bballcnj

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Aspergers....my child just diagnosed...need info, advice and support group info

xfahctor @xfahctor (14118) • Lancaster, New Hampshire 31 Jan 08

Hey mylot friends. My 4 1/2 year old son was just preliminarily diagnosed as having aspergers. Those that know what this is don't need any elaboration on the implications. Those that don't, in short, it is considered by many in...

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bballcnj It is extremely difficult to deal with austim and Asperger's as a parent, and I can't imagine doing it from a distance and not being to help out on a daily basis. I couldnt imagine being away from my son at that age, as he was initially diagnosed with moderate...

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Aspergers....How do you know?

kimbos11 @kimbos11 (10) 4 Jan 08

My 5 year old son has been extremely shy for years now,since from the age of two.He was speech delayed,not properly talking til 4 and a half,he rarely talks about things he has limited conversations unless its one of his interests...

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bballcnj My son was diagnosed with austim at the age of 2-1/2 20 years ago. He is now 23. There was so little known about autism, especially Asperger's back then, that I had to rely on my gut and perseverence to get him help. My pediatrician actually discouraged me...

3 Feb 08

Does Anyone Have Suggestions for a Non-Verbal Autistic Child Trying to Talk?

clownfish @clownfish (3269) • United States 28 Jan 07

Hi! I have been watching a situation for some time and thought I'd ask if any of you might have some suggestions. A boy in my daughter's developmental preschool is autistic and non-verbal, until recently. He is trying to talk....

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bballcnj I havent read all the comments thoroughly here but here is my story. My son had signs of autism as early as 18 months, but I didnt know what it was. Finally when he wasnt talking by the time he was 2, I asked his doctor, who quickly replied that his son didnt...

2 Feb 07

Which American Idol Season is the best?

here_for_you @here_for_you (325) • Philippines 20 Jan 07

The Season 4 where Carrie Underwood wins is the best for me. They've got a bunch of undisputed talents and charisma. It is also in this season that the age range was raised which paved way for the entrance of my another favorite...

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bballcnj I agree. I started watching AI at the very end of season 2. To me the best group of top 12 came from Season 4. Carrie is an undisputed star in country right now. But my favorite from Season 4 is Anthony Fedorov, who is coming out with his CD this year. Anthony...

2 Feb 07