My son is four years old and is autistic. He is beginning to be a handful and I don't know what to do for him. We live in an area where there is no help for his condition. I have researched as much as I can but it hasn't helped much. I love my son and I want the best for him. Does anyone know anything about autism or anywhere that I could move to get the help that he needs and deserves?
2007-01-29 12:29:53 · 9 answers · asked by spoiled 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Autistic children can become a handful when they are young, my girlfriends son is autistic and he is now 11 years old, He is a very smart kid, he remembers things that keep his attention, Autistic children, unless you tell them, don't know that they are autistic, well at least my girlfriends son don't see himself any different than his brothers and sister, (except for the usual) I am a boy and she is a girl, she has long hair, I have short hair, that kinda thing... There may or may not be other things with your son that has nothing to do with autism... I suggest to talk to a doctor and see what he says, or may recommend
I hope these websites will help you
Gods blessings are on you, your son and your family
2007-01-29 12:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by kevferg64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is autistic, try making him pictures, so he can learn things. Many autistic children have photographic memories so he may remember what you put on the pictures. Repetition is key to teaching an autistic child they learn better that way. If you need more info go to http://www.autismspeaks.org/. You can also watch the movie Miracle Run, it's in my opinion, very good. It also has some good tips. Just don't give up on you son, he can live a very normal life.
2007-01-29 14:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what difficulties you're having, so I can't give specific ideas.
Here are my favorite resources on Autism. I've found them to be very 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/resources/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
2007-01-30 13:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by special-education-teacher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your school district has an obligation to give your son an appropriate education.
If you are having trouble with that , check out web sites for support about the laws in your state and good attorney's to plead your case.
There should be groups for parents of children with autism on Yahoo Groups.
2007-01-29 15:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up school for the autistic on your computer and you could move near one. If you don't already have him on a daily schedule put him on one. Children who are autistic need a routine that happens every day in the same or almost same way. Is he on meds ? If they get the rite meds it could make a huge difference for the good. I have a kid in the daycare who's attached himself to me and is ADHD/ mildly autistic this is what I and my boss were told to do.
2007-01-29 12:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by ~*These Blue Eyes Tell No Lies*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to abc/ the veiw web site. they did a whole segment today on autism and have some GREAT links for support and about the ABA program. Good luck.
2007-01-29 12:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by GI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is good that you have done research on it. why don't you do some more research, and then the agencies or companies that help with autism, you can ask for more info. and ask them what you can do.
2007-01-29 12:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by DarkAngel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://www.autismwebsite.com/ari/index.htm
In my area, you can find an ombudsman, and they advocate for your child. Contact the OMRDD in your area, or Mental Health agency, and ask them where you can find an ombudsman for your child.
Good luck, and don't stop fighting for services! It has taken me seven years to get the services my children needed, and we have finally gotten help!!
2007-01-29 12:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by sacanda_trina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VACCINATIONS:
http://www.thinktwice.com/
Vaccinations cause autism.
Since the damage is done, go to a place where the cost of living is low (i.e., not California, for instance). Spend the necessary time with your child to give him the love and compassion that he needs. That will be of greater value than other things that occupy our minds.
2007-01-29 12:32:03 · answer #9 · answered by CJ 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋