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my son is almost 3, he was diagnosed with mild autism about 6 months ago. i'm overwhelmed with everything going on, and now this. i need advice on what activities at home will help. i'm beginning to wonder if he'll ever talk. If anyone has any advice or ideas email me at meenie024@yahoo.com ↓
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| Name: Tracey | Date: Oct 8th, 2005 7:10 PM |
| My son is 8 years old and is also non-verbal. I would suggest using sign language or PECs (Picture Exchange Communication). Understanding language is the precursor to speech, so the sooner you son has a meaningful way of communicating with you, speech should come. Even if it doesn't, having good communication is critical for autistic children. It will save you a lot of time and headaches, believe me. Good luck!! ↑ |
| Name: Emma | Date: Oct 13th, 2005 5:25 AM |
| my brother of 8 is completly non-verbal he claps his hands and stares at fish he also grinds his teeth we feel we cant do much for him except keep researching and find out what is going on can you help? ↑ |
| Name: Brittany salazar | Date: Oct 25th, 2005 12:10 PM |
| i have a nephew that is 5 years old and he does not talk yet he just mumbles words and teasesus but we know deep down he knows how to talk but he just hasn't found the right time.don't worry the miracle will come im praying for you. god bless! ↑ |
| Name: Amy | Date: Nov 1st, 2005 9:47 AM |
My 3-year old son doesn't talk either -- we use PECS to communicate and he knows a few simple signs. A good autism expert I talked with told me that communication intent is the key, not word production. So if you can use PECS or signing to help your child communicate, it is ultimately more important than getting him to verbally talk.
I wish my son could talk, too. I feel he is bright and I know he has a lot to say! If you ever want to chat, e-mail me at winklett@hotmail.com
Good luck & many blessings....
Amy ↑ |
| Name: to lisa | Date: Nov 5th, 2005 11:40 PM |
| non verbal children often have great art skills give him a chance to draw. ↑ |
| Name: Katarina | Date: Nov 27th, 2005 1:34 PM |
| I work with a child who is autistic - he's 4 and non-verbal and uses PECS- I know his Mum is distraught because she worries he will never speak. She has recently heard of a website www.sensetoys.com with ideas and toys for children to learn to play and talk - have a look. ↑ |
| Name: Maureen | Date: Nov 28th, 2005 11:36 PM |
| There is always hope. My son is almost 2-1/2 and has been in speech therapy for the last six months. He is now paying more attention to language as a tool for communication and seems to be on track to eventual verbalization. The most important thing that I have learned through this process is that the most important and interested advocate he has is his family. In our case we get home activities on a weekly basis from his speech therapist to carry out at home. I focus on the ones that interest him and don't push the ones he will not pay attention too. The main thing is that he is getting some stimulation each day. Good Luck. ↑ |
| Name: valencia | Date: Dec 8th, 2005 9:30 PM |
| i have an autistic son i am 23 years old and to me its hard for mr to accept that my child cant talk so i try to do whatever i can to help him any suggestions? ↑ |
| Name: JANET JONES | Date: Feb 17th, 2006 11:28 AM |
| HI ALWAYS HAVE HOPE MY GRANDSON JOHN IS SIX he is a wonderfull little boy with realy bad autisum well any way three weeks ago he said mum for the first time We all belive he understands all that we say to him and one day feel sure he will have so much to tell us he uses pecs and a small amount of makaton sign language he is also showing singns of understanding that phones are for comunication as when my daughter phones me john will often come to the phone and respond with little noises to me talking or singing tohim always keep hope and prayes in your heart these children are special gifts for special parents I BELIVE JONH IS A VERY CLEVER LOTTLE BOY I am very proud to have john as my grandchild IF EVER YOU NEED A CHAT IM HERE vincent.jones20@ntlworld.com ↑ |
| Name: to lisa | Date: Feb 17th, 2006 12:30 PM |
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| Name: vickie | Date: Feb 23rd, 2006 11:21 PM |
| hey lisa, my grandson is 28 months his mom is starting to get the doctors in line, i have read so much that i believe he has autism, so i am sure if this is his diagnosed's that my daughter would love to talk to you,so i will keep your email address, keep your chin up. vickie ↑ |
| Name: Roubui | Date: Feb 24th, 2006 9:29 AM |
Hello Lisa
That is the same question I keep asking myself everyday. My son just turned 4 and he is still non-verbal. But I'll keep on believing the miracle will one day happen. Also, since my son's 4th birthday, I've decided to focus on his strengh, I means his others skills. It is touch but it is because you're a special mom that God brought this onto to you. Be positive remember that you're special that's why you've a special kid. You can email me at sofanly@yahoo.ca ↑ |
| Name: hope | Date: Feb 24th, 2006 3:02 PM |
Autistic Teen Scores Major Points In Basketball Game
By KATU.com http://www.katu.com/news/story.asp?ID=83601 ↑ |
| Name: Sarah | Date: Feb 25th, 2006 1:11 AM |
| Hi my name is Sarah and I have Autism but you could not telll anymore. I went to a wonderful school when I was a child and had speech therapy. I didnt talk till I was 6 and it was mumbled even then. One thing that helped me was find one thing that I really enjoyed which was drawing and it brought me out of my "shell". I have some resource sites that my mother used for me and we have now used for my little brother who was diagnosed with autism just barely. Let me know. My email is nin3ty8gtpgirl@hotmail.com these sites have activities and other things to help ↑ |
| Name: mary | Date: Feb 25th, 2006 11:08 AM |
Sarah
Please leave links to these sites you know of on this forum.
Thanks! ↑ |
| Name: Eva | Date: Feb 25th, 2006 12:50 PM |
My daughter is 22 yrs. old now. Non verbal. Though she says a few words, No, Mom, Daddy. During her time in a Special Needs school from age 3 to 21 yrs. she was using a communication device. A device with pictures and the machine said the words. She was also taught sign language. Her signing isn't accurate, but enough to let me know what she wants. Through the years, she has made up her own signs for our family members and different things she's interested in. Having the child in a good special needs program is important. The system for my daughter was wonderful with wonderful teachers.
As much as we need to teach them also, and we do. A teacher told us many years ago, your child will have many teachers in her life, at home, be her Mom and Dad. ↑ |
| Name: Jim | Date: Feb 25th, 2006 6:48 PM |
| My son Joe didn't speak his first word until he was 3 1/2 . Really didn't recognize anybody in our family until he was four. He's almost ten now and absolutely the most affectionate and loving of my four children, While he struggles acedemically he is a joy to be around and no one who doesn't know his history would ever guess he'd been diagnose as autistic @ 2. Postive reinforcement therapy "ABA" training his every behavior until they became natural. ↑ |
| Name: mommytokris | Date: Mar 1st, 2006 10:01 PM |
| My son is 8 years old and still nonverbal.I use PECS with him (picture exchange program) and although he doesn't understand them yet but I still try with him.He also used sign language.He signs more,all done. I never give up hope and keep my faith everyday that someday he will say atleast one word.I made a book for Kris and it has everything he needs and likes in his book and I use it for everytime he wants something. I try to give him atleast 2 choices and he picks one. He also has a Talktech at school and he uses that fine at school.I just wish we had one at home for him. ↑ |
| Name: shamika | Date: Mar 6th, 2006 3:50 PM |
| I have a child with austism, and at 4.5 she"s nonverebal. I am a 21 year -old paernt of two . sometimes she will talk other times she just moan or make funny noises. special education teacher told me she wil talk at her own pace. so give him some time and by god's grace he'll come around when you least expect it. ↑ |
| Name: jennifer | Date: Mar 10th, 2006 3:50 PM |
| my son will soon be 2 he does not say anything other than laughing yelling screaming he has his on little world and only every once in a while he comes out of it ↑ |
| Name: vanessa | Date: Mar 13th, 2006 9:33 PM |
Lisa,
I have 3 children, 2 of which are Autistic. My daughter has PDD(mild autism) She didn't talk until about 5 years old. On the advice of our therapist we did flash cards every night with pictures of every day things Like hairbrush or ball , toy, teddy bear, plate spoon, fork and so on. we would show her and then say it and put 2 cards down on the table and say pick the brush and after a while she started talking. She is 13 1/2 now and she speaks great. My son is 6 and still does not speak. He is in a special school for Kids with Autism and Down syndrome, and other delays some severe and some very mild. He is learning to talk with pictures. It is called PECS program. Oh we also have a schedule board at home it really helps alot with behavior issues. ↑ |
| Name: sara | Date: Mar 14th, 2006 3:54 PM |
| lisa be patient! i taught my son makaton from three and use to say slowly and clearly the word also. I did not push to much or expect to much. Slowly his confidence has built and from signing he began to say the odd word. He is six less frusrated now he communicates better it takes time, small steps, just enjoy every small achievement. He will do it in his own time. The more you push the more you feel fusrated ang guilty. Relax go with it or you will go mad x ↑ |
| Name: Tanya | Date: Mar 14th, 2006 4:21 PM |
I would like to know if non-verbal child ever babbled?
My son is 20 months and occasionally babbles. he can go days with out babbling but when he does it is the best sound I ever heard! He was Dx. at 14months. ↑ |
| Name: Fran | Date: Mar 15th, 2006 4:16 PM |
Hi there,
We are grandparents on almost 6 year old. We are wondering the same thing. The autism has mainly affected his speech. He's in the aba program. He has about 30 hrs. a week. He has been in pre-school this year with senios therapist. When he goes to public school next year, they will not allow her to be with him. He will have a TA. Sure hope the have the training for these children. They are extremely smart kids. Thie little guy is the first grandchild & the love of our life. He has a little sis who if the love of her life. But looses most of funding when he turns 6 years in a week. We will try all to keep him going. Even though he does not talk he reads at at least a gr 6 level they say. He loves to read. Sorry for blabbing. Thank you for listening. We just have to keep our hopes up for thier speech. My heart goes out to you. Fran ↑ |
| Name: emma | Date: Apr 8th, 2006 5:55 PM |
hi there i am in the same boat as you i have just had my son diagnosed last month hes three now and he doesnt talk either the only thing i can advise for you is short words like when you play boubles just say pop pop and when they have gone say again my little one is started to respond to me a little more than he has ever done i hope this helps you
emma xxxx and josh xxx ↑ |
| Name: Matt | Date: Apr 17th, 2006 8:00 PM |
| My son will be 3 in early June. He still not talking. He has had many problems that he has overcome, both on his own (through his development) as well as surgically (metopic suture repair, ear tubes, non-descended testicles). We do use PEC's and are beginning to use sign language. ↑ |
| Name: stella | Date: Apr 23rd, 2006 6:48 PM |
| my son will be 3 on sat 29 april he doesnot talk as yet and i have been doing my own research in to why. He is very small for his age (clothes size is 12-18 months) and i am no gettin in creasingly concerned as to ifhe has autism. he communicates by laughing, screeching, crying, we have to guess what he wants, he will not play with his siblings if he does he just screames at them constantly. Can anybody help me with any advice and has anybody else experience the slow growth with autism many thanks and prayers are with you all ↑ |
| Name: LISA | Date: Apr 24th, 2006 7:15 AM |
| TRY A DAIRY FREE DIET. I WORKED FOR MY CHILD. GOOD LUCK. ↑ |
| Name: Elizabeth | Date: May 1st, 2006 11:12 PM |
| My son didn't really talk much until 4 years old. He was in Special Ed preschool for speech and I ended up homeschooling him. He is 8 years old now and is a normal boy. Don't lose hope. We put him on cod liver oil for quite some time, don't know if that's what helped. Good luck ↑ |
| Name: kc | Date: May 9th, 2006 6:31 PM |
| There is so much out there now to assist in speech development. Begin with Sign and PECs they are great teaching the kids that words are important. I can say this because I have used it. My son began talking at age 6 and a half. He is now 10 and has become quite vocal. Sometimes it seems as though it will never happen, but it can happen if you keep trying... with most of these wonderful kids. Some never do, but the PECs and sign at least give you a way to communicate - do not overwhelm yourself though, a little goes a long way! Good luck! ↑ |
| Name: Rachael | Date: Jun 10th, 2006 6:48 PM |
| I often feel the same way especially when all the other parents of other children brag that my kid said this or that. But I just tell myself that god made special for a reason.I also take him to speech 2 times a week he has gone from saying no words to a few it's a start. ↑ |
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