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Jason C Bourret, Ph.D., BCBA  
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Aspergers and epilepsy, grandson, help please
Dec 16, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
Any concerns about seizures, seizure medication, or ticks should be brought to your neurologist. Seizure disorders are serious and the effectiveness of a medication regimen needs to be closely monitored. Follow up with the physician prescribing the medication and ask for a referral to another neurologist if you aren't happy with the care your son is current...
Adult Feces Smearing
Dec 16, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
Does the employee have a diagnosis of autism, or a related disorder? I'm assuming he's verbal and, if so, there's no reason not to address the concern head on. Is it an assisted employment, or does he live and work independently? If possible, approach him (or his caregivers, as appropriate) and let him know that people are aware of the behavior and believe...
omega 3 pills
Dec 16, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
Although there may be reasons related to general health to take supplements such as omega 3, don't expect them to help with behavioral issues associated with autism. Unfortunately, as of yet, there's no pill you can take that will cure or help with autism (it would be really convenient if there were, and I'd be the first to be spreading the word if one exist...
What actions should i take?
Dec 09, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
It’s always hard to answer these questions without knowing the child, and it’s always a good idea to seek out a board certified behavior analyst who’s worked with similar children. I’m assuming your daughter has received an autism diagnosis, and your being able to talk with her about what she’s doing is a positive sign that you’ll be able to resolve these is...
Could this be Aspergers or ODD? I am in tears and at the end of my tether!!
Oct 21, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
ReesMom02 makes a great suggestion. If you have concerns, absolutely have your son assessed. Your pediatrician can point to a professional trained to do those assessments. Even if he doesn't recieve an autism-spectrum disorder diagnosis, the behavior problems you describe can be treated. Seek out a therapist or behavior analyst with experience working wit...
How do i convice my husband to stop giving our autistic son milk?
Oct 21, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
The thing to do would be to have frank discussions with your pediatrician. If your son has a condition that milk would exacerbate, you and your husband both need to be properly informed about it. Dietary treatments for autism, however, are ineffective. Multiple research studies have shown this conclusively, and I have never met a professional providing tre...
autism, galactosemia and Down syndrome
Oct 21, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
There are blood and urine tests for galactosemia. If you have concerns, definitely bring them up with your pediatrician.
teen urinating and pouring liquid on floors/carpets
Oct 21, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
From your description, I’m not sure if your daughter meets the criteria for an autism diagnosis, I’m also not sure what your current discipline consists of. However, if the behavior’s continuing, it’s probably not working too well. This sort of behavior is very treatable. The fact that these are “on purpose” rather than accidents is actually a very good sig...
Eight year old son's behavior
Sep 23, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
The diagnoses you mention are all given based on observation of behavior. So, there are assessments, but they involve observation of the individual rather than any sort of test for an underlying physiological cause, or anything of that sort. ADHD is, in fact, diagnosed the same way. While medication can be effective in decreasing hyperactivity, it can be hard...
can a child with autism get worse
Sep 23, 2011 in the Autism & Asperger's Syndrome Expert Forum
In a sense, the answer is yes. While the child’s “autism” doesn’t change, a child’s communication can take steps backward, and problem behavior can emerge, or worsen. It’s important to closely monitor the child to keep an eye on things and to make sure that you seek services when problems develop. It’s much better to treat a problem early before it intensifie...