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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 282048" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi. I remember you. I'm the one with the fifteen year old (almost sixteen now) that was born under the same poor circumstances...drug exposure. I think I told you that it would be a long and rocky road and that ADHD or ODD wasn't the answer here. I'm not surprised he was diagnosed with autism as I was told this prenatal drug use can trigger it. I have a pretty positive post for you. Well, it will get more postiive as it progresses...lol. I also want to dose it with honesty, then hit ya with the good stuff.</p><p></p><p>Nobody can make a prognosis for your child. A lot depends on whether or not there is also fetal alcohol damage, which often does not show and will not show up on a genetics blood test. It's just kind of obvious as time goes on--the child repeatedly just doesn't 'get it' (as in life). We were fortunate that way as our son was not affected by alcohol, although he did ingest it pre-birth. </p><p></p><p>The best hope for your child is early, intensive intervention, not medication, although THAT can be a part of it with some kids. The biggest difference will be if you can get your child into Early Childhood and keep it up. I think seeing a developmental pediatrician is a good idea. A neuropsychologist would also be a good idea. </p><p></p><p>I think you have a long journey ahead of you with an uncertain future, but you can help his odds. My son is REALLY doing well considering how he started out. We truly thought he might live a hopeless life, and that is not happening AT ALL. You want hope? This child got all A's and one B on his report card. Yes, he gets some special help (although not that much). Yes, he still has high functioning autism. But he also has some friends, intelligence, and our goal for him now is a two year college. He may need some assisted living as an adult, but he'll be 80-90&#37; on his own. </p><p></p><p>You made a difference in the life of a very needy child by bringing him into your family and loving him (I know that love--I feel it for my son). He is going to do MUCH BETTER than he would have done if he didn't have you. Take it day to day and find out which interventions he is entitled to through the school and community and put on your suit of armour because you may have to fight for his services. But it sounds like you are up to the task. Good luck! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 282048, member: 1550"] Hi. I remember you. I'm the one with the fifteen year old (almost sixteen now) that was born under the same poor circumstances...drug exposure. I think I told you that it would be a long and rocky road and that ADHD or ODD wasn't the answer here. I'm not surprised he was diagnosed with autism as I was told this prenatal drug use can trigger it. I have a pretty positive post for you. Well, it will get more postiive as it progresses...lol. I also want to dose it with honesty, then hit ya with the good stuff. Nobody can make a prognosis for your child. A lot depends on whether or not there is also fetal alcohol damage, which often does not show and will not show up on a genetics blood test. It's just kind of obvious as time goes on--the child repeatedly just doesn't 'get it' (as in life). We were fortunate that way as our son was not affected by alcohol, although he did ingest it pre-birth. The best hope for your child is early, intensive intervention, not medication, although THAT can be a part of it with some kids. The biggest difference will be if you can get your child into Early Childhood and keep it up. I think seeing a developmental pediatrician is a good idea. A neuropsychologist would also be a good idea. I think you have a long journey ahead of you with an uncertain future, but you can help his odds. My son is REALLY doing well considering how he started out. We truly thought he might live a hopeless life, and that is not happening AT ALL. You want hope? This child got all A's and one B on his report card. Yes, he gets some special help (although not that much). Yes, he still has high functioning autism. But he also has some friends, intelligence, and our goal for him now is a two year college. He may need some assisted living as an adult, but he'll be 80-90% on his own. You made a difference in the life of a very needy child by bringing him into your family and loving him (I know that love--I feel it for my son). He is going to do MUCH BETTER than he would have done if he didn't have you. Take it day to day and find out which interventions he is entitled to through the school and community and put on your suit of armour because you may have to fight for his services. But it sounds like you are up to the task. Good luck! :happy: [/QUOTE]
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