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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 175508" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>It's not a waste of time at all. His lack of response and way of playing Or not playing) and his reaction to this stranger is extremely diagnostically important, especially when he has some red flags for a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).</p><p></p><p>My son would not answer simple questions when he was three. He had really tough times with "W" questions (who, what, where, why). If I said, "What's your name?" he would say "Name" echoing me rather than answering. Yet he KNEW his name. If I said, "Lucas!" he would look at me. He didn't understand how to answer the simple question, which is common for a child on the autism spectrum, even if that child is bright (and my son was and is bright).</p><p></p><p>My son's speech therapy progressed from his echoing to short sentences. At four he burst into speech and hasn't shut up since, but he's still on the spectrum. But it's mild. It could have been worse.</p><p></p><p>Also, my son also got confused with a lot of stimuli going on in the room. I'm sure all the commotion was a test to see if he is sensitive to stimulis. He also had food issues and still does. There are some textures he will not eat. He tends to eat the same things over and over again. This is one thing that has not improved with time! However, in almost every area, my son has gotten better with age and with lots of supports and understanding both at school and home.</p><p>in my opinion you must see this process through, even with hub in denial. Your son's future prognosis depends on his getting help ASAP. My son was in interventions before two years old.</p><p></p><p>What kind of evaluation is your son receiving? Is it headed by a neuropsychologist? I wouldn't want a speech therapist to be making a digagnosis--a ST wouldn't really know how...</p><p></p><p></p><p>As far as school goes, if they are thinking possible autistic spectrum disorder (and if he's not speaking yet it's not Aspergers, which is another form of the spectrum) then I would want him getting high level services in school--speech, social skills, life skills, academic supports, Occupational Therapist (OT), PT. My son got all of these and the outcome was worth it. He did not go to regular Pre-K. If your son is on the spectrum, he will likely have A LOT of trouble in a regular classroom since he hasn't had any help yet.</p><p></p><p>Also, he is NOT spoiled. He has a disorder. Your husband needs to learn that this is a real problem, not a problem with your parenting or a behavioral problem.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 175508, member: 1550"] It's not a waste of time at all. His lack of response and way of playing Or not playing) and his reaction to this stranger is extremely diagnostically important, especially when he has some red flags for a Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). My son would not answer simple questions when he was three. He had really tough times with "W" questions (who, what, where, why). If I said, "What's your name?" he would say "Name" echoing me rather than answering. Yet he KNEW his name. If I said, "Lucas!" he would look at me. He didn't understand how to answer the simple question, which is common for a child on the autism spectrum, even if that child is bright (and my son was and is bright). My son's speech therapy progressed from his echoing to short sentences. At four he burst into speech and hasn't shut up since, but he's still on the spectrum. But it's mild. It could have been worse. Also, my son also got confused with a lot of stimuli going on in the room. I'm sure all the commotion was a test to see if he is sensitive to stimulis. He also had food issues and still does. There are some textures he will not eat. He tends to eat the same things over and over again. This is one thing that has not improved with time! However, in almost every area, my son has gotten better with age and with lots of supports and understanding both at school and home. in my opinion you must see this process through, even with hub in denial. Your son's future prognosis depends on his getting help ASAP. My son was in interventions before two years old. What kind of evaluation is your son receiving? Is it headed by a neuropsychologist? I wouldn't want a speech therapist to be making a digagnosis--a ST wouldn't really know how... As far as school goes, if they are thinking possible autistic spectrum disorder (and if he's not speaking yet it's not Aspergers, which is another form of the spectrum) then I would want him getting high level services in school--speech, social skills, life skills, academic supports, Occupational Therapist (OT), PT. My son got all of these and the outcome was worth it. He did not go to regular Pre-K. If your son is on the spectrum, he will likely have A LOT of trouble in a regular classroom since he hasn't had any help yet. Also, he is NOT spoiled. He has a disorder. Your husband needs to learn that this is a real problem, not a problem with your parenting or a behavioral problem. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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