autism Helps

Archive for December 9th, 2009

Blake was 2 in dec is not talking yet just makes weird noises and flaps his hands. He is being seen by early learning intervention they taught him some words in sign language.Now that he has been diagnosed by doctor but is waiting to be classified.Waiting for the developmental pediatrician which may be years here in New Jersey Burlington County area.In the mean time we want to get him all the help we can and some support for the rest of the family.We don't know what we are dealing with and the more we can find out we can better handle him . He is a full time job and you need the patience of a saint. We love him to death and there must be some kind of help out there for us.Need some direction,answers and especially prayers. Anyone with information that might help us to help him please reply I will read every word. Thanks for your time>>>>>>>>>Very sad grammy

Hi! I started watching the youth group at church Wed nights. It is more like babysitting than youth group, but I am trying to make it fun and entertaining for them. I brought Guitar Hero and Singstar this past Wed night for everyone to play. The kids range from age 7 to age 16. The one 16 year old girl has aspurgers and is highly functional autistic. When she has to wait her turn or when she is getting frustrated with someone, she is VERY vocal about it. She will criticize people and visibly be frustrated. She won't calm down and doesn't seek a peaceful solution about it.
How can I handle her when she gets like this to calm her down and reach a solution together? As well as get her to stop criticizing others and blaming others?
I want everyone to have fun! She expressed that she had fun at the end of the night so I believe that is a good sign. I need to know what to do or say in the heat of the moment to get her to calm down and avoid confrontation with others.
Thank you!

I am trying to educate my son at home but I am finding it very difficult. He is getting bored. He likes structure. Any suggestions on how to educate a child with mild autism and any suggestions on how to make education fun for him? Thank you for reading my question.

My son just turned 4 and has poor communication skills. He can't seem to communicated his wants and needs beyond a few words. His special ed teacher said she believes he is showing some signs of autism, but his doctor said he does not belive he has autism. For instance if he is hungry, he will say, "you want cracker?" or "you want some milk?" he repeats things he hears me ask him. Has anyone else had or know a child with a speech delay at the age of 4 or older? I have him in special ed preschool so he can get a head start and he is improving, but I'm still very worried about him.