Just to get to know each other here I thought I would ask a few questions. If too personal, no need to answer, just thought it might be a good intro. Here it goes:
- Name of child with autism (first only)
- Age at diagnosis and current age
- Favorite peice of advice
- Most humorous advice/story
- Current/favorite therapies
I'll be the first to answer, here are mine:
- Danny
- diagnosed at age 2 (actually day before 2nd birthday), now 6 years old
- On the day he was diagnosed the dr said "start ABA therapy as soon as possible, it's his best chance of recovery"
- I have had so many bits of humor, but one of my favorite is "he's so cute he can't be autistic"
- We've been doing an ABA program for the past 4 years and for my son it's made a HUGE difference. I know every child is different and for some this doesn't work but luckily he's made great progress. He also does speech and OT at school and we're trying to get insurance to FINALLY pay for some private therapy as well.
Ok...so let's hear from everyone. If you want to add a question/comment, please feel free.
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2. both - autism, N-3.5, M-2.7 now 11 and 10
3. still waiting on the best piece of advice
4. not sure on this one - have to think about it
5. just finished 6 week autism camp, they both like it. Nick has been getting social skills for a few years and likes it. Matt has been in feeding therapy for many years and starting floor time with a new agency now. He gets Adaptive PE, SLP and OT at school, starting in one week!
He has been on ABA home therapy of 30 to 40 hrs per week since the age of 3 years.
Private speech, sensory integration and music therapy.
Local school district wanted to offer only half an hour once a week and ECSE classes (non autism specific) 2 days a week!
He is on a GFCF diet w vitamin supplementation and allergy meds.
I am my sister's respite care person. Her county is great about finding monetary resources to help with respite care, supplies and co pays.
He is such a joy, he amazes us daily and makes me smile.
Sis is also mom to 13 yr old (with reading disability) and 6 month old (3 months corrected gestational age, preemie born at 24 weeks)
2. DS at birth, autism at 6 (officially)., now 8 Greg ADHD at 5, Aspergers at 11. Now 12 (13 next month!!)
3. not sure
4. not sure
floortime
1. Sami
2. Autism~PDD-NOS age 2(now 4)
3. Never give up...patience and structure...but lots of love!
4. I think that looking back at where he was and where he is now is a big thing with me and I would adivse parents to look back and see how far your child has come. It will almost certainly bring a smile to your face...maybe even a tear.
5. Speech, Occupational and Physical. Looking into music therapy which I feel will be a grand help for Sami.