Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Sample Alternative Schedules for Vaccinations

S.M. asks from Dallas

Can anyone recommend an on-line source for alternative schedules for vaccinations? We have autism in the family, so I have concerns about the correlations that some f...

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"Mental Retardation"

B.P. asks from New York

I don't remember where, but I heard someone say that in the past, those who were classified as having "mental retardation" really had autism. Is this true? If so, h...

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How to Respond to a Friend Who Thinks My Toddler May Be Autistic

K.H. asks from Eugene

I just recently had a friend suggest to me that she has been concerned "for a while now" about my toddler (22 months). She told me that she thinks my daughter might n...

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Are You Open in Telling Others About Your Child's Asd ?

M.M. asks from Pittsburgh

He is 9 1/2 and has no learning disabilities, he is on the contrary above average in his learning he has a bit of a stim keeps flexing his fingers and his speech is a...

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Looking for Information on Infant Vaccines/options/autism Link

J.O. asks from Sarasota

I would like to know if it is optional to immunize your newborn. Has anyone been reading about thermisol, a preservative which contains mercury, which is used in som...

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Is My Son Normal?

L.D. asks from Pittsburgh

I have a 2 1/2 year old son, and I know testosterone level for boys are high around this time, but my son does NOT stop moving unless he's asleep. He has delay in sp...

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Hyperbaric Chambers

S.K. asks from South Bend

I am considering taking my child for hyperbaric chamber treatment for his autism. Has anyone else done this or know of someone who has. Just trying to get an idea on ...

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If You Have an ASD Kid, an ADHD/ADD Kid, or If You Don't....

E.M. asks from Denver

I want your opinion. I have been on this site for a couple of months now. My daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD and some sensory issues (only sensory issues r...

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Autistic Behaviors

C.D. asks from Boston

Does anyone have knowlege on early childhood treatment of autism? My friend's son is 16 months and has a lot of stimming behaviors. He is receiving some home ABA th...

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My Son Seems to Be Worse and I Feel HELPLESS!!

P.B. asks from Tyler

My son has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (mild autism) and he has seizures. He was very bright until about a year and a half ago. I feel that his seizures...

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  • some space from your friend in 2 answers "I think the previous advice of giving yourself some space from your friend is a good ..."
  • pediatric occupational therapist in 2 answers "Hi Julie - I am a pediatric occupational therapist, and I think there is certainly ..."
  • mentally retarded in 5 answers "YES, years ago there were many autistic people classified as "mentally retarded""
  • im sure your friend in 3 answers "... that the media has really put autism in the forefront and I'm sure your friend ..."
  • get tunnel vision in 2 answers "... like having an autistic child or working in special ed) often get tunnel vision."