autism Helps

Archive for February 14th, 2010

1) What has your child been diagnosed with, if he/she has been diagnosed at all?
2) Before vaccinations, did your child exhibit signs of
neurotypical children (e.g. played with other children, talked
coherently, etc.)?
a. If yes, what were the observations you made (e.g. what did your child do that was neurotypical)?
3) Have you given your child any vaccines?
a. If yes, what vaccines has your child been given (if known, did
these vaccines have thimerosal in them)? Try to list all vaccines.
b. If yes, when were they given (give child's age)?
4) When did you start realizing that your child was not
neurotypical (give child's age) or did someone else tell you
(teacher, friend, spouse, etc,) with his or her suspicions?
5) What symptoms did you see that made you sense that your child was not neurotypical?
6) Is there any information (about anything, autism, your child)
that you might want me to include in my study?
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!

I have a 15 month old son who has been developmentally advanced unless it comes to talking. He babbles a lot and knows what a ball is and can almost say bubbles. He says Mama and Dada too. Im really worried that he may have Aspergers or a form of Autism. I dont expect him to be perfect, but even his daycare has concerns because he doesnt talk or babble as much as the other kids and seems to be "in his own little world." Mason has always been an observer and loves to watch people and things and he doesnt show any other signs except for the lack of talking. Any ideas? I read to him daily and he goes to a state or the art daycare where everyone has a degree in child dev. so I know his needs are being met there. Im really worried.

What is Autism? And how is it diagnosed? Are there any warning signs to look for?