2007-09-26 03:59:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I have a brother with autism...they didn't even diagnose it until he was 9 years old. It was really rough for my parents for a very long time. But he is now 28 years old and is considered high functioning....he works 40 hours a week...cooks...cleans...does his own laundry....goes for bike rides by himself....loves movies...people and of course his video games....but he is the best person I know. It may be hard at first but with a lot of hard work they can come a long way.
2007-09-26 04:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends....the autistic kids that I worked with were in a residential facilility 24/7 because they were a danger to themselves and/or their families. Some could talk, most didn't talk at all, just made noises. Many attacked staff regularly, by biting, hitting, throwing large objects like tv's, etc. I have 2 bite scars and one was from trying to prevent a kid from bashing his own face in. Self inflicted injuries were common. It seemed that they had learned to do this in order to get what they wanted, because their parents would rather give in, then see them hurt themselves. We, on the other hand, practiced legal restraint techniques. I could go on and on, but none of this may apply to you. My only piece of advice is if they ever anticipate putting him into a residential facility they will want to get on the waiting list.
2007-09-26 04:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by mel1026 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it all depends on the severity, which is hard to know at this young age. He will needs lots of therapy ( I dont know what they offer in your area) and it's going to be a long hard road for his parents.
2007-09-26 04:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋