Comments on: How are we doing?

By: Marcio Alvarez

Marcio Alvarez — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:39:39 +0000

I don’t have a computer at home at the moment, it died, so I can’t post comments as often, but please do keep sending the tips Monique. I appreciate your effort. Thank you

By: Brian Leverenz

Brian Leverenz — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:08:37 +0000

Don’t change a thing!
I am a teacher with special education training working contracts so that at times I do-at times I do not – have children with autism. I find the comments very helpful both in a practical sense and that they “keep me in the loop”.
What is more, I find that the thinking that we have to do so that we do not ASSUME how children learn can be very helpful in working with ALL children. For example, in a recent comment, you discussed how getting down and playing with a child with autism allowed the child to trust you and then develop communication beyond just “asking for things”. – Sharing emotions and deeper thoughts. This really hit me. This is what I do in junior primary and find it hard to justify. Yet I sense it works.
Thank you and best wishes to all you brave parents who have the privilege of caring for your irreplaceably beautiful children.

By: How to improve Social and Relationship Building Skills in a child with autism | Autism Essentials Blog

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:30:21 +0000

[...] to those of you that sent me through your questions and comments in response to my last message. It gives me more ideas of the knowledge that you would like me to share with you. As mentioned, [...]

By: floppyybotsmum

floppyybotsmum — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:28:22 +0000

Its always hand to come across tips, ideas, strategies and to network. I have 3 beautiful children, 20yo son with autism, 18yo with no autism, and 5yo daughter with autism. The 5yo has just started talking, and we are going hell for leather to keep her progress moving forward, she is lovely and affectionate and social. My young adult son is highly verbal and gifted, but lacks social and interactive skills so they all have their own profile. I wouldn’t change a thing, they have been a blessing and a privilege, and it is my mission to give them the best life possible. All of you out there are awesome, stay strong, good things are coming.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:40:24 +0000

Any suggestions about the ducks and birds?

By: Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:38:42 +0000

Hi
I enjoy your emails and find that there is lots of good information. I have a ten year old granddaughter with autism. She started talking as a late five year old and has been progressing beautifully.Now she is in complete sentences after lots of tudoring with a speech therapists.
She is still sometimes very fearful of birds and ducks, balloons and large dogs.On many occasions we need to leave the restaurant as she sees a duck outside and can’t control her fear so acts out. On other occasions I have seen her have a completely different reaction, she is not happy however keeps herself more in check.
Keep up the good work.
Are you aware of Autism Research Institute in San Diego,CA? They have provided me with a lot of good information.

By: Hasan/Hanna

Hasan/Hanna — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:26:38 +0000

Hi we have problems when our child picks up new odd behaviours. Its been the school holidays in melbourne and he has picked up alot of stimming where he is talking back to him self (outloud and its embarrasing). any suggestions. He is 10

By: ashleigh Bagley

ashleigh Bagley — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:38:54 +0000

my biggest concern right now is my daughter not keeping her cochlea implant on and her grazing behaviour of non stop begging for food at our kitchen gate, on the GFCF diet, and her lack of sleep and only needing 5 hours a night, compulsiveness with putting her finger in a block etc, and not being able to potty train her as she have no receptive language because of her deafness and not sure what she understands with makaton signing?????????????? a very frustrated mom indeed

By: Debby Browne

Debby Browne — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:34:33 +0000

Hi Monique
Thankyou for your information please keep sending it as my Daughter Sheryn,(mother of Hayden & Lachlan identical twin 4.5 years old & myself Grandma & Day carer find it very interesting. Hayden has autism Lachlan doesn’t,but he looks out for his brother & often will tell us what Hayden is trying to tell us.This I think is the twin connection in action a beautiful thing to see.

QUESTION How can only one twin have autism & not the other being that they are identical?

Thankyou so much & Keep up the good work it is apreciated.
Debby & Sheryn

By: Balaji

Balaji — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:34:24 +0000

Madam,
My son age is 10 years. Now he is speeking 2 to 3 sentences in Telugu. He like to watch TV and wrinting movie names Continuously, if there is any disturbance occurs he will be very angry and he is treid to bite his hand and shout loudly. How can I manage this situation. To overcome this most of the time I use to switch off the line which is connected to TV and also he is having some sexual feelings i.e. He is hugging his mother or sister very tightly and feel happy. what can I do to overcom this problem. Please give some suggestions.