My son is 5 and when he was a yr they said he had Adhd well things got worse after the hurricane ...and allmost 2 yrs they say that he has Autism now
2007-05-04 11:37:05 · 3 answers · asked by jiff_hope 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
He likely, is very intelligent, it's just that it can be difficult for other people to tell where his mind is focused. And, he is unlikely to interact with other people unless he feels the need to himself.
As an aide to special needs kids, I would keep the child in my sight, and sit on the ground, busying my hands with some simple project. Allowing the child to play in a safe, enclosed yard, I would move a little closer, and a little closer during our time there. Often the child would become interested in a bug, or leaves, or whatever. Or maybe they want to dig sand, or swing - and they would try to include me in their play, sometimes just to push the swing, but sometimes to show me the bug, or to help them reach the branch on the tree. The successful times of connection came in the child's sense of time, and not according to my watch or to-do-list. When the child would have these kinds of unhurried time, they were much more cooperative with me when it was time to go by my schedule. If a child is non-verbal, think of how you communicate with your pet dog - you can communicate with a silent child equally well.
Get yourself connected with your local school or other organizations where you can meet other parents and professionals who can help you.
If you find anxiety at changing activities or atmospheres, learn to tell the child what will happen next, and what will happen after that in order to calm their fears.
2007-05-04 12:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take advantage of any school evaluations, etc. They're offered for free, and these people are more experienced than private practitioners when it comes to developmental disorders.
Many children with autism disorders also have food allergies and autoimmune conditions. You may want to check online for "GFCF diets". That stands for "Gluten Free, Casein Free". It's a diet to eliminate wheat and dairy products, common allergens in autistic children.
2007-05-06 15:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of children having severe allergies being diagnosed with autism and showing improvement after allergy treatments (shots)
The latest thing I'm reading about is hyperbaric therepy
Scroll down to read Shane's story
http://www.centralfloridahyperbarics.com/Testamonials.htm
also this article
http://www.tacanow.com/hbot.htm
Good luck to you and take care
2007-05-04 19:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by isabelladragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋