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My 7-year-old autistic son is high-functioning and goes to grade 1 in a regular school and regular class. He has some challenges with paying attention, sitting, and following some rules but he is doing well academically. His teacher has told us we should consider sending him to special classes in other schools. We feel that the teacher's advice is mostly for her comfort rather than the benefit of our child. Any advice on what should be our strategy toward this problem?
My son attends regular school, but he has a IEP (Individualized Education Plan) & other support/resources available for him. I think if the school can't accommodate your son's needs then consider… read more
Just back from the neurologist.. My sons laughing may be a sign of seizure, gelastic seizure, anyone ASD kids have this diagnosis? How do you help them before we are fully diagnosed? Any info on it would be great, thank you
My son is 13 and the uncontrolled laughing has been worse lately. About for 3 months. I first noticed it the year he was diagnosed when he was 10. I just researched and read about galestic seizures… read more
A developmental pediatrician and a Dr. of Psychology (PhD). Both at 3 years. But the person I will be forever grateful to is the Birth to Three case manager who gently suggested that i set up an appt… read more
I work in early childhood education and while we can’t diagnose we can screen and refer. I did our screenings on my daughter and with the results consulted for a screening and have been placed on a wait list. Unfortunately in our area the wait list is almost 2 years long. I am struggling to get support from those around us as it’s hard for them to believe she would have autism. My parents especially, I know it’s contributing to outdated views. Any advice?
Unfortunately there is a waitlist everywhere around here. It’s something we struggle with in our job as we often have to refer for further screenings. I know she has autism, I just find it hard… read more
Our insurance doesn’t provide an extension authorization for ABA services without an updated assessment for ASD.
We received our son’s diagnosis from a Dr in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon NH, they provided different tests and games toddler related and I’m so glad we went because we could… read more
My son's secondary diagnosis when he was younger was CAS (childhood apraxia of speech) and when I did not understand what he was trying to tell me, I asked him to spell the words, either by writing… read more
PS he was the best baby ever though.
I am a mother of a 2.5 yr old boy that everyone I've talked to or asked has agreed they think he has autism, including his doctor. We have been waiting almost a year just to get an appointment from the specialist to get him diagnosed. He is nonverbal and in language classes and help me grow program but nothing specifically to help him with his autistic signs because he hasn't been diagnosed yet. Is there anything else I can do to get him help sooner or even a diagnosis sooner then the year to… read more
Hey!! I would suggest to take it into your own hands. Pretend he does have ASD diagnosis then do your own research. 👍🏻 it will seem overwhelmed at first, but charting is very important, and routines… read more
Our son has in school services. But it was recommended that he has in home services. We know that there is cost to the in home services & insurance usually does not cover. Would SSDI be the right avenue to go & do we need an attorney to get that? We are still in the process of getting him into counseling through the county mental health department. But we really do not know how to proceed with this. Thanks for any suggestions.
Julie - can u provide more information on the Katie Becket program?
Another wrinkle is when the person on the spectrum doesn't accept their diagnosis. When they are adults, and request that family not be told the details, it tends to put some distance and tension in… read more