, they love it and by doing this I try and encourage them to speak whilst playing with them. I don't know what the future holds for my boys and it scares me but I do know that it want change anything. I will always love my boys not matter what and with everything I'm doing I'm sure I will break through to them ↑ |
| Name: Ontario_Father | Date: Nov 24th, 2006 7:38 PM |
| I just got the call from the Development "Doctor" for an appointment to disscuss my son. He has not been Diganosed with Autism yet, just showing signs, I am pretty scared. ↑ |
| Name: staceykelley | Date: Nov 25th, 2006 12:13 AM |
| when me and my husband found out our son was autistic he left so i pretty much have had to deal with it all alone my son was diagnosed about 2 yrs ago its scary yes but all you can really do is love your son and try to get into as many local programs as possible right now i have a special needs worker who programs my son so he will have a head start in life and so he can mantain a some what normal life ↑ |
| Name: jacksmom | Date: Jan 28th, 2007 4:03 AM |
Jack's Story....
After the 12 mos. vaccines my son gradually slipped into autism. He was head-banging, hand-flapping, twirling, lost speech, lost eye contact and he just withdrew.
Now two years later.... no head-banging, no twirling, no flapping, has eye contact and is starting to verbalize again. And... he has Down Syndrome to boot. :) Yes... even kids with DS get autism. Actually they get it at a higher rate.
What helped him? First I give God praise.... our son wouldn't be here without Him and we prayed and I believe He guided us. Second... supplements. Especially cod liver oil. I recommend Green Pastures CLO with the X factor. Check out Dr. Mary Megson's work on the web. http://www.diet-studies.com/megson.html Our Jack healed gradually... but he is healing. I actually had to make myself GET USED TO him not twirling everything any more!
Also check out Dr. Amy Yasko's work. www.holistichealth.com
We give Jack alot of supps - cod liver oil, probiotic, magnesium citrate, tart cherry and recently we added cilantro. He takes some other things too but each child is unique. It helps to find a good naturopathic MD or chiropractor.
Don't give up. There is hope! And... I will be frank here.... many mainstream doctors know squat about how to heal autism. Don't let that throw you. There are people who do know how to help. God bless you! Love, Jack's Mom :) ↑ |
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