Archive for June, 2008
Next Entries »A Mother’s Instinct- Why YOU are the most important resource to trust when something is wrong
Sunday, June 8th, 2008I started to worry about my son, Jacob, at around 16 months of age. Everyone kept telling me to “leave him alone.” I was just being neurotic. Even with all the reassurance from my friends and family, I still felt it; that Mother’s Instinct. I knew something was just not right for Jacob. By 18 [...]
The Early Signs of Autism - Updated
Friday, June 6th, 2008After getting some feedback from parents and colleagues on my Early Signs of Autism article, I have added some important signs to the list. Here is the complete, updated list:
Minimal to no eye contact. As if the child is looking through you.
Minimal to no language skills. It should be noted that High-Functioning children can be [...]
The First 10 Things You Need to Do When Your Child Has Been Diagnosed with Autism
Thursday, June 5th, 2008If you are like most people, when your child is first diagnosed with autism, you just don’t know what to do first. To help you get started, I have compiled a list of ten things you need to do first. Autism is not a one size fits all disorder, and there can’t be a complete, [...]
The Early Signs of Autism
Sunday, June 1st, 2008Here is a list of 10 signs of autism. A child may have some or many of these but may not have all.
Minimal to no eye contact. As if the child is looking through you.
Minimal to no language skills. It should be noted that High-Functioning children can be very verbal, so you will need to [...]