my son's doctors think he has high functioning autism. can i find support and help in the savannah ga area?

Answer 1

There are several chapters of the Autism Society of America in Georgia, you can view the list here: http://209.200.89.252/search_site/chapter_list.cfm?program_name=&state=GA

Here are some additional resources that I hope will be helpful. Best of luck to 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, includes free lessons/activities) - http://www.positivelyautism.com

Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism by Temple Grandin, Ph.D. - http://www.autism.org/temple/tips.html


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 2

My son was diagnosed with autism, but he is not high functioning. I have not found many resources in the area I live in, but first step is: 1. Get a referral from your doctor to have your son professionally tested. He should be able to tell you where. (They should be able to also give you a list of resources)
2. If you get a diagnosis of autism talk to your public school system. My son is 3 and already enrolled in public school. Also apply for disablilty for your son and talk to your Human Services Department about other resources that may be available. The Health Department may know as well.

Answer 3

I don't know, but if your son's doctor think he has Autism then you shouldn't take your son back to him. Find another Doctor!!

Answer 4

if your son has Autism, one of the symptoms is being easily angered