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Hi. I'm a single parent of a 3 year old autistic daughter, Aly. I was previously military, and always traveling, so when my kiddo was a baby, she went to stay with her grandparents. I would come visit her and she use to talk, but when I finally got off active duty and came home for good, she wasn't the same little girl I knew. I was scared. At age 2, she wasn't talking, and seemed to be in her own little world. I also live in a very rural place without alot of support groups/learning classes. I took her to the Pediatrician, who told me she could be autistic. I am still in the process of getting the "final word", but the waiting list is forever long. I love my little girl, and I hate not feeling like I am helping her. I guess I write this because I truly feel alone. My Dad, who has basically been her father figure, thinks it's my fault she doesn't talk and has her little ways. My Mom has been my support, but here lately has been occupied with her own troubles, and isn't there for me to talk to. I have been trying to find groups of children that Aly could possibly play with and I could talk to parnts like me, but here, every kid seems "normal" and Aly doesn't like to play with them. Was it something I did? Was it the fact I wasn't in her life because of the military? I blame myself, though my friends say not to, but what can you do? Every book I have read or online topic I have researched has only made me irritated that my child has to be special. Why my child? I guess this form of venting will eventually help me understand and help my kiddo. If anyone has any advice on coping and finding a way to teach autistic kids skills, please comment. I am desperately looking for help and advice. Thank you! ↓
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| Name: rain | Date: Aug 4th, 2006 4:30 PM |
http://groups.msn.com/AUTISMCHATANDSHARE
This is a good support group. ↑ |
| Name: jacksmom | Date: Jan 28th, 2007 5:03 AM |
Jack's story....
After the 12 mos. vaccines my son gradually slipped into autism. He was head-banging, hand-flapping, twirling, lost speech, lost eye contact and he just withdrew.
Now two years later.... no head-banging, no twirling, no flapping, has eye contact and is starting to verbalize again. And... he has Down Syndrome to boot. :) Yes... even kids with DS get autism. Actually they get it at a higher rate.
What helped him? First I give God praise.... our son wouldn't be here without Him and we prayed and I believe He guided us. Second... supplements. Especially cod liver oil. I recommend Green Pastures CLO with the X factor. Check out Dr. Mary Megson's work on the web. http://www.diet-studies.com/megson.html Our Jack healed gradually... but he is healing. I actually had to make myself GET USED TO him not twirling everything any more!
Also check out Dr. Amy Yasko's work. www.holistichealth.com
We give Jack alot of supps - cod liver oil, probiotic, magnesium citrate, tart cherry and recently we added cilantro. He takes some other things too but each child is unique. It helps to find a good naturopathic MD or chiropractor. Don't use supps until you research things for yourself. Cilantro for example...should possibly not be used until some other detox has been done.
Don't give up. There is hope! And... I will be frank here.... many mainstream doctors know squat about how to heal autism. Don't let that throw you. There are people who do know how to help. God bless you! Love, Jack's Mom :) [email protected] ↑ |
| Name: jla16 | Date: Jan 29th, 2007 1:18 AM |
| I am a single parent of a 7 year old severley autistic child. Don't give up and don't let anyone including your dad tell you it is your fault because it is not your fault. There are many different things thought to cause autism one is it could be genetic. You can have a blood test done to see if it is. You just need to hold on stay strong and just learn as much about the condition and what schooling and other things you can get and do for your child ↑ |
| Name: Heather Ann | Date: Jan 29th, 2007 7:38 PM |
| Hi Cindy, My husband and I have 3 children, the older two are both autistic, one , the oldest has recovered. It is not your fault at all. Whatever happens at the age of 18 months or older has nothing to do with you. Ask your parents if they noticed any changes in your daughter after her immunizations. That is when we noticed subtle changes in our boys. You have to understand that autism is the result of interuption in the cellular communication of our child's brain, not anything we do. While you are waiting for services there is a wonderful book by a Catherine Maurice which will tell you about therapy for your child and how to get started. If you go to amazon I am sure you will find it she also has a book out about her own experiences with this illness and I think it is called "Let me hear your voice". Both would be very helpful. My email is [email protected]. I would love to talk more with you. We allask questions and it is great to be able to verbalize how you feel. I know it took my husbands parents a long time to get their head around our boys problems. ↑ |
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