Neice (3 yo) has the repetitive version, where she repeats the same task over and over. Also, when asked to hand over one block, she'll just count the blocks.
Nephew (2 yo) has the version where he throws fits constantly and can't focus on pretty much anything at all. He also cannot speak yet, aside from "whee" and "dada".
They both live in an apartment with me, their father, and my stepfather.
How can I help them to learn the most efficiently, despite their autistic problems? How can I learn to help them work around their autism?
Please help, I love all little kids very much, but these two even more because they're family. I want to help them grow, no matter what they may be labeled as.
2006-08-31 06:29:34 · 9 answers · asked by Lady Myrkr 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
YOU MUST EDUCATE YOURSELF!!!!! you sound very loving and caring but the only way you can help these children flourish is if you get youself educated on their condition and the programs that are avalable. The internet could be a great asset with websites on this very subject-use it - also there are foudations for Autism- contact them-It won,t be easy but you sound like your willing to do what is nessesary to better their lives.
I have 2 friends who have Autistic children and both of them are using different programs with success, please get educated first and then you can help them in boundless ways.
Remember you are special just for loving and caring about these 2 little people this much to want to help them thrive.-Get educated and go for it-I know you can help them.
2006-08-31 07:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by ~♥ L ♥~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bernard Rimland Ph.D experimented with dimethylglycine in autistic kids and is reputed to have had some success.
Rimland, B., Autism Research Review International, 1991;
5(2): 7, 1994; 8(2): 6. 1996; 10(3): 7
Natural Pharmacy -Lininger - has a brief article recommending vitamin B6 and magnesium supplements
pg 17; lists 5 references in the bibliography on pg 387
2006-08-31 07:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My cousin has autism. He sounds like your 2 year old nephew, although he doesn't really have fits, he just screams as he tries to talk. What I've heard, the best way to help them learn is start out as early as you can, teach them basic stuff. Please don't take my advice without checking with an expert in the subject, because s/he will be able to best help you, because not all autism cases are the same.
2006-08-31 08:18:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nowhere Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your are definitely describing my 3 year old. Who has autism, SID, and ADHD. He did the same thing as your 2 yr. old nephew.
(He uses less than 10 words )
His behavior has gotten a lot better-- we've had him go through Easter Seals-- when he was 2 -- there he had Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, and counseling. Once he turned 3 he went through the school system. (which gives him occupational and speech therapy)
This is his second yr. w/ the school--we are now using PECS-picture exchange communication system-- uses pictures to communicate.
Sorry to go on about him --- but this an example of what your family can do for him
If you start now on speech w/ pecs -- it'll help his speech-- also try OT.
Good luck, and god bless
2006-09-01 13:17:32 · answer #4 · answered by Q. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have these children been evaluated through your local education agency? They should be able to receive services in the home under age 3, and in many states, in the public school system at age 3 and up. If they have already been evaluated, then ask their speech/language pathologist for interventions to use at home. They need visual strategies, (pictures) to help them understand their schedule at home, what to do when Dad takes them to the store or a restaurant, to help change inappropriate behaviors, etc. Visual strategies really help children with autism to acquire language and to communicate their wants and needs. Good luck.
2006-08-31 12:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by cindy1323 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My fiance's brother has autism and they treat him like the rest of the kids. If you baby them or give them special treatment, then they will feel 1. that something is wrong with them or 2. that they can take advantage of their 'status'. Speak to them and try to have conversations with them even though they don't speak back. Give them limited choices and ask their opinions on things. Also teach them how to do every day tasks. They can learn very well and remember things well--its just harder for them to express themselves. Also, they very much like routine so maybe set a routine for every day (lunch time at a certain time, after we'll play, etc). Hope this helps!
2006-08-31 06:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by graduate student 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
and not using a karyotype of the two mum and dad it is impossible to tell precisely what the possibilities are high which you will produce a toddler with autism. If the daddy is a provider and the mother isn't or vice versa the possibilities are high 25%. If the two mum and dad are businesses, then the possibilities are high 50%.
2016-10-01 03:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you what NOT to do. Don't let the kids sit in front of the TV all the time. Interaction and communication is essential to development.
I'm thrilled they were diagnosed so early & that the parents have someone who wants to get involved.
Are these the only two kids? My brother had 4 kids, two autistic. Email me & I'll send you some of my ideas for activities.
2006-08-31 17:50:26 · answer #8 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wish i could help, but i have no knowledge about autism at all. I guess the only advise i could give you is to be patient with them.
2006-08-31 06:50:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋