Autism, i need some info?

Question

I have a friend that may have a child w/ autism, she is so depressed and I fear she doesn't have enough information on how to care for her son's special needs. Is there anything out there that she can read or maybe a support group that she can join? Any information that you can pass my way would be a help.

Answer 1

I have a 10 yr.old with autism. Your friend is terrified and I know how she has felt, Please feel free to email me and I will give you a list of sites and books I recommend to parents I have worked with. Please tell her not to just do a blind search for autism info online. Many times, these searches will lead into sites run by parents. These places are super for parents to vent, talk to and support one another, but for someone who is still just beginning the journey, much of what they read will sound disheartening, scarey and just overwhelming.

Answer 2

As a special education teacher, these resources have been very helpful. I hope this helps you!

Websites:

"Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew" by Ellen Notbohm - http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/sfe-sfp-autism,0,6196233.story

Website of Paula Kluth, Ph.D. - http://www.paulakluth.com/autism.html

Positively Autism (free online magazine) - http://www.positivelyautism.com/


Books:

"Your Life is Not a Label: A Guide to Living Fully with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome" by Jerry Newport

"You're Going to Love This Kid!: Teaching Students With Autism in the Inclusive Classroom" By Paula Kluth

"Not Even Wrong: Adventures in Autism" By Paul Collins

Any book by Temple Grandin

Answer 3

Autism is different in every child. There are very high functioning autistic children and then there are very low functioning autistic children. Your friend needs to talk to her child's Dr. that diagnosed him/her with autism and find out exactly what type of autism her child has. Then look up some things about that. There's tons of information out there now on autism since it is pretty common. Most autistic children are very smart! Tell your friend not too worry about it too much...Good luck!

Answer 4

http://www.kylestreehouse.org/local_support_groups.cfm

http://www.autismonline.org/

http://www.babycenter.com/boards/bcuschild.....These are some really helpful websites where she can talk to other women going through the same thing as her. I have a little brother of whom is autistic, he is 15 and cannot really speak all that well and he cannot do a lot things other kids can do, it is a challenge but its one of the biggest blessings God has ever given me and my family. He is sooo sweet and caring. It can get difficult at times but u learn from experience with him. She will learn how to deal with it after she has her baby, My brother was terribly sick when he was a baby and we are all just thankful he made it through. He has gotten a lot better and im sure your friend and her baby will make it out just fine. God blessed her with this child for a reason, instead of being depressed she should look at it as a miracle and that it will change her life in a good and positive way. Good Luck to her and God Bless her a happy healthy baby.=)

Answer 5

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

www.animatedspeech.com has videos and computer stuff to help development of speech also www.babybumblebee.com
www.polyxo.com is a great site for parents trying to teach their autistic children

Another great site is www.autismspeaks.com

I personally do not have an autistic child but my grandma watch a child while I was growing up. He is now 11 years old and you would never be able to tell he was once autistic. His mom had teachers and schooling and everyone always worked with him. A big key in the development is support you need to have your family and yourself helping him or her to improve and try. A good support system for the child helps a lot, they understand that they are loved and cared for and that their family is trying to help. Try not to get frustrated with the child, if you feel that you are going to get to that point have someone else come and help them.

Answer 6

yes nearly every country has autism organizations. There are also lots of books, and links on the internet.
but the best thing is to get to know other parents with autistic children.

Answer 7

There is tons of help! You can look online for groups and organizations. Depending on the age of the child, you can ask his teacher or day-care provider .... if they are any good, they will know of or be able to locate some helpful groups. Just look out there: there is help available. Please don't let your friend struggle alone needlessly.

Answer 8

She should ask the physician about a support group in the community. If there isn't one she could create her own support group. Also there are groups online.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I have it im 18 its not bad but mine is higher than some others go to www.autism-society.org/ www.autism-society.org/ http://www.autism.org/ good luck