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| Name: rain | Date: Jun 30th, 2006 3:00 AM |
| Yes… Sometimes they do. But that depends how severe the autism is. It also depends on therapy. Some parents have children dx as low, and after therapy that is raised. One day at a time. ↑ |
| Name: rain | Date: Jun 30th, 2006 3:25 AM |
| What questions do you have? ↑ |
| Name: onlinedizzy | Date: Jun 30th, 2006 4:51 AM |
| Hi Nikki, I have two children with autism. It can be quite a shock when you first get a diagnosis. Some adults go on to have jobs and even get married and raise children. It is very difficult with a young child to know what to expect of them as an adult. I am amazed by my son and how much he has achieved already and he is only 6. Just take one day at a time. You'll drive yourself crazy thinking about what will happen at 18. Yes I believe they really can be happy. You just have to make sure that your child feels loved and secure. Focus on his or her strong points. ↑ |
| Name: michelle | Date: Jun 30th, 2006 2:08 PM |
| hi nikki... i think you mite be happy to read this... my son is four and was diagnosed last september... at that time he was very hyper, had bad eye contact...could only say hi and bye and was very obsessive for example he was always lining his toys up and if anything was moved hed go crazy and cry for hours..and i could hardly every bring him anywhere cause hed run wild in any shop!!!! he was diagnosed as being mildly autistic... and since then iv been lucky to get the best possible help for him... we live in ireland ... he started home tuition in february and has been working with an amazing lady... she has thought him so much.. hes like a different child... he was always affectionate... but now his eye contact is exellent and he'll blabber on to anyone and is so friendly... he will now share his toys with other children and understands exactly what is being said to him whereas last sep he didnt have a clue... his speech is coming on so much..he can tell me whats he wants or needs.. if he hurts himself if he is tired,hungry , thirsty etc... i can now bring him anywhere with me... shopping or to the supermarket... he is so good he has learned that he has to hold my hand....!! he still plays up with me a bit tho.. he knows how to get around me... it just shows how smart he is because he is a little angel for my mum and boyfriend..so these kids are not to be underestimated!!!! i was really upset when he was first dx but iv learnt that he wouldn be my little boy if he wasnt the way he was... and iv no doubt in my mind that he'll grow up to be a happy young man because i can only see him improving every day... now that your son has his diagnosis... he can get the help he needs... every parent worries...so long as your son is happy ,what else is more important??? good luck with everything!!! ↑ |
| Name: Bonnie Sayers | Date: Jul 4th, 2006 10:00 PM |
| Your question would best be asked directly to those on the spectrum. DO a google search for a forum and read some posts fromthose on the spectrumand get to know them as people. Maybe this will help you see that your child has potential and does have feelings. Knowledge is power, read more on the subject and stay positive, avoid negativity. Autism is not a death sentence and is not life threatening, it is a disability. Bonnie Sayers http://autismspectr umdisorders.bellaonline.com ↑ |
| Name: Nikki | Date: Jul 5th, 2006 12:32 AM |
| Thank you all for your support. I've had a wee bit of time to come to grips with our situation. I'm feeling a lot better. I realise I have to take things day by day and enjoy the moment. When I feel down I just remind myself "In the moment" and it seems to help. I feel silly writing such a pesemistic entry but at that moment that was how I felt. I would just like to make a coment to Bonnie: I took your advise and did a google search. Any information is good information. But don't be mistaken, I do know my child has feelings and potential. I'm sorry if I came across any other way. I was mourning the life I had created for him in my head. I have to accept things don't go as planned. I love him regardless and will always no matter where we go with this. So thank you all again and good luck to each. ↑ |
| Name: jacksmom | Date: Jan 28th, 2007 5:07 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: roisin | Date: Feb 4th, 2007 3:06 PM |
| hey nikki, never feel silly about how you feel. It's a good person who does worry about their childs future and it's very hard to stay positive all the time. some days i am quite positive and the there are days i am so worried about his wee future i feel like crying and he was diagnosed over a year ago! as with all my kids i can only do my best for them and pray its enough i worry about there future. but with him the worry is heightened. and it will always be that way. ↑ |
