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Female, 44, Derby - United Kingdom, member since Apr 2008
Mum of two kids.  One NT (9), one on the spectrum (7).  
Married to a crazy meditteranean type (Greek).... [More]
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Is it autism?
Jul 23, 2008 07:21PM in the Autism Community
Click on the Health Page icon on the top right hand side of this forum page. I have posted the DSM IV diagnositic criteria for autism and parents have posted examples of their child's behaviour that fits the criteria. That might help you get a better idea of what the professionals are looking for when they suspect an autistis spectrum disorder.
Early Intervention
Jul 23, 2008 07:13PM in the Autism Community
I'm glad you're having such a positive result with your daughter. Early intervention is recommended by all professionals regarding developmental issues. That is why I find it so frustrating that some areas just don't have it. Or the 'graduated' approach to providing therapies and supports means that by the time the child gets the level of support they actu...
need advice please
Jul 23, 2008 07:02PM in the Asperger's Syndrome Community
Regarding Aspergers. Click on the Health Page icon on the top right hand corner of this forum page. On the Health Page I posted the diagnostic criteria for autism and I have asked parents to post examples of behaviour. Have a look at it to see if it helps you get a better understanding of what his difficulties are and in which areas. As Aspergers is part ...
What are the behaviours behind the clinical diagnosis in Autism (ASDs)
Jul 23, 2008 02:21AM in the Asperger's Syndrome Community
Sorry, this post was meant to go in the Health Page section, where I have now also put a copy. And people have posted examples of the behaviours behind the diagnosis so that will help people have an idea of what the professionals are looking for when they observe children. The Health Page is on the top right hand corner of this forum page.
Aspergers Son Bedtime Nightmare
Jul 22, 2008 06:21PM in the Asperger's Syndrome Community
Sleep problems are so very common. My children sleep in bed with either their dad or me. We haven't taught them this, it is just a case of surviving. I don't want to medicate them, but they often fall asleep at 11.00pm at night and are like zombies in the morning. We keep them to a ritual, and I don't let them sleep in late. But if your body clock is l...
Antifungal treatment
Jul 22, 2008 02:57PM in the Autism Community
We didn't use any medications. We just went sugar free and used probiotics and he is still on that regime, although he has the same as other kids at parties etc. It might be useful to get some advice from a nutricianist. For example it might be better to go sugar free for a while before you try the medications so that it isn't such a shock to the digestive...