Autism

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Comment by Jill on August 29, 2009 at 3:44pm

Vaccines + autism. I don't believe there's any link, and I'm a bit irritated that Matt Lauer is giving airtime to Andrew Wakefield on NBC tomorrow (7pm, NBC). My thoughts on the issue: http://www.blisstree.com/autismvox/show-me-the-science/

Comment by Jill on August 28, 2009 at 9:49am

How early can autism be detected?

Is there a difference in the brains of young children who are autistic? Studies underway are using MRIs in the siblings of children with autism to determine whether there are changes that can be seen before a year of age. Scans are free to families considered to be at higher risk of having children with autism, and there are several hospitals throughout the country participating in the study.

Comment by Holly Collins on August 28, 2009 at 5:22am

Hi Catherine,
I would try a social schedule (using PECS) of his day and coming days so he knows that he can be assured of no surprises in his day that may cause him to feel anxious...

Comment by catherine on August 28, 2009 at 4:14am

Ethan, has now started to have more behavioral problems but I think it has to do with us going away for a week and now we are home. Plus, he is going to be starting school on Wednesday and am sure there will be more behavioral issues to come up. Suggestions to help him get through this rough patch??

Comment by catherine on August 27, 2009 at 1:00pm

Welcome Jill and Barbara :)! Well, it is almost time to send my son Ethan to primary and boy am I nervous about it...not too sure about this...so many unanswered questions...

Catherine

Comment by Jill on August 27, 2009 at 8:01am

Alex, a notoriously picky eater (and dresser), is willing to eat in Chinese restaurants and coffee shops. We're working on making dentist visits smoother, too.

Comment by Tammy Lessick on August 26, 2009 at 4:27pm

Hi Jill and Barbara. Sorry I haven't been around to welcome you and our other new members. It was hectic with the kids home during the summer.

Comment by Jill on August 26, 2009 at 8:18am

Does everything have to be complicated, like an ABA regimen or a medical intervention? Here are 10 easy things we're doing to make life with autism smoother -- no prescription required!

Comment by Jill on August 25, 2009 at 2:41pm

Hi! I'm Jill, mom to Alex and Ned. Alex (11) has PDD-NOS. Ned (8) is typical. We blog about Alex at autismvox.com - I hope you'll check us out!

Comment by Barbara Pontius on August 22, 2009 at 6:50pm

Hi, my name is Barbara, and have 3 children with autism. I'm so glad, this group is here.

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