Myrna Libby, Ph.D., BCBA  
Female
Southborough - MA

Specialties: Developmental Disabi, autism

The New England Center for Children
33 Turnpike Road
Southborough - MA
Concerns about one of my daycare children
Apr 29, 2008 01:55PM in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
I think you have noticed some issues that may indicate some social or educational problems; on the other hand the child may be perfectly fine with some strong individual preferences. Discussing your concerns with the parents should be done very carefully so you do not alienate or unecessarily alarm them and you should, of course, follow your daycare agencies...
autism and deafness
Apr 29, 2008 08:19AM in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
I asked a colleague in speech and language who suggested you try the following site http://www.med.umich.edu/oto. I believe they do research there and have publications.
I don't understand
Apr 25, 2008 09:44AM in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
There is going to be no easy answer to your problems but I do agree with other responders that you need to get your daughter screened and evaluated by people who are knowledgable about both Asperger's and behaviorally-based services. Applied behavior analysis remains the best documented treatment strategy to date for people who have these kinds of behavioral...
Confused plz help
Apr 22, 2008 12:04PM in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
I am unable to give you a diagnosis over the internet and you should realize that your child may have both a hearing loss and autism and should be receiving specialized treatments for both. If the people who diagnosed your child's conditions did not put you in touch with providers who could give you treatment advise you should get in contact with them immedi...
3 year old autism , PDD Or just shy?
Apr 22, 2008 10:00AM in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
Did explain all of your concerns when he was evaluated? It is impossible for anyone to make a diagnosis over the internet and it is nice that autism was ruled out but you have other significant concerns and I would suggest you puruse with your pediatrician and any counseling services that your school system or town provide. I would also contact someone with...
Does my son have asperger syndrome
Apr 04, 2008 11:47AM in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
First of all you need to go to the school administration and complain about the teacher's behaviors. I assume your son has a disability diagnosis since he is on medication; if not you should make an appointment with a developmental pediatrician as soon as possible and have him evaluated and diagnosed. You also need to inform yourself about disability law an...