Thanks a lot folks, now how do you deal with autism in a five year old boy?

Question

From answers from my first question, i'm 100% sure my son has that condition. Pls can this be corrected?

Answer 1

Whether autism can be "corrected" depends on the severity of the condition & your definition of "corrected."

My niece is 10, still can't speak & has some toilet issues, still. I just hope she gets to the point she can live in an "assisted living" place someday.

People with high functioning autsim are likely to be productive members of society & may learn to behave "normally."

But I think "normal" is over-rated.

Temple Grandlin is a very famous autistic woman who is in the top of her field in the cattle business. She said most people didn't know she was autistic until recently. "They just thought I was odd." And most people say Bill Gates is a bit odd, but he is very succesful.

Answer 2

I am the mother of a 2 and a half year old autistic boy. First thing you need to do is to call your Pediatrician and have him refer you to a pediatric neurologist and to the program in your local school board to have him properly assesed. The process to have a child diagnosed is a long drawn out process. So you need to get the ball rolling.They will be able to tell you what kind of therapies are available to you and address his specific needs. Check with your insurance. Most do not cover Autism Therapies, but they often cover the diagnostics and any tests he may need such as an MRI or Speech evaluation. Also they may cover Speech or OT which he likely will need if it is Autism. It can be treated with varying degrees of success depending on the severity of your child's disorder. Early intervention is extremely important. The earlier the better. At 5 yo it is probably a little later than what would be ideal but it is never too late. Almost all children can benefit from therapy. Do your research.Two good resources are "The Out of Sync Child" which addresses not autism specifically, but the Sensory concerns almost always found in autistic children and also "The Autism Sourcebook" which will give you information on all aspects of the disorder. Join a support group. It is important to have people who understand what you are going through and though your family and friends mean well ,they have no idea unless they have an autistic child themselves. In regards to your son, I would just like to say that Autism is a devastating disability but it does not have to be scary. Autistic children are special in their own right and they have unique personalities just like all other children do. Remeber that your son is the same child he was before the diagnosis and the diagnoses does not change who he is.You will learn to appreciate all the things that make him special.You can have a bond with your child. I have an amazing bond with my son. He his own ways that he shows he loves me although they might not be typical. He hugs , kisses and smiles at me. He laughs at me. They have come a long way in Autism research and many of these kids can and do get better with the proper treatment.

Answer 3

Hello, well for a start has it been properly diagnosed ?? If it has then depending on what type he has and what other impairments he has will depend what you can do to help. You need a proper medical diagnoses if you have not get one done asap. The spectrum with autism is huge so i can not really help until i know what level he is.
Your social worker (if he has autism, he will have one) will put you in touch with different organisations that will help both f you, he may also benefit from going to a special school, but some children can stay in main stream as it is more beneficial.
I take out autistic children weekly as an out reach service provided by the nch. This also offers a summer play group and on going support and social function for both the children and the parents.

Answer 4

Well, I don't about curing autism, but my child has improved so much in 1 1/2 years, that most don't even know he's autistic anymore. It really depends on the child, how severe the autism is, how much the parents are willing to work with their child, and lastly, what interventions are being done. It really falls more on the parents though, you're the one with him most of the time. Having a few hours of therapy a week is useless in terms of what can be done at home. I homeschool mine and do my OWN therapies with him, and use supplements. I babysit a 2 yr old that was recently dx'd as autistic, and I've been working with him the same way I do with my son and since Jan. has made a remarkable 'recovery'. He went from being totally non-verbal, not even understanding language and hiding in himself to acting almost totally normal. There are several more cases in which amazing improvement has taken place. Contact me if you'd like, I can give you more information. There is so much you can do with him, but too much for me to list here.

Answer 5

I am a mum of two children with this condition and no it isn't correctable. I wish!
However, he will need a diagnosis to get help at school, take your evidence to the docs, write everything down that appears strange, your instincts will tell you. School never picked up my son's autism so dont expect them to as a matter of course. Go with your instincts everytime. Educate yourself if he is diagnosised so you can be in the best place to help and support.
On a positive note my son's are so loveable, they make me laugh and I would never be without them. They are hard work though :)

Answer 6

Autism I'm afraid cannot be corrected, my niece who is now in her 20's has autism and has never spoken a word, she hums and is in a special care school, autism is different in each person some can talk and some can't they cannot communicate with people normally, they can be difficult and seem to live in a different kind of world from us

Answer 7

Hi ,i have a boy 5 with autism too,have tried many a thing to try help him,no answer yet sorry,i have known since he was 26month's old,he was too differ ant,took a year to be heard,i now just accept his condition and that life is differ ant for the family.Its people who are ignorant to this condition that really hurt and there is one everyday,you must stay strong and just focus on the fact you have a very very special little boy,instead of fighting it just ride with it.I cant drag my little boy into my world so i have stepped into his and try to laugh about things others wouldn't.otherwise i would have cracked up.Involve the rest of the family as soon as you can for breaks to re,charge,i didn't do this and now my little one wont leave my side.

Answer 8

first of all - get a professional opinion; if the diagnosis is indeed autism, educate yourself; there are support groups out there; your pediatrician can probably help you find one; take a healthy dose of patience every day and remember that this condition is as much a struggle for your son as it is for you; I have taught elementary school for 30 years and I have 2 autistic students this year for the first time; we are learning together; even w/n the autistic diagnosis there are varying degrees; some function much higher than others; good luck;

Answer 9

i'm afraid, it cannot be corrected. But there are association and help you can get. I don't know where you live, but in any case, you've got to go to your GP to be referred. There are special school as well where there is on teacher for each child. A good one in London is in Archway.
I know some parents who've a child having the same condition. You've to know that there are different level. Some children become adult with some difficulties, but to others this person is "normal", some it is more of a problem.
In any case, seek help from qualified person. And good luck.

Answer 10

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/autism/tret08.shtml

You may find this story interesting. This is from our local paper, it is a few years old, but I beleive there is a lot of truth to intensive therapy. Insurance rarely covers it though and you have to fight for help at local schools. I wish you the best of luck. A support group may be of help to you. I do not know the spelling but you may also want to check out the Handle Institute. Some peope say they work miracles with autistic kids,
Here is the web address: http://www.handle.org/