Autism website

Hello everyone.

I am a mother to a 7-year-old little boy who has autism. I've had so many conversations about autism and being a mother with a son who has autism that i've decided to start a blog. There are so many mothers out there who feel alone (i'm one of them at times) that it'd be nice to read other peoples thoughts and feelings on the topic without it being sugar-coated. Here's the website if you know somebody with autism or just want to read what it's like at times.

www.autismwho.blogspot.com

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Hey everyone, I was just hoping someone with experience in autism can either confirm or shoot down some fears for me.  My mother says that she is 90% sure my son has autism, and although we have had concerns before she mentioned anything, the doc said a couple of months ago to wait until he is 2.  He is 22 months now and his next appointment is next month. This has really been worrying my spouse and I recently and I was just hoping for some input.

My son shows some definite red flags, but at the same time seems perfectly normal.  For instance:

RED FLAGS:  (1) His speech is pretty delayed.  He will say "uh oh" and "daddy" and a few other words, but nothing else really and it is near impossible to get him to say any of the words he knows with prompting.  He babbles jibberish constantly, however.  (2)  Sometimes it seems like he is ignoring us, but this is usually when he is occupied with something else.  Sometimes he will look at us to his name, sometimes not.  It does appear that he is deaf at times.  (3)  He never points at anything that he wants or is interested in.  He will either get it himself or drag us by the finger to whatever he wants.  (4)  He lines objects up.  They are never in any particular order or color and he doesn't get upset when we mix them up or take away one of the objects, however, they are usually the same type of object, ie. cars, dvd cases, blocks. (5) He won't give kisses or hugs when asked, however, does without being asked every once in awhile, hugs much more than kisses.  (6)  Compared to other children, he seems very behind in listening and really interacting with others.

NORMAL BEHAVIOR:  (1)  He loves other people and children and will often act silly if someone comes over to our house, showing off.  He will bring out toys that he hasn't played with for awhile.   (2)  He isn't afraid to look us or others in the eyes and always has a ready smile.  (3)  He loves to cuddle and has no problem with it unless he wants to play.  (4)  If one of us pretends to cry or if he accidently smacks a friend who is his age and they cry, he will look concerned and give them or us a hug (and a kiss if we are lucky.)  (5)  He plays with his toys for the most part how they should be played with and gives his favorite stuffed bear rides in his trucks.  (6)  He has no problems with schedule changes and loves to go places different.  (7) He has no repetitive movements with his hands or body, at least none we have noticed.

After actually listing these things, I feel a little more at ease, however the red flags are pretty strong and are very apparent on a day to day basis, especially his speech.  I'm thinking he is somewhere on that spectrum at least.  Thanks for listening as this has been the cause of some tears lately. 

Hello everybody,

I'm going to be walking for Walk Now For Autism on Sep. 20th of this year. It is a ways away but since this is such an important subject for me i'm trying to get started as early as i can. If you'd like to check it out, register yourself in a city near you, or donate, you can check out my website on their website:

http://www.walknowforautism.org/minneapolis/team/teamderrian

I appreciate your time,

Tanya

Hello,

I'm doing a walk for Autism Speaks on Sep. 20th in Mn. If you'd like to check out my page it's: http://www.walknowforautism.org/minneapolis/team/teamderrian

Any donations are greatly appreciated in this battle for a cure or even info as to why this is happening! Let your family, friends, or anybody you can think of know of this great cause and you can help just by getting the word "autism" out there and educating people person by person.

Thanks!

get him to a professional......before continual spanking of him which is far more destructive than ALL_OF_YOU getting some professional help....will pray for you!

Remember this.....if you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always gotten.......

evidently whatever you're doing IS_NOT_WORKING.....

Alright here it is =) It's a little hard to understand right at first but don't give up!! =)

http://www.moneysavingmom.com/

I believe it's under Walgreens 101

I'll let you know when it's done.  This CPSIA issue has been holding me back some.

You did nothing wrong - it's that website is what seems offensive - not the fact you supplied the link to Jewish entertainers/performers.  It *looks* innocent enough until one goes and checks out not only the website itself but the ISP/DNS ownership/registration/sponsorship.  And then to list the ADL (antidefamation league) under HATE GROUPS was the absolute straw -

I wrote them a letter all about my opinion of that site too!!! 

Have a GREAT evening!!! 

to the plate and called several companies (nicely) on the carpet.  Some companies obliged and some didn't.  Over 700,000 people had signed a boycott of Target stores and within a week, Target changed their stance and the boycott ceased.  These companies need to realize that surveys have proven that about 96% of the American population celebrate CHRISTMAS.

tops.org

You can enter your zip code and find a meeting near you.  They are everywhere.  It's just once a week for one hour.  No gimmicks, just a support group of friendly, kind people who can help you through the rough times.  Less than $25 for the entire year plus $3 each month. 

refurbished or cheap cell phones that are unlocked?  i have a Go phone and just need a different phone. 

thanks

I am working on getting it back up and running...tell me what your interested in and I will send you some pics.

Hi. Its www.inthecompanyofdogs.com 

when I was living in North Carolina I met a wonderful older lady at the vet who had her dog in a car seat and gave me the catalog. I Love this catalog. It can be on the expensive side, but the carseat was totally worth it. He loves it. When I get in car he goes in the back and jumps right in it. It took a little time in the beginning, so I gave him treats when he jumped in it.  It has good restraints too.  but there is another website called GWlittle.com that has carseats that are little less expansive than mine and pretty similar. 

www.cfsdoc.org/somat.htm 

this is the one I was referrring to.

I had never heard of such a thing. Wow.